Ratcat formed in 1986 in Sydney and were a mainstay of that city's live music scene until they were eventually signed to Waterfront Records where they released a self-titled EP, several singles ("I Think I Love You", "Baby's Got A Gun") and their debut album, This Nightmare in 1989. Another EP, Killing Joke, and another single, "Saying Goodbye" followed.
In 1990, the band signed to the rooArt label. Their first release for their new label was a 6-track EP called Tingles. A combination of budget pricing and catchy A-side "That Aint Bad" saw the Tingles EP reach #1 on ARIA's alternative charts, and shortly afterwards, the top of the Australian national chart. The band's subsequent album, Blind Love and the singles "Don't Go Now" both reached #1. Their next single "Baby Baby" and a follow-up album Insideout sold well, but not to the extent of their previous successes. The band sporadically played live shows over the next few years and released another album Easyrider in 1997.
Ratcat reformed in 1998 to play at the Homebake Festival with new bassist Nic Dalton (formerly of The Lemonheads) and again in 2006 to play a support slot on the Psychedelic Furs Australian tour.
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Feel
Ratcat Lyrics
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When you touch me it feels so good,
you know you make me won't to scream.
When you hold me tight in your arms.
I cannot believe this dream.
Floating on a cloud the birds sing so loud,
and I'm buzzing with the bees.
High in the sky past the elephants eye,
*It feels so good &,
It feels so good &,
It feels like nothing,
that I've ever had.
Catch the sweet thing with the spider legs,
Oh when it rains it really pours.
I taste the fruit dripping on me,
it never felt like this before.
I am drowning in such sweet surrender,
and you sing me a lulaby.
The blood from my heart reaches my brain,
Iv'e never been so high.
It feels so good &,
It feels so good &,
It feels like nothing,
that I've ever had.
I taste the poison when I touch your lips,
the poison in your kiss.
This strange feelling has come over me,
I'm a gonna love you to death.
Dream angel won't you fly in me,
is that the devil in your eyes,
it feels so good when your touching my skin,
like I could almost die.
2 *(Chorus)
The lyrics to Ratcat's song "Feels So Good" depict a passionate and intense experience of being with someone. The singer describes their physical sensations in the presence of their lover, such as feeling like they are floating on a cloud and being surrounded by nature. They also express a sense of euphoria and surrender, as if they are willingly allowing themselves to be swept away by their emotions.
However, the lyrics also suggest a dangerous side to this intense connection. The reference to "tasting the poison" in their lover's kiss and feeling like they could "almost die" indicate that the singer is aware of the risks involved in this kind of passion, but they are still willing to take the chance. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a thrilling but potentially perilous love affair.
Line by Line Meaning
When you touch me it feels so good,
Your touch brings me immense pleasure.
you know you make me won't to scream.
The pleasure is so intense that I feel like screaming.
When you hold me tight in your arms.
The feeling of safety and comfort I get when I'm in your arms is unparalleled.
I cannot believe this dream.
Being with you feels like a dream come true, something which I never thought was possible.
Floating on a cloud the birds sing so loud,
The joy I feel is so intense, it feels like I'm floating on a cloud and even nature seems to be celebrating it.
and I'm buzzing with the bees.
I am filled with happiness and energy, like a bee buzzing with excitement.
High in the sky past the elephants eye,
The feeling is so high that I feel like I'm flying past the eye of an elephant in the sky.
O won't you come ride with me.
Join me in this feeling of pure ecstasy.
It feels so good &,
It feels so good &,
It feels like nothing,
that I've ever had.
It feels amazing and nothing else compares to it.
Catch the sweet thing with the spider legs,
Referencing the saying that we might miss something good just because it appears different or unexpected.
Oh when it rains it really pours.
When something good happens, it often leads to even more good things and life feels abundant.
I taste the fruit dripping on me,
I am experiencing something sweet and delightful in every moment with you.
it never felt like this before.
I have never felt this kind of happiness and contentment before.
I am drowning in such sweet surrender,
I am completely in love and giving myself to it wholeheartedly.
and you sing me a lulaby.
Your love and presence feels like soothing music to me.
The blood from my heart reaches my brain,
The intensity of my emotions caused by your presence and love is overwhelming.
Iv'e never been so high.
I have never felt this kind of intense happiness and love before.
I taste the poison when I touch your lips,
Even though I know it's not good for me, I can't resist you and I keep wanting more.
the poison in your kiss.
Your love is so addictive and intoxicating, that I keep coming back for more.
This strange feelling has come over me,
I have never felt this kind of intense happiness and love before and it feels like something out of the ordinary.
I'm a gonna love you to death.
I am so deeply in love with you that I would do anything to keep you close to me forever.
Dream angel won't you fly in me,
You feel like an angel to me, bringing me joy and happiness.
is that the devil in your eyes,
Even though I know that loving you might not be the best decision, I can't resist your charm and beauty.
it feels so good when your touching my skin,
Your touch feels amazing and sensual, bringing me pleasure and happiness.
like I could almost die.
The intensity of the pleasure and happiness I feel is so overwhelming, it feels like it could consume me completely.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SIMON DAY
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