UNIT 2 POETRY AND SONG The following song was written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Read the lyrics aloud. Feeling Good
Birds fl yin’ 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 feelin’ good.
Fish in the sea, you know how I feel. River runnin’ 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 feelin’ good.
Dragonfl y out in the sun, you know what I mean. Butterfl ies 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.
Stars when you shine, you know how I feel. Scent of the pine, you know how I feel. Freedom is mine, and I know how I feel.
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me, And I’m feelin’ good.
Discuss
1. What is your fi rst impression of this song? 2. What images stand out most to you?
