That Old Feeling
Union Duke Lyrics


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That old feelings back again
Been a while but I think I remember it
Wasn't looking for romance at all
But I found it
Oh I found it

And now I wake up early
Been sleeping on the wrong side of the bed
I've been going crazy with all the things you said
My friends say that I'm changing
Well if I am I'm changing for the best
Now I think I'm ready to give these bones a rest

And there's a price I have to pay
Years of loneliness were bound to end this way
Wasn't looking to be saved at all
But you saved me
You sure as shit saved me

And now I wake up early
Been sleeping on the wrong side of the bed
I've been going crazy with all the things you said
My friends say that I'm changing
Well if I am I'm changing for the best
Now I think I'm ready to give these bones a rest

And I wanted to let you know
(I don't want to let you go)
And I'm not surprised that we've gone
Closer than most
When we're alone
Feels just like home
Darling I'm so

And now I wake up early
Been sleeping on the wrong side of the bed
I've been going crazy with all the things you said
My friends say that I'm changing
Well if I am I'm changing for the best
Now I think I'm ready to give these bones a rest





But I don't think I'm ready to say I love you yet

Overall Meaning

The song "That Old Feeling" by Union Duke is a celebration of finding love unexpectedly after experiencing years of loneliness. The song echoes the sentiments of someone who has found a new lease on life following a period of isolation. The song's narrator describes the "old feeling" of love returning and feeling like home. They weren't actively seeking love but stumbled upon it and recognize how it has changed their life for the better. The lyrics also touch on the idea of personal growth and the singer's gradual recognition of how they have changed and improved since meeting their love interest.


The lyrics express gratitude to the love interest, with the line "wasn't looking to be saved at all, but you saved me, you sure as shit saved me." They are aware of the loneliness and pain they previously felt, but now they have someone who makes them feel whole again. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and the release that comes with emotional vulnerability. The lyrics, "now I think I'm ready to give these bones a rest" shows that the singer is finally able to let go of their fear and restraints, allowing them to fully embrace the new love they have found.


In the final lines of the song, the singer admits they're not ready to say "I love you" yet, revealing a poignant vulnerability that makes the song even more relatable. The song "That Old Feeling" by Union Duke is a powerful testimony to the transformational power of love and the beauty of finding it unexpectedly.


Line by Line Meaning

That old feelings back again
The familiar emotions of love have returned


Been a while but I think I remember it
It's been some time, but I recall the feeling


Wasn't looking for romance at all
I wasn't searching for love in any way


But I found it
However, I discovered it unexpectedly


And now I wake up early
I am now eager and revitalized


Been sleeping on the wrong side of the bed
I have been making poor choices


I've been going crazy with all the things you said
Your encouraging words have deeply affected me


My friends say that I'm changing
My acquaintances have noticed a positive change in me


Well if I am I'm changing for the best
If indeed I'm changing, it's for my benefit


Now I think I'm ready to give these bones a rest
Now I believe I am prepared to relax and take it easy


And there's a price I have to pay
There are consequences to face


Years of loneliness were bound to end this way
Years of seclusion were destined to conclude as such


Wasn't looking to be saved at all
I wasn't in need of rescuing


But you saved me
Yet, you did indeed save me


You sure as shit saved me
You undoubtedly saved me


And I wanted to let you know
I desired to inform you


(I don't want to let you go)
(I don't want to lose you)


And I'm not surprised that we've gone
I'm not taken aback that we've progressed


Closer than most
More intimate than others


When we're alone
In private moments


Feels just like home
It feels like my residence


Darling I'm so
My love, I'm very happy


But I don't think I'm ready to say I love you yet
But I'm unsure if I'm willing to express my love just yet




Writer(s): Union Duke

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