1. Metalcore band from Sacra… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands by the name Catherine.
1. Metalcore band from Sacramento, California
2. Alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
1. A five-piece band from Sacramento, CA who put a new spin on metal, by combining the catchy with the epic, and the honest with the brutal. Through clever riffage, pounding drums and a few hot leads, Catherine's anthems speak of a powerful drive to better oneself and the scene. Being a Metalcore band, Catherine has came very far. After recording their self-released album called: A Call To Entropy, in 2005, Rise Records quickly picked them up with no hesitation. Quickly after signing with Rise Records, Catherine recorded their 1st Album under Rise Records in 2006 called: Rumor Has It...(Astaroth Has Stolen Your Eyes). In 2007, they recorded and released their 2nd Album under Rise Records called: The Naturals, after new band members were introduced. 2 years later, with yet again new band members, they recorded and released their 3rd album under Rise Records called: Inside Out. Catherine has Toured throughout the US and also Internationally. Catherine had a major impact on Fans and most importantly, Today's Music Scene. As of July 16th, 2009, Robby Lee and Justin Salinas are rumored to have a new project in the works.
Most Recent Band Members:
Nick Bradwell
Robert Lee Tobin
Taylor Rearick
Steve Barboza
Justin Salinas (MyChildren MyBride, Scars of Tomorrow, Inked In Blood)
Former Band Members:
Jesse Alejandrez
Chase Bratton
Aaron Brekky
Sam Cowan
Andrew Franz
Julio Garcia
Bryan LeMasters (RIP)
Paul Vickery
2. Alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. They were active from 1985 until 1998. The bands original line up included Neil Jendon, Jerome Brown, bassist Cliff Fox and a drum machine - which was later replaced by Kerry Brown on drums. The band's first EP titled Sleepy, was produced by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. Throughout the band's lifetime, the line-up constantly changed. None of the original members remained in the band for the whole period that it was active. The band were dissolved in 1998 after they failed to secure a new contract with a record label.
Early years
In the early phases of their career, the band was frequently dismissed as being "little more than a second-rate Smashing Pumpkins knockoff". The fact that drummer Kerry Brown was married to Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'Arcy did little to weaken this allegation, along with the notable point that the two bands would occasionally borrow members from one another in the recording studio. Although their earlier releases bore a slight resemblance to The Smashing Pumpkins, Catherine eventually discovered their own sound over time.
The original band lineup slowly came together during the late '80s and early '90s, with founding members Neil Jendon and Jerome Brown providing the band with their name (for reasons unknown; even to them). Along with a drum machine, they were joined by bassist Cliff Fox for their first release, the Sparkle/Charmed 7" single, which was put out on the local Limited Potential label.
Public debut
With the addition of drummer Kerry Brown (no relation to Jerome) soon afterward, the drum machine was shelved. New guitarist Mark Rew also came aboard, and the group released the Billy Corgan-produced "Sleepy" EP in 1993. The EP was embraced in college markets, which prompted the group to sign with TVT for their debut album, "Sorry!", later in the same year. Due to touring constraints, Fox left the band shortly after the release of Sorry! and was replaced by Keith Brown (Kerry's brother). Catherine's tour in support of the album found them opening for the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, Suede, Dig, and Letters to Cleo. As a result of this widened exposure, Sorry! went on to become a largely appreciated college hit.
Final album
In 1996, Neil Jendon and Jerome Brown both left the band, leaving Mark Rew and Kerry Brown as the primary singer/songwriter for the final Catherine release, "Hot Saki and Bedtime Stories". Bass player Keith Brown also contributed, writing songs on the CD. While Mixing the CD in Chicago, the band met audio engineer Todd Tatnall, and later recruited Tatnall to play percussion and keyboard on tour. The band also recruited Scott "Fever" Evers (former bass player for the Urge Overkill) to play lead guitar on tour. Shortly after joining for tours, the band asked Tatnall and Evers to remain as full members.
Final tour
In 1997, Catherine toured the US and Europe, opening for bands like Garbage and the Lemonheads in the US, and playing several large festivals in Europe, including Reading (UK), Bizarre (Cologne), and Rocknacht (Leuven).
Break up
After their 1997 tour, the band began recording a new LP in the studio they built in a remodeled barn outside Watervliet, Michigan. Meanwhile, TVT Records would not return the band's phone calls. Opting out of their contract, Catherine was unable to secure a contract with another label. Although a total of 13 songs were written and recorded, none of the songs from those sessions were ever released, although at least one, "Flight 518" was re-recorded in a later project by Rew. The original "My Friend the Snake" sessions have only been heard by a few friends and fans of the band. Discouraged by the lack of progress in securing a new contract, Evers and Tatnall left the band, followed by Keith Brown. Mark Rew recruited a few young musicians to continue playing, but eventually permanently dissolved the band. Rew and Jendon reconvened in 2007 and currently play a couple of the 'lost' Catherine songs in the Chicago-based band "Bugglette", and independently released a new album, "Shame On You, Shanga Flowerdell" in late 2008.
