Moran began her musical career singing backing vocals and playing keyboards for singer/songwriter Francis Dunnery and got the chance to tour Great Britain. In 1999, she teamed with DJ Sae One under the name Leomoon, and they released one self-titled electro-folk album.
In 2001, she issued her debut EP, Tears All Over Town on Le Grand Magistery. A chance meeting with Richard Hawley (Pulp, Longpigs) led her to start recording what would become her proper first album. The album simply called A Girl Called Eddy subsequently appeared on Anti in August 2004.
Recording for a follow-up record, with the working title of "You Get The Legs You're Given", said to be scheduled for release in 2009, were not released.
On November 1, 2019 she released a new single "Been Around" from her first album in 15 years Been Around, released on January 17, 2020.
Kathleen
A Girl Called Eddy Lyrics
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At all the years going by
Why is it so hard
To say your name tonight
This little room we called home
These things I thought that we owned
And our small piece of the sky
Where did you go
Where did you go
Oh Kathleen
All of the stars in the sky
Went out one by one the day you said goodbye
I still can see your face
Kathleen
All of this got in our way
And left us always waiting for the day
When things were gonna change
And life would re-arrange for us
Oh Kathleen
You're still the same to me
Where was that place in the sun
We used to chase then would run from it
Well since you're gone I'm done
With it for good
Where did you go
Where did you go
Oh Kathleen
All of the stars in the sky
Went out one by one the day you said goodbye
I still can see your face
Kathleen
All of this got in our way
And left us always waiting for the day
When things were gonna change
And life would re-arrange for us
Oh Kathleen
Kathleen
Kathleen
Kathleen
The song "Kathleen" by A Girl Called Eddy begins with the lyrics "If I don't laugh I'll cry, at all the years going by, why is it so hard, to say your name tonight". The singer of the song is struggling with the passing of time, and the memories associated with a woman named Kathleen. The lyrics indicate that the singer is in a small room that they once called home, surrounded by reminders of their time together. The repetition of "where did you go" highlights the sense of loss and confusion that the singer feels.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their sadness and longing for Kathleen. The lyrics indicate that the relationship ended abruptly, and the singer is having a difficult time moving on. The line "all of the stars in the sky, went out one by one the day you said goodbye" is a powerful metaphor for the sense of darkness that the singer feels. Despite their pain, the singer still holds onto memories of Kathleen, stating that she is "still the same to me".
The chorus of the song repeats twice and highlights the struggles that the couple faced during their time together. The lyrics "all of this got in our way, and left us always waiting for the day when things were gonna change, and life would re-arrange for us" underscore the singer's hope that things could have been different.
Overall, "Kathleen" is a poignant and evocative song that speaks to the pain that comes with lost love and the difficulties of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't laugh I'll cry
I need to maintain a positive attitude to avoid despair.
At all the years going by
The passage of time reminds me of what I've lost.
Why is it so hard
I'm struggling with my emotions and finding it difficult to express myself.
To say your name tonight
The pain of your absence is cutting deep and I can hardly bring myself to say your name.
This little room we called home
We shared a small but comfortable living space.
These things I thought that we owned
The possessions and memories we accumulated together.
And our small piece of the sky
Our little corner of the world.
Where did you go
I'm searching for any clue to your whereabouts.
Where did you go
The loss of you has created a hole in my life.
Oh Kathleen
My heart aches for you.
All of the stars in the sky
My world became dark and empty when you left.
Went out one by one the day you said goodbye
I felt like I was losing everything that mattered.
I still can see your face
Your memory is ever-present and vivid in my mind.
All of this got in our way
The obstacles and challenges in life strained our relationship.
And left us always waiting for the day
We hoped for a time when things would improve.
When things were gonna change
We held onto the belief that things could get better.
And life would re-arrange for us
We longed for a fresh start and a better future.
You're still the same to me
My love and affection for you have not diminished.
Where was that place in the sun
We had a special spot where we enjoyed the warmth and light of the sun.
We used to chase then would run from it
We had fun and playful moments in that sunny spot.
Well since you're gone I'm done
Without you, that place and those memories no longer hold meaning for me.
With it for good
I'm letting go of those memories and moving on.
Kathleen
Your name carries so much significance and emotion for me.
All of this got in our way
The obstacles and challenges in life strained our relationship.
And left us always waiting for the day
We hoped for a time when things would improve.
When things were gonna change
We held onto the belief that things could get better.
And life would re-arrange for us
We longed for a fresh start and a better future.
Oh Kathleen
My heart aches for you.
Kathleen
Your name carries so much significance and emotion for me.
Kathleen
Your name carries so much significance and emotion for me.
Kathleen
Your name carries so much significance and emotion for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIN P. MORAN
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