Can't Fight the Feeling
The Thirstbusters Lyrics
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Can't fight the feeling now
It knocks you to the ground
And breaks the reason down
[Chorus:]
Is there anyone who can help me out?
Is there anyone?
You're scared and screaming loud
But no one hears a sound
The voice you never found
[Chorus:]
You're lost within the crowd
Your heart begins to pound
The shadows that surround
[Chorus:]
Is there anyone who can help me out?
Is there anyone, knows what I'm talking bout?
Aah
Can't fight the feeling now
You're scared and screaming loud
You're lost within the crowd
[Chorus:]
Is there anyone who can help me out?
Is there anyone, knows what I'm talking bout?
Aah
Just breath in
Go ahead and keep it
Never said the secret
In your head the meaning
Better let it
Breath in
Go ahead and keep it
Never said the secret
In your head the meaning
In the end a
A secret in your head
It's just a secret in your head
A secret in your head
It's just a secret from yourself
The Thirstbusters’ song “Can’t Fight the Feeling” is a powerful anthem about feeling lost and alone in the midst of a crowded world. The opening lines, “Can’t fight the feeling now, it knocks you to the ground, and breaks the reason down,” paint a vivid picture of the overwhelming swell of emotion that can overtake us when we feel lost and alone. The chorus continues to ask for help, wondering if anyone can understand and reach out to offer support.
The second verse expands on this theme, describing the fear and panic that can overtake us when we feel alone in a crowd. The lyrics read, “You’re lost within the crowd, your heart begins to pound, the shadows that surround.” These lines acknowledge how easy it is to feel isolated in a sea of people, and how that isolation can lead to intense feelings of anxiety and despair.
The final verse takes a turn toward acceptance, suggesting that the key to finding peace may be to accept and share our secrets. The lyrics read, “Just breath in, go ahead and keep it, never said the secret, in your head the meaning, better let it.” This message encourages listeners to speak their truth and let their secrets out, in order to find the help and support they need to overcome their feelings of isolation and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't fight the feeling now
The feeling is so strong that it cannot be avoided or ignored.
It knocks you to the ground
The feeling is so overwhelming that it can physically and emotionally affect you.
And breaks the reason down
The feeling can make you ignore logic and rational thought.
Is there anyone who can help me out?
The artist is looking for support or assistance.
You're scared and screaming loud
The feeling elicits fear and a strong emotional response.
But no one hears a sound
Despite the intensity of the feeling, the singer feels unheard and alone.
The voice you never found
The feeling may make it hard to express oneself or communicate effectively.
You're lost within the crowd
The feeling can make one feel isolated or invisible in a group setting.
Your heart begins to pound
The feeling can cause physical symptoms of anxiety or excitement.
The shadows that surround
The feeling can create a sense of darkness or uncertainty.
Breath in
The singer is encouraging deep breathing as a calming technique.
Go ahead and keep it
The artist is telling the listener to hold onto the feeling rather than suppress or ignore it.
Never said the secret
The feeling may be difficult or uncomfortable to express.
In your head the meaning
The feeling has personal significance or significance to the singer.
Better let it
The singer is encouraging the listener to embrace and explore the feeling.
In the end a
This is a transitional phrase leading into the next stanza.
A secret in your head
The feeling is a private, personal experience.
It's just a secret in your head
The intensity of the feeling may be internal, rather than apparent to others.
A secret in your head
Repetition of the previous line to reinforce its meaning.
It's just a secret from yourself
The intensity of the feeling may be hidden or unrecognized by the artist themselves.
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.