Feelin' Love

Paula Cole's 'Feelin' Love' is a deeply sensual and evocative song that explores the intense emotions and physical sensations of being in love. The lyrics are rich with vivid imagery and metaphors that convey the overwhelming and almost primal nature of the singer's feelings. From the very beginning, Cole uses botanical metaphors like 'a sticky pistil leaning into the stamen' to describe the intimate connection between lovers, suggesting a natural and organic bond that is both beautiful and essential.

The song continues to delve into the physical and emotional aspects of love, with lines like 'you make me feel like the Amazon's running between my thighs' and 'you make me feel like a candy apple all red and horny.' These metaphors highlight the raw, unfiltered passion that the singer experiences, painting a picture of love that is both exhilarating and consuming. The reference to feeling like 'Mr. Sunshine himself' and 'splendor in the grass' further emphasizes the joy and euphoria that come with being in love.

In the latter part of the song, Cole touches on themes of identity and submission, questioning 'Lover I don't know who I am, Am I Barry White - am I Isis?' This line suggests a loss of self in the overwhelming presence of love, where the singer is willing to become whatever her lover desires, even referencing Shakespeare's Desdemona, a character known for her tragic love and loyalty. The repeated refrain 'You make me feel love' serves as a powerful reminder of the song's central theme: the transformative and all-encompassing power of love.