I Feel for You

Chaka Khan

About I Feel for You

"I Feel for You" is a song written by Prince that originally appeared on his 1979 self-titled album. The most successful and best-known version was recorded by R&B singer Chaka Khan and appeared on her 1984 album I Feel for You. It became the recipient of two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song (with Prince as its songwriter) and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Khan.


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1996
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Chaka, Chaka, Chaka, Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, that's all I wanna do
Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, let me feel for you
Chaka Khan let me tell you what I wanna do
Do you feel for me, the way I feel for you
Chaka Khan let me tell you what I wanna do
I wanna love you, wanna hug you, wanna squeeze you too
Let me take you in my arms, let me fill you with my charms, Chaka
'Cause you know that I'm the one to keep you warm, Chaka
I'll make you more than just a physical dream
I wanna rock you, Chaka baby, 'cause you make me wanna scream
Let me rock you, rock you

Baby, baby, when I look at you
I get a warm feeling inside
There's something about the things you do
That keeps me satisfied

I wouldn't lie to you, baby
It's mainly a physical thing
This feeling that I got for you, baby
Makes me wanna sing

I feel for you
I think I love you
I feel for you
I think I love you

Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, that's all I wanna do
Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, let me feel for you
Feel for you

Baby, baby, when I lay with you
There's no place I'd rather be
I can't believe, can't believe it's true
The things that you do to me

I wouldn't lie to you, baby
I'm physically attracted to you
This feeling that I got for you, baby
There's nothing that I wouldn't do

I feel for you
I think I love you
I feel for you
I think I love you

Oh 
Oh ooh

Yes sir, one more time
Say yeah
I feel for you
(I think I love you)
I feel for you
(I, I, I think I love you)

Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, that's all I wanna do
Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, let me feel for you
Chaka Khan won't you tell me what you wanna do
Do you feel for me, the way I feel for you
Chaka Khan let me tell you what I wanna do
I wanna love you, wanna hug you, wanna squeeze you too
Let me take you in my arms
Let me fill you with my charms, Chaka
'Cause you know that I'm the one to keep you warm, Chaka
I'll make you more than just a physical dream
I wanna rock you, Chaka baby, 'cause you make me wanna scream
Feel for you

I feel for you (feel for you)
I feel it too (feel for you)
I feel for you (feel for you)

I feel for you
I think I love you
I feel for you
I think I love you

I feel for you
I think I love you
I feel for you
I think I love you

I feel for you
I think I love you
I feel for you
I think I love you

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Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953), frequently known as the "Queen of Funk-Soul", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Recording Artist
"I Feel For You" is a song performed by American singer Chaka Khan.
Songwriter
The song was actually written and originally recorded by the legendary artist, Prince. He recorded it for his 1979 self-titled album.
Year of Release
Chaka Khan's version of the song, which is the most famous, was released in 1984.
Grammy Winner
The song won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best R&B Song.
Sampled Music
"I Feel for You" opens with a rap verse sung by Melle Mel, which includes the repetition of Chaka Khan’s name, making it one of the earliest examples of hip hop and R&B crossover.
Harmonica Solo
"I Feel for You" is notable for the harmonica solo played by Stevie Wonder.
Certification
In the United States, the single was certified gold, having sold 1 million copies.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained on the chart for 26 weeks. It became a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart.
Innovative sound
Khan's version of "I Feel for You" is often noted for its innovative use of the vocoder and introduction of elements of hip hop into R&B music.
Covers and Performances
Numerous artists have since covered the song, including Mary J. Blige, and it featured in several tribute performances following Prince's death in 2016.
Video
The music video of "I Feel for You" integrates breakdancing, graffiti, and box radios of the 80's culture.
High Accolades
In 2011, "I Feel For You" was ranked 305th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
Album Success
The song’s album, also titled “I Feel for You”, became Chaka Khan’s biggest solo hit and a worldwide success.

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