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 "didnβt 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.
Until the End
Kittie Lyrics
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Faintly convulsing the sky
How will I know?
Bask now in this graying
Light
Search for that word
Something likened goodbye
How will i know
(chorus) We were blessed
(in this lifetime)
Laid to rest
(all we live for)
We were blessed
Voices ring on
Autumn is always at hand
Angels corpses
Hollow and stolen so fast
I heard your voice
And it spoke softly to me
We have this time
And then we're free
Take me under
Take me under
The lyrics of Kittie's song "Until The End" depict a sense of uncertainty and reflection on mortality. The first stanza paints a picture of someone with wings, shaking and convulsing above as they search for a way to say goodbye. The singer searches for a word or a sign that will let them know that their loved ones will cry when they pass. The chorus emphasizes that we are all blessed to have lived, even though death is inevitable. The second stanza contrasts the voices ringing on with the ever-present autumn, reminding us of the cyclical nature of life and death. The mention of angels' corpses, hollow and stolen, refers to the fleetingness of life and the inevitability of death. The singer hears a voice softly speaking to them about the time we have, an acknowledgment that death is something we all know is coming, but we must still make the most of the time we have. Finally, the last line, "Take me under," is a plea to accept the inevitability of mortality.
Overall, the song is a contemplation on our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. It acknowledges that death is something we can't avoid, but we can make the most of the time we have. The lyrics are poetic and mystic, capturing the essence of life and death in a way that is both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Line by Line Meaning
Wings spread, poised
I am ready to fly away, to explore and discover new things.
Faintly convulsing the sky
The sky is slowly changing, but I am not afraid because I am prepared for change.
How will I know?
I am uncertain about what the future holds and I am searching for answers.
Bask now in this graying light
I will take in every moment, even the difficult ones, and cherish them all as they lead me towards the future.
Search for that word, something likened goodbye
I am struggling to find the courage to say goodbye, but I know it is inevitable.
How will I know that they will cry?
I worry about the impact my departure will have on those I am leaving behind.
(Chorus) We were blessed (in this lifetime), laid to rest (all we live for), we were blessed
We were fortunate to have had the experiences we did and we will always treasure them, even after we are gone.
Voices ring on, autumn is always at hand
Life goes on, the world keeps turning, and the seasons keep changing. Change is inevitable, but so is continuity and progress.
Angels corpses, hollow and stolen so fast
The beauty and purity of angelic beings is often short-lived, fleeting and easily corrupted by the world around us.
I heard your voice, and it spoke softly to me
Someone special has touched me, and their presence will always live on in my memories.
We have this time, and then we're free
Time is short, but with it comes the freedom to make our own choices and live life on our own terms.
Take me under, take me under
I am ready to let go, to embrace what lies ahead, and to allow myself to be swept away by the currents of life.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MERCEDES LANDER, MORGAN LEE LANDER
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