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Black Cat
Jonathan Clay Lyrics
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The hero sings in this scene
The boy that gets the girl gets to go home where they get married
But stop the tape,
The sunset still looks fake to me
The hero looks like he can′t breathe
The damsel just left everything
And you′re gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa
You're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
And you're gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa
Oh close up camera two
Cause the hero dies in this scene
Your inspiration is the loss of absolutely everything
And flashback on the girl
As we montage every memory
And we bleed out in the bathroom sink
And we fade out as the soundtrack sings:
You′re like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
And you′re gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa
You're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
And you′re gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa
She said get your hands off of my star
It's not your part but all your fault
And this jealous actress has a habit of making things sound way too tragic
Get your hands off of my star
It′s not your part but all your fault
And this jealous actress has a habit of making things sound way too tragic
And this jealous actress has a habit
Of making things sound way too tragic
Oh this jealous actress has a habit
Of making things sound way too tragic.
You're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
You′re gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa
You're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
And you're gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa
You′re like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
And you′re gonna burn the city down right now
Whoa whoa-ahh
And this jealous actress has a habit
Whoa
The song "Black Cat" by Jonathan Clay is an evocative and dynamic piece that tells a story of love, loss, and betrayal. The song's lyrics describe a scene in which a hero and a damsel are in love, but everything falls apart when the damsel leaves the hero. The first verse sets the scene with a reference to a film or a play, with "Close up camera one / The hero sings in this scene / The boy that gets the girl gets to go home where they get married." However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this is not a happy story, with lines like "The damsel just left everything."
The chorus brings in the metaphor of a black cat with a black backpack full of fireworks, symbolizing the destructive nature of love and relationships. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the power and intensity of this metaphor, as the black cat burns down the city.
The second verse is even darker than the first, describing the hero's death and flashbacks to memories of the damsel. The bridge introduces a new character, a jealous actress who tries to take the star role from the damsel. This character's presence adds to the complexity and tragedy of the story, as it becomes clear that the hero and damsel's relationship may have been affected by outside forces.
Overall, "Black Cat" is a haunting and powerful song that explores the darker side of love and relationships, with vivid and evocative lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Close up camera one
The song is starting with a cinematic reference, suggesting that the story will be told as if it were a movie or a TV show.
The hero sings in this scene
The singer of the story, the hero, is singing and probably performing in front of a large crowd, which sets up his character’s motivation and shows his artistic talent.
The boy that gets the girl gets to go home where they get married
The hero is trying to save the damsel in distress and win her love, which is a classic trope in storytelling. The end goal is to achieve a happy ending, where the couple gets married and lives happily ever after.
But stop the tape,
Suddenly, the storytelling is paused, possibly indicating that the scene is being rewound or analyzed more carefully.
The sunset still looks fake to me
Upon closer examination, the hero realizes that the happy ending he’s always been striving for is an illusion and that life is not as perfect as he thought it would be.
The hero looks like he can't breathe
The singer feels trapped and unable to escape his current circumstances, which could mean that he’s undergoing a personal crisis in his life.
The damsel just left everything
The damsel in distress has abandoned her life and everything she’s known to follow the hero, highlighting his charisma and the allure of his adventurous lifestyle.
You're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
The persona being addressed by the song is compared to a black cat, which is known for its bad luck and its association with mystical powers. The backpack full of fireworks represents destruction and chaos, suggesting that the persona is something to be feared.
And you're gonna burn the city down right now
The persona is about to unleash a destructive force that will bring down the entire city, creating a sense of impending doom.
Oh close up camera two
The story is resuming after the pause, and the scene is being looked at from another angle or perspective.
Cause the hero dies in this scene
Something terrible has happened to the hero, and he’s no longer alive, which is a significant turning point in the story and creates suspense and tension.
Your inspiration is the loss of absolutely everything
The persona is driven by the pain and loss he has experienced, and it has become his motivation for his destructive behavior.
And flashback on the girl
A flashback is being shown of the female character, highlighting her importance in the story and possibly explaining the motivations for her actions.
As we montage every memory
Memories are being pieced together, creating a cohesive narrative of the past and present events happening in the story.
And we bleed out in the bathroom sink
The persona is dying or undergoing a significant transformation, which is a dark and violent image that emphasizes the destructive nature of the story.
And we fade out as the soundtrack sings:
The story is coming to an end, and the music is coming to the forefront, emphasizing how integral the music is to the story and its emotional impact.
She said get your hands off of my star
The female character is in distress or danger, and someone is trying to take something precious from her.
It's not your part but all your fault
The blame for the situation lies entirely with the person trying to steal the star, who has no right to it and is acting solely out of selfishness or greed.
And this jealous actress has a habit of making things sound way too tragic
The female character is jealous and prone to exaggeration, which creates a sense of drama and tension within the story.
And this jealous actress has a habit
The female character has a pattern of behaviour that has caused problems in the past, making her a more complex and nuanced character.
Whoa
An exclamation of surprise or shock, creating a sense of heightened emotion within the performance of the song.
Writer(s): Inconnu Editeur, Jonathan O'neal
Contributed by Elizabeth Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.