Kingsport Town
Cat Power Lyrics


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The winter wind
Is blowing so strong
My hands have got
No gloves

Wish to my sole
That I could have
The boy I`m dreaming of

Don`t you remember me, babe
I remember you quite well
Caused me to leave
All of New York town
With a high sheriff on my tail

A high sheriff on my tail, boys,
High sheriff on my trail.

All because I've fallen for
A curly headed dark-eyed boy

Who`s gonna stroke
Your coal black hair
And your sandy colored skin
Who`s gonna walk you side by side
And tell you everything is alright

Who`s gonna look
You straight in the eye
And hold your bad luck hand

Who`s gonna walk you
Who`s gonna talk to you
And who`s gonna be your woman

The winter wind
Is blowing so strong
My hands have got
No gloves





Don`t you remember me, babe
I remember you quite well

Overall Meaning

In "Kingsport Town", Cat Power sings about a love that's so strong, that it has caused the singer to leave behind all she knows, including New York town, with a high sheriff chasing her. The winter wind is blowing so strong, leaving her hands with no gloves. She is wishing to have the boy she's dreaming of, who can stroke her coal-black hair and tell her everything is going to be alright.


The lyrics reflect a sense of desperation, as the singer is willing to do anything to be with the one she loves. The repetition of lines like "don't you remember me, babe, I remember you quite well" and "who's gonna walk you, who's gonna talk to you, and who's gonna be your woman" emphasizes her longing for the love that she's left behind.


The singer's decision to leave everything behind shows the power of love and how it can make us do things we never thought possible. The mention of the high sheriff shows that such love often comes with risks and consequences. The song paints a bleak picture of a person in desperate need of love and companionship, fighting against the harsh winter winds with little protection.


Line by Line Meaning

The winter wind
The wintry breeze


Is blowing so strong
Is blowing with so much force


My hands have got
I have


No gloves
No protective covering for my hands


Wish to my sole
Desire from the bottom of my heart


That I could have
That I could possess


The boy I'm dreaming of
The male person I wish to be with


Don't you remember me, babe
Do you not recall me, darling


I remember you quite well
I recollect you vividly


Caused me to leave
Forced me to depart


All of New York town
The entire city of New York


With a high sheriff on my tail
Pursued by a lawman of high rank


A high sheriff on my tail, boys,
A law enforcement leader following me, friends,


High sheriff on my trail.
Law enforcer chasing me.


All because I've fallen for
Entirely due to my love for


A curly headed dark-eyed boy
A male with wavy locks and dark eyes


Who's gonna stroke
Who will gently caress


Your coal black hair
Your extremely dark hair


And your sandy colored skin
And your skin that is the color of sand


Who's gonna walk you side by side
Who will accompany you with every step


And tell you everything is alright
And assure you that everything is fine


Who's gonna look
Who will gaze


You straight in the eye
Directly into your eyes


And hold your bad luck hand
And support you through difficult times


Who's gonna walk you
Who will accompany you


Who's gonna talk to you
Who will converse with you


And who's gonna be your woman
And who will be your partner




Lyrics © BEGGARS MUSIC, LTD.
Written by: MARSHALL

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