Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: garage
Song Meaning of “Don’t Feel Anything” by Ex-Cult
Don’t Feel Anything is a song about learning to cope with difficult emotions that feel overwhelming and claustrophobic. It speaks to the idea of numbness toward the things that used to bring us joy and comfort. The narrator warns, “It’ll take just one step/To take away the hold” — reminding us that no matter how painful the situation may be, it is still possible to take control of our own feelings. The chorus declares: “I don’t feel anything/I don’t feel anything at all!” The song encourages us to acknowledge and embrace our negative feelings in order to move forward. Despite the numbing state we can find ourselves in, we should still strive to experience joy and belonging to the world. We should strive to feel something even if it’s something difficult — because without it, we’ll miss out on all the beauty that life has to offer.