I Feel it All
Feist
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Lyrics
I feel it all, I feel it all I feel it all, I feel it all The wings are wide, the wings are wide Wild card in sight, wild card in sight Ooh I'll be the one who'll break my heart I'll be the one to hold the gun I know more than I knew before I know more than I knew before I didn't rest, I didn't stop Did we fight or did we talk? Ooh I'll be the one who'll break my heart I'll be the one to hold the gun I love you more I love you more I don't know what I knew before Mm, but now I know I want to win the war No one likes to take a test Sometimes you know more is less Put your weight against the door Kick-drum on the basement floor Stranded in the fog of words Loved him like the winter bird On my head the water pours Gulf stream through the open door Fly away Fly away to what you want to make I feel it all, I feel it all I feel it all, I feel it all The wings are wide, the wings are wide Wild card in sight, wild card in sight Ooh I'll be the one who'll break my heart I'll be the one who'll break my heart I'll be the one who'll break my heart I'll end it, though you started it The truth lies (we could be together) The truth lied (And now I wonder) If lies divide (to the end, we've got to make it) Lies divide
Song Meaning
"I Feel It All" by Feist is a complex song that delves into the intricacies of emotions and relationships. The recurring line, "I feel it all," serves as an anthem for emotional openness, embracing the whole range of human experiences from love to pain to ambiguity. The lines "Ooh I'll be the one who'll break my heart / I'll be the one to hold the gun" echo a sense of agency, suggesting that emotional experiences, whether positive or painful, are ultimately within one's control. Feist seems to be saying that we have the power to be the architects of our emotional landscapes, for better or worse. "I know more than I knew before / Did we fight or did we talk?" indicates a struggle with communication and understanding in relationships. The song presents the difficulty of truly knowing another person, or even oneself, as a kind of battleground of words and emotions. However, Feist doesn't see this as wholly negative; instead, it's part of the war she "wants to win," perhaps indicating a desire to overcome emotional hurdles to achieve deeper intimacy or self-awareness. The latter part of the song introduces imagery that evokes the struggle and disorientation that often accompany emotional and relational complexity: "Stranded in the fog of words / Loved him like the winter bird." Here, emotions aren't just things to feel but challenges to navigate, often clouded by miscommunication or unspoken feelings. The lines "The truth lies / The truth lied / If lies divide / Lies divide" allude to the complexity of truth in emotional interactions, suggesting that even 'truth' can be a double-edged sword—both liberating and isolating. The song ends as it began, with "I feel it all," but it's now a more weighted declaration. Having navigated through a sea of emotions and experiences, the listener is left with the impression that feeling it all isn't just inevitable but necessary for emotional growth and self-awareness.
About
"I Feel It All" is a single by Canadian indie pop artist Feist, released in 2008 as the third single from her third studio album, "The Reminder" (2007). The song received critical acclaim and achieved commercial success, peaking at number 47 on the Canadian Hot 100 and reaching number 22 on the US Billboard Triple A chart. Notably, the music video for the track is shot in a single take and features Feist igniting oil drums and fireworks while running around a field at night. This high-energy visual complements the song's themes and adds another layer to its reception.
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Song Info
Release Year
2007
Genres
Indie
Pop
Moods
Happy
Beautiful
Romantic
Calm & Peaceful
Vocals
Female