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.
Sugar
Kittie Lyrics
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Of dismembered dreams
Ghostly disciple, nothing as it seems
I will follow you until
This dark cloud recedes
Pain of another, heal this i plead
My heart still bleeds for you
(chorus) Taking the long way home
My heart still bleeds for you
Solemn times stain us like
The blood of all that unknown
This cursed you the worst
Give me you love
Solemn times stain us like
The blood of all that's unknown
In the song Sugar by Kittie, the lyrics are filled with imagery that focuses on the experiences of the singer. The opening line, "I can taste the wreckage of dismembered dreams," provides a powerful metaphor that highlights the extent of the pain and the damage that the singer has experienced. The use of the word "ghostly disciple" in the next line speaks to the idea that the singer's experience is a spiritual one, not just a physical one. The reference to following until the dark cloud recedes speaks to the sense of looming doom that the singer is feeling. The pain of others is also important, symbolizing the way that trauma can be passed on from generation to generation, highlighting a feeling of desperation.
The chorus is where the singer's pain is most clearly expressed. The line "My heart still bleeds for you" speaks to a deep sense of hurt and loss; the image of the heart bleeding is visceral and immediate. The line "Taking the long way home" speaks to a sense of being lost and alone, wandering without direction. The repetition of the line "My heart still bleeds for you" reinforces the sense of pain and heartbreak.
The final verse of the song is a potent one. The line "Solemn times stain us like the blood of all that's unknown" speaks to the way that violence and trauma can permeate all aspects of a person's life, leaving them feeling stained and tainted. The "curse you the worst" line is also interesting, as it suggests that personal trauma can be the worst kind of injury a person can experience, even worse than the violence and aggression of others. The final line, "Give me your love," provides a sense of hope amidst the darkness, suggesting that love might be the only thing able to heal a wounded heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I can taste the wreckage
I'm still feeling the effects of things going wrong in my life.
Of dismembered dreams
I've lost my hopes and desires for the future, and they've been broken apart.
Ghostly disciple, nothing as it seems
I feel like I'm following someone or something blindly, but it's not what it appears to be.
I will follow you until
I'm willing to stick around and give this a chance, even if it's difficult.
This dark cloud recedes
I hope that the negativity or sadness in my life will eventually go away.
Pain of another, heal this i plead
I'm asking for help in dealing with the hurt and trauma that someone else is experiencing.
My heart still bleeds for you
I'm still deeply affected by this person or situation, and it's causing me pain.
Taking the long way home
I'm not taking the easiest path to get through this; it's going to be a longer journey.
Solemn times stain us like
Difficult or serious moments can leave a lasting impact on us.
The blood of all that unknown
There are things that have affected us in the past that we don't fully understand or know how to deal with.
This cursed you the worst
This situation or person has brought on the most negativity or harm in my life.
Give me you love
I'm asking for affection, support, and positivity from someone to help me get through this.
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