The band consists of vocalist Justin Mauriello, bassist Scott Hayden.
"Justin Mauriello started I Hate Kate in 2004, while still in Zebrahead, as a creative outlet for material that he felt he wasn't able to display in Zebrahead.
Playing with other musicians is like being in a relationship and being able to have sex with other people. It's brilliant ... and in music ... it's a-ok. Anywho ... I was playing with the Kates, one thing lead to another and after sometime, this band became my full time love.
The name I Hate Kate came to be through a friend of the band The Grease.
The Greasafile had a girlfriend named Kate who was the devil. She was Satan. An absolute bitch and a ho. One day Justin said.."Man I hate Kate" ... next thing you know ...
Speaking of his fellow band members, Justin says
Scott is an amazing bass player and a great friend. He has the heart of gold and a work ethic that can rival that of Donald Trump. His girlfriend has pretty eyes.
The first songs that were available for listening on their website were "Bed of Black Roses"', "Always Something" and "Out of My Head". Over time, more songs became available for download from the band's website, or through the band's MySpace page. The band released its first EP in 2006 titled Act One, featuring a number of songs that had been previously released on their website.
The band has released their Glassnote Records debut, titled Embrace the Curse, on 24 June 2008.
Outta My Head
I Hate Kate Lyrics
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Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
I keep making all the same resolutions
Remaining nameless for the sake of confusion
Get you out of my head, my head, out of my head
There's no word that don't get said that confuse me
Every good intention left to abuse me
Set the world on fire waking up screaming
Get you outta my head, my head, outta my head
Outta my head
Outta my head
Outta my head
Attraction
Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
To get you outta my head
I keep making all the same resolution
Remaining nameless for the sake of confusion
The future's got me worried about postulation
Get you outtamy head, my head, outta my head
There's no word that don't get said that confuse me
Every good intention left to abuse me
I'll set the world on fire waking up screaming
Get you outta my head, my head, outta my head
Outta my head
Outta my head
Outta my head
Attraction
Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
To get you outta my head
Attraction
Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
To get you outta my head
Never know till you try
I'll sit right here until I die
Until I die
Outta my head
Outta my head
Outta my head
Attraction
Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
Attraction
Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
To get you outta my head
Attraction
Traction
More than your reaction
Action to the touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
To get you outta my head
To get you outta my head
The lyrics to "Outta My Head" by I Hate Kate are about the struggle of trying to let go of someone that one is attracted to but knows is not good for them. The repetition of "Attraction, Traction, More than your reaction, Action to the touch, Imagine, magine you've given up so much" highlights the intense physical and emotional pull that this person has on the singer. However, the lyrics also reveal the internal conflict that the singer faces in trying to move on from this person. They make "the same resolutions" but remain "nameless for the sake of confusion," indicating that they are unsure of how to proceed. The future also worries them, as they are unsure of where their postulation will lead them. The repeated phrase "Get you outta my head" exemplifies the singer's desire to rid themselves of these conflicting feelings and move on from this person.
The lines "There's no word that don't get said that confuse me, Every good intention left to abuse me, I'll set the world on fire waking up screaming" express how the singer feels manipulated by this person and how they internalize the turmoil that they are facing. The repetition of "Outta My Head" throughout the song adds to the intensity and desperation in the singer's voice. The final lines "Never know till you try, I'll sit right here until I die, Until I die" reflect how the singer is stuck in a vicious cycle and is resigned to their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Attraction
The feeling of being drawn towards someone or something
Traction
The act of gaining progress or momentum
More than your reaction
The attraction and momentum are stronger than the responses and reactions received
Action to the touch
The attraction leads to physical interaction and touch
Imagine, magine you've given up so much
Reflecting on the sacrifices made for this attraction and interaction
I keep making all the same resolutions
Continuously attempting to let go and move on
Remaining nameless for the sake of confusion
Choosing to remain anonymous to avoid further complications or mixed feelings
The future's got me worried about postulation
Concerned about the future and the possibilities of what could happen
Get you out of my head, my head, out of my head
Desire to remove this person from their thoughts and move on
There's no word that don't get said that confuse me
Every word said causes further confusion and mixed feelings
Every good intention left to abuse me
Even with good intentions, the actions still hurt and cause distress
Set the world on fire waking up screaming
Feeling of intense emotion and distress due to this attraction
Outta my head
Reinforcing the desire to remove this person from their thoughts
Never know till you try
Acknowledging the need to pursue possibilities despite uncertainty
I'll sit right here until I die
Willing to wait indefinitely to see how things unfold
To get you outta my head
Reiterating the strong desire to remove this person from their thoughts
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@beastlydowns465
Still loving this band a decade later.
@heartedward
Ome, I love these guys now! Especially this song! One of my guy friends got me into this band, and I'm hooked!!
@SmokingJoePot
If I was the leader of this band, I would have them play music and songs the way Zebrahead did when Justin was in it. They will have much more popularity and fans. They need a grungy distortion rhythm guitar and rapping in their songs.
@theroodoll21
this just reminds me how much i miss classic rock compared to "pop"
@TheMawkMan
i was wearing a zebrahead shirt in office depot. one of the workers came up to me and introduced himself to me as justins cousin. we talked a bit about it and the new i hate kate band and he said he would try to get me in to meet justin the next time they came to town. pretty sweet.
@scriptwriter8403
Did you meet him ?
@cameron5367
@Script Writer a bit late to ask that lmao
@scriptwriter8403
@human being hahaha :D true but i tried my chance
@ataladin87
@Decaying Corpse shitty Troll.
@wombatcarebundanoon942
Ok,,,,now I am hooked too! Love this band!