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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Holiday
Ratcat Lyrics
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Here we go!!!!!! :)
I'm going on a holiday.
So much for me to do.
I'm going on a holiday,
Maybee just me and you.
Cast a sailing, on the seaside.
Breathing in the seaside air.
{chi cha}
I'm going on a holiday.
So much for me to do.
I'm going on a holiday,
Maybee just me and you.
Set for adventure to the unknown.
Set a course for far away.
It won't be long, utill I'm there.
Life here's getting me down.
I've just got to get away.
We're going on a holiday,
Such fun for me and you.
We're going on a holiday,
Maybee we'll see you soon.
Surfing on the ocean waves.
Soaking in the sunny days.
Now I think maybee we'll stay.
On a holiday, We're going ! (*4)
The lyrics to Ratcat's "Holiday" speak about a desire to get away from the stresses of life and embark on an adventure with a loved one. The singer is excited about going on vacation and mentions all the activities they plan to do such as sailing, surfing, and soaking in the sun. The lyrics highlight the idea of leaving behind the mundane and embracing the freedom to explore new places and experiences. The song has a cheerful and upbeat tempo that captures the excitement and thrill of going on a holiday.
The lines "Cast a sailing, on the seaside. Breathing in the seaside air" suggest the singer's eagerness to embark on a sailing trip either alone or with their partner. The lyrics "Set a course for far away" emphasize the idea of stepping out of one's comfort zone and going on an adventure to an unknown place. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm going on a holiday" which is an expression of the singer's excitement about going on vacation.
Overall, the song speaks to a universal desire to take a break from the monotony of everyday life and explore new horizons. The carefree and positive energy of the lyrics encourages listeners to look forward to the excitement and adventure of a refreshing holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going on a holiday.
I need a break and I'm excited to go on a vacation.
So much for me to do.
There will be plenty of fun activities to keep me occupied during my vacation.
Maybee just me and you.
Perhaps my companion and I will have some alone time on this trip.
Cast a sailing, on the seaside.
We will be sailing on a boat while enjoying the ocean view.
Breathing in the seaside air.
I'm looking forward to taking deep breaths of fresh ocean air.
It won't be long, until I'm there.
I'm almost at my destination and can't wait to begin my vacation.
{chi cha}
Set for adventure to the unknown.
I'm excited to explore new places and have an adventurous trip.
Set a course for far away.
I'll be traveling a long distance for a new and exciting vacation experience.
Life here's getting me down.
My current routine feels monotonous and I need a change of scenery.
I've just got to get away.
I need to take a break and escape from my daily routine for a while.
Such fun for me and you.
This vacation will be enjoyable for both me and my companion.
Maybee we'll see you soon.
We hope to connect with friends or family members during our vacation.
Surfing on the ocean waves.
We will be experiencing the thrill of surfing on the waves of the ocean.
Soaking in the sunny days.
We'll be enjoying sunny weather and making the most of our time outdoors.
Now I think maybee we'll stay.
We are enjoying our vacation so much that we might consider extending our trip.
On a holiday, We're going ! (*4)
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Jo Bayes
I used to play this in the car with my daughter every time we went on holidays. It became a childhood ritual and it’s burned into her brain
8
Gold ✨
David Herbert
Still love this song even though it’s almost 30 years old 😂
murphsviews
Still love these guys!
THESM1THS
I'm goin' on a holiday ... but
Don't Go Now.
K .menzies
Sad fact gosh I miss the 90s 2022 sucks
Glenn Rollinson
I can think of better things to say about this video...but That Ain't Bad! :-)
Bobber256
A fascinating bridge between Fraggle Rock clownery and the internet age.
Richard Moulding
I'd never noticed that resemblance until I read this!
LokiTheCat
The Hard-ons? In a Ratcat video?