I’ve got a feeling, a feeling deep inside
Oh yeah, oh yeah, that’s right
I’ve got a feeling, a feeling I can’t hide
No no no, oh no, oh no
Yeah yeah I’ve got a feeling yeah
Oh please believe me, I’d hate to miss the train
Oh yeah, yeah, oh yeah
And if you leave me I won’t be late again
Oh no, oh no, oh no
Yeah yeah I’ve got a feeling yeah
I’ve got a feeling
All these years I’ve been wandering around
Wondering how come nobody told me
All that I was looking for was somebody
Who looked like you
I’ve got a feeling, that keeps me on my toes
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I’ve got a feeling, I think that everybody knows
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Yeah yeah I’ve got a feeling yeah
Yeah
Everybody had a hard year
Everybody had a good time
Everybody had a wet dream
Everybody saw the sunshine
Oh yeah, (oh yeah) oh yeah, oh yeah
Everybody had a good year
Everybody let their hair down
Everybody pulled their socks up
Everybody put their foot down
Oh yeah
Yeah I’ve got a feeling
A feeling deep inside
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
I’ve got a feeling
A feeling I can’t hide
Oh no
Oh no no no
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I’ve got a feeling
I’ve got a feeling
Everybody had a good year
Everybody had a hard time
Everybody had a wet dream
Everybody saw the sunshine
Everybody had a good year
Everybody let their hair down
Everybody pulled their socks up
Everybody put the foot down
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
I’ve got a feeling
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
[Oh my soul, so hard.]
Unpacking Raw Emotion and Optimism
“I’ve Got A Feeling” by The Beatles is a track that brims with unfiltered emotion and energy. The song captures a sense of anticipation, yearning, and shared experience. Paul McCartney and John Lennon blend their perspectives, with McCartney’s lyrics reflecting hope and excitement for the future, while Lennon’s section highlights the ups and downs everyone endures. The repetition of “I’ve got a feeling” emphasizes a powerful, all-consuming sensation—one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. The references to missed trains, good years, and hard times speak to the complexity of life, love, and self-discovery. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the joys and struggles that everyone faces.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Paul McCartney, John Lennon
- Release Year: 1970
- Label: Apple Records