You would think you couldn’t fit any more mistakes in a six-word title. An adverb like “well,” or, in the case of me thinking about the state of this line, “down.” Because you have committed the classic sin of using “good” as an adjective to modify the verb “feel.” Which, as we all know (Right?), as per the rules set forth by the almighty English Grammar, you should use an adverb to modify. You might argue that “I feel well” doesn’t have the same ring to it, but I would argue that I don’t care. Brown, you can’t dance your way out of this one. I Feel Well I Got You (I Feel Good), James Brown Want to listen along? We put together a playlist of all the popular songs with bad grammar that we mention here!ġ. Or you and me can talk, as most pop stars would probably say. Either way, take a look at these examples, then you and I can talk. Should grammar be sacrificed for art? I’m offended you even asked. Then people will never learn when to use whom and when to use who!Īm I being overdramatic? Perhaps. But for those of us who have respect for the English language and its many grammatical rules no longer can we stand aside as these tunes reign freely. Whatever mood you’re in, there is a song for you. Three or four minutes of genius that which whisk you away to places you’ve never been to, real and fictional. There are quite a few popular songs with bad grammar. However, it seems that artists are neglecting one tiny, microscopic, not important in the slightest, thing along their creative process: English grammar. Music allows artists to enter their wonderful, mysterious places of creation to produce beautiful pieces which move us. Isn’t it wonderful? Music and lyrics can take you on the proverbial rollercoaster ride of emotion, from being madly in love to being mad at the one you loved.