Feeling Alright

Traffic · Best Of Traffic [1969]

Seems I've got to have a change of scene

Cause everynight I have the strangest dreams

Imprisoned by the way it could have been

Left here on my own or so it seems

I've got to leave before I start to scream

But someone locked the door and took the key



Ya Feelin' alright

I'm not feelin' to good myself

Well, ya feelin' Alright

I'm not feelin to good myself



But boy you sure took me for one big ride

And even now I sit and wonder why

But when I think of you I start to cry

I just can't waste my time I must get by

Gotta stop believing in all your lies

Cause there's too much to do before I die



Ya feelin' alright

I'm not feelin to good myself

Well, ya feelin' alright

I'm not feelin' to good myself



Don't get too lost in all I say

Though at the time I really felt that way

But that was then and now it is today

Can get up there and so I'm here to stay

Till' someone comes along and takes my place

With a different name and yes a different face



Ya Feelin' alright

I'm not feelin to good myself

Well, ya feelin alright

I'm not feelin to good myself



Ya Feelin Alright

I'm not feelin alright



Well I hope your feelin alright

I'm not feelin to good myself



I'm not feeling to good myself

I'm not feelin to good myself



Alright...

Feeling Alright

Feeling Alright stands as a defining track within the expansive catalogue of Traffic, capturing the band's signature blend of psychedelic rock and soulful introspection. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the recording showcases their ability to merge intricate instrumental arrangements with emotive vocal delivery. The song reflects the collaborative spirit that characterized the band's most celebrated period, featuring the interplay between Jim Capaldi's rhythmic drive and Steve Winwood's distinctive keyboard work. As a highlight on their 1969 compilation, the track remains a testament to Traffic's enduring influence on British rock. It offers listeners a concise yet powerful example of the band's capacity to craft memorable melodies that resonate across generations, cementing their legacy in the history of progressive and psychedelic music.