Kocka Na Rozpaleny Strese
Ewa Farna Lyrics

The song "Kočka na rozpálený střeše" by Ewa Farna invites us to join her on a journey through rooftops. She tells us that even with the eight burdens we carry on our backs, nothing matters more than exploring together. While her intense gaze might be scary and cause fear, those who know her walk carefully in her presence. As the clock strikes nine on the tower, she asks us to come.

She then reveals that she is the only cat on the hot roof, who knows the world, be it heaven or hell. She whispers a few words to us, and we fall silent. When we hear a meow, we'll know it's her. She carries our admiration on her paw, and those who know her continue to tread cautiously. She assures us that she knows the world, and when we hear her meow, we will know that she's there. The last part talks about the ninth hour striking, and she asks if we know why. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the fact that she is the only cat on the hot roof, and we must listen closely to hear her meow.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as the lead single from the album "Ticho" in 2013. The song's music video was released on the same day as the album release, and it was directed by Viktorie Veselá. Moreover, the song was written by Lukáš Bundil, Ondřej Konrád, and Daniel Nekonečný. Ewa Farna describes the song as a metaphor for relationships and love for everybody who may feel different, misunderstood, or freaky. She claims that she can be that "freaky cat" for them, being confident and proud of who she is.

Another interesting fact is that the song's lyrics are a Czech translation of the title song of the Tennessee Williams play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." The play explores family ties, societal norms, mendacity, greed, and sexuality. The song's title then refers to the same metaphor of the play, suggesting the character's lying, the figurative cat, and the truth, the hot tin roof. Additionally, the song's chorus features a playful, repetitive two-note melody that makes the meow-like sound, which recalls the play's witty, ironic, and provocative tone.

The chords for the song are as follows:

Intro: G Em C D (x2)

Verse 1:

G Em C D
Tak pojď dnes se mnou bloudit po střechách
G Em C D
Až se tma s nocí sejde, o nic víc přece nejde
G Em C D
Osm ztrát se vleče v zádech každičké z nás

Chorus:

G Em C D
Jen já, ta kočka z rozpálený střechy
G Em C D
znám svět, ať je to peklo nebo ráj
G Em C D
Pár vět ti šeptám a ty mlčíš strachy
G Em C D
Mňau, mňau – když uslyšíš, tak jsem to já! (x2)

Verse 2:

G Em C D
Obdiv tvůj, ten nosím na tlapkách
G Em C D
Kdo mě zná, ten chodí po špičkách
G Em C D
A kdo přede jako já, ví, že hodina koček už odbíjí

(Chorus x2)

Outro:

G Em C D
A kdo přede jako já, ví, že hodina koček už odbíjí (x2)