She grew up in Norristown, Pennsylvania, studied in Washington, D.C., and finally relocated to Los Angeles, where she started seriously writing her own songs. Her first album, Catherine Feeny was produced by fellow singer/songwriter Joe Purdy and was released in the UK in January 2003. Shortly later, she met producer Sebastian Rogers who then produced her second album: Hurricane Glass, which was released in the UK in June 2006. It includes the single Mr Blue which features in the 2006 film Running With Scissors, starring Annette Bening and Gwyneth Paltrow and based on the Augusten Burroughs book of the same name. For several years she lived in Norwich before moving to Oregon in 2008, where her third album, entitled People in the Hole, was recorded and made available to fans at www.catherinefeeny.com. She also released the album "Remember where you are" as part of the group Come Gather Round Us.
She was originally signed to UK indie Tallgrass Records before signing to EMI in 2007. She is published by Warner-Chappell.
She has toured with Hal, Aberfeldy, Martha Wainwright, Dr. John, John Prine, Suzanne Vega, and The Hotel Cafe Tour. She has accompanied Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics on the "Only The Names Have Been Changed" tour.
Her passion for music was evident early on. She sang as a child, took classical voice lessons and played both the piano and the violin. It wasn't until she started singing in bands as a teenager that the guitar became her instrument of choice. "I took it up because I could play songs that I loved right away. In fact, I stole my Dad's guitar when I started playing."
Influenced by a variety of genres and artists including Joni Mitchell, The Smiths, PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth and Sinead O'Connor, Catherine's musical tastes have clearly encouraged her own creative style. "I've always loved a well-written song," she comments. "When I'm in the zone, writing is the most satisfying thing in the world. It can be so magical."
Album highlights include the heart-on-sleeve opening track Touch Back Down, the Lucinda Williams-esque Hurricane Glass, the politically weighted Unsteady Ground and Mr Blue with its immaculate pop streak.
"It's a struggle for me to be honest sometimes because I like to please people, but I think I'm pretty honest with myself. It's strange when you encounter people who aren't. That 'disconnect' inspired Touch Back Down. Unsteady Ground is about the crap the government and the media were feeding us before we attacked Iraq, while the title track 'Hurricane Glass' is about the death that comes before a rebirth."
"Performing live is something I work very hard at. There are many distractions to the little creative voice that whispers in my ear and makes me who I am as an artist, but I enjoy rising to a challenge - it let's you know you're alive."
Always Tonight
Catherine Feeny Lyrics
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I think that it's Friday
Another week is gone
How the days slip by me
I remember when I was a child
And my parents told me how time flies
I thought it was a lie
Sitting on top of my hands
Watching the world go by
Tapping my feet on the floor
Wondering, wondering why
Things don't work out right
No they never seem to work out right
But there's always tonight
There's always tonight
So, I'm late again
I hate to be early
Making you wait again
Cause I'm thinking that surely
You don't mind the time
Like I mind, like I mind the time
Sitting on top of my hands
Watching the world go by
Tapping my feet on the floor
Wondering, wondering why
Things don't work out right
No they never seem to work out right
Nothing ever works out right
No it never ever works out right
But there's always tonight
There's always tonight
Lying awake
I think about tomorrow
How many miles it would take
To walk around this sorrow
Sitting on top of my hands
Watching the world go by
Tapping my feet on the floor
Wondering, wondering why
Sitting on top of my hands
I am sitting on top of my hands
And things don't work out right
No they never seem to work out right
But there's always tonight
In Catherine Feeny's song Always Tonight, she sings about the passage of time and the struggles she faces in her daily life. The song opens with Feeny driving home on a Friday, reflecting on how quickly time seems to slip away. She recalls her parents warning her about how fast time flies when she was a child, but never really believing it until now. She seems to feel a sense of frustration and helplessness as she wonders why things never seem to work out the way she wants them to. But despite this, she finds comfort in the idea that there is always tonight, always another chance to make things right.
