James Alexander Kanevsky (born. December 14, 1996) known as Convolk, is an… Read Full Bio ↴James Alexander Kanevsky (born. December 14, 1996) known as Convolk, is an Russian-American recording artist from California. who's been steadily gaining attention over the past few years.
By combining his rock roots with, hip-hop and emo with his production talent, he's been able to find his audience amongst the emo rap community of producers and artists on SoundCloud.

Cat Scratch
CONVOLK Lyrics

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Yeah

Yeah, they hating, but they don't know me
Been a long time, but I'm still lonely
Late night work 'cause I don't know peace
Everybody else, man, sound phony
Yeah, I'm the one that no one understand
Don't you walk up to me

Don't you shake my fucking hand
Labels think that I'ma be
The biggest in demand
But I hate authority, so I said fuck the man
(fuck the man)

I wonder how it's gonna go down
With a gunshot wound or a tight-knit noose?
I don't think I have that long to be around
Slip my head right through
Watch my face turn blue
But the city lights take away the pain
When the check comes through
It'll be past due
And the cinder in my soul has come aflame
So when I make that move
Hope I don't have you

Because I'm better off alone
I'm better by myself
I'm better thanks to people that I
Used to ask for help
I'm better than the rest, fuck everybody else
I'm better cause I never had
A little bit of help
'Cause I'm better off alone
I'm better by myself
I'm better thanks to people that I
Used to ask for help
I'm better than the rest, fuck everybody else
I'm better cause I never had
A little bit of help

I wonder how it's gonna go down
I wonder how it's gonna go down
I wonder how it's gonna go down, yeah

I wonder how it's gonna go down
With a gunshot wound or a tight-knit noose?
I don't think I have that long to be around
Slip my head right through
Watch my face turn blue
But the city lights take away the pain
When the check comes through
It'll be past due
And the cinder in my soul has come aflame

(come aflame) so when I make that move
Hope I don't have you

Overall Meaning

The song Cat Scratch by CONVOLK is a melancholic song that explores feelings of loneliness and the struggle of not fitting in. The opening verse shows CONVOLK reflecting on how people hate him but do not really know him. He talks about feeling lonely despite working late nights and not finding peace. He also sings about how everyone else sounds phony to him and that he is the one that nobody understands. He mentions that labels think he is going to be in high demand, but he hates authority and rebels by saying, "fuck the man."

In the chorus of the song, CONVOLK expresses that he is better off alone and that he is better than the rest because he never had anyone's help. He sings that the people he used to ask for help have helped him become better by being alone.

The second verse of the song reveals CONVOLK's suicidal thoughts as he wonders how his life will come to an end. He ponders whether it will be through a gunshot wound or a tight-knit noose. He mentions that he does not think he has that long to be around and describes how he wants to slip his head right through and watch his face turn blue. He also sings about the city lights that take away his pain and how he hopes that when he makes his move, he does not have anyone with him.

Overall, the song Cat Scratch by CONVOLK is an emotional song that explores feelings of loneliness, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics showcase CONVOLK's struggles to fit in with society and the pain he feels from being misunderstood by many. However, despite his struggles, he expresses his desire to be alone and his confidence in his ability to become a better person without anyone's help.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation

Yeah, they hating, but they don't know me
People dislike me, but they are not aware of who I really am

Been a long time, but I'm still lonely
Despite the passing of time, I am still alone and isolated

Late night work 'cause I don't know peace
I work at night because I cannot find inner calm or tranquility

Everybody else, man, sound phony
Everyone else comes across as insincere or fake

Yeah, I'm the one that no one understand
I am the individual that nobody comprehends

Don't you walk up to me
Please do not approach me

Don't you shake my fucking hand
Do not attempt to greet me with physical contact

Labels think that I'ma be
Recording companies believe that I will become

The biggest in demand
The most highly sought-after artist

But I hate authority, so I said fuck the man
However, I have a strong aversion to those in power, and therefore reject their expectations

I wonder how it's gonna go down
I am curious about how things will turn out

With a gunshot wound or a tight-knit noose?
Will I die from a bullet or a rope around my neck?

I don't think I have that long to be around
I do not anticipate being alive for much longer

Slip my head right through
I will swiftly and easily end my life

Watch my face turn blue
Asphyxiation will cause my face to turn blue

But the city lights take away the pain
The lights of the city help to numb my emotional pain

When the check comes through
When I receive payment

It'll be past due
It will have already become overdue

And the cinder in my soul has come aflame
The small spark of hope within me has reignited

So when I make that move, hope I don't have you
Therefore, I hope that you are not present when I end my life

Because I'm better off alone
I am happier when I am by myself

I'm better by myself
I function best without the involvement of others

I'm better thanks to people that I used to ask for help
Ironically, even though I refuse help from others now, I am still grateful for the assistance that others have given me in the past

I'm better than the rest, fuck everybody else
I am superior to others; I do not care about anyone else

I'm better cause I never had a little bit of help
My independence and lack of support have made me a stronger and better person