No Sense
Cat Power Lyrics


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Do you remember
Do you remember
That night at context
Making up shit
Like we were animals

We made no sense
No sense
We had no sex

Can you see, can you see, can you see
Can you see, can you see, can you see
The moon is so hollow
What's the use
When I can see right through you
What's the use

All the hearts that touch your cheek
How they jump they move they embarrass
All the hearts that touch your cheek
How they jump they move they embarrass




They make no sense, no sense, no sense
No sense, we had no sex

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cat Power's song No Sense depict a night of making up stories and acting like wild animals, without any real purpose or meaning behind it. The repetition of "Do you remember" seems to convey a sense of nostalgia or longing for a moment that has been lost. The phrase "we made no sense, no sense" is repeated twice, emphasizing the lack of coherence or logic in their actions. The line "we had no sex" suggests that their night of craziness did not lead to any physical intimacy or connection.


The second half of the song shifts focus to the moon and the idea that it is hollow, which may be a metaphor for something else. The line "what's the use when I can see right through you" may indicate a sense of disillusionment or disappointment with someone who has been revealed as insincere or fake. The repeated phrase "all the hearts that touch your cheek, how they jump they move they embarrass" suggests that the person being addressed has a charismatic, captivating quality that causes others to act out of character. The song ends with the repeated phrase "they make no sense, no sense" once again emphasizing the idea of confusion or disorientation.


Overall, No Sense is a song about a fleeting moment of unpredictability and recklessness, but also hints at a deeper sense of dissatisfaction or disillusionment. The repetition of key phrases throughout the song reinforces the idea of searching for meaning or understanding in a situation that seems chaotic and nonsensical.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember
Asking if the listener remembers a past event


Do you remember
Repeating the previous line


That night at context
Referring to a specific night or event


Making up shit
Engaging in creative storytelling or fabrication


Like we were animals
Acting or behaving in an instinctual or primal manner


We made no sense
The behavior or actions were illogical or irrational


No sense
Repeating the previous line to emphasize lack of logic


We had no sex
Clarifying that sexual activity did not occur


Can you see, can you see, can you see
Asking if the listener can perceive something


Can you see, can you see, can you see
Repeating the previous line


The moon is so hollow
Describing the moon as lacking substance or depth


What's the use
Questioning the purpose or value of something


When I can see right through you
Implying that the listener is insincere or transparent


All the hearts that touch your cheek
Referring to other people's affection for the listener


How they jump they move they embarrass
Describing the intense, awkward emotions elicited by the listener


They make no sense
The feelings or reactions are illogical or irrational


No sense
Repeating the previous line to emphasize lack of logic


No sense, we had no sex
Repeating the chorus




Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP
Written by: CHAN MARSHALL

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