"Can You Feel It" is a song produced by American pop band The Jacksons released as the first track from the Triumph album. It was released as a single on February 13, 1981, serving as the third single from the album.
Background[]
"Can You Feel It" (excluding the rest of the band) was made by Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Greg Phillinganes. It was recorded in March 1980.
Music video[]
The music video for the single was directed by Bruce Gowers and Robert Abel with Michael Jackson creating the concept for it. Tito's sons Taj and Taryll appeared as extras.
Live performances[]
The Jacksons (October 2001)
The Jacksons shortly performed the song throughout the Triumph Tour in 1981. Neither the band, Michael himself nor the other members would perform the song live again until October 2001, when the Jacksons reunited during the 30th Anniversary Celebration shows.
Audio[]
Lyrics[]
[Chorus]
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
[Verse 1]
If you look around
The whole world's coming together now (Yeah)
[Chorus]
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
[Verse 1]
Feel it in the air
The wind is taking it everywhere (Yeah)
[Chorus]
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
[Pre-Chorus]
All the colors of the world should be
Lovin' each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice
Spread the word and try to teach the man
Who's hating his brother when hate won't do
'Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside of me is inside of you
Now, tell me
[Chorus]
Can you feel it, tell me can you feel it (can you feel it), can you feel it
Can you see what's goin' down
Can you feel it in your bones
(Can you feel it, can you feel it)
Can you feel it
Yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
Every breath you take
Is someone's death in another place
('nother place, 'nother place, nother place)
Every healthy smile
Is hunger and strife to another child
('nother child, 'nother child)
But the stars do shine
In promising salvation is near this time
(Near this time)
Can you feel it now
So brothers and sisters
Show we know how
Now, tell me
[Chorus]
Can you feel it, tell me can you feel it, can you feel it
Papa, can you see what's goin down
(Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it)
Open up your mind
[Pre-Chorus: Michael Jackson]
All the children of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice
Tell the news to the marching men
Who are killing their brothers when death won't do
'Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside my veins is inside of you, now, tell me
[Chorus]
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it (can you)
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it (can you feel it)
Trivia[]
- A part of the song was remixed and used for the remix album Immortal for the Immortal Megamix, released in November 2011.
- There have been 9 cover versions of this songs, the most recent one in 2009 in The Official BBC Children In Need Medley.