Breathe Owl Breathe's first four albums were with a small Michigan based record label Earthwork Music, run by friends and fellow folk musicians Seth Bernard and May Erlewine. On September 28, 2010, Breathe Owl Breathe signed to Hometapes to release their fifth studio album Magic Central.
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Kids + Cats
Breathe Owl Breathe Lyrics
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Grab the kids and the cats and let's go.
Freezin' rain keeps us from flyin'.
Broken...
Bandaged...
Wing...
Keep in mind...
We met...
Up in a nest outside th city limits.
For hours we talked and slept...
For hours we talked and...
Three brothers
four years apart...
Three brothers
four years apart...
Keep them together.
Mother keep in touch...
You're a grandmother now;
And I haven't forgotten you yet.
All the time that we spent
together on the road...
together on the road...
together on the road...
together on the road...
together on the road...
From one town to the next...
(together on the road)
Grab the kids and the cats...
And stay right where you're at.
The lyrics of "Kids + Cats" by Breathe Owl Breathe are open to different interpretations. One possible interpretation is that the song encourages listeners to gather their loved ones, including their children and pets, and go on a journey despite the obstacles that may come their way. The phrase "grab the kids and the cats and let's go" is repeated several times, emphasizing the urgency of embarking on this journey. The line "freezin' rain keeps us from flyin'" may suggest that the journey is not a physical one, but rather a metaphorical one, like an emotional or spiritual journey that is hindered by internal or external difficulties. The lines "broken, bandaged, wing, keep in mind" may further reinforce the idea of overcoming challenges and taking care of oneself while pursuing a goal.
Another possible interpretation of the song is that it is a tribute to family and the bonds that tie people together. The lines "we met up in a nest outside the city limits" and "three brothers, four years apart" may refer to the band members' own experiences or memories of growing up together. The lyrics also include references to motherhood, grandmotherhood, and the shared experiences of traveling together, suggesting a theme of intergenerational kinship and shared history.
Line by Line Meaning
Grab the kids and the cats and let's go.
Let's take the kids and the cats with us and leave for a trip.
Freezin' rain keeps us from flyin'.
The heavy rain with low temperature is preventing us from flying.
Broken...
Something is broken and needs to be fixed.
Bandaged...
Something is wounded and needs bandage to heal it.
Wing...
The wing of a bird is injured or damaged.
Keep in mind...
Remember to take into account or consider this information.
Keep your hands and feet in the back seat while mother's drivin.
Stay safe and keep your body parts inside the car while the mother is driving.
We met...
We encountered each other and started talking.
Up in a nest outside th city limits.
We met in a bird's nest outside the city where we can enjoy nature.
For hours we talked and slept...
We talked to each other and slept for hours.
Three brothers
four years apart...
Three siblings who are brothers and have an age gap of four years between them.
Keep them together.
Make sure they stay together and don't separate from each other.
Mother keep in touch...
The mother should keep in contact to stay updated with everything.
You're a grandmother now;
And I haven't forgotten you yet.
You have become a grandmother now, but I still remember and cherish the time we spent together.
All the time that we spent
together on the road...
together on the road...
together on the road...
together on the road...
We spent a lot of time together through our travels and it was a wonderful experience.
From one town to the next...
(together on the road)
We kept moving from one town to another together as we traveled.
Grab the kids and the cats...
And stay right where you're at.
Take the kids and cats with you and stay wherever you are or go somewhere nearby.
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ninjaultra
This is my favorite song off of Magic Central.
Matt O'Neal
Sad how underrated this band is.
carlos augusto decupero
Sansacional. Amazing!!!!