These Feelings is a detailed and reflective autobiographical song and celebrates long-term affection. It is touching with a simplicity and truth that is hard to be denied. The reaction to this song by some is that it is one of the weakest on the CD but although the theme is common, the sensitivity and sentiment is not easy to pull off. It is all about love, and specifically about Hunter's wife, Trudi. It is a piano song and producer Andy York added a mystical sound. Ian favors ambiguity on songs so we as the listeners can draw our own conclusions but he states there is an element of truth about this song as opposed to manufactured songs such as Honaloochie Boogie.
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These Feelings
(Ian Hunter)
I wake up every morning to your pretty face smile
You ain't really changed much although it's been a while
From humble beginnings to the house on the hill
I've always loved you and you know I always will
And I still got these feelings, these feelings, these feelings
Still got these feelings, what can I do?
I just want you to know I can't let 'em go
Cos I still got these feelings, these feelings for you
I remember the moment that you first caught my eye
A voice in my head said "I've got to have you in my life"
There were times that were lean, there were times it was bad
We turned 'em in to the best times we ever had
And I still got these feelings, these feelings, these feelings
Still got these feelings, what can I do?
I just want you to know, they grow and they grow
I still got these feelings, these feelings for you
Once in a while we walk back down that road
The spirit's still willing and the music always flows
You saved my life, you are my best friend
I just want you to know I'll be with you 'till the end
'Cos I still got these feelings, these feelings, these feelings
Still got these feelings, what can I do?
I just want you to know, lo and behold
I still got these feelings, these feelings for you
Yeah, I still got these feelings, these feelings for you
Ballads have always been a strong point with Ian, and these are prominent especially on the second half of the album. Not all work, however, with These Feelings being a particular weakness.
These Feelings | 4:01 | Originally issued on Man Overboard. |