When I first read that Helen’s prompt for Song Lyric Sunday this week was “80’s music”, I thought I wouldn’t have anything to contribute. As I explored the music from that decade though, I realized I knew many of the songs. The one I chose was Flashdance: What a Feeling sung by Irene Cara. That 1983 movie and song are etched into my memory. I was even able to find a YouTube clip of the final dance.
Lyrics
First when there’s nothing
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
You can dance right through your 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
(I 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’)
Happen
(Take your passion)
Songwriters
CARA, IRENE / MORODER, GIORGIO / FORSEY, KEITH
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Movie
Produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer/Directed by Adrian Lyne
Read more: Irene Cara – What A Feeling (Flashdance) Lyrics | MetroLyrics
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I don’t really know this movie, other than this song is from the movie, but I’ve always loved this song. So energetic. Perfect for a Sunday morning.
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I haven’t seen the movie for a long time. I think I will look for it!
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I have heard that song so many times and i never realized what a truly beautiful song that was until now! Thank you for sharing.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. It makes such a difference to see the words of a song.
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I can’t say I’ve ever seen the movie all the way through, although I’ll admit that I probably should, but this song is so great. Thanks so much for sharing it! 🙂
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I’ve always loved dance competition type movies. I don’t remember all the details of this movie but I do remember that last scene. I want to watch it again.
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I want to watch it after seeing that scene. 😏
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Great way to start the day! Thanks
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Love this song – and the movie. Although my main memory of it is through another movie – the Full Monty. By ‘eck she’s nifty on her pins! or something like that!
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Great song and video.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Nice choice. Always liked that song.
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The song is definitely bursting with energy!!!! That definitely was one of the most popular songs sung by Irene Cara.
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