McCoy was born and raised in Geneva, New York. In high school, he met Matt McGinley in his gym class, and the two bonded over their love of music. They decided to start a band, and played with other musicians until Gym Class Heroes was formed in 2001. Travis made his MTV debut in the summer of 2002, as he appeared on stage at the beach house on a standard nation-wide MC Battle that was held on the MTV show Direct Effect.
McCoy was arrested on July 1, 2008 after hitting a man on the head with his microphone. The man had been in the crowd at a concert in St. Louis when he shouted racial slurs at McCoy. McCoy asked the man, "What did you just call me?" As security was removing the man from the venue, McCoy brought the man on stage to call him out in front of the crowd. In a statement, McCoy's publicist said that the man hit McCoy in his knee, which was in a brace after he had suffered a recent strain
In early March 2008, McCoy opened up about his battles with opioids. He stated that he had been addicted to pharmaceuticals since he was 15 years old.
McCoy dated singer Katy Perry, who appeared as his girlfriend in the "Cupid's Chokehold" video and toured along with his band on the Warped Tour, on and off for several years. He had given a promise ring to Perry, and when asked if this was rehearsal for an actual proposal, McCoy shrugged with a grin. The two broke up in December 2008. They began dating again in April 2009. However, they broke up a few months later.
McCoy is a vegetarian.
Dr. Feel Good
Travie McCoy Lyrics
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Yeahh
Straps? Bring the hook in
Doctor won't you come and help me take this pain away, away away.
Ohhh
Doctor give me what I need to get me through the day the day the day
I want that feel good, that feel good, that real good yeahhh x2
Lately I been beside myself and disenlikely to hide myself
It's not like I like being by myself
I wanna see the world but decide myself
Whether or not to get up off this couch
Whether or not to get up out this house
I wanna know what it's like to feel real good
Is there something you could perscribe dr feel good
I mean he's so happy she's so free
Doctor what in the world is wrong with me
I just need some ressurance
I know my carrier won't be insurrin' this
If you could just be ernest
Oops I meant honest and make this promise
If any of this makes sense doc I know I wasn't crazy just thoroughly convinced
Go
[Chorus]
She got a set of lips like a sedative
Everytime I kiss her it's like medicine
Somethin's? nope don't let it?
Cause everytime I do I end up upset again
Haha
And then it's back to the waitin' room
Waitin' patiently for them to bring another patient to him
Anything is possible especially when you see it in the hospital
I hope dr feel good can fix me and help me find?
I made a detour quickly I tailed it to the exit door quickly before they could get me
It didn't take much to loose 'em
But before I got home I came to a conclusion
If feelin' means another appointment take?
And don't expect to call in the morning
[Chorus: x2]
Travie McCoy's song Dr. Feel Good is about the struggles of depression and anxiety that the artist faces on a daily basis. In the chorus, he pleads with the doctor to help him get rid of his pain and give him something to get him through the day. He wants to feel good and happy, but he doesn't know how to achieve that on his own.
The song's opening verse talks about how he is feeling isolated and alone, even though he wants to see the world. He's indecisive about leaving his house and doesn't know how to make himself feel better. The chorus repeats the request for the doctor to help him feel good in a repetitive and urgent way. The second verse describes how the female love interest of the artist can make him feel better, almost like medication.
Overall, the song highlights the struggles of those with mental health issues and the need for medication and support to feel good.
Line by Line Meaning
Doctor won't you come and help me take this pain away, away away.
Asking the doctor for help to take away the pain or problems in his life, hoping to find relief.
Doctor give me what I need to get me through the day the day the day
Requesting the doctor to prescribe what he needs to cope and survive day to day living.
I want that feel good, that feel good, that real good yeahhh x2
Expressing the desire to feel genuinely good and not just masking the pain, seeking a permanent solution.
Doctor feel good help me
Asking the doctor to assist in achieving overall wellness and healing.
Lately I been beside myself and disenlikely to hide myself
Feeling lost and confused but doesn't want to keep hiding or avoiding the issue.
It's not like I like being by myself
Acknowledging that he doesn't enjoy being alone in his emotions.
I wanna see the world but decide myself
Wishing to explore the world but struggling with making the decision to do so.
Whether or not to get up off this couch
Contemplating a change in his life and whether it's worth the effort to get up and do something about it.
Whether or not to get up out this house
Debating if it's worth leaving the familiar and comfortable surroundings of his home to seek something better.
I wanna know what it's like to feel real good
Yearning to experience genuine happiness and joy, not just temporary relief.
Is there something you could perscribe dr feel good
Inquiring if there's a solution the doctor could recommend to help achieve that sense of genuine happiness.
I mean he's so happy she's so free
Comparing his own struggles to others who appear to be happy and carefree, wondering why he can't feel the same way.
Doctor what in the world is wrong with me
Pleading with the doctor to diagnose what's causing his problems and offer a solution.
I just need some ressurance
Seeking validation and support from the doctor to help alleviate his worries and doubts.
I know my carrier won't be insurrin' this
Acknowledging that his insurance may not cover what he needs to feel better.
If you could just be ernest
Asking the doctor to be honest with him and offer realistic solutions.
Oops I meant honest and make this promise
Correcting himself after using the wrong word and asking the doctor to provide a promise or reassurance.
If any of this makes sense doc I know I wasn't crazy just thoroughly convinced
Explaining that he's not crazy but convinced that something isn't right and hoping the doctor understands.
She got a set of lips like a sedative
Describing his partner's kiss as calming and relaxing, like taking medicine.
Everytime I kiss her it's like medicine
Emphasizing how important his partner is to his emotional wellbeing, providing comfort like medicine.
Somethin's? nope don't let it?
Unclear meaning, may be referring to not letting something upset him.
Cause everytime I do I end up upset again
Admitting that something easily upsets him and he has trouble moving past it.
And then it's back to the waitin' room
After experiencing disappointment or setbacks, he's back to waiting for the doctor's help.
Waitin' patiently for them to bring another patient to him
Implying that he's willing to stay patient and wait for his turn.
Anything is possible especially when you see it in the hospital
Encouraging optimism and hope for a better outcome, especially when in a place where healing happens.
I hope dr feel good can fix me and help me find?
Expressing his hope that the doctor can help him find a solution and ultimately fix what's causing his problems.
I made a detour quickly I tailed it to the exit door quickly before they could get me
Describing his attempt at leaving the hospital quickly before anything else could happen.
It didn't take much to loose 'em
Reflecting on how it didn't take much to get away from the hospital and his problems there.
But before I got home I came to a conclusion
Realizing something important before getting back to his regular life.
If feelin' means another appointment take? And don't expect to call in the morning
Deciding that if he needs to go back to the hospital and see the doctor again to feel better, he shouldn't hold his breath for a quick or easy fix.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES SCOTT LEVINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
K L
Love this song. It's truly a feel good mood lifting song.
CirosFlyingPizza Hernandez
@MsMookalate dude get over yourself
A
MsMookalate no it’s not
MsMookalate
It's actually a breakup/heartbreak song
Lydia Smith-Harrison
I walk and work out every morning with this song playing. It reminds me that I need to put in the workout to get the weight off so I can feel good real good!
TheRiffsILike
i love this song, it's sad it doesn't have too many views :(
A
The original has less than this sadly :(
alexis elmore
I really love this song 💘💘
K L
So do i.
Chris Allen
This is an excellent workout song........That Feel Good!!!!