In March 2009, her self-released debut album, Take to the Sky, reached the Top 20 on the Billboard magazine jazz chart. Way Down Low was released in 2012, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Her third album, The Big Picture, was released on September 30, 2014.
"You see a show like the one Kat Edmonson put on Tuesday night at Scullers, and you wonder what the heck people are doing at Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry concerts. Really, the world is unjust... Edmonson, a petite singer from Austin, Texas, is at once a throwback and a pioneer. Her intimate vocal style and stage presence recall the heyday of jazz
- she has the expressiveness of Billie Holiday, the elegance of Ella Fitzgerald, and the voice of Blossom Dearie. Yet she doesn't merely retread standards. Sure, she likes her Cole Porter, but she and her pianist/arranger, Kevin Lovejoy, molded and modernized chestnuts like "Just One of Those Things," "Night and Day," and "It's All Right With Me" into entirely fresh tunes with new harmonies, inventive rhythm structures, and sometimes mysterious undertones.
Edmonson has grown quite comfortable inside these songs, taking even more liberties with them than she did on her recent CD, Take to the Sky, which stands among the best records of 2009. Like Holiday, Edmonson likes to sing just behind the beat, which infuses her demure voice with drama and heartbreak.
Kat Edmonson is a great jazz singer.
Rainy Day Woman
Kat Edmonson Lyrics
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My friends say it's wrong
They tell me I'm crazy
I'm reading the cards and asking the stars
The outlook is hazy
Oh, never mind the weather
Oh, as long as we're together you say
"Why do you run away and save me for a rainy day?"
I'm tired of the fight
I turn out my light
You know I'm not sleeping
I'm walking the line
I just need a sign
You call me up weeping
Oh, never mind the weather
Oh, as long as we're together you say
"Why do you run away and save me for a rainy day?"
You won't say yes
I can't say no
And that makes me crazy
You never say "stay"
I never can go away from you, baby
Oh, never mind the weather
Oh, as long as we're together you say
"No one ever loved you, no one ever loved you
No one ever loved you, not the way that I do"
Ooh-ooh
Whoa, no one ever loved you like I do
Yeah, no one ever loved you like I do
The lyrics of Kat Edmonson's "Rainy Day Woman" can be interpreted as a tale of a tumultuous and undefined relationship between two people. The singer of the song is being strung along by their lover, despite their friends' warnings that it is wrong. The two are constantly in a state of confusion; the singer is consulting tarot cards and the stars to try to gain clarity on the situation, but the outlook remains unclear.
The dynamic between the two is maddening to the singer. They are tired of the constant fights and the feeling that they are walking a line with their lover. They just need a clear sign or indication of the other's feelings. However, despite this frustration, the singer remains devoted to their lover, willing to overlook everything as long as they are together. The lover, on the other hand, is just as confusingly devoted, implying that no one will ever love the singer as much as they do, yet never saying outright that they want them to stay.
One way to interpret this song is as a reflection on the complexities of human relationships, how we often find ourselves drawn to people who are not necessarily good for us and how we can never quite read the other person's intentions or feelings. It also explores the theme of devotion, how sometimes we can love someone so much that we ignore warning signs, indulge in cyclical behaviors, or overlook constant hurt to maintain the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You string me along
You keep me interested without any real commitment
My friends say it's wrong
My friends think we're moving too fast or not in a healthy direction
They tell me I'm crazy
They believe I'm not thinking clearly because of my feelings for you
I'm reading the cards and asking the stars
I'm consulting various sources for guidance on our relationship
The outlook is hazy
I'm unable to get a clear answer or direction from my sources of guidance
Oh, never mind the weather
Our emotions are more important than the external factors
Oh, as long as we're together you say
You believe that as long as we're together, everything will work out
"Why do you run away and save me for a rainy day?"
You're wondering why I'm hesitant and not fully committed to our relationship
I'm tired of the fight
I'm exhausted from the emotional turmoil between us
I turn out my light
I'm trying to sleep but I'm unable to because of my thoughts and feelings
You know I'm not sleeping
You understand that I'm struggling with my emotions and our relationship
I'm walking the line
I'm trying to find a balance between my head and my heart
I just need a sign
I'm looking for some indication that our relationship is worth pursuing
You call me up weeping
You reach out to me when you're emotional and upset
"Why do you run away and save me for a rainy day?"
You're asking me to fully commit to our relationship instead of holding back
You won't say yes
You're not giving me the answer I want to hear
I can't say no
I'm unable to walk away from our relationship despite my doubts and reservations
And that makes me crazy
The uncertainty and tension between us are affecting my mental state
You never say "stay"
You don't give me any indication that you want me to stick around
I never can go away from you, baby
I'm unable to leave you completely because of my feelings for you
"No one ever loved you, no one ever loved you
No one ever loved you, not the way that I do"
You believe that no one else could love me as much as you do
Ooh-ooh
Vocalization to convey emotion
Whoa, no one ever loved you like I do
You're emphasizing the depth of your love and commitment to me
Yeah, no one ever loved you like I do
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KATHERINE LEIGH EDMONSON, KEVIN DOUGLAS LOVEJOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Indio Brasil Machado cercle
Kat é a tua vez o som está demais e sua voz ah... sua voz ....está de contentar minha alma.
Dave Mills
A delicate and timeless voice. Looking forward to the release of the full album
Jay Kilgus
Kat is my favorite singer. I can only say her voice that feeling that mystery and fragile sensuousnes is hauntingly beautiful to my soul. thiswoman has got "it". I love her
Santiago Rodriguez Calderon
Cantas genial!
Joan Marie Pat
I just discovered you. I love, love, love your sound!
The Colorful Radio
Great artist, great film directing, beautiful lighting, beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful pretty woman...
FirstTenor76
Her voice makes me melt.
Swan Steel
Terrific song! I'm really looking forward to the new album!
jimmy foster
I feel this Lady's is going to be around for quite some time. Great Talent Great Piece Well Produced........ A 10
Jay Kilgus
Kat is my favorite singer. I can only say her voice that feeling that mystery and fragile sensuousnes is hauntingly beautiful to my soul. thiswoman has got "it". I love her