After a break from music, Jendon was a member of Zelienople for 3 years and appeared on several of their albums. In addition to playing with Bugglette, he is currently performing and recording electronic music under his own name. His first solo CD, "Invisibility", was released on BloodLust! in late 2008.
Waterfall
Catherine Lyrics
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Just kinda wondering,
Thinking about you and me.
And when you cross my mind,
Every single time,
I smile and think of what we could be.
Now I hope that you don't mind,
I wanna make you mine,
So baby come on over,
We can make it work,
I just need to know you love me too.
'Cause you are like a waterfall,
Your love is like a river,
You take me and wash me away.
Then down I come falling,
Oh I just keep falling,
Keep falling into your love.
I keep falling into your love.
Well you say that you like me,
You really really like me,
But you don't want to take it too fast.
But you don't have to worry,
We'll let this thing grow,
'til we know that we're meant to be.
I just know that we're meant to be.
'Cause you are like a waterfall,
Your love is like a river,
You take me and wash me away.
Then down I come falling,
Oh I just keep falling,
Keep falling into your love.
I keep falling into your love.
And I am like a waterfall,
My love is like a river,
I'll take you and wash you away.
Then down you'll come falling,
Oh you'll just keep falling,
Keep falling into my love,
You'll keep falling into my love.
I keep falling into your love.
The song "Waterfall" by Catherine is essentially about two people who are attracted to one another and are both hesitant to take things too quickly, but they have an undeniable chemistry and love for each other. The lyrics illustrate a back and forth conversation between the two, with the singer expressing their feelings and desires for the other person, and the other person reciprocating those feelings but expressing a desire to take things slow. Despite the hesitation, both parties seem to recognize that their love for each other is like a powerful force of nature, depicted in the metaphor of a waterfall and a river.
The chorus of the song repeats the metaphor of the waterfall and river, with the singer likening the other person's love to a waterfall that washes them away, while they themselves are like a river that can wash the other person away. This ties in with the idea of the two of them being swept away by their feelings for each other, but also having the potential to be strong enough to sweep each other away.
Overall, "Waterfall" is a sweet, romantic song that effectively uses imagery to communicate the strength of the emotions between the two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm sitting here thinking,
I'm lost in my thoughts, imagining what a relationship with you would be like.
Just kinda wondering,
I'm contemplating the possibilities between us.
Thinking about you and me.
Musing over the potential connection between us.
And when you cross my mind,
Every time I think of you,
Every single time,
Without exception,
I smile and think of what we could be.
I feel optimistic and envision a positive outcome for us.
Now I hope that you don't mind,
I hope you're fine with the fact that,
I wanna make you mine,
I desire to be in a relationship with you,
And I know that you want me too.
I'm confident you feel the same way,
So baby come on over,
Please come to me,
We can make it work,
We have potential to have a meaningful romance,
I just need to know you love me too.
I just need reassurance that my feelings are reciprocated.
'Cause you are like a waterfall,
You're similar to a waterfall,
Your love is like a river,
Your love is like a river,
You take me and wash me away.
You sweep me off my feet and take me on an adventure of love.
Then down I come falling,
I'm falling for you,
Oh I just keep falling,
I continue to fall deeper in love with you,
Keep falling into your love.
I'm completely immersed in your love and can't help but fall deeper.
I keep falling into your love.
I'm still falling for you.
Well you say that you like me,
You've expressed your liking for me,
You really really like me,
You genuinely like me,
But you don't want to take it too fast.
You desire to take things slow and steady,
But you don't have to worry,
You don't have to be anxious,
We'll let this thing grow,
We'll allow this relationship to blossom,
'til we know that we're meant to be.
Until we're certain we have a future together.
I just know that we're meant to be.
I believe we're destined to be together.
And I am like a waterfall,
I'm also similar to a waterfall,
My love is like a river,
My love is like a river,
I'll take you and wash you away.
I'll sweep you off your feet and take you on an adventure of love.
Then down you'll come falling,
You'll also be falling for me,
Oh you'll just keep falling,
You'll keep falling deeper in love with me,
Keep falling into my love,
You'll keep being completely immersed in my love,
You'll keep falling into my love.
You'll keep falling for me.
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