Katamine is a collaborative acoustic project that joins a changing cast of … Read Full Bio ↴Katamine is a collaborative acoustic project that joins a changing cast of artists with the haunting music of successful singer/songwriter Assaf Tager. (Elliot Smith, Portishead, Moloko, etc.)

The concept was developed to create a free flowing trade of ideas, in which each artist and musician adds their own unique motives and layers to Tager's already densely beautiful work.

Now I'm Born
Katamine Lyrics

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Look how the wind blows
See if sets you straight
Is it short of amazing
Again.
As soon as it feels right
I think you should burn this place
Me and my shadow
Are 2 of the same.

You say a one time sin
I call it medicine.
Where did the lights go
As soon as I close my eyes
Far from amazing

You say a one time sin
I call it medicine.
You say a one time sin
I call it medicine.
Stop, don't make another sound
Stop, you'll make it out.
Look how the wind blows
See if it sets you straight
Is it short of amazing
Again.

Stop, don't make another sound
Stop, you'll make it out.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Katamine's song "Now I'm Born" are filled with metaphor and emotion, as the singer reflects on a past mistake and wonders about the future. The first line of the song, "Look how the wind blows," sets the tone for the entire piece, implying a sense of change and unpredictability. As the lyrics progress, the theme of change becomes even more apparent; the singer suggests that the wind might "set you straight," but it's not always "amazing."

The line "Me and my shadow are two of the same" suggests that the singer may have some internal conflict or turmoil, perhaps related to the past mistake they are reflecting on. This theme is further explored in the repetition of the line "You say a one time sin, I call it medicine." The idea here seems to be that the singer is trying to justify their past actions, to turn a mistake into something positive or necessary.

The lyrics become more urgent towards the end, as the singer implores the listener to "stop, don't make another sound" and promises that they will "make it out." The final lines, "Is it short of amazing, again" suggest that the singer is reflecting on a cycle of ups and downs, of moments of great joy and moments of disappointment, perhaps related to the past mistake they are grappling with.

Line by Line Meaning

Look how the wind blows
Observe the direction and force of the wind

See if it sets you straight
Determine if it provides clarity and guidance

Is it short of amazing
Does it fall below the threshold of impressive

Again.
Once more

As soon as it feels right
At the moment it becomes comfortable and satisfactory

I think you should burn this place
My suggestion is to demolish and remove this location

Me and my shadow
My silhouette and I

Are 2 of the same.
Identical in nature

You say a one time sin
You refer to a single transgression

I call it medicine.
I consider it a necessary remedy or cure

Where did the lights go
In what place or direction did the illumination disappear