What A Feeling
Irene Cara · Other Songs - Irene Cara
but a slow glowing dream
that your fear seems to hide
deep inside your mind.
All alone I have cried
silent tears full of pride
in a world made of steel,
made of stone.
Well, I hear the music,
close my eyes, feel the rhythm,
wrap around, take a hold
of my heart.
What a feeling.
Bein's believin'.
I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life.
Take your passion
and make it happen.
Pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life.
Now I hear the music,
close my eyes, I am rhythm.
In a flash it takes hold
of my heart.
What a feeling.
Bein's believin'.
I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life.
Take your passion
and make it happen.
Pictures come alive, now I'm dancing through my life.
What a feeling.
What a feeling I AM MUSIC NOW
Bein's believin'. I AM RHYTHM NOW
Pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life.
What a feeling. YOU CAN REALLY HAVE IT ALL
What a feeling. PICTURES COME ALIVE WHEN I CALL
I can have it all I CAN REALLY HAVE IT ALL
Have it all PICTURES COME ALIVE WHEN I CALL
CALL CALL CALL CALL WHAT A FEELING
I can have it all BEIN'S BELIEVIN
Bein's believin' TAKE YOUR PASSION
MAKE IT HAPPEN
make it happen WHAT A FEELING
what a feeling BEIN'S BELIEVIN' (fade)
What A Feeling - Irene Cara
Released in 1983, "What A Feeling" stands as a defining pop anthem from Irene Cara's career, serving as the title track to her self-titled album. The song captures the infectious energy of the early eighties with its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, which propelled it to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Beyond its commercial success, the track remains a cultural touchstone, widely recognized for its role in the film "Fame" and its enduring appeal in dance and party settings. Cara's distinctive vocal delivery blends pop sensibilities with a touch of theatrical flair, creating a recording that has transcended its original context to become a staple in holiday playlists and summer festivals alike. The composition exemplifies the era's shift toward more polished, radio-friendly production while maintaining a genuine emotional core that resonates with audiences decades later.