Jonah Kagen, Don’t Feel Right → Song Review

Talented singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen impresses with “Don’t Feel Right,” the second single from his sophomore album, Eternity of Anything.

[nx_pullquote]“Loving you don’t feel right.”[/nx_pullquote]Talented singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen said what he said on his single, “Don’t Feel Right,” PERIOD.  Those pesky ‘matters of the heart’ are written all over the second track from his sophomore album, Eternity of Anything (arriving October 30, 2026). Kagen wrote and produced “Don’t Feel Right” with stellar results.

“Don’t Feel Right” opens with folky rhythmic guitar and cello (Rob Lowman).  The sound is enigmatic, with ample mysterious vibes. Set in a minor key, the sentiment is fittingly darker. This becomes clearer once Jonah Kagen begins singing. He delivers cool and expressive vocals. His tone is beautiful.  But, again, the ‘love don’t feel right.” “You got in my blood / You wanted to hurt someone / So I hurt,” he sings in the first verse. A heavy-hitting drum groove adds intensity ahead of the second verse.  The music grows more intense.  So does Kagen, who digs in more during the second verse: “You wanted out / So you spiraled / Dragged my ass down.” My, my, my! The chorus is epic, with Kagen’s vocals really ‘opening up’; higher, more dynamic, more spirited:

“Loving you don’t feel right

Right between hell and almost heaven

I can do better this time

I swear to God, I’ll learn my lesson.”

There is a nice instrumental interlude after the chorus, before the third verse. Speaking of the third verse, Kagen is full throttle, singing in his middle-upper register.  Reflective, he asserts, “Now I’m different, can’t go back home / If you weren’t sure, you should have left me on my own.” Word.  In the final verse, Jonah admits, “Who am I kidding / I couldn’t quite if I tried.” “Don’t Feel Right” concludes with a nice rhythmic instrumental outro. Another winner from a talented musician, this song shines thanks to awesome vocals, tuneful melodies, thoughtful songwriting, and Grade-A production.