I Am Feeling Like A Million

Josephine Baker · Other Songs - Josephine Baker

Though I'm flat, though I'm broke,

Though I'm bent, I'm contented to never sigh,

As time goes by.

You know, there's a gleam in my eye,

And inside of my heart I'm a lucky girl,

There's a reason why;



I'm feeling like a million,

Though I haven't got a dollar, a shilling or a sou,

Still I'm feeling like a million,

And I want to get this over to you;



That I'm feeling like a million,

Though I haven't got a villa, a cottage or a bed

Still I'm walking like a million,

With my hat on the side of my head.



What's this thing that I've found

Through the days that I've clowned?

Is it you that's around?

I get a crazy feeling

I could jump up to the ceiling!



'Cause I'm feeling like a million,

Though I couldn't buy a stocking, a handbag or a glove

Still I'm feeling like a million,

Is it you, is it me, is it love?

Ohh!



I'm feeling like a million,

Though I haven't got a guinea, a lira or a sou,

Still I'm feeling like a million,

And I want to get this over to you;



That I'm feeling like a million,

Though I haven't got a mansion, a trailer or a fence

Still I'm walking like a million,

With my hat on the side of my head.



What's this thing that I've found

Through the days that I've clowned?

Is it you that's around?

I get a crazy feeling

I could jump up to the ceiling!



'Cause I'm feeling like a million,

Though I couldn't buy a stable, a diamond or a glove

Still I'm feeling like a million,

Is it you, ooh?

Is it me, ooh?

Is it love?

I Am Feeling Like A Million

Josephine Baker's "I Am Feeling Like A Million" stands as a vibrant testament to her status as a global icon of the 1920s. Recorded during the height of her international fame, the track captures the exuberant spirit of the Jazz Age through its lively rhythm and Baker's distinctive vocal delivery. As a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a celebrated performer in Europe, Baker embodied the energy of modernity, and this recording reflects that same infectious optimism. The song exemplifies her ability to blend theatrical flair with authentic musical expression, cementing her legacy as a pioneer who transcended cultural boundaries. It remains a cherished piece of her discography, showcasing the joy and freedom that defined her performances across continents.