The song "Lookin' For A Feeling" by Waylon Jennings explores the theme of searching for a lost love and the struggle to find fulfillment in subsequent relationships. The lyrics describe the narrator's longing for a feeling that they once had with their former love. They have grown accustomed to this feeling and are unable to find it in other relationships they have had. Despite experiencing love and being with other lovers, they express that it never quite measures up to what they had with their ex-partner. They constantly search for that same feeling they lost when they ended their relationship. The narrator initially believed that with time, they would move on from their past love and find another. They understood that nothing lasts forever and that getting over someone is a state of mind. However, they soon discover that finding another love and relationships are not fulfilling enough. There is always something missing, something that leaves them unsatisfied. The song suggests a sense of longing and nostalgia for the connection and emotions shared with their former partner. Despite their attempts to move on and find happiness elsewhere, they haven't been able to recreate that unique feeling they once had. They continue to search for it, hoping to eventually fill the void left by the loss of this significant love.
