Feel It Still

The speaker presents himself as someone who still feels rebellious, even if the period or cause that once stirred him may have passed. The repeated claim that he “feel[s] it still” suggests that an old energy remains. The mood is playful and restless, but the lyrics also introduce responsibility, family, and hopes that may be fading, so the rebellion is not entirely carefree.

Several phrases carry implied meanings. “Coming out of left field” means appearing unexpectedly or saying something surprising; the speaker seems unsure how others will react to his rebellious attitude. “Rebel just for kicks” suggests acting defiantly for excitement, not necessarily for a clear political reason. References to 1966 and 1986 evoke earlier times, but the lyrics do not explain exactly what those years mean to the speaker.

The song leaves the nature of this lasting feeling open. It could be nostalgia, youthful energy, resistance, or a mixture of these. The lines about fighting a war for peace and giving something to “the kids in the middle” hint at concern about conflict and the next generation, while the repeated question about something “coming back” may express hope or uncertainty. Overall, the speaker sounds caught between moving on and wanting an old feeling to return.