Current lineup -
Ben George (Vocals, Guitar)
Adam Leverett (Guitar, Keyboards)
Jamie Stafford (Bass)
Eve Morrison (Violin)
Lee Richardson (Drums)
Previous members -
Tom Baker (Bass)
Doug Jenkins (Drums)
The band has a number of successful releases behind them. In 2005 they released their first EP, ‘Victorialand’. In 2006 they went on to record the more ambitious ‘Sweet Drunk Everyone’. This was released through Unlabel and Win Win Win records.
In 2007 they were approached by renowned label Big Scary Monsters to release a split album with This Town Needs Guns. The release of the split album coincided with an extensive tour of the country as well as a Radio 1 session recorded at Maida Vale studios for Huw Stephens. The band also went on to perform at Glastonbury festival that year. They have since had a number of features on radio stations across the country including X-FM, BBC 6music and Radio 1, in addition to coverage in NME and Rocksound. More touring followed, including supports with bands 65daysofstatic, Foals, Blood Red Shoes, Everything Everything, Youthmovies, Redjetson, iLiKETRAiNS, Saul Williams, Errors and Tellison.
In April 2008 Cats and Cats and Cats set out for Europe, where they toured France, Luxembourg, Denmark, Germany and Holland. In May 2008 they were invited to support ¡Forward Russia! on a number of their England tour dates including Liverpool and the bands’ hometown show in Leeds.
May 2010 saw the release of 'If I'd Had An Atlas' through Function Records. The album features 11 songs produced by Tom Woodehead. Guitarist Adam Leverett and violinist Eve Morrison also announced that the subsequent tours supporting the new album would be their last with the band.
Their final albums were released the following year; studio record 'Mother Whale' and lo-fi collaboration 'The End of the Unfinished Beach' (as Cats and Cats and Cats & the terrible mouths). following which the band broke up. Function Records released a greatest hits compilation, 'Catsalogue' in 2012.
Célébration
Cats And Cats And Cats Lyrics
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And you took its weary arms up to the rocky peaks
(Oh no don't look for me, I'm gone)
And as they crowned her the summer's new love and searched for her mother
I caught your silhouette falling down to the beach
(Oh no don't look for me, I'm--)
And though I'm tried I'll be alright and you will talk me down
I know I tried to climb inside this monster's open mouth
I came as quickly as antelopes but my stomach swam
To the possibilities of those unhappy ends
(I guess our luck's run out this time)
And as your body was swallowed by waves we all saw the whale
We all heard you singing as you slipped between its teeth
(I guess our luck's run out this--)
Alexi is feeling her way through the dark
But her eyes are peering through these bottletops
And someone is falling asleep in the bath
And though I'm tried I'll be alright and you will talk me down
I know I tried to climb inside this monster's open mouth
And though I'm trying to be alright I guess I don't know how
These fireworks fly into the sky where I will soon be found
The lyrics of Cats And Cats And Cats's song Celebration paint a vivid picture of a tragic event that has taken place during a May celebration. The song opens with the heart of someone collapsing, and the imagery of them taking their weary arms up to the rocky peaks suggests a feeling of hopelessness or desperation. The lyrics then describe the crowning of the summer's new love and the search for her mother, but the focus quickly shifts back to the person whose heart has collapsed. The line "I caught your silhouette falling down to the beach" is particularly powerful, implying a sense of loss or even suicide.
Despite these dark themes, the lyrics also contain a sense of resilience and hope. The singer talks about trying to climb inside a monster's open mouth, but ultimately being okay. They express a sense of determination to be alright, even if they don't know exactly how to get there. Finally, the lyrics bring in new characters - Alexi who is feeling her way through the dark and someone falling asleep in the bath. These details add to the sense of a larger story happening within the song's narrative.
Overall, the lyrics of Celebration are complex and evocative, telling a story of tragedy and hope in equal measure.
Line by Line Meaning
It was the morning of the May celebrations, your heart collapsed
The person's heart gave out on a festive day in May.
And you took its weary arms up to the rocky peaks
The person went to a high elevation with a broken heart.
(Oh no don't look for me, I'm gone)
The person doesn't want anyone to search for them.
And as they crowned her the summer's new love and searched for her mother
While someone else was being celebrated, the person was looking for their mother.
I caught your silhouette falling down to the beach
The person saw someone falling on the beach.
(Oh no don't look for me, I'm--)
The person repeats their desire not to be searched for.
And though I'm tried I'll be alright and you will talk me down
Despite feeling exhausted, the person will be okay with the help of another.
I know I tried to climb inside this monster's open mouth
The person attempted to do something dangerous or risky.
Where I'll never be found
The outcome of the risky behavior is unknown.
I came as quickly as antelopes but my stomach swam
The person arrived promptly but felt nauseous or uneasy.
To the possibilities of those unhappy ends
The person was aware of the potential negative outcomes.
(I guess our luck's run out this time)
The person acknowledges that things didn't go as planned.
And as your body was swallowed by waves we all saw the whale
People witnessed someone being consumed by the ocean or a metaphorical 'whale'.
We all heard you singing as you slipped between its teeth
The person remained positive or hopeful despite a difficult situation.
(I guess our luck's run out this--)
The person reiterates that things didn't work out.
Alexi is feeling her way through the dark
Someone named Alexi is navigating through a difficult time or situation.
But her eyes are peering through these bottletops
Despite the challenge, Alexi is maintaining a unique perspective.
And someone is falling asleep in the bath
Someone is relaxing or experiencing tranquility.
And though I'm tried I'll be alright and you will talk me down
The person repeats that they'll be okay with help from another.
I know I tried to climb inside this monster's open mouth
The person reiterates that they've taken risks or faced difficult situations.
And though I'm trying to be alright I guess I don't know how
The person is attempting to cope but struggling to do so effectively.
These fireworks fly into the sky where I will soon be found
Explosions or 'fireworks' will signify where the person is or has been.
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cosmonautical
Love these guys so much.
Nirvanaisamazing777
Anyone know bands similar to this? Like a post rock/ mathy sound with vocals
ishalaisha
Anyone knows if these guys are still playing music?
Falling Autumn Leaves
No i don't believe so, but the singer has a new band called Merry Christmas
gary
0:46 i have that same guitar and I also have a mario sticker on it xD weird
Frederick Jungland
What happened to the girl that was in this band or is it another band with the same name? They don't sound anything like I remember either but tbh that was ages ago anaw.
Falling Autumn Leaves
I legit listen to this band religiously. The girl was in the band just not in this song. A handful of other songs on Motherwhale feature her