Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of a relationship where one person attempts to control and diminish the other, reducing them to an object for their own gratification. The narrator is addressed as "Angel," a term that initially sounds sweet but quickly becomes a tool of manipulation, especially when paired with demands like "put that purple skirt on / You know it makes me hot." This sets a tone of objectification, where the narrator's worth is tied to her ability to please and arouse her partner, rather than her own intrinsic value. The partner's dismissive attitude is further emphasized by his pronouncements that she "can't change your world" and is "another one of my fools," stripping away her agency and reducing her to a pawn in his game. The central tension arises from the narrator's internal struggle against this oppressive dynamic. While the partner insists she "can't change your world" and "ain't got no sympathy for you," the narrator's repeated declaration, "I am, I feel," becomes a defiant assertion of her own existence and emotional reality. This phrase, repeated like a mantra, directly counters the partner's attempts to define and control her. The lyrics suggest a growing internal rebellion, a refusal to be defined solely by his gaze or his dismissive pronouncements, even as she outwardly endures his treatment. A striking element is the recurring imagery of the "big bad wolf" in the narrator's bed, a fairy tale trope subverted to represent the predatory nature of her partner. Her attempts to escape this situation, like clicking her heels "three times," are futile, yielding no magical resolution. This highlights the grim reality of her confinement, where fantasy offers no solace. The contrast between her internal desire to "bite his head off" or "smash his face in" and her outward compliance underscores the immense pressure she's under, a pressure that is slowly building towards an inevitable breaking point. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw portrayal of emotional subjugation and the nascent spark of self-awareness. The repeated "I am, I feel" isn't just a statement of being; it's a desperate reclaiming of self in the face of dehumanization. The partner's repeated assertion that "this girl's a person, you know?" is a poignant plea for recognition, a reminder that beneath the imposed roles and expectations, there is a sentient individual yearning for agency and respect. The lyrics capture that critical moment when someone begins to recognize their own worth, even as they remain trapped in a situation that denies it.

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I Am, I Feel

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[Verse 1: Karen Poole, Karen Poole & Shelly Poole] He said, "Angel, put that purple skirt on You know it makes me hot" He said, "Come on, come on, get on, get up Look like you're enjoying my company" Oh, and he said, "You can't change your world You're another one of my fools You were born to have my baby now Don't cry, my precious one 'Cause I ain't got no sympathy for you" [Pre-Chorus: Shelly Poole] And I am, I feel Like I wanna bite his head off Yeah, that'd be fun 'Cause I sure got an appetite I click my heels together three times They sparked a little, but nothing happened And the big bad wolf's still in my bed [Chorus: Karen Poole & Shelly Poole, Shelly Poole] I am, I feel I sometimes think that you forget that I am, I feel I got to get away from here I am, I feel This girl's a person, you know? I am, I feel [Verse 2: Karen Poole, Karen Poole & Shelly Poole, Shelly Poole] Oh, you said, "Angel, your halo Ain't fitted that good for a little while now You ain't got that certain glow that I get a kick out of" Like it bothered me I'm taking it on the chin with a grin But my feet are itchin' and itchin' He says, "Don't cry, my precious one 'Cause I ain't got no sympathy for you" [Pre-Chorus: Shelly Poole] And I am, I feel Like I wanna smash his face in Yeah, that'd be fun 'Cause I sure got a fist for a fight I click my heels together three times They sparked a little, but nothing happened And the big bad wolf's still in my bed [Chorus: Karen Poole & Shelly Poole, Shelly Poole] And I am, I feel I sometimes think that you forget that I am, I feel I got to get away from here I am, I feel And this girl's a person, you know? I am, I feel [Bridge: Karen Poole, Karen Poole & Shelly Poole] Well, it's hard to get through when you're knockin' on wood And I got to thinkin' I was worth more than he put on my boots I got a soul if you get down to the roots (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) (Yeah) (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) (Yeah) [Chorus: Karen Poole & Shelly Poole, Shelly Poole] I am, I feel I sometimes think that you forget that I am, I feel I got to get away from here (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am, I feel And this girl's a person, you know? (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am, I feel (Ooh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) [Outro: Karen Poole & Shelly Poole, Shelly Poole] I am (Ooh) and I feel (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am (Ooh) and I feel (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am, I feel (Ooh) This girl's a person, you know? (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am, I feel (Ooh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am, I feel (Ooh) I sometimes think that you forget that (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am and I feel (Ooh) I got to get away from here (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah) I am, I feel And this girl's a person, you know? (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah)

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Writers: Terence Martin
Shelly Poole
Karen Poole

I Am, I Feel

I Am, I Feel

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