As the song progresses, Feeny continues to grapple with the passing of time and the unpredictability of life. She is late again for something, but seems resigned to the fact that she can't always control the timing of things. She taps her feet and wonders why things don't work out right, a sentiment many of us can relate to. But again, she finds solace in the idea that there is always tonight, always the possibility of a fresh start.
In the final verse, Feeny lies awake at night and ponders what tomorrow will bring. She contemplates the metaphorical miles it would take to walk around her sorrow, suggesting that while she may not be able to escape her problems entirely, she can try to find a way to live with them. The song ends with Feeny repeating the chorus, reminding herself that no matter what happens, there will always be tonight.
Overall, Always Tonight is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of life's ups and downs. Feeny's lyrics capture the feeling of frustration that comes from feeling like things are out of your control, but also offer a message of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving home
I am returning to my domicile.
I think that it's Friday
I believe that the current day is Friday.
Another week is gone
A period of seven days has elapsed.
How the days slip by me
I am struck by how quickly the days pass.
I remember when I was a child
During my younger years, I recall hearing from my parents that time moves quickly.
And my parents told me how time flies
My guardians attempted to educate me regarding the speed at which time progresses.
I thought it was a lie
I believed their statement to be inaccurate or false.
Sitting on top of my hands
I am resting on my hands, which are positioned at the top of a surface.
Watching the world go by
I am observing the events and individuals in my immediate environment.
Tapping my feet on the floor
I am repeatedly striking my feet on the solid surface underneath me.
Wondering, wondering why
I am contemplating some matter, questioning the reason or explanation behind it.
Things don't work out right
I am experiencing issues or obstacles that are impeding my progress or goals.
No they never seem to work out right
I have encountered this problem previously, and it has not yet been resolved.
But there's always tonight
Regardless of previous challenges, there is still the possibility of success or improvement in the current period of time.
So, I'm late again
Once more, I have failed to arrive at the agreed-upon time.
I hate to be early
I have a strong dislike of arriving at a location before the predetermined time.
Making you wait again
I am causing you to remain in a state of anticipation or waiting.
Cause I'm thinking that surely
My reasoning behind my tardiness is that I believed it would not matter, or that there was no need to be punctual.
You don't mind the time
I perceive that you are not bothered by the time-related delay.
Like I mind, like I mind the time
The delay is causing me significant distress and frustration.
Lying awake
I am currently in a state of wakefulness while remaining in a recumbent position.
I think about tomorrow
I direct my thoughts to the events and circumstances that will occur in the forthcoming day.
How many miles it would take
I ponder the distance that would be required to travel through the troublesome situation.
To walk around this sorrow
I envision addressing this sorrow by metaphorically walking around it.
Sitting on top of my hands
Once more, I am resting my hands at the top of a surface.
I am sitting on top of my hands
I emphasize the repeated action of sitting in this particular position.
And things don't work out right
The challenging elements of my life persist and have not yet been resolved.
Nothing ever works out right
My history of experiencing difficulties has led me to feel that failure is inevitable.
No it never ever works out right
I am emphasizing this sentiment to indicate the depth of my negative feelings.
But there's always tonight
Despite this long-standing pattern, hope exists in the present, and success is still possible.
Contributed by Mackenzie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adia Smith
I love the song! This video is so cute with this music, and I love the office....altogether perfect:)
Conor Greaney
That was really, really well done ... Loved that ... Great song ...
Conor Greaney
This has made me want to watch The Office. Never heard of it before, but ... I feel as though it's my favourite programme now, because this is my favourite song. Y'know.
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I dunno if that's a flute or a Piccollo I'm hearing in the background but that's what drew me to the song
Effka321
beautiful :)
Karito Caldera
I need this mp3!!! help plz
FİLMLER VE ÇİZGİ ROMANLAR
After all these years does anybody watching this video?
Clarice G.
It's from The Office, Pam/Jim.