Katy Song
Red House Painters Lyrics
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This path seems the blackest but I
Guess it's the soonest
But there in the clearing I
Know you'll be wearing
Your young aching smile and
Waving your hand
Can't go with my heart when ICan't feel what's in it I
Thought you'd come over
But for some reason you didn't
Glass on the pavement under my shoe
Without you is all my life amounts to
A final sleep no
Words from my cutting
Mouth to your ear or
Taut wicked pinches
From my fingers to your bitter face
That I can't heal
I know tomorrow
You will be
Somewhere in London
Living with someone
You've got some kind of family
There to turn to
And that's more than I could ever give you
A chance for calm
A hope for freedom
Outlet from my cold solitary kingdom
By the forest of our spring stay
Where you walked away
And left a bleeding part of meEmpty and bothered
Watching the water
Quiet in the corner
Numb and falling through
Without you what does my life amount to
The song "Katy Song" by Red House Painters is a melancholic and introspective composition that explores themes of heartbreak, loss, and regret. The lyrics depict the singer's struggles to come to terms with a failed relationship and his inability to move on. The opening lines of the song suggest that some people find ways to escape or move on, but the singer seems to be stuck in his misery. He reflects on the past and his memories of Katy, who seems to have a profound impact on him. He envisions her young smiling face, waving her hand in a clearing, and feels an overwhelming urge to be with her. However, he also recognizes that he can't go with his heart when he can't feel what's in it, and he wonders why Katy never came back to him.
The second stanza of the song expresses the singer's sense of despair and resignation. He realizes that he needs to let go of Katy, but he can't help but feel bitter about it. He describes himself using cutting words and wicked pinches. He seems to have a violent streak that he can't control, which adds to his feelings of shame and guilt. He imagines that Katy will move on and find happiness with someone else, leaving him behind in his solitary kingdom. He acknowledges that he can't give her what she needs and wishes her well. Nevertheless, he can't shake off the feeling that his life without her is worthless and meaningless.
Overall, "Katy Song" is a poignant and haunting song that captures the complexities of love and loss. The singer's inner turmoil and self-doubt are palpable and make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Some escape some door to open
Some people try to escape their problems by finding a way out.
This path seems the blackest but I
The situation may seem hopeless, but I still have hope.
Guess it's the soonest
Perhaps this is the best thing to do in this situation.
But there in the clearing I
In the future, I envision a better place and time.
Know you'll be wearing
I imagine you'll be happy and content.
Your young aching smile and
Your smile may hide your pain, but I see it.
Waving your hand
Saying goodbye to the sadness of the past and moving on.
Can't go with my heart when I
I can't follow my heart when I can't feel it.
Can't feel what's in it I
I can't feel what's in my own heart, and that's a problem.
Thought you'd come over
I hoped you would come to me for comfort, but you didn't.
But for some reason you didn't
For some unknown reason, you didn't come to me.
Glass on the pavement under my shoe
The broken glass under my feet reflects my broken emotions.
Without you is all my life amounts to
Without you, my life feels incomplete and without purpose.
A final sleep no
I don't want to die just yet.
Words from my cutting
I don't want to say anything hurtful to you.
Mouth to your ear or
I don't want to whisper anything negative to you.
Taut wicked pinches
I don't want to hurt you physically or emotionally.
From my fingers to your bitter face
I don't want to bring more pain to your already bitter face.
That I can't heal
I can't fix or heal the past.
I know tomorrow
I hope and feel that tomorrow will be better.
You will be
You will exist and live your life.
Somewhere in London
You'll be living your life in London.
Living with someone
You'll have someone to share your journey with.
You've got some kind of family
You have a support system that I can't provide.
There to turn to
Your family is there for you when you need them.
And that's more than I could ever give you
I know I can't provide you what you need in life.
A chance for calm
I hope to find peace in the future.
A hope for freedom
I hope to become free from this emotional burden.
Outlet from my cold solitary kingdom
I hope to find a way out of this lonely and depressing state of mind.
By the forest of our spring stay
Where we had a happy time together in the past.
Where you walked away
Where you left me behind and moved on with your life.
And left a bleeding part of me
You left me wounded and hurting inside.
Empty and bothered
My life feels empty and full of distress.
Watching the water
Watching the water flow reminds me that life goes on.
Quiet in the corner
I sit alone in the corner, feeling a sense of peace.
Numb and falling through
I feel numb and lost, falling through life without direction.
Without you what does my life amount to
Without you, my life doesn't feel like it's worth living.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Edward Kozelek
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