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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Sick Of Being Down
Ratcat Lyrics
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Oh Baby baby, has the cat got your tongue?
Your sitting there so quiet,
What is going on?
Oh Baby baby, has the cat got your tongue?
Looking at me so quiet,
What have I done wrong?
I'm so sick and tired, of being down.
Rise little summer sunshine,
Your're making me happy.
Wanna be happy,
Gonna be happy.
Oh Baby baby, what's with all the frown?
Gotta keep that pretty face smiling,
Sorrow knocked you round.
Oh Baby baby, what's with all the frown?
Gotta keep that pretty face smiling,
Sorrow knocked you round.
I'm so sick and tired, of being down.
Rise little summer sunshine,
Your're making me happy.
Wanna be happy,
Gonna be happy....... :-)
Oh Baby baby, if the rain is falling down.
Gotta keep my head out of water,
Head up not to drown.
Oh Baby baby, come blow me away.
Gotta keep my two feet on the ground,
Gonna keep my head peddling the wind.
I'm so sick and tired, of being down.
Rise little summer sunshine,
You're making me happy....... *Smile*
Wanna be happy,
Gonna be happy....... :-) (*2)
Wanna be happy, Gonna be Happy..
The lyrics to Ratcat’s song “Sick of Being Down” speaks about someone trying to uplift a partner or friend who seems to be feeling down or sad. The lyrics use the metaphor of the cat having the person’s tongue, indicating a lack of desire to communicate. The singer expresses frustration with the lack of response and tries to coax the person into expressing themselves. The lyrics also promote positivity and the idea that one can choose to be happy. The lines “Rise little summer sunshine, you're making me happy. Wanna be happy, gonna be happy” suggest that even in difficult times, one can choose to focus on the good things.
The repetition of the phrase “I'm so sick and tired, of being down” reinforces the theme of the song which is about feeling stuck in a low mood and wanting to break free from it. The use of the words like “clown”, “frown” and “sorrow” highlights the negative emotions associated with feeling down. The singer acknowledges the difficulties that the other person is facing and encourages them to keep pushing through it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Baby baby, has the cat got your tongue?
Asking why the person is so quiet and if they have something to say.
Your sitting there so quiet, What is going on?
Wondering why the person is so silent.
Oh Baby baby, what's with all the frown?
Asking why the person is unhappy.
Gotta keep that pretty face smiling, Sorrow knocked you round.
Encouraging the person to keep smiling despite their sadness.
I'm so sick and tired, of being down. What a clown.
Expressing frustration with feeling sad and feeling foolish.
Rise little summer sunshine, Your're making me happy. Wanna be happy, Gonna be happy.
Asking for positivity and happiness to overcome sadness.
Oh Baby baby, if the rain is falling down. Gotta keep my head out of water, Head up not to drown.
Encouraging oneself to stay afloat during tough times.
Oh Baby baby, come blow me away. Gotta keep my two feet on the ground, Gonna keep my head peddling the wind.
Asking for something new and exciting, while also needing to stay grounded.
Wanna be happy, Gonna be Happy..
Re-emphasizing the desire to be happy despite current emotions.
Wanna be happy, Gonna be happy....... :-)
Repeating the desire to be happy with a smile.
Oh Baby baby, has the cat got your tongue? Looking at me so quiet, What have I done wrong?
Repeating the idea from the beginning of the song, wondering if there is a problem in the relationship.
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@akanwells4845
The crowd being in the moment without phones. Awesome.
@lastshotbang2457
28:54 the best one of theirs~!
@user-vu7jx3tp5p
good old time . I love IT
@themattygee
A lot of the epic songs which are on the CD are cut from this concert.... why?
@vicsmusic
Good question. Sadly the live CD was more of an EP, so it was cheaper to buy. It really should have been the whole show, along with live video release.
@bjscorpio4041
All those kids would be pushing 50 by now.
@benjaminstevens4568
46 🤣
@KeironP1
6:30: Security Guy shouts : “Hey!!!! I just found somebody’s leg, ….you want it??? ….No?!?!?”
@melissabaker5485
I am pretty sure I was the girl taken out of the crowd during go go