Shaw was discovered by her producer, Jay Levine, in the subways of New York City while busking to raise money for food and art supplies.
Shaw's 2014 song "Brooklyn Girls" went viral and received over 300,000 views on YouTube. Brooklyn Girls was widely criticised for its stereotypical portrayal of Brooklyn, and Shaw received several online death threats. NYMag described Brooklyn Girls as "the anthem nobody wanted" and predicted that it would be "a huge hit among suburban teenage girls and people who have never been to Brooklyn". Entertainment Weekly described it as "the most hated song on the internet".
Her follow-up single "Human Contact" shows her smashing a croquet club and curling her hair with bananas. The video was directed by Shaw and Bryan Russell Smith.
Shaw's song "Night Go Slow" is about two girls, Dylann and Jenny, who fall in love. She says that her sexuality "does a lot of good for [her] writing"; she is bisexual, having had relationships with both men and women.
Clouds
Catey Shaw Lyrics
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The ground under my feet is
Feelin you near
Oh the sun, the moon, the sky, the wind, the trees
Are you
Ar-ar-arrr-oooooh
And the clouds
If nothing else
And I tell myself
They're givin me shelter
And here, oh I can′t get up close
And see you like I want to
Like I want to see you
You you you you
Well having my faith
Means suspending my reason
And I could drown in all the things I told you, if u were to treason
But you'd not do that to me would you
Could You?
No no, not you
No-o-o-ooooh
And the clouds
If nothing else
They're bringing me closer to you
I tell myself
They′re giving me shelter
And here
Oh I can get up close
And see you like I want to
Like I want to see you, you-you-you-you
Well the pain, the chill, your hair,
Your nails, your knees, your nose, your toes, your spine
Your bending back your
You tired side
The stars, the sea, bottles of wine
You turn to me, I turnin too
And so it goes
And so you know
The world it turns
And I will not let go
Of you
No darlin You
Oh I will not let go of you
I won′t let go
No Darling I wont cuz the clouds
If nothing else, theyre bringing me closer to you
I tell myself
Theyre giving me shelter
And here
Oh I can get upclose
And see you like I want to
Like I want to see you
Like I want to see you, you you, you, youuu
The lyrics to Catey Shaw's song Clouds refer to the singer's feelings towards someone they love. The sun on their nose symbolizes the person's voice in their ear, while the ground under their feet symbolizes the feeling of the person being near them. In addition to these sensory representations, the singer also associates various natural elements like the sun, moon, sky, wind, trees, and clouds with the loved one, suggesting that they are constantly present in the singer's mind.
The singer also acknowledges the difficulties of maintaining faith in a relationship, and expresses the fear of being betrayed. However, they quickly dismiss this thought and reaffirm their trust in the loved one, asking if they could ever do such a thing to them. Despite the possibility of pain and uncertainty, the singer declares that they will not let go of the loved one, using the clouds as a metaphor for the connection that they share.
The song's lyrics evoke a feeling of longing and deep emotional attachment, showcasing the singer's love and devotion to the person addressed in the song. The repetition of the phrase "like I want to see you" emphasizes the singer's desire for physical proximity to the loved one, while the references to various body parts and sensations add a sensuous quality to the lyrics. Ultimately, the song celebrates the uplifting and comforting feeling of being in love and being close to someone you adore.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun on my nose is your voice in my ear
Your voice is like the sun's warmth on my face, making me feel close to you
The ground under my feet is
Feelin you near
I feel your presence as if you are right there with me, as though the ground is made of you
Oh the sun, the moon, the sky, the wind, the trees
Are you
Ar-ar-arrr-oooooh
Everything I see and feel around me reminds me of you, as though you are present in all of nature
And the clouds
If nothing else
They′re bringin me closer to you
Even if I can't be with you physically, the clouds remind me of your presence and bring me closer to you in my heart
And I tell myself
They're givin me shelter
The clouds provide me with comfort and protection, as if they are sheltering me from the storm of missing you
And here, oh I can′t get up close
And see you like I want to
Like I want to see you
You you you you
I long to be near you and see you in person, but I can't, so I say your name as a way of conjuring your image
Well having my faith
Means suspending my reason
I believe in the power of our love even though it might not make logical sense
And I could drown in all the things I told you, if u were to treason
But you'd not do that to me would you
Could You?
No no, not you
No-o-o-ooooh
I could be overwhelmed and hurt if you ever betrayed me, but I trust you wouldn't because I believe in your loyalty and love
Well the pain, the chill, your hair,
Your nails, your knees, your nose, your toes, your spine
Your bending back your
You tired side
The stars, the sea, bottles of wine
You turn to me, I turnin too
And so it goes
And so you know
The world it turns
And I will not let go
Of you
No darlin You
Oh I will not let go of you
I won′t let go
I cherish every part of you, even the parts that might bring pain or weariness. I am committed to you through all of life's ups and downs and will not let go of our love
No Darling I wont cuz the clouds
If nothing else, theyre bringing me closer to you
I tell myself
Theyre giving me shelter
And here
Oh I can get upclose
And see you like I want to
Like I want to see you
Like I want to see you, you you, you, youuu
The clouds provide me with comfort and remind me of you, bringing us closer even when we're apart. I still long to see you in-person and feel your presence in my life.
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.