Birds flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good
I'm feeling good
Fish in the sea, you know how I feel
River running free, you know how I feel
Blossom on the tree, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good
Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what I mean, don't you know?
Butterflies all havin' fun, you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done, that's what I mean
And this old world, is a new world, and a bold world
For me
For me
Stars when you shine, you know how I feel
Scent of the pine, you know how I feel
Oh, freedom is mine, and I know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life, huh
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life
It's a new life for me
And I'm feeling good
I'm feeling good
I feel so good
I feel so good
About This Song
"Feeling Good" is Michael Bublé's triumphant declaration of personal rebirth and liberation, transforming Nina Simone's originally defiant civil rights anthem into a luxurious celebration of newfound freedom. The song captures the intoxicating rush of breaking free from past constraints-whether from a toxic relationship, depression, or life circumstances-and emerging into a world that suddenly feels full of infinite possibility. Bublé's interpretation strips away some of Simone's political edge in favor of a more universal theme of personal transformation, using nature imagery like soaring birds, flowing rivers, and blooming trees as metaphors for the speaker's renewed sense of vitality and connection to life. His smooth, confident vocal delivery and the song's lush big-band arrangement-complete with swelling strings, punchy brass, and a swaggering rhythm section-create an almost cinematic sense of triumph and sophistication. The repetitive structure mirrors the psychological process of convincing oneself that this change is real and permanent, with each verse building confidence through the mantra-like "you know how I feel." Bublé's version became a signature song because it captured the aspirational glamour of his entire artistic persona while tapping into listeners' deep desire for reinvention and renewal. The track's success helped establish Bublé as the premier modern interpreter of classic jazz and swing standards for a new generation seeking both nostalgia and contemporary relevance.
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