Kittie is a Canadian metal band formed in London, Ontario in 1996. They hav… Read Full Bio ↴Kittie is a Canadian metal band formed in London, Ontario in 1996. They have released six studio albums, one video album, four extended plays, thirteen singles, and thirteen music videos. The band chose "Kittie" as their band name because the name "seemed contradictory". Throughout it´s history the band has changed drastically in both sound and members for each album.

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.

Safe
Kittie Lyrics

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In the darkness
Troubled waters
Lies a flicker
Of hopes fire
Come to your senses
Wager a risk
I won't let go
Waiting for dreams

It's a wonderful
Reality
I watch as
This golden bird flies free
In this ash vault
A rose garden
These walls will never See me just to

Save me
Save me

Overall Meaning

In "Safe," Kittie tells a story of hope and persistence in the midst of difficulty. The opening lines set a somber tone, describing a dark and troubled situation. However, the mention of a "flicker of hopes fire" suggests a glimmer of hope in the midst of the darkness. The singer urges the listener to come to their senses and take a risk to pursue that hope. She promises not to let go - that is, to offer support and encouragement as they work towards their dream.

The line "waiting for dreams, it's a wonderful reality" is particularly impactful. It suggests that even in the midst of difficult circumstances, holding onto hope for a better future is a beautiful and worthwhile pursuit. The following imagery of a golden bird flying free suggests the freedom and joy that can be found in pursuing one's dreams.

The chorus repeats the phrase "save me" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of support and encouragement when facing difficult circumstances. The final line - "These walls will never see me just to save me" - suggests the singer's determination to not be a passive bystander in her own life. Instead, she is actively working towards her own salvation and growth.

Overall, "Safe" is a powerful message of hope and determination in the midst of difficult circumstances. It encourages listeners to hold onto their dreams and take risks to pursue them, even when it feels like the odds are against them.

Line by Line Meaning

In the darkness
The singer is in a place with no light.

Troubled waters
The environment is fearful and intimidating.

Lies a flicker
There is a small flame of hope amidst the despair.

Of hopes fire
The flame represents hope for a better future.

Come to your senses
The artist is urging someone to think rationally and make a wise decision.

Wager a risk
The singer is suggesting taking a chance on something uncertain.

I won't let go
The singer promises to stay by their side through the risk they take.

Waiting for dreams
The artist is hoping for a better future.

It's a wonderful
The future they dream of is beautiful and exciting.

Reality
This beautiful future feels real and possible.

I watch as
The singer is observing something happening.