Feel Something

Joshua Bassett's song "Feel Something" captures the essence of youthful recklessness and the desperate need to feel alive, even if just for a fleeting moment. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two individuals who have only twelve hours in Los Angeles and are determined to make every second count. They engage in spontaneous and risky behaviors, such as sneaking up to a fire escape, making out on Mulholland Drive, and skinny dipping from the Santa Monica pier. These actions are driven by a desire to escape the mundane and experience something real and exhilarating.

The song delves into the emotional turbulence of young love and the lengths people will go to in order to feel something genuine. The repeated lines "We’re selfish, we’re melting, we’re talking shit just to tell it" and "We’re stupid, we’re doing anything we can to just feel something" highlight the reckless abandon and impulsive decisions made in the pursuit of emotional highs. The imagery of crashing a car on the sidewalk and signing names into the sand further emphasizes the transient and ephemeral nature of these experiences.

Bassett's lyrics also touch on the pain and frustration that often accompany such intense emotions. The line "Why don’t we both push past the pain so we can say we felt it" suggests a willingness to endure discomfort and hardship for the sake of feeling something profound. The song ultimately reflects a universal human desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and seek out moments of passion and intensity, even if they come with risks and consequences.