The song "The Feeling's Gone" by Honey Cone portrays a relationship that has lost its spark and the struggle to maintain the love and respect one had for their partner when the feeling is no longer present. The lyrics express questions and feelings of confusion about how to continue giving love and respect when the emotional connection has faded. The singer wonders how they can give what they are asking for when there is no longer the same passion in the relationship. The song also reflects on broken promises and changes within the relationship. The singer mentions that their partner once assured them that their love would not be in vain and that they would always remain together. However, their partner has changed everything about them except their name, indicating a loss of identity or sense of self within the relationship. The singer acknowledges the hurt caused by their partner and questions if they can forgive them or take them back into their arms when the feeling has disappeared. They express feelings of disappointment and betrayal, wondering where their partner was when they needed them. Despite the pain, the singer recognizes that it is time to let go and go their separate ways. They believe that there is nothing more to say and the relationship has come to an end. In the later part of the song, the singer asserts their independence and decision to continue giving love to someone else, not their former partner. They state that they will keep on needing someone, but it won't be their previous lover. They accept that the feeling is gone, acknowledging the difficulty of loving someone when the emotional connection has faded. Overall, "The Feeling's Gone" portrays the challenges and emotions of a relationship that has lost its spark and the struggle to find love and fulfillment when the feelings have disappeared.
