1. An English band from th… Read Full Bio ↴At least two artists exist named 'Bros':
1. An English band from the 1980s and 1990s.
2. An indie rock band from Canada,
1. Bros were an English boy band active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, consisting of the twin brothers Matt Goss and Luke Goss along with Craig Logan. They were managed by former Pet Shop Boys manager Tom Watkins, who it was rumoured was actually one of the main songwriters, working under the name "The Brothers" with other songwriters to give the impression that the Goss brothers were the actual writers of the early hits.
Their first single, I Owe You Nothing, was released in 1987 on CBS. The second, When Will I Be Famous reached number two in the United Kingdom. Their first album, Push, was released in 1988. The group achieved a total of 11 top 40 singles and three Top 40 albums in the United Kingdom, making them one of the biggest acts in British music between 1988 and 1993. They reached number one when "I Owe You Nothing" was re-issued in 1988. Consequently, they also sparked a fashion craze of attaching Grolsch bottle tops to their shoes.
Logan left the band in 1989, and the Goss brothers continued touring. A second album, The Time was released in 1989 followed by Changing Faces in 1991 before the band imploded in 1992, amid contractual and money issues.
Matt Goss started his solo career in 1995 and has enjoyed more top 40 success, especially after being one of the chefs on Gordon Ramsay's Hells Kitchen (ITV). Luke Goss appeared in west end musicals throughout the 1990s and has also appeared in several movies since 2000, including Blade II, a 2004 TV version of Frankenstein as the creature, and he co-starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy in The Man. He also recorded several singles himself, including "Sweeter Than The Midnight Rain" with his 'Band Of Thieves', and was briefly signed to One Little Indian records.
Craig Logan managed P!nk and in 2006 was put in charge of Sony BMG's RCA Records label group.
Cat Among the Pigeons
Bros Lyrics
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Fast on her feet
Nervously feeling fear on the street.
No moving traffic
Only the odd wing in the air
A shaft of light
No time
No time to despair.
There's a cat among the pigeons
There's a pain in her chest
While the cat's among the pigeons there'll be no rest.
Gasping for breath in the cold of the night
Patiently waiting for love at first sight.
Yes is the answer
But as the wind takes her hair
A piston thrust
A moment shared
No time
No time to despair.
There's a cat among the pigeons
There's a pain in her chest
While the cat's among the pigeons he'll take the best.
And the world keeps turning
And the boy keeps learning
Who will be the one to put the cat among the pigeons now ?
There's a cat among the pigeons
There's a pain in her chest
While the cat's among the pigeons there'll be no rest.
There's a cat among the pigeons
There's a pain in her chest
While the cat's among the pigeons he'll take the best.
There's a cat among the pigeons !
The lyrics to Bros's song "Cat Among the Pigeons" convey a sense of urgency and desperation. The singer, a woman, is screaming in silence, indicating that she is in turmoil but unable to vocalize her feelings. She is fast on her feet, implying that she is running or trying to escape from something. The line "nervously feeling fear on the street" further emphasizes her anxiety.
The setting is a quiet and empty street with no moving traffic and only the occasional bird flying in the sky. A shaft of light and a strand of hair are mentioned, suggesting that the setting is dark and gloomy. The woman has no time to despair, perhaps because she is preoccupied with escaping danger.
The repeated line "there's a cat among the pigeons" suggests that there is a disruptive and potentially dangerous presence. The pain in the woman's chest could be anxiety or fear, or it could be a physical manifestation of an underlying health issue. Despite her distress, she is gasping for breath and patiently waiting for love at first sight. The line "a moment shared" suggests that she has found some solace in a fleeting connection with someone.
The lyrics end with the question of who will be the one to "put the cat among the pigeons." This could mean starting trouble, upsetting the status quo, or challenging the existing power structure. Overall, the song portrays a sense of unease and vulnerability, with the woman caught in the turmoil of her emotions and uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
Screaming in silence
She feels afraid and panicked but can't express it outwardly.
Fast on her feet
She's on edge and ready to run if needed.
Nervously feeling fear on the street.
She's anxious and overwhelmed while out in public.
No moving traffic
The streets are empty and deserted.
Only the odd wing in the air
The only thing she hears is sporadic bird wings flapping.
A shaft of light
A beam of light breaks through the darkness.
A strand of hair
One of her hairs is blown away by the wind.
No time
She's in a hurry and can't slow down.
No time to despair.
She can't devote energy to feeling hopeless or despondent.
There's a cat among the pigeons
There's an unknown danger lurking among her usual surroundings.
There's a pain in her chest
Her anxiety is causing her physical discomfort.
While the cat's among the pigeons there'll be no rest.
As long as the danger is present, she won't be able to relax or feel safe.
Gasping for breath in the cold of the night
She's struggling to catch her breath in the chilly air.
Patiently waiting for love at first sight.
She's searching for a meaningful connection with someone.
Yes is the answer
She's ready and willing to accept love.
But as the wind takes her hair
Her hair blowing in the wind signifies that she's still vulnerable even in moments of hopefulness.
A piston thrust
A sudden and intense experience or action.
A moment shared
A fleeting moment of connection with someone.
There's a cat among the pigeons
The danger or unknown threat is still present.
While the cat's among the pigeons he'll take the best.
The danger will target and harm the most vulnerable or weakest parts of her life.
And the world keeps turning
Life goes on and keeps moving forward.
And the boy keeps learning
She observes how men and the world work and evolves based on those experiences.
Who will be the one to put the cat among the pigeons now ?
Who will bring new danger or obstacles that will cause her anxiety and discomfort?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKY GRAHAM, TOM WATKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@povey1979
I'm 42 I was a huge bros fan back then . Had my hair like matt and dressed like him with bottle top shoes and leather jacket ripped jeans ... miss them days . Take me back to the 80s . Actually singing this song right now .. :)
@RayCurrin75
Fair play Marc, they were great times, my sister loved them so much, and even though I was into rock music at the time, her constant playing of their singles was quite infectious 😆
But seriously, what a great time the 80s were, no mobile phone, just meeting up at a time or place...and listening to tapes of recorded songs from the radio 😀
@thecreativebusiness1316
You were 6 years old and you had leather jackets and ripped jeans... really?
@worstalentscout
i hated this group as a teen..............this song is okay but the vocals were horrible..............
@user-cz2tb8du3k
i owe you nothing nothing nothing atall🥰🥰🥰😇
@user-cz2tb8du3k
ajhh dont slag um off Bros mun @@worstalentscout
@debowiec3
Good old days....no mobile phones or play stations, etc....people more connected to people rather than to "gadgets"!!!!!!
@KOKINGWAYNE
Very true!
@TheDboy76
The days we used bmx's to communicate with each other, they'd be left all over your mates lawn!
@KOKINGWAYNE
@TheDboy76 haha Yes mate the good old days,the 80's and 90's, i loved em!