The Jackson 5 – Can You Feel It: A Disco Anthem for a New Era
For those who lived through the vibrant tapestry of music in the late 1970s, the name The Jackson 5 conjures up memories of electrifying performances, infectious melodies, and a sound that revolutionized popular music. Among their impressive collection of hits, Can You Feel It stands out as a landmark song, a powerful disco anthem that ushered in a new era for the group and the genre itself.
Background
Released in 1980, Can You Feel It marked a significant shift in The Jackson 5’s musical direction.
Having established themselves as icons of Motown soul, the brothers embraced the burgeoning disco sound, incorporating its driving rhythms and pulsating basslines into their signature soulful harmonies.
The song reached a respectable number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 30 on the R&B chart, cementing its place as a pivotal moment in their musical evolution.
The lyrics, co-written by brothers Michael and Jackie Jackson, evoke a sense of spiritual awakening and collective joy.
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Lyrics
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Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel itIf you look aroundThe whole world’s coming together now, babyCan you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel itFeel it in the air, the wind is taking it everywhere, yeahCan you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel itAll the colors of the world should be thatLovin’ each other wholeheartedlyYes, it’s all rightTake my message to your brother and tell him twiceSpread the word and try to teach the manWho’s hating his brother, when hate won’t do‘Cause we’re all the same, yes, the blood inside me is inside youNow tell meCan you feel it? (Tell me can you feel it) Can you feel it? Can you feel it(Can you see what’s going down? Can you feel it in your bones?)Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel itYeah, yeahEvery breath you takeIs someone’s death in another placeEvery healthy smileIs hunger and strife to another childBut the stars do shineIn promising salvation, is near this timeCan you feel it nowSo brothers and sisters, show we know howNow tell me