Feel Up
The Prince Lyrics
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You don't even know that I'm alive
Something 'bout the way you walk just really blows my mind
Sorry, but I'm sick of all this jive, okay?
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
Let me touch your body baby, Let me feel you up
Something 'bout your body baby really get me hot
I'm sweating girl and it's all because of you
I don't want your credit cards or anything you got
Feel you up is all I want to do, what do you say?
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
I ain't looking for a one-night stand, I only want to feel you up
I don't really want to be your man, I only want to feel you up
Physical attraction, babe, it's what it's all about
Hot and cold reaction, feel you up, turn you out
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
What's the verdict? I don't like suspense
How can you resist my burning touch?
Something 'bout the way you walk just really blows my mind
I never wanted anything so much, okay?
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
I've been diggin' on you (For such a long time)
I've been diggin' on you (I've been diggin' on you)
(I've been diggin' on you)
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
I ain't looking for a one-night stand, I only want to feel you up
I don't really want to be your man, I only want to feel you up
Feel you up, sugar-sugar
Sugar-sugar
(Hold up, hold up) let me touch your body baby, come on, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
Let me touch your body baby, come on, let me feel you up
Come on baby, come on, let me feel you up
Let me touch your body baby, come on, let me feel you up
The Prince's song "Feel Up" is a suggestive and seductive track about a man who has been enamored by a woman for a long time but hasn't been able to get her attention. He expresses his physical attraction towards her, requesting to touch and "feel her up." He insists that he isn't looking for a one-night stand, but only wants to experience physical intimacy with her. The chorus is repetitive, and the lyrics are straightforward and concise. Overall, the song attempts to capture the feeling of wanting someone so much that you're willing to do anything to be with them.
The lyrics to "Feel Up" contain a fair amount of sexual innuendo, but the actual meaning of the song is more complex than just being purely about sex. One interpretation is that the song is about longing and the desire for human connection. The singer has been drawn to this woman for a long time and craves the intimacy that comes with a physical relationship. The repeated refrain of "let me touch your body baby" is an invitation to break down the barriers of physical distance and connect on a deeper level.
Some critics have argued that the song is misogynistic, as it puts the focus on the male desire for physical pleasure without regards to the woman's consent or desire. However, others view the song as a celebration of sex positivity and female empowerment as it portrays a woman as a desired object of pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been diggin' you for such a long time
I've been interested in you for a while
You don't even know that I'm alive
You're not aware of my existence
Something 'bout the way you walk just really blows my mind
Your walk is captivating
Sorry, but I'm sick of all this jive, okay?
I'm tired of the meaningless talk
Let me touch your body baby, let me feel you up
I want to physically explore your body
Something 'bout your body baby really get me hot
Your body is extremely attractive to me
I don't want your credit cards or anything you got
I'm not interested in your possessions, only you
Feel you up is all I want to do, what do you say?
I only desire to touch and explore your body, what do you think?
I ain't looking for a one-night stand, I only want to feel you up
I'm not interested in a one-time sexual encounter, just touching you
I don't really want to be your man, I only want to feel you up
I'm not looking for a committed relationship, only physical exploration
Physical attraction, babe, it's what it's all about
Physical desire is the main focus
Hot and cold reaction, feel you up, turn you out
The intense physical reaction of exploration can make you feel good
What's the verdict? I don't like suspense
What's your decision? I don't like waiting
How can you resist my burning touch?
How can you resist my passionate desire to touch you?
I never wanted anything so much, okay?
I've never wanted something as much as I want you, okay?
I've been diggin' on you (For such a long time)
I've been interested in you for a while
Feel you up, sugar-sugar
I want to physically explore your body, darling
(Hold up, hold up) let me touch your body baby, come on, let me feel you up
Wait a minute, let me physically explore your body
Sugar-sugar
Darling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@owen617
Whenever I hear the words "Prince B-side", I start drooling...
@luc3064
haha
@tedlewis24
YUP! :)
@1969nyc
Me Too!
@delanajackson5966
Me too!!!!!
@nishani3
+Owen Bowes yessss, cuz you know what's comin...with those B-sides...unadulterated gritty funkiness LOL
@energyasylum997
Damn! Prince sure knew how to put together a song and lace it up with FUNK TOO!! Unlimited hits and club bangers! 🙏🏼PRN🙏🏼
@dognutz2088
I love these versions. When he did "Feel you up as Camille, it was cleaner and funky but not as FUNKY as this. I lost my mind when he flawlessly transitioned into "Irresistible Bitch" "TURN IT UP!". This made my day. Anyone out there have "Another Lonely Christmas". I could use a hit of that shit. "TURN IT UP!".
@leshenson3625
What makes Prince such a incredible performer is his ability to take a plain white bread song and funk it up so tough it's amazing. I saw the other day where Bruce Springsteen was saying s how Prince was the most amazing band leader he ever saw. His work ethic was not matched.
@Ambrosia369
He learned from the God father. It takes great discipline to be a good as Prince was