Gryffin & Daya - Electronic, In English
Feel Good by Gryffin & Daya Lyrics
2 Plays
Duration: 4:08
Story Behind the Song
"Feel Good" emerged from an unexpected creative collision. Gryffin crossed paths with fellow producer Illenium while both were out on tour in 2016, and the two immediately began building something together. That initial studio session produced a sound that ultimately didn't make the final cut for this track — it was later repurposed and appeared on Illenium's own release, "Free Fall." Gryffin continued developing the song independently over the following weeks, crafting it into the shape fans now know. The track was written by Toby Gad, Grace Tandon, and Nisha Asnani, with Daya brought in to lay down vocals. In a detail that speaks to genuine dedication, Daya recorded her performance despite running a 100-degree fever. The finished song was released on March 3, 2017, through Darkroom Records and Interscope Records, with the accompanying music video arriving on Gryffin's Vevo channel nearly two months later, on April 28, 2017.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Yeah, I doubt, I doubt myself And I'm too proud to ask for help When you see me beside myself I don't have to explain it, baby Yeah, I'm over picking fights And trying to mend it with the high Don't wanna know that I'm not right I know that I've been lately, lately [Pre-Chorus] Yeah, sometimes I need someone to pick me up Overdose my mind with the things I love You can take me there When my heart beats, when my heart beats free [Chorus] Take my hand in the middle of a crisis Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence But you make me, you make me feel good, I like it Take my hand in the middle of a crisis Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence But you make me, you make me feel good, I like it [Drop] You make me, you make me feel good [Verse 2] Yeah, I get over-overwhelmed When all these problems burn like hell Maybe I just need a friend Who never calls me crazy, crazy [Pre-Chorus] You pull me off the front line before I run Keep me cool when I get overdone You can take me there When my heart speaks, when my heart speaks free [Chorus] Take my hand in the middle of a crisis Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence But you make me, you make me feel good, I like it Take my hand in the middle of a crisis Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence But you make me, you make me feel good, I like it [Drop] You make me, you make me feel good, I like it (I like it) You make me, you make me feel good [Bridge] Taking the weights off (Ooh) To help with the pressure And I was here stressing (Oh) Thinking it mattered Been with you for hours, but it feels like seconds It's only moments and I'm in heaven It's only moments and I'm in heaven, oh [Drop] You make me feel good You make me feel good You make me, you make me feel good, I like it Take my hand in the middle of a crisis Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence But you make me, you make me feel good, I like it [Outro] Na-na-na-na-na, oh Na-na-na-na-na
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Meaning of "Feel Good" by Gryffin
The lyrics paint a picture of someone wrestling with self-doubt and pride, finding it hard to ask for help. They admit to being "over picking fights" and trying to manage internal turmoil, a struggle that leaves them feeling "lately, lately" off-kilter. This internal conflict suggests a deep-seated anxiety that the narrator tries to suppress or fix through unhealthy coping mechanisms, like seeking a temporary "high" rather than addressing the root cause. The central tension arises from the narrator's fear of their own "heart I couldn't silence" and the overwhelming nature of their problems, which "burn like hell." They acknowledge a need for external support, specifically someone who can "pick me up" and "take me there" when their heart beats free. This reliance on another person is presented as a lifeline, a way to escape the overwhelming internal noise and find peace. The most striking craft element is the direct contrast between the "middle of a crisis" and the simple, grounding act of taking a hand. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize this juxtaposition: a desperate situation met with a gentle, guiding presence. The phrase "show me, baby, where the light is" acts as a powerful plea for direction and hope amidst chaos, highlighting how a simple connection can cut through overwhelming internal noise. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their honest portrayal of vulnerability and the profound relief found in genuine connection. The narrator's journey from self-doubt and internal struggle to finding solace and feeling "good" through another's presence resonates because it articulates a universal need for support. The repetition of "you make me feel good, I like it" underscores the transformative power of this relationship, turning a crisis into a moment of profound peace and validation.
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Credits
- Writers
- Ni$ha
- Toby Gad
- Daya
- ILLENIUM
- Gryffin