I'm Not Feeling It Anymore

Van Morrison · Hymns to the Silence [1991]

Have to get back, have to get back the base

I need to talk to somebody, I can trust

Too many cooks are tryin' to spoil the broth

I can't feel it in my throat, that's all she wrote



I'm not feeling it no more, I'm not feeling it anymore

Not feeling it no more, not feeling it anymore



When I was high at the party, everything looked good

I was seein' through rose colored glasses

Not seein' the wood for the trees

I started out in normal operation



But I just ended up in doubt

All my drinking buddies, they locked me out



I'm not feeling it no more, I'm not feeling it anymore

No feeling it no more, I'm tryin' to give you the score



You see me up there baby, I'm on the screen

But I know better now, it's so unreal

If this is success, then something's awful wrong

'Cause I bought the dream and I had to play along



I'm not feeling it no more, I'm not feeling it anymore

I'm tryin' to give you the score, I'm not feeling it no more



We all know that money, don't buy you love

You just get a job and somewhere to live

You have to look for happiness, within yourself

And don't go chasin', thinkin' that it is somewhere else



I'm not feeling it no more, I'm not feeling it anymore

Baby I'm tryin' to give you the score

I'm not feeling it no more



I was pretending all the time

I was givin' everybody what they wanted

And I lost my peace of mind

And all I ever wanted was simply just to be me



All you ever need is the truth

And the truth will set you free



I'm not feeling it no more, I'm not feeling it anymore

I'm tryin' to give you the score, just like I did before

I'm not feeling it no more, I'm not feeling it anymore

I'm not feeling it no more, baby, I'm just trying to give you the score



I'm not feeling it no more, not feeling it anymore

Not feeling it no more

Not feeling it no more, baby

I'm Not Feeling It Anymore

Van Morrison's 'I'm Not Feeling It Anymore' serves as a poignant reflection on the waning of enthusiasm and the complexities of emotional connection. Recorded for the 1991 album *Hymns to the Silence*, the track exemplifies Morrison's mature songwriting, blending soulful vocals with a contemplative atmosphere that characterizes his later work. The song explores themes of disillusionment and the search for genuine feeling, maintaining the artist's signature blend of spiritual introspection and rhythmic groove. It stands as a testament to his ability to articulate universal sentiments about human relationships and personal growth, resonating with listeners who recognize the struggle to maintain passion in long-term commitments. The recording captures a specific moment in Morrison's discography where his musical style evolved to address more nuanced emotional landscapes.