After leaving The Lemon Kittens she embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984) and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1988 she signed with Sire Records, which released Dark Adapted Eye which contained material from her first three albums as well as b-sides from the singles Big Hollow Man, Where The Flies Are and Yummer Yummer Man.
In 1990 she released her lone major-label studio album, Blast The Human Flower. Her last two album releases were in 1995 and consisted of a career retrospective double-album entitled Comatose-Non-Reaction and the Timber Tongue EP. Dax's career in the music business then went on indefinite hiatus, and was often referred to as a retirement.
From 1996 on, she has worked in interior design, and has appeared several times on the BBC interior design show Homefront.
According to her official MySpace page (maintained by long-time friend and former bandmate, Karl Blake), she has had several spoken word performances of her old material in the UK and on the continent, and there is some talk of new material being written. Her first three albums have been re-released on CD via her own label, Biter of Thorpe (with distribution through World Serpent).
Cat-House
Danielle Dax Lyrics
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Got my engine going and my pants on fire nosedive.
Somersault down to hell
Zoom right up and ring heaven's bell
And then stay till I fuse your wire.
Baby, baby, gonna hunger for your leisure
Gonna polish up your chrome and shine your treasure
A little trick with a big surprise
So stay let me be your pleasure
Doo Doo Doo...cat-house cat-house
Doo Doo Doo...cat-house cat-house
Ahh Ahh Ahh
Baby, baby, got my pistons pumping
Got my engine throbbin' and my sockets jumping
He's the one with the magic key
Knows my road from A to Z
And he'll stay 'n' give me such good lovin'
Doo Doo Doo...cat-house cat-house
Doo Doo Doo...cat-house cat-house
Ahh Ahh Ahh
The lyrics to Danielle Dax's song "Cat-House" are suggestive and playful, with a focus on sexual desire and pleasure. The repeated use of "baby, baby" throughout the song establishes an intimate and flirtatious tone, and the repeated refrain of "cat-house" adds to the sensual imagery.
The first verse describes the intense physical sensation of desire, with the singer's "engine" and "pants" both on fire. They describe a feeling of falling down to hell before suddenly soaring up to heaven. In the second verse, the tone turns more explicitly sexual as the singer describes a desire to "polish up your chrome and shine your treasure" and hints at a "big surprise" in store for their lover. The final verse again emphasizes the physical sensation of desire, with the singer's "pistons pumping" and "sockets jumping" as they enjoy the "good lovin'" of their partner.
Overall, "Cat-House" is a fun and flirtatious celebration of sexual desire and pleasure. The song's imagery is playful and provocative, and Danielle Dax's delivery adds to the sense of intimacy and sensuality in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, you're my heart's desire
You are the one I crave and desire the most.
Got my engine going and my pants on fire nosedive.
You arouse me and make me feel passionate and excited.
Somersault down to hell
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means going to the depths of hell.
Zoom right up and ring heaven's bell
But I am also willing to do everything good and great for you, even if it means reaching heaven's gates.
And then stay till I fuse your wire.
I would stay with you and satisfy you completely, until we both can no longer handle it.
Baby, baby, gonna hunger for your leisure
I want to make you feel pleasure and experience relaxation like never before.
Gonna polish up your chrome and shine your treasure
I will make sure you look great, and become the best version of yourself.
Silken bellies and downy thighs
I find every inch of your skin enticing and seductive.
A little trick with a big surprise
I have a special surprise for you that would make everything worth it.
So stay let me be your pleasure
Just stay with me, and let me make you feel good and satisfied.
Baby, baby, got my pistons pumping
You make my heart race and my blood boil with desire.
Got my engine throbbin' and my sockets jumping
You make my whole body feel excited and passionate.
He's the one with the magic key
You have the power to unlock and fulfill all of my fantasies.
Knows my road from A to Z
You understand me and know exactly how to please me.
And he'll stay 'n' give me such good lovin'
You would stay with me and give me the most amazing and satisfying lovemaking experience.
Doo Doo Doo...cat-house cat-house
This is our little secret, our little rendezvous that no one else should know about.
Ahh Ahh Ahh
This whole experience is so thrilling, it takes my breath away.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dytzydays9937
Always been a fan. Actually wrote to her and got replies. A lovely lady and very talented ❤
@lindabarling7719
Man, I remember listen to her, stereo so loud it shook our house, and the neighbors could hear it 3 blocks over.🤣🤣🤣 Those were the days. 😁
@AlIguana
i remember that too lol.... oh wait, that was this morning! eep
@davemorias
Keep on rocking !
@martinaguilar4125
MONUMENTALLY BADASS TRACK.Thank you Danielle Dax.
@EblisAzazel
My favorite song of this álbum by Danielle Dax 💓🐈.
@SRG1966
Should have been a huge star.
@TheSorters
Found this song listening to Canadian Broadcasting's Brave New Waves back in the early 90s. Learned about the Lemon Kittens too. Toronto had the best New Wave scene back then, loved going to Club RPM
@antstead2329
Bought it when it came out and still love it.
@BBQDad463
Good song, Smokin' babe, tight energy. I like it.