"I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" is a song by American recording artist

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, released worldwide on September 24, 2013 as the

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from her third studio album, ''JHUD'' (2014). The song, (with virtually zero elemental changes) was originally intended to be recorded by American artist

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, during sessions for her album, ''

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'', with the rap verse performed by American rapper

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. However, the track was not finalized, and approved on the album. The official release was instead released by Hudson, with the rap verse performed by American rapper

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The song, which was produced by American musician Pharrell Williams; Musically, is an uptempo 1970s- and 1980s-inspired

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ballad that incorporates elements of

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's music and is reminiscent of Evelyn King's songs " I'm in Love" and "

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Music video

The

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for "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" was released on January 23, 2014. It was directed by

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