She says she's ok I don't believe her
There's just something 'bout the way
She turned her back on me
I know in my mind, I'll never leave her
There's just something 'bout the way
We love each other right
And even though we fight all night and day
I know sometimes in love there can be pain
And even though we need a little break
I know that you'll come back to me
You know that I'll come back to you
Cos that's when you start to feel my love
Feel it, that's when you feel it
That's when you start to feel my love
Feel it, that's when you feel it
Usiponipenda ntapendwa na nani?
Nitakua mgeni wa nani?
Ukiwa mbali nami nabaki taabani
Mbona nahisi kisirani yawa
Haina maana mi na wewe kuzozana
Mbona tunasimangana
Hatuwezi semezana my love
Haina maana mi na wewe kuzozana
Mbona tunasimangana
Hatuwezi semezana
And even though we fight all night and day
I know sometimes in love there can be pain
And even though we need a little break
I know that you'll come back to me
You know that I'll come back to you
Cos that's when you start to feel my love
Feel it, that's when you feel it
That's when you start to feel my love
Feel it, that's when you feel it
And even though we fight all night and day
I know sometimes in love there can be pain
And even though we need a little break
I know that you'll come back to me
You know that I'll come back to you
Cos that's when you start to feel my love
Feel it, that's when you feel it
That's when you start to feel my love
Feel it, that's when you feel it
Feel My Love
Feel My Love Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Sauti Sol's song "Feel My Love" delves into the complexities of a relationship marked by conflict and moments of distance, yet underpinned by an undeniable bond. The English verses open with an acknowledgment of apparent well-being that the speaker doubts, noting the physical turning away as a sign of deeper issues. Despite the struggles and arguments ("fight all night and day"), there's a firm conviction of staying together ("I'll never leave her") and a recognition of the unique connection they share ("the way we love each other right"). The core idea presented is that needing a "little break" or experiencing the friction of conflict ultimately serves to reveal the depth and impact of their love, suggesting that absence or challenge is the catalyst for truly feeling the bond.
The Swahili portions of the song add a layer of vulnerability and raw emotion to this narrative. Questions like "Usiponipenda ntapendwa na nani?" (If you don't love me, who will love me?) and "Nitakua mgeni wa nani?" (Whose stranger will I be?) express a profound dependence on the partner and a fear of isolation if the relationship were to end. The lines "Ukiwa mbali nami nabaki taabani" (When you are far from me, I am in trouble/distress) highlight the pain and difficulty of separation. The verses also directly address the conflict, stating "Haina maana mi na wewe kuzozana" (It's meaningless for you and me to quarrel/fight) and lamenting "Mbona tunasimangana" (Why are we standing apart?) and "Hatuwezi semezana my love" (We cannot speak to each other, my love), showcasing the frustration with communication breakdown.
The recurring message throughout the song reinforces the theme of cyclical return and the enduring nature of their connection despite the difficulties. The certainty expressed – "I know that you'll come back to me, You know that I'll come back to you" – emphasizes a fundamental understanding and commitment that transcends temporary disagreements or need for space. The hook "Cos that's when you start to feel my love" suggests that the very moments of strain or distance are the times when the significance and depth of their love become most apparent and strongly felt by both partners. Released with its video on June 4, 2020, the song captures the powerful idea that love is not always smooth but can be strengthened and better understood through navigating challenges together, highlighting the vital, almost painful, feeling that emerges when the bond is tested or momentarily loosened.
