Who Feels It Knows It
Rita Marley Lyrics

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Who feels it knows it, God
Who feels it knows it, God
Who feels it knows it, God

I said I feel it, and I know it
And I feel it, and I know it
And if u feel it, then u know it

Coz I feel it, and I know it

Well every man thinketh his burden is the heaviest
But (ooh, yea, come on) they know because they feel the pain...

Who feels it knows it, God
Who feels it knows it, God
Who feels it knows it, God
Who feels it knows it, God

Now don't sit by your window gazing at the moon

Get right up and move (brothers)
Get right in the groove (sisters)

For linger you linger, die you must die
Now don't point your fingers and you'll get by

No, no, no, don't lie, don't lie, no don't lie
Don't lie, no don't lie

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Who feels it knows it, Lord
Said who feels it knows it, Lord
Who feels it knows it, Lord
Said who feels it knows it, Lord

I said I feel it, and I know it
Coz I feel it, and I know it

And if u feel it, then u know it
And wen u feel it, then u'll know it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rita Marley's "Who Feels It Knows It" are a reminder that unless one has experienced a particular pain or burden, they cannot truly understand it. The repetition of "who feels it knows it" emphasizes this point, suggesting that only those who have felt a certain pain, grief, or struggle can truly comprehend it. The phrase "God" is also repeated throughout the song, perhaps referencing a higher power or comfort in times of hardship.

Rita Marley goes on to acknowledge that every person thinks their own burdens are the heaviest, but that they only know because they feel the pain. She encourages listeners to not simply sit and dwell on their struggles, but to get up and move, find the groove, and not linger. The lyrics suggest that there is a level of personal responsibility in acknowledging and dealing with one's struggles, as opposed to pointing fingers or lying about them.

Overall, "Who Feels It Knows It" is a powerful reminder that empathy can only take us so far, and that true understanding comes from personal experience. The lyrics encourage listeners to acknowledge their struggles, but not to let them define them or hold them back.

Line by Line Meaning

Who feels it knows it, God
God knows that only by truly feeling a particular pain or burden can one fully understand and relate to that experience.

I said I feel it, and I know it
The singer acknowledges that she has experienced the weight of the burden being referred to and therefore understands it intimately.

And if u feel it, then u know it
The singer acknowledges that unless you have experienced the burden in question, you cannot understand the depth of this burden.

Coz I feel it, and I know it
The singer reiterates that she has experienced the burden herself and is certain of its impact.

Well every man thinketh his burden is the heaviest
Everyone assumes that their own problems are more severe than anyone else's.

But (ooh, yea, come on) they know because they feel the pain...
However, this is not necessarily true, as one can only truly understand another's pain through experiencing it themselves.

Now don't sit by your window gazing at the moon
The singer is urging people not to sit and dwell on their problems, but to take action.

Get right up and move (brothers)
The artist is urging her fellow men to take action and move ahead with life.

Get right in the groove (sisters)
The artist is urging her fellow women to take action and move ahead with life.

For linger you linger, die you must die
If you spend all your time dwelling on your problems, your time will eventually come to an end and you will have wasted your life.

Now don't point your fingers and you'll get by
The singer is urging people to stop blaming others for their problems and take responsibility for their own lives.

No, no, no, don't lie, don't lie, no don't lie
The artist is emphasizing the importance of being truthful, especially with oneself.

Who feels it knows it, Lord
The singer reiterates that only those who feel the pain can truly understand it, and appeals to a higher power to validate this truth.

Said who feels it knows it, Lord
The singer repeats her earlier point, further emphasizing the importance of experiencing something in order to truly understand it.

And wen u feel it, then u'll know it
The singer is urging people to go out and experience life for themselves in order to gain true understanding.

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