Feelin' The Feelings

Kelly Slater's 'Feelin' The Feelings' is a poignant exploration of regret, longing, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies the end of a significant relationship. The song opens with the artist expressing a deep sense of paralysis and fear at the thought of losing someone important. This sets the tone for a narrative steeped in self-reflection and sorrow. The lyrics 'Oh what a mess I've made of my life' and 'Terrified to see what I'm standing in' suggest a profound realization of personal mistakes and the consequences they have wrought on his life and relationships.

The recurring line 'I'm feeling the feelings again' serves as a powerful refrain, emphasizing the cyclical nature of emotions and the difficulty of moving past them. This repetition underscores the artist's struggle to come to terms with his actions and the pain they have caused. The lyrics 'How could I justify the way that I treated you' and 'Is there nothing that I can do to make things right' reveal a deep sense of guilt and a desperate desire for redemption. The song's bilingual nature, with verses in both English and Portuguese, adds a layer of universality to the emotions being conveyed, making the feelings of regret and longing relatable across different cultures.

The Portuguese verses, such as 'Vou esperar, dói demais, preciso pensar em nós' (I'll wait, it hurts too much, I need to think about us), further deepen the emotional impact of the song. These lines highlight the artist's internal conflict and the pain of separation. The imagery of 'vagando de mar em mar' (wandering from sea to sea) evokes a sense of aimlessness and searching, mirroring the emotional journey the artist is on. The song concludes with a reiteration of the central theme, 'I'm feeling the feelings again,' leaving listeners with a lingering sense of unresolved emotion and the ongoing struggle to find closure.