Lost Kitten
Metric Lyrics


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Don't say yes if you can't say no,
Victim of the system, say it isn't so
Squatted on the doorstep, swallowed all the blow
Leaving without you, can't say no

Halfway starts with happiness for me
Halfway house, lost kitten in the street
Hit me where it hurts, I'm coming home to lose
Kitten on the catwalk, high-heeled shoes

No more hot-headed Saturdays,
They got it, they want it, they give it away
Tell me one thing you would never do
I was looking for a hooker when I found you

You've got my eyes, you've got my eyes
You'll never be mine, ah, but you've got my eyes

When you lie, I cover it up
When you hide, I cover it up
When you cry, I cover it up
When you come undone, I cover it up

So pent up, I was coming home to you
Happy in the nighttime, howlin' at the moon
Sippin' on a cocktail, drinking in the loo
There's something about you I hold on to

You've got my eyes, you've got my eyes
You'll never be mine, ah, but you've got my eyes

When you lie, I cover it up
When you hide, I cover it up
When you cry, I cover it up
When you're blind, I cover it up

When you lie, I cover it up
When you hide, I cover it up
When you cry, I cover it up
When you come undone, I cover it up

They got it, they want it, they give it away
They got it, they want it, they give it away
They got it, they want it, they give it away
They got it, they want it, they give it away

They got it, they want it (when you lie)
They give it away (I cover it up)
They got it, they want it (when you hide)
They give it away (I cover it up)
They got it, they want it (when you cry)
They give it away (I cover it up)
They got it, they want it (when you come undone)




They give it away (I cover it up)
Ah, ah, oh, ah, oh, ah, oh, ah

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Lost Kitten brings attention to the idea of consent and manipulation within relationships. The lyric "Don't say yes if you can't say no, Victim of the system, say it isn't so" is a reminder to not give in to pressure or manipulation in a relationship. The following line "Squatted on the doorstep, swollen on the blow" suggests the singer has been physically assaulted while the line "Leaving without you, can't say no" hints at a power dynamic in the relationship that prevents the singer from leaving.


The reference to "halfway house" in the second stanza is ambiguous, but it could potentially refer to a transitional living space for people who have experienced trauma or addiction. The singer identifies themselves as a lost kitten in the street - vulnerable and without a home. The line "I was looking for a hooker when I found you" suggests that the singer was in a dark place before finding the person they are singing about. The chorus repeats the line "You've got my eyes" which could mean the other person has a hold on them and that they see themselves in the other person.


The final stanza experiences a tonal shift towards a more positive outlook. The singer seems to be enjoying themselves, "Happy in the nighttime, howlin' at the moon" and associating this sense of freedom and joy with the other person. The chorus repeats once again, but this time the line "When you come undone, I'll cover it up" suggests a promise to protect and support the other person during difficult times.


Overall, the lyrics to Lost Kitten are open to interpretation and can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's experiences and perspectives. However, the themes of consent, power dynamics, vulnerability, and support are clear.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't say yes if you can't say no
If you're incapable of refusing, don't give your agreement


Victim of the system, say it isn't so
Don't tell me that you are powerless against the system


Squatted on the doorstep, swollen on the blow
Sitting on the doorstep, with a swollen injury on my face


Leaving without you, can't say no
I can't refuse to go without you


Halfway starts with happiness for me
In my opinion, halfway is when I first find happiness


Halfway house, lost kitten in the street
In this halfway house, I feel like a lost kitten wandering in the street


Hit me where it hurts, I'm coming home to lose
If you're going to hurt me, I'd rather lose and come home


Kitten on the catwalk, high-heeled shoes
I feel like a kitten walking the catwalk in high heels


No more hard-headed Saturdays
I'm done with stubborn Saturdays


They got it, they want it, they give it away
They obtain it, desire it, and then give it away


Tell me one thing you would never do
Tell me one thing that you would never do


I was looking for a hooker when I found you
I wasn't looking for love when I found you


You've got my eyes, you've got my eyes
Your eyes remind me of my own


You'll never be mine, ah, but you've got my eyes
You'll never belong to me, but your eyes are captivating


When you lie, I'll cover it up
I'll hide your lies for you


When you hide, I'll cover it up
Your secrets are safe with me


When you cry, I'll cover it up
I'll make sure no one sees you cry


When you come undone, I'll cover it up
I'll help you conceal your vulnerabilities


So pent up, I was coming home to you
I was holding everything in, and I needed to come home to you


Happy in the nighttime, howlin' at the moon
I'm at peace at night, howling like a wolf


Sippin' on a cocktail, drinking in the loo
Drinking a cocktail, alone in the bathroom


There's something about you I hold on to
There's something about you that I can't let go of


When you're blind, I'll cover it up
I won't let anyone mock or judge you for being blinded


They got it, they want it, they give it away
They obtain it, desire it, and then give it away


They got it, they want it, they give it away
They obtain it, desire it, and then give it away


They got it, they want it, they give it away
They obtain it, desire it, and then give it away


They got it, they want it, they give it away
They obtain it, desire it, and then give it away




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Emily Haines, James Shaw

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@saosaqii5807

This is so fucking underrated dude

If it wasn’t for the anime snapshot gif I would’ve never heard of this song. Hits right in the feels too.

@osmancuneyd8117

ye its underrated af i suprised when i saw wiews. Thank you youtube for letting me know this beatiful song

@mangaming1942

Found this song from that video

@Convention_De_Geneve

What gif?

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