FEEL
matchbox 20. Lyrics
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Live your life in a crawl space
I'll help you out but you don't want a chance at a better life
You said you never took a ride and now you wanna play
Well, it's a big, big city let me show you around some time
Oh, some time
And now you crossed that line
Tell me how does it feel now
It's too late too much to forget about
Can't stop now
How does it feel now
I'm only asking because I wanna know
How...you...wanna...feel
Well, I'm a wreck
I'm a mess
I'm a spot on the pavement
I'm a number on your wall
I make you so tired
And I don't think I like this game no more
It goes around and round and round
I'll tell you one more time
Yeah, one more time
And now you crossed that line
You can't come back
Tell me how does it feel now
It's too late too much to forget about
Can't stop now
How does it feel now
I'm only asking because I wanna know
How...you...wanna...feel
How you wanna feel
And now you crossed that line
You can't come back
Tell me how does it feel now
It's too late too much to forget about
Can't stop now
How does it feel now
I'm only asking because I wanna know
How...you...wanna...feel
How...you...wanna...feel
How...you...wanna...feel
In "Feel" by Matchbox 20, the lyrics describe the frustration and disappointment one feels when trying to help someone who seems to be content with living a mediocre life. The first verse sets the scene with the lines "What you want, what you got, Live your life in a crawl space," which suggests the person is limiting themselves and not taking advantage of their potential. The singer offers to help, but the other person is resistant, afraid to take the risk of changing their life for the better.
The chorus is a question directed at the person who refuses to improve their circumstances. The singer asks, "Tell me how does it feel now, It's too late too much to forget about, Can't stop now, How does it feel now." The repetition of this question highlights the singer's frustration and desire for the other person to acknowledge their failures and missed opportunities.
The second verse turns the tables as the singer admits to being a mess and a burden. The line "I make you so tired" shows how the other person's lack of motivation can also be draining on those around them. However, even with this admission, the singer has not given up on trying to help the other person, as shown in the repeated line "I'll tell you one more time."
Overall, the song highlights the struggle of trying to motivate someone who is content with settling for less, and the frustration that comes with not being able to make them see the potential for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
What you want, what you got
You have what you want, but is what you have really what you want?
Live your life in a crawl space
You are living your life in a confined and limited way, not taking risks or exploring new opportunities.
I'll help you out but you don't want a chance at a better life
I am offering to help you, but you are refusing the chance to improve your life.
You said you never took a ride and now you wanna play
You have always played it safe and now suddenly want to take risks and try new things.
Well, it's a big, big city let me show you around some time
I am offering to show you the world and all it has to offer.
And now you crossed that line
You have crossed a point of no return or done something irreversible.
You can't come back
You cannot undo what you have done or go back to how things were before.
Tell me how does it feel now
I am curious about your emotional state in this moment.
It's too late too much to forget about
The consequences of your actions are severe and cannot be ignored.
Can't stop now
We cannot turn back or undo what has been done.
I'm only asking because I wanna know
I am asking about your feelings because I care.
Well, I'm a wreck
I feel like a mess and things are falling apart around me.
I'm a mess
I am disorganized and chaotic, struggling to keep everything together.
I'm a spot on the pavement
I am insignificant and easily overlooked.
I'm a number on your wall
I am just another statistic or data point to you.
I make you so tired
My behavior or presence is exhausting or draining for you.
And I don't think I like this game no more
I am tired of playing this game or going through the motions.
It goes around and round and round
We are stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes or behaviors.
I'll tell you one more time
I will try to get through to you once more.
How you wanna feel
What emotions do you want to experience or feel in your life?
How...you...wanna...feel
I am repeating the question, emphasizing the importance of understanding and exploring your emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KYLE COOK, PAUL DOUCETTE, ROB THOMAS
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