The child of research scientists and born in Barbados, Flint was raised in Aberdeen. At the age of 18 she moved to Edinburgh to study, where she joined the city's acoustic scene and formed the band Gingergreen. She was an original member of the Edinburgh Sound Collective and also spent six months singing and playing percussion with folk group Scuff. In 2004 she moved to London.
Debut release The Secret Boy’s Club was recorded in a living room on a shoestring, with an ear for a good tune, a mischievous sense of fun and an ever-expanding arsenal of playschool instruments (and cardboard boxes), it’s a slice of the good, old-fashioned lyrical wrapped in the home-made whimsical.
Flint was the winner of the inaugural New Lyric Award, presented by Ray Davies and Channel 4’s Ideasfactory, and spent March 2006 touring with Rough Trade’s folk darlings Cara Dillon and Sam (“brother-of-Seth”) Lakeman, playing 16 dates across the UK as chief tour support.
She released singles, 'Go Faster Stripes' (December 2007) and 'Christopher, You're A Soldier Now' (April 2008), which preceded her debut album Dirty Birds, which was released on the 15th of September, 2008 (after a limited edition run that was hand-produced by Flint in mid-2007).
In 2009, Flint formed the band Shipwreckers for live shows, featuring two members of London indie-rock band Revere – Nicholas Hirst (guitar; piano; accordion; percussion) and Kathleen McKie (cello) – and her former bandmate Andrew Thompson (bass; vocals; percussion).
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Shadow Boxing
Kat Flint Lyrics
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Two two three
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Are we dancing or kicking at one another's heels?
Am I leading or reading you wrong?
I'm knocked out, my dear
And it's making me sick
Who'd have thought it?
I'll pick up my face from the floor
And you know I've made friends with the ground before
Close your eyes and I'm boxing your shadow at night
When it struck me, dear
I went out like a light
He said
You're a blow to the head
He said
You're a blow to the head
Are we sparring or trying our hardest to hurt?
Am I dealing, receiving or dodging the blows?
Coming round, I am still lying flat on my back
On the ropes, my dear
You are under attack
And you know I will fight back
I've been watching the way you move your feet
And I notice the things you never see
That will trip you up
That will trip you up
He said
You're a blow to the head
He said
You're a blow to the head
In these lyrics from Kat Flint's song "Shadow Boxing," the singer is grappling with a complicated relationship that feels simultaneously like a dance and a fight. The repetition of the counting in the opening lines adds to the sense of rhythm and choreography, but the lyrics quickly turn darker as the singer wonders if they are leading or being misled by their partner. The physical imagery continues as the lyrics mention gloves, nails bitten down to the quick, being knocked out, and lying flat on one's back. The reference to boxing adds another layer to the theme of physicality and violence in the relationship, although it's unclear if the violence is literal or metaphorical. The closing lines, with the repetition of "You're a blow to the head," suggest that this relationship is having a significant impact on the singer's mental and emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three
Counting off the start of a match or dance.
Two two three
Continuing to count the steps of a dance or match.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Expressing a feeling of excitement or tension.
Are we dancing or kicking at one another's heels?
Questioning the nature of the relationship or activity.
Am I leading or reading you wrong?
Questioning one's own ability to lead or interpret the situation.
The gloves are off and my nails are bitten down to the quick
Showing a state of readiness and anxiety for the upcoming challenge.
I'm knocked out, my dear
Feeling defeated or overwhelmed by the other person.
And it's making me sick
Feeling physically ill due to stress or anxiety.
Who'd have thought it?
Expressing surprise at the unexpected turn of events.
I'll pick up my face from the floor
Promising to recover from the defeat and continue fighting.
And you know I've made friends with the ground before
Implying previous experience with defeat and overcoming it.
Close your eyes and I'm boxing your shadow at night
Continuing to mentally fight or obsess over the other person.
When it struck me, dear
Referring to a sudden realization or realization of the other person's intentions.
I went out like a light
Became unconscious or overwhelmed by the situation.
He said
You're a blow to the head
He said
You're a blow to the head
Reflecting on the other person's impact as a powerful opponent.
Are we sparring or trying our hardest to hurt?
Questioning whether the actions are meant to be friendly competition or harmful.
Am I dealing, receiving or dodging the blows?
Questioning one's role and strategy in the fight.
Coming round, I am still lying flat on my back
Recovering from being knocked down, but still immobilized.
On the ropes, my dear
You are under attack
And you know I will fight back
Showing determination and willingness to respond aggressively.
I've been watching the way you move your feet
Analyzing the other person's behavior and movements for patterns and weaknesses.
And I notice the things you never see
That will trip you up
That will trip you up
Finding weaknesses or blind spots in the other person's strategy or behavior.
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@whatsthisss
Ik like what’s the point of it? He’s losing if he got a good or bad card
@rimakajakji8371
Right
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@Its_Eclipse121
Imagine he got the Umbreon vmax 😔
@hellothererand0mperson
@•pixie the sylbreon• at least he didn't though he only got a v
@07jackg
How about, instead of CUT or open… give-away or open? CRAZY idea I know.
@kareenlow6701
😮
@Hero_Guitar_81686
That’s smart.
@Bliso738
No one wants to see that shit 😂