Can You Feel It is a song by The Jacksons as the first single on their Triumph album.
Single cover
The song was written by Michael and Jackie Jacksons, with lead solos by Randy and Michael. It was released as a single in 1981.
Lyrics
(1st Verse)
If you look around
The whole world's coming together now.
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it!
Feel it in the air
The wind is taking it everywhere.
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it!
All the colors of the world should be
Lovin' each other wholeheartedly.
Yes it's alright, take my message to your brother and tell him twice.
Spread the word who tried to teach the man who is hatin' 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!
Can you feel it,can you feel it,can you feel it!
Can you see what's going down, you can feel it in your bones
(2nd Verse)
Every breath you take,
Is someone's death in another place.
Every healthy smile,
Is hunger and strife to another child.
But the stars do shine
And promising salvation is near this time.
Can you feel it now,
So brothers and sisters
Shall we know how.
Now tell me!
Can you feel it, tell me can you feel it, can you feel it!
Talk now can you see what's going down open up your mind.
All the children of the world should be
Lovin' each other wholeheartedly
Yes it's alright
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice.
Take the news to the marchin' men
Who are killin' their brothers,when death won't do.
Yes we're all the same
Yes the blood inside my veins is inside of you.
Now tell me!
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it!
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it!
Music video
The music video, titled as "The Triumph", was noted for the dazzling special effects. The video was directed by Bruce Gowers and Robert Abel. Michael Jackson created the concept for the video, and Tito's sons Taj and Taryll appeared as extras.
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.