Their debut album, Down Like Gold, was recorded at Studio Humbug, an old water tower inside the walls of Osborne House, Queen Victoria's retreat on the north of island. Designed by Prince Albert in 1845, the building has a large top floor that now houses a studio and above it all sits a glorious metal roof that acts as a natural echo chamber - a utility this band really made the most of.
Katrina
Champs Lyrics
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American built for the American born
There's a blue light looking your eye
The subterranean American sky
And I'll be watching every minute of the world
While you're asleep on my Parisian floor
And I will terrorize the earth that you walk
My elevation has a reason to talk
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
And I love her
She is a midnight barber
For the children of America
You're wеaring blue jeans, I'm wearing black
My еye for fashion is holding me back
I'm in a racecar run off the track
What we've established is under attack
So I will place a yellow feather in your hair
Put a jacket on and listen to air
My obligation to pretend that I care
Was overtaken by my need to prepare
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
For the last time, played electric violin
For the girls in Philadelphia
And I love her
She is a midnight barber
For the children of America
Oh Katrina, oh Katrina
For the children of America
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and you've never been here before
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and a little bit out the door
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and you've never been here before
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and a little bit out the door
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
For the last time, played electric violin
For the girls in Philadelphia
And I love her
She is a midnight barber
For the children of America
Oh Katrina, oh Katrina
For the children of America
The song "Katrina" by Champs talks about the subterranean American sky and how the singer watches over the world while their lover sleeps on their Parisian floor. The song seems to be about a love that is complicated and a bit unstable, as they try to establish what they have while everything else around them is under attack. The lyrics mention a blue car at the door, symbolizing something that is reliable and built with integrity, like the good old American values it represents.
The second verse of the song describes the singer's need to prepare, which could be a reference to the looming danger that threatens to tear them apart. "Katrina" is mentioned as a baseball player and a Texas ranger, hinting at strength and courage. The lines "played electric violin for the girls in Philadelphia" suggest that she is also talented and artistic, perhaps giving her lover a glimpse of the softer, more vulnerable side of her. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, reminding us that at the end of it all, Katrina is there for the children of America.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a blue one right by the door
There is a blue object located near the entrance
American built for the American born
The object is specifically made in America for American people
There's a blue light looking your eye
A blue light is reflecting off your eyes
The subterranean American sky
The atmosphere above us is specifically American
And I'll be watching every minute of the world
I will closely observe all the happenings of the world
While you're asleep on my Parisian floor
As you sleep on my Parisian floor, I will keep watch
And I will terrorize the earth that you walk
I will cause fear and havoc in the world you inhabit
My elevation has a reason to talk
My status or position warrants attention and discussion
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
Katrina is referenced as a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
She is also described as a Texas ranger and a warrior
And I love her
The singer has strong feelings of love for Katrina
She is a midnight barber
Katrina has a profession as a late night hairdresser
For the children of America
Her work serves children in America
You're wеaring blue jeans, I'm wearing black
You have blue jeans on while I am dressed in black
My еye for fashion is holding me back
My love for fashion is preventing me from doing something
I'm in a racecar run off the track
I am in a racecar that has veered off the course
What we've established is under attack
What was previously arranged is being threatened
So I will place a yellow feather in your hair
I will put a yellow feather in your hair as a symbol or gesture
Put a jacket on and listen to air
Wear a jacket and pay careful attention to what is happening around us
My obligation to pretend that I care
I previously felt obligated to act as if I cared about something
Was overtaken by my need to prepare
However, my desire to get ready for something has now surpassed that obligation
For the last time, played electric violin
Katrina played the electric violin for the last time at some point
For the girls in Philadelphia
She played specifically for girls in Philadelphia
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
Evan is specifically searching for you
You're a little bit high and you've never been here before
You are slightly inebriated and have never been here before
You're a little bit high and a little bit out the door
You are slightly high and seem poised to leave soon
Writer(s): David Mark Champion, Michael James Champion, Sean Michael Oakley
Contributed by David N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chasestock8762
[Verse 1]
There's a blue one right by the door (?)
American built for the American born
There's a blue light look in your eye
A subterranean American sky
And I'll be watching every minute of the world
While you're asleep on my Parisian floor
And I will terrorize the earth that you walk
My elevation has a reason to talk
[1/2 Chorus]
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
And I love her
She's a midnight daughter (?)
For the children of America
[Verse 2]
You're wearing blue jeans, I'm wearing black
My eye for fashion is holding me back
I'm in a racecar, run off the track
What we established is under attack
So, I will place the yellow feather in your hair
Put a jacket on a listen to air (?)
My obligation to pretend that I care
Was overtaken by my need to prepare
[Chorus]
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
For the last time
Played electric violin
For the girls in Philadelphia
And I love her
She's a midnight daughter (?)
For the children of America
Oh Katrina, oh Katrina
For the children of America
[Bridge] (x2)
You're the only person that Heaven is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and you've never been here before
You're the only person that Heaven is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and a little bit out the door
[Chorus]
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
For the last time
Played electric violin
For the girls in Philadelphia
And I love her
She's a midnight daughter (?)
For the children of America
Oh Katrina, oh Katrina
For the children of America
--From what I got, any corrections would be awesome. Midnight daughter? Barber? Father? Love this song and video!
@pssymgnt
There's a blue one right by the door
American built for the American born
There's a blue light looking your eye
The subterranean American sky
And I'll be watching every minute of the world
While you're asleep on my Parisian floor
And I will terrorize the earth that you walk
My elevation has a reason to talk
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
And I love her
She is a midnight barber
For the children of America
You're wеaring blue jeans, I'm wearing black
My еye for fashion is holding me back
I'm in a racecar run off the track
What we've established is under attack
So I will place a yellow feather in your hair
Put a jacket on and listen to air
My obligation to pretend that I care
Was overtaken by my need to prepare
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
For the last time, played electric violin
For the girls in Philadelphia
And I love her
She is a midnight barber
For the children of America
Oh Katrina, oh Katrina
For the children of America
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and you've never been here before
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and a little bit out the door
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and you've never been here before
You're the only person that Evan is looking for, looking for
You're a little bit high and a little bit out the door
Oh Katrina, she was a baseball player
A Texas ranger and a warrior
For the last time, played electric violin
For the girls in Philadelphia
And I love her
She is a midnight barber
For the children of America
Oh Katrina, oh Katrina
For the children of America
@user-ml7yh9fd9q
This is literally one of the best songs I’ve heard. It has an 80s vibe. So unique but underrated 😢. Greeting from Russia. We love you, Champs
@airrun76
You guys deserve a much larger audience. Excellent music tones.
@klikdupsraka0062
Exactly. In my opinion, this is a piece of music that everyone will hear on the first try. and it's not some common piece. It is truly unique.
@Frohheimr
@@klikdupsraka0062 Cannot believe they have such a small audience. Music is unreal, sublime.
@birdiekins2839
I just don understand why they're so underrated!!!
@abduvohid147
Do you know why?
Because it is for special ones.
@Julian4368
Я тоже Катрина! Услышала эту песню в Spotify и не перестаю слушать! Мой гимн 😅♥️
@katrinashostakovich3607
Me too!
@Marco-Wallace
Кайфовая группа🎉
@ZmeyGoorynych
Я походу не один:)