That Old Feeling
Tiny Tim Lyrics


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I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight i got that old feeling
The moment you came by i felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye
My heart stood still
Once again i seemed to have that old yearning
And i knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me
It's foolish to start




For that old feeling is still in my heart
(Repeat)

Overall Meaning

In "That Old Feeling" by Tiny Tim, the singer expresses his feelings of nostalgia and longing towards a former lover. He describes seeing her once again and feeling a familiar rush of emotions, as if he had never truly moved on from her. His heart "stood still" when their eyes met, indicating that his love for her is still very much alive.


Despite this intense yearning, the singer acknowledges that he cannot start a new romance because he is still holding onto the past. He refers to his feelings as "that old feeling," indicating that they are not new or fleeting, but a long-standing emotion that has endured over time. The repetition of this phrase at the end of each verse reinforces the idea that these emotions are deeply ingrained and difficult to shake off.


Overall, the lyrics of "That Old Feeling" capture the bittersweet experience of holding onto a love from the past, even when it seems impossible to move forward. The singer's wistful tone and vivid descriptions of his emotions create a poignant and relatable portrait of the human heart.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw you last night and got that old feeling
Upon sighting you last night, I was filled with strong and familiar emotions that I have felt before.


When you came in sight i got that old feeling
As you entered my line of vision, I was overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia and emotional intensity.


The moment you came by i felt a thrill
Just as you passed by me, I was struck with an intense wave of excitement and anticipation.


And when you caught my eye, My heart stood still
As soon as our eyes met, my heart stopped as a result of the powerful and unexpected emotional reaction that arose within me.


Once again i seemed to have that old yearning
Once more I felt a deep longing for something that I had previously experienced and desired greatly in the past.


And i knew the spark of love was still burning
I was certain that the initial feeling of love that had once existed between us was still strong and present.


There'll be no new romance for me, It's foolish to start
I have resigned myself to avoiding the potential for any new romantic relationships, as it would be unwise to try to overshadow or replace what I already feel for you.


For that old feeling is still in my heart (Repeat)
Because the intense emotions and feelings associated with you are still present in my heart, I cannot move on or forget about the past. This feeling keeps drawing me back to you.




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Written by: Lew Brown, Sammy Fain

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