Kittie formed when Fallon Bowman and Mercedes Lander met in gym class. Morgan Lander became the lead vocalist and one of Kittie's guitarists and Tanya Candler completed the band's lineup on bass. After signing to NG Records, Kittie released their debut album 'Spit', which was certified gold by the RIAA and sold at least 600,000 copies in the United States. The band released 'Oracle' in 2001 and 'Until the End' in 2004. In 2005, Kittie parted ways with Artemis Records and created their own label. The band released 'Funeral for Yesterday' in 2007 and signed to E1 Music in 2009. The band released 'In the Black' in 2009 and 'I've Failed You' in 2011. In 2014, Kittie made a documentary as a 20th anniversary of the band.
In October 2016, it was announced that drummer/vocalist Mercedes Lander had started a new sludge/doom metal band called the White Swan that released the single "Illuminate". The debut EP, Anubis, was released on November 1, 2016.
On February 11, 2017, bassist Trish Doan died at the age of 31. Doan had moved to Australia in 2013 and had frequently used her social media accounts to speak of her frustrations with depression.
On August 30, 2017, the band announced that they would performing a three-set single concert on October 27, 2017, in their hometown of London, Ontario in the London Music Hall, featuring three different lineup variations made up of both current and former members.
The concert marked the launch of their 20-year anniversary documentary, and featured the return of Candler, Bowman, Phillips, Arroyo and Vujic to perform songs from their respective eras. The concert was released on DVD format on March 26, 2019. On March 30, 2018, the documentary Kittie: Origins/Evolutions, which was filmed prior to the reunion concert, was released on Blu-ray and DVD for the very first time. Like they did with reunion concert, Atfield and Marx declined to participate; according to Morgan Lander, Atfield was supportive of the documentary, appearing in the initial crowdfunding pitch video, but "didn’t think it was the right move for her" to appear. Packaged with the movie was a CD featuring a collection of live performances by the band. Several months later, it was announced that Lander had joined the melodic death metal band, Karkaos, as their new lead singer. In October 2020, Mercedes Lander stated that it was unlikely that Kittie would reunite to perform again without a significant financial offer and the ability to include all of the band's former members. Like her sister, she also stated that she found it difficult to go forward with the band without Doan.
Despite the previous doubts of the Lander sisters, it was announced in January 2022 that Kittie would reunite to perform on all three days of the When We Were Young festival, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22, 23, and 29, with Vujic returning to the band on bass for all three dates. After the announcement of the October performances, the band were added to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia on September 8, 2022. Morgan Lander has stated that, although nothing is set in stone, she believes the band will continue performing in 2023.
No Name
Kittie Lyrics
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Exhausting every trace to give you
What you asked for
Everything you demanded you bleed right from me
At last I will be free
And the phoenix rises
Invasion of my last hope for once just know your place
We are only human
So weak I cannot see
And the phoenix rises
Corruption at it's finest
Corruption at it's finest
In Kittie's song "No Name," the lyrics paint a picture of someone who has been pushed to their limits by a demanding and exhausting partner or situation. The singer condescends to give the other person everything they have been asking for, but it comes at a cost - the other person bleeds the demands out of them until they are weak and unable to see clearly. However, the singer finds a sense of freedom in this release, and the phoenix rises as a symbol of their rebirth and transformation. The mention of corruption at its finest hints at the destructive nature of this relationship or situation.
These lyrics highlight the themes of power struggles, emotional manipulation, and self-empowerment. The singer is drained by the other person's demands but ultimately finds strength in asserting themselves and breaking free from the cycle of giving in to what is asked of them. The phoenix rising is a powerful symbol of transformation and renewal, suggesting that the singer has found a new sense of purpose and strength after enduring and overcoming such a difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Indeed I will condescend
I will lower myself to your level
Exhausting every trace to give you
I've searched every nook and cranny to fulfill your desires
What you asked for
I've given you what you requested
Everything you demanded you bleed right from me
You've taken everything I had to offer and drained me completely
At last I will be free
Finally, I will be liberated from your demands
And the phoenix rises
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I am reborn
Invasion of my last hope for once just know your place
Your constant demands have destroyed my last glimmer of hope, and I wish you would realize your position
We are only human
Remember that we are fallible and not infallible beings
So weak I cannot see
I'm so depleted that I can't even think straight
Corruption at it's finest
This is the epitome of corruption and wrongdoing
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MERCEDES LANDER, MORGAN LEE LANDER
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