After her collaborations with Connors, Bloom entered a period of child-rearing and family life, returning to recording in the early 90s. By then, Bloom had begun recording again in earnest, self-releasing a series of cassettes and CD-Rs. Finally, released on Chapter Music in 2006 was her first non CD-R release since 1984.
Her recent songs reveal a singer and songwriter as accomplished and affecting as Lucinda Williams or Gillian Welch.
Presently, Bloom trains horses and plays with her band Love at Work (which includes longtime collaborator Tom Hanford and husband Stan Bronski) offering a musical tour de force of programs for children and adults, as well as playing solo shows in the Northeastern US.
For more info visit www.chaptermusic.com.au
Who you are
Kath Bloom Lyrics
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At the edge of our town
And I looked at the water
And I looked further down
Hey hey should I drown
Or can I swim that far
Oh what do you do when you don't like who, who you are?
Well I know I'm not easy
But I wish that I'd held you
Before you said goodbye
As I saw those tears falling
As you got into your car
But that's what we do when we don't like who, who we are
Lost, is it too late?
Cost, is it too great?
In the end, the end, the end
Will we have seen
All, all of our dreams?
Now I hear you've been drinking
Like you're sealing your fate
And what's worse, all your children
May inherit your trait
And I know that you know it
That's what you said in the bar
That's what you said, that's what you said
But that's what you do when you don't like who, who you are
I'll run right to your house
And I'll get down on my kness
And I'll beg your forgiveness
Forgive me now, if you please
And we'll turn up that TV
And we'll look up at the stars
And that's what we'll do when we don't like who, who we are
And that's what we'll do when we don't like who, who we are
The song "Who You Are" by Kath Bloom is a heartfelt ballad about self-reflection and the struggle to accept oneself. In the first verse, the singer is contemplating whether to drown or attempt to swim across the water. This serves as a metaphor for the inner turmoil of not liking oneself and feeling lost. The line "what do you do when you don't like who, who you are?" is a poignant question that sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The second verse delves into the singer's regret over not holding onto a past love before they said goodbye. This is followed by the realization that self-loathing can have negative consequences on oneself and future generations. The line "And what's worse, all your children may inherit your trait" is especially impactful and highlights the importance of self-acceptance not just for oneself but for those around us.
In the final verse, the singer reaches out to someone else who may be struggling with self-acceptance as well. The prospect of begging for forgiveness and watching TV together under the stars suggests a desire to find comfort and connection despite personal struggles.
Overall, "Who You Are" is a poignant and introspective song that acknowledges the difficulties of self-acceptance and the impact it can have on oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
I went down to the field
I walked towards the outskirts of town where I found an open space.
At the edge of our town
Near the boundary of the town where it meets with the countryside.
And I looked at the water
I observed the lake or river that was nearby.
And I looked further down
I searched for something in the distance, beyond that which I could see.
Hey hey should I drown
A rhetorical question, wondering if I should attempt to swim across the water.
Or can I swim that far
Do I have the physical ability or strength to swim across the waterbody.
Oh what do you do when you don't like who, who you are?
Pondering about what actions or steps one can take, when unhappy with one's own self or identity.
Well I know I'm not easy
Self-awareness that I might be difficult or complex to deal with.
Sometimes I don't even try
Admitting that sometimes I might not make an effort to do things.
But I wish that I'd held you
Regretting not having embraced someone in the past.
Before you said goodbye
Before that person left or ended the relationship.
As I saw those tears falling
Observing someone cry or weep.
As you got into your car
Witnessing someone leave in a vehicle.
But that's what we do when we don't like who, who we are
Reflecting on how one might have missed out on things in life due to lack of self-confidence or self-esteem.
Lost, is it too late?
Feeling uncertain or anxious that it might be too late to regain or find oneself.
Cost, is it too great?
Dealing with the fear that taking certain actions could have negative consequences or costs.
In the end, the end, the end
Looking ahead to the eventual outcome, even if it is not yet certain or clear.
Will we have seen
Asking if we will have had quality experiences or achieved meaningful things.
All, all of our dreams?
Questioning if we will fulfill or reach all of our aspirations or desires.
Now I hear you've been drinking
Learning that someone has been consuming alcohol.
Like you're sealing your fate
Recognizing that the behavior of drinking could lead to unwelcome outcomes or consequences.
And what's worse, all your children
Highlighting that the effects of the negative behavior could be passed on to future generations.
May inherit your trait
Expressing concern that might the behavior be passed down genetically.
And I know that you know it
Acknowledging that someone is aware of the negative effects of their behavior.
That's what you said in the bar
Remembering that it was mentioned during a conversation in a bar location.
But that's what you do when you don't like who, who you are
Recognizing that engaging in negative behavior could be a result of self-dissatisfaction or lack of fulfillment.
I'll run right to your house
Stating an intent to quickly visit someone's home.
And I'll get down on my knees
Willingness to humble oneself and ask for forgiveness.
And I'll beg your forgiveness
Asking for pardon or clemency for any wrongdoings.
Forgive me now, if you please
Asking for immediate pardon or absolution.
And we'll turn up that TV
Preparing to relax and engage in an activity together.
And we'll look up at the stars
Taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of the sky above.
And that's what we'll do when we don't like who, who we are
Emphasizing the importance of being able to find solace and comfort in the company of others, when struggling with one's own identity or sense of self.
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Her songs, her voice makes my heart ache 💔