Feelings – Morris Albert

There are songs that feel like a gentle tap on the shoulder, and then there are songs that stop you in your tracks. Feelings by Morris Albert belongs firmly in the second category. From its opening notes, it reaches straight into the quiet, vulnerable places we often try to keep hidden.

Released in the mid-1970s, Feelings became an unexpected worldwide hit, not because it was flashy or complex, but because it was painfully honest. The lyrics speak plainly about loss, regret, and the aching realization that love has slipped away. There is no clever disguise here – just raw emotion laid bare, the kind many people feel but struggle to put into words.

Morris Albert’s soft, almost fragile delivery is what gives the song its power. He doesn’t overpower the listener; instead, he sounds like someone confessing in a nearly empty room. Each line carries a sense of loneliness and reflection, as if he’s replaying memories that refuse to fade. The simplicity of the melody allows the emotion to lead, making the song feel personal, even intimate.

For many listeners, Feelings becomes a mirror during times of heartbreak. It reminds us that sadness, longing, and vulnerability are not weaknesses, but shared human experiences. The song doesn’t offer solutions or easy comfort. Instead, it sits with you in the moment, acknowledging that sometimes all you can do is feel what you feel.

Decades later, Feelings continues to resonate because emotions never go out of style. Love still leaves scars, memories still linger, and hearts still ache in familiar ways. This song stands as a reminder that it’s okay to admit when something hurts, and that even in our lowest moments, we are not alone in what we’re feeling.

Sometimes, a song doesn’t need to lift you up. Sometimes, it simply needs to understand you. Feelings does exactly that.