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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The End
Ratcat Lyrics
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Loves blood keeps on dripping,
White light flash high,
This time I can see the end.
Time keeps ticking along.
Beat to the sound of a song.
A beat everlasting, and twice as
This taste is not quite of you.
This scent seems strange to me too.
Your touch is so cold, what sacrifice
Made for this to be you.
The world keeps spinning around
Sometimes I'm losing my head.
Lost up above, I see the stars
This universe will never end.
Feeling so soft in your touch.
Tingling under my skin.
My heart's beating faster, my
Heads feeling lighter white light
Will shine on me and you.
This time will be the end.
Say goodbye my only friend.
This times the last time.
This is the end.
Let a Little love into your life,
Just relax and let be.
Let a little love into your life,
Just reach out and hold onto me.
This is the end!
Cat scratch my heart again.
Loves blood keeps on dripping,
White light flash high,
This time I can see the end.
Time keeps ticking along.
Beat to the sound of a song.
A beat everlasting, and twice as
Fast as this time is ticking today.
This time will be the end.
Say goodbye my only friend.
This times the last time.
This is the end.
Let a Little love into your life,
Just relax and let be.
Let a little love into your life,
Just reach out and hold onto me.
This is the end!
Ratcat's song "The End" is an emotional ballad about the end of a relationship. The lyrics speak of a broken heart, with the imagery of a cat scratching at it repeatedly. The love that once flowed between the couple is now only a dripping blood, as the singer sees the end approaching. The white light flash refers to the realization and acceptance of the end of the relationship.
The song's tempo is slow and steady, reflecting the ticking of time. The rhythm is accompanied by a haunting everlasting beat that intensifies the feeling of loss and time slipping away. The singer describes his confusion and the strange feeling of being apart from the person he loves. Even the touch that was once warm and soothing is now cold and unfamiliar.
The song ends on a sweet note with a message of hope. While the end of the relationship is inevitable, the importance of life and love is still significant. The singer urges to let love flow into life, to accept and embrace change, and to hold on to the people that matter the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Cat scratch my heart again.
My heart has been hurt by love before.
Loves blood keeps on dripping,
The pain of love continues to haunt me.
White light flash high,
A moment of clarity, a realization of the end.
This time I can see the end.
The end of love is here and now.
Time keeps ticking along.
Life goes on, even after love fades away.
Beat to the sound of a song.
Life has a rhythm, like music.
A beat everlasting, and twice as
The beat of life goes on forever, double the time of any love.
Fast as this time is ticking today.
Time flies by quickly, especially when dealing with love.
This taste is not quite of you.
Things have changed, including the feeling and taste of love.
This scent seems strange to me too.
The familiarity of love has been lost.
Your touch is so cold, what sacrifice
Love has become a sacrifice, with a cold, unwelcoming touch.
Made for this to be you.
This is not the love that was meant to be.
The world keeps spinning around
Life goes on, even after love fades away.
Sometimes I'm losing my head.
The pain of love can be overwhelming and disorienting.
Lost up above, I see the stars
Amidst the pain, there is beauty to be found.
This universe will never end.
Love may end, but the universe will keep going.
Feeling so soft in your touch.
There was once a gentle, loving touch between us.
Tingling under my skin.
Memories of love still give me goosebumps.
My heart's beating faster, my
Even now, I still feel a physical reaction to memories of love.
Heads feeling lighter white light
A moment of clarity, almost like a weight has been lifted.
Will shine on me and you.
This moment of clarity will affect both of us.
This time will be the end.
It's time to put an end to this love.
Say goodbye my only friend.
It's time to bid farewell to a love that was once a friend.
This times the last time.
There won't be any more chances for this love to survive.
This is the end.
The end of a love that once was.
Let a Little love into your life,
Even after this love ends, it's important to remain open to love.
Just relax and let be.
Don't force love, let it happen naturally.
Just reach out and hold onto me.
It's okay to lean on others when love is lost.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BLAIR DALY, CHRIS FARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
33yoshimi
fav song of theirs.
theproducegarden
i was there!