Blueboy's songwriting touches on the timeless indie-pop motifs of intimacy and vulnerability, with a modicum of sexual ambiguity, both in lyrics and cover artwork. Their sound combines the jangly guitar-based pop sound of their genre with elements of bossa nova and shoegazer.
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So Catch Him
Blueboy Lyrics
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Devotion and hope 'cause life
Life's about dying
And in your room the sweetest tune you took off my clothes
(he's falling in love) falling (so catch him) falling (so catch him) falling (he's falling down) falling (so catch him) falling (so cach him) falling (he's falling down)
don't you rain on my parade I'm happy for once and that's worth celebrating and did you care when I cut my hair 'cause I wanted you to
(he's falling for you) falling (so catch him) falling (so catch him) falling (he's falling down) falling (so catch him) falling (so catch him) falling (he's falling down) I'm falling down.
The lyrics to Blueboy's song "So Catch Him" revolve around the idea of falling in love and the vulnerability that comes with it. The opening line, "I have the needs of a temple," suggests that the singer is searching for something greater than just a casual relationship. They crave devotion and hope, recognizing that life is ultimately about dying. The second half of the opening verse takes a more sensual turn, as the singer describes a romantic encounter in which their partner played them "the sweetest tune" and took off their clothes.
The chorus repeats the phrase "he's falling" several times, emphasizing the singer's feelings of helplessness as they succumb to their desires. The repeated call to "catch him" suggests that the singer is aware of how vulnerable they are and wants their partner to take care of them. However, the chorus also includes the line "don't you rain on my parade," suggesting that the singer is determined to enjoy this moment of happiness regardless of what anyone else thinks.
The final verse adds another layer of vulnerability as the singer confesses to cutting their hair because they wanted their partner to notice them. This line emphasizes the lengths to which the singer will go to win their partner's affection and the power their partner holds over them. The song ends with the haunting image of the singer falling down, once again emphasizing their vulnerability and need for someone to catch them.
Line by Line Meaning
I have the needs of a temple
I am in search of something profound and divine, like the needs of a temple.
Devotion and hope 'cause life
I desire devotion and hope in life because life is fleeting and unpredictable.
Life's about dying
The reality of life is that it ultimately leads to death.
And in your room the sweetest tune you took off my clothes
When you played me the sweetest melody in your room, it led to us removing our clothes and being intimate with each other.
(he's falling in love) falling (so catch him) falling (so catch him) falling (he's falling down) falling (so catch him) falling (so cach him) falling (he's falling down)
He is falling deeply in love with someone and hopes they will catch him as he falls head over heels.
don't you rain on my parade I'm happy for once and that's worth celebrating
Don't ruin my happiness, I finally have something to celebrate and be happy about.
and did you care when I cut my hair 'cause I wanted you to
I changed my appearance by cutting my hair to please you, but did you even notice?
(he's falling for you) falling (so catch him) falling (so catch him) falling (he's falling down) falling (so catch him) falling (so catch him) falling (he's falling down) I'm falling down.
He continues to fall deeper for this person, hoping they will catch him before he falls too hard. He admits to falling down himself.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CY COLEMAN
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