Interpretation
The song 'Feeling Good' by
Michael Buble is a song about rebirth, new beginnings, and self-determination. It uses poetic imagery from nature to convey a sense of freedom and well-being.
In the opening verses 'Birds flying high, You know how I feel, Sun in the sky, You know how I feel, Brees driftin' on by, You know how I feel', the singer expresses his connection to nature and how it affects his mood. He feels free like the birds flying high and light like the breeze drifting by.
The repeated refrain 'It's a new dawn, It's a new day, It's a new life, For me, And I'm feeling good' is a statement about new beginnings and optimism. It describes the feeling of having a fresh start in life and feeling good about it.
In the verse 'Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know, Butterflies all havin' fun, You know what I mean, Sleep in peace when the day is done, That's what I mean', it is about joy, peace, and contentment. The singer compares himself to a dragonfly in the sun and butterflies having fun. He speaks of a peaceful rest at the end of the day.
The final verse 'Stars when you shine, You know how I feel, Scent of the pine, You know how I feel, Oh freedom is mine, And I know how I feel' emphasizes the freedom and independence the singer feels in his new life. The scent of pine and the shining stars are symbols of this freedom and independence.
In summary, 'Feeling Good' is an anthem to life, freedom, and well-being that come with a fresh start.