chinatown
Kitten Lyrics


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I like the Downtown girls
I like the way that they talk to me
I like the messed up girls
They're pretty good company
I like the way that you walk
And maybe tonight, I can make you mine
And if it's all right, we can dance in the white light
In the white light
In the white light, oh
In the white light

I got the punk rock love
Feels like it's 1963
And the girls all dance
While I'm feeling like a refugee
I want to take you home
And maybe tonight, I can make you mine
And if it's all right, we can dance in the white light
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light

Maybe I'm crazy, crazy
Maybe I've got no guarantee

But I've been thinking lately
I'm going to let it be a dream
Baby dream
Baby dream
Baby dream

I want to take you home
Maybe tonight, I can make you mine
And if it's all right,
We can dance,
We can dance,
We can dance,
And come together in the white light

In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh




In the white light, oh
In the white light

Overall Meaning

"Chinatown" by Kitten is a song about enjoying the company of women, specifically the "Downtown girls" and "messed up girls". The singer expresses a desire to connect with these women and perhaps take one of them home. The references to punk rock and feeling like a refugee may suggest that the singer identifies with the counterculture and marginalized groups. Despite this, the singer remains optimistic and even dreaming of a possible relationship. The repeated refrain of "in the white light" may symbolize a pure, freeing experience of dancing and being with someone they desire.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the Downtown girls
Kitten enjoys spending time with girls from downtown


I like the way that they talk to me
Kitten finds the conversations with downtown girls to be engaging


I like the messed up girls
Kitten finds comfort in the company of girls who may not have it all together


They're pretty good company
Kitten enjoys spending time with these girls


I like the way that you walk
Kitten admires the way a specific person walks


And maybe tonight, I can make you mine
Kitten hopes to form a romantic connection with this person soon


And if it's all right, we can dance in the white light
Kitten invites this person to share a moment with her in a special place


In the white light
This is the special place Kitten wants to share with her crush


I got the punk rock love
Kitten is in love with punk rock music


Feels like it's 1963
The punk rock scene makes Kitten feel like she's living in a different era


And the girls all dance
Kitten observes other girls dancing to punk rock music


While I'm feeling like a refugee
Despite being in a crowd of people, Kitten feels out of place and disconnected


I want to take you home
Kitten wants to bring her crush back to her place


Maybe I'm crazy, crazy
Kitten acknowledges that her behavior and feelings may seem irrational


Maybe I've got no guarantee
Kitten recognizes that there is no promise that these feelings will be reciprocated


But I've been thinking lately
Kitten has been contemplating this desire for a romantic connection


I'm going to let it be a dream
Kitten decides to allow this fantasy to play out in her mind as a dream


Baby dream
This is the dream Kitten has decided to let herself have


We can dance,
Kitten invites her crush to share a moment with her


And come together in the white light
This special place of the white light is where Kitten hopes to share a connection with her crush




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"Chinatown"

I like the Downtown girls
I like the way that they talk to me
I like the messed up girls
They're pretty good company
I like the way that you walk
And maybe tonight, I can make you mine
And if it's all right, we can dance in the white light
In the white light
In the white light, oh
In the white light

I got the punk rock love
Feels like it's 1963
And the girls all dance
While I'm feeling like a refugee
I want to take you home
And maybe tonight, I can make you mine
And if it's all right, we can dance in the white light
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light

Maybe I'm crazy, crazy
Maybe I've got no guarantee
But I've been thinking lately
I'm going to let it be a dream
Baby dream
Baby dream
Baby dream

I want to take you home
Maybe tonight, I can make you mine
And if it's all right,
We can dance,
We can dance,
We can dance,
And come together in the white light

In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light, oh
In the white light



All comments from YouTube:

Ireland Brianna

I miss this era of Kitten music so much man

Paychek2822

Yes, things have gone in a different direction 4 sure/.

ewnard

You wanted this

Shannon Kate Parry

cant believe kitten isnt a big band. they so deserve it.

Charlie Brewster

Had to come listen to this after hearing the new release to remind myself how awesome this band used to be. Damn I wish Chloe had kept it up with this and G#, etc.

Anna

Same dude, it hurts my soul lmao

midairman

Been cleaning out my music collection recently, throwing away lots of old stuff I never listen to anymore. Sometimes felt like throwing pieces of myself away, but it's for the best. Couldn't shake the feeling that I have probably already found all of the music I like (I have a very specific taste and dislike most popular music). Then I found this band. Holy shit. Unbelievable how bands like Kitten slip under the radar. If stuff like this should be on the radio, I would actually enjoy listening to it.

Ahmad Kotb

My classmate always said best talented bands are not famous, he was 100% right

Rasheeda Maudoodi

I saw Kitten in Houston. I loved the live performance; full of energy, catchy music and awesome vocals. I'm hooked. You guys need to come back!

Zed Chuva

Met them all last night. Great bunch of cats indeed. ;) Honestly not my type of music at all, but they're great live and totally cool group of people. And Chloe is awesome. Girl just gives it ALL on stage. She killed it.

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