Sensation
daltrey roger Lyrics
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I overwhelm as I approach you
Make your lungs hold breath inside!
Lovers break caresses for me
Love enhanced when I've gone by.
You'll feel me coming,
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.
They worship me and all I touch
Hazy eyed they catch my glance,
Pleasant shudders shake their senses
My warm momentum throws their stance.
You'll feel me coming
A new vibration
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.
I leave a trail of rooted people
Mesmerized by just the sight,
The few I touch are now disciples
Love as one I am the light...
Soon you'll see me can't you feel me
I'm coming...
Send your troubles dancing he knows the answer
I'm coming...
I'm a sensation.
In Roger Daltrey's song "Sensation" from the rock opera Tommy, he sings about his powerful presence and ability to mesmerize those around him. The lyrics describe how he overwhelms people, causing them to hold their breath and break their love for him. The people around him worship him, catching his glances with hazy eyes and experiencing pleasant shudders. He leaves behind a trail of rooted people that are now his disciples, and as the light, he knows the answers to their troubles.
The lyrics convey a sense of self-importance and a desire for adoration, and they reflect the character of Tommy in the rock opera. The Tommy character becomes a cult leader, and his followers worship him, even committing acts of violence at his behest. The song's lyrics suggest that Daltrey is portraying the dark side of fame and the dangers of adulation.
Overall, "Sensation" is a powerful and haunting song that reflects a character who craves power and adoration above all else. It speaks to the potential dangers of allowing oneself to become consumed by fame and the desire for followers.
Line by Line Meaning
I overwhelm as I approach you
I have an undeniable presence that takes over as I draw near.
Make your lungs hold breath inside!
I am so powerful that I can take your breath away.
Lovers break caresses for me
Even those in the midst of a romantic embrace can't resist me.
Love enhanced when I've gone by.
My aura lingers even after I've left, and enhances the love around me.
You'll feel me coming,
My presence is impossible to ignore.
A new vibration
I bring an energy that is completely unique and fresh.
From afar you'll see me
You can spot me from a distance, I stand out.
I'm a sensation.
I am a feeling that's impossible to ignore.
They worship me and all I touch
I have a powerful influence over all those who encounter me.
Hazy eyed they catch my glance,
Even my gaze can have a mesmerizing effect on people.
Pleasant shudders shake their senses
Encountering me can be a thrilling and exciting experience.
My warm momentum throws their stance.
My energy can affect a person's posture and stance.
I leave a trail of rooted people
My influence lingers and has a lasting effect on those I encounter.
Mesmerized by just the sight,
People can become hypnotized just by seeing me.
The few I touch are now disciples
Those who I have a deeper connection with become devoted followers.
Love as one I am the light...
I have the ability to bring people together and foster a sense of unity and love.
Soon you'll see me can't you feel me
You'll soon have an experience that's impossible to ignore.
I'm coming...
I'm on my way and you won't be able to miss me.
Send your troubles dancing he knows the answer
I have the ability to alleviate problems and provide answers.
I'm coming...
I'm still on the way, and ready to make an impact.
I'm a sensation.
That indescribable feeling you get when I'm around—that's me, I'm a sensation.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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