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Catalina
Tangled Hair Lyrics
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Don't put the stress on your weary heart
I want to see the wreck, want to see the mess
It can't be as bad as they say it is
Say it is
Don't take the things that I said as true
I feel so lucky to have found you
And I've got the right
To change my mind whenever I like
And you were the same
As you always were in the old days
I'll picture the view without you
You have been so lucky
You have been so lucky
Falling from skyscrapers
Onto feather mattresses
If you spoke in fact
Then I could relax
If you can be real
Tell me how you feel
The song "Catalina" by Tangled Hair is a song that reflects the struggle of dealing with difficulties and stress in one's life. The opening lines, "Don't fall apart, don't fall apart, don't put the stress on your weary heart," serve as a kind of mantra repeating that things may be difficult but you must keep it together. The next few lines, "I want to see the wreck, want to see the mess, it can't be as bad as they say it is," seem, at first, contradictory. However, they can be understood as a person trying to take on their struggles by confronting them head-on, and even though it might be a difficult road, it can't be as bad as people make it out to be.
The second verse of the song shifts gears, and the song becomes more about a relationship. The repeated line "Don't take the things that I said as true, I feel so lucky to have found you," seems like a bit of a reassurance to the listener that they are loved and appreciated even when things in their lives may seem overwhelming. The lines, "I've got the right to change my mind whenever I like and you were the same as you always were in the old days, I'll picture the view without you," seem to be the singer acknowledging the fluidity of life and relationships, but also implying that the person they are addressing has been a constant support throughout change.
The final lines, "You have been so lucky, falling from skyscrapers onto feather mattresses, if you spoke in fact then I could relax, if you can be real, tell me how you feel," have a somewhat darker tone to them. It casts the listener as someone who has been very lucky who has had a soft landing despite being in difficult situations. But then it questions the listener's authenticity, asking them to be truthful or honest in how they feel. It's almost as if the singer is saying that they feel like their own struggles are being minimized or ignored by someone who has had an easier time than they have. The song ends on this questioning and unresolved note.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't fall apart, don't fall apart
Don't let life get the best of you and cause you to break down and lose control.
Don't put the stress on your weary heart
Don't burden yourself with unnecessary anxiety and wear down your already tired heart.
I want to see the wreck, want to see the mess
I'm not afraid of your flaws and vulnerabilities, I want to see the real you even if it's messy or damaged.
It can't be as bad as they say it is
Whatever bad things people have said about you or your situation, it can't be as terrible as they claim it to be.
Say it is
Confirm that it isn't as bad as people make it out to be and that we can face it together.
Don't take the things that I said as true
Don't believe everything I say and take it to heart, because I'm not always right.
I feel so lucky to have found you
I feel grateful and fortunate to have met you and have you in my life.
And I've got the right
I have the freedom and autonomy to make my own decisions.
To change my mind whenever I like
I have the ability to change my opinion or direction whenever I feel it's necessary.
And you were the same
You haven't changed and are still the same person I know from before.
As you always were in the old days
You're still the reliable and familiar friend I've known for a long time.
I'll picture the view without you
I'll try to imagine how my life would be without you in it.
You have been so lucky
You've been fortunate in your life and had good things happen to you.
Falling from skyscrapers
You've taken big risks in your life and sometimes those risks have paid off greatly.
Onto feather mattresses
When things have gone well for you, they've gone spectacularly and you've landed on something soft and comfortable.
If you spoke in fact
If you were honest and straightforward with me instead of dancing around the truth.
Then I could relax
I wouldn't be as tense or anxious if I knew you were telling me the truth.
If you can be real
If you can be honest with yourself and with me.
Tell me how you feel
Share your true thoughts and emotions with me, even if they're difficult to express.
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Evan Pearson
The drumming is absolutely lovely.
Scott Phillips
These guys are one of the sickest bands in the world.
Bharadwaj Kulkarni
These guys and Delta Sleep are fantastic. Any more like them? With vocals, I mean.
Glenn Yeahh
ttng ^ and if u haven't already, check out the band the singer and drummer of this band used to be in called "colour".
bebop888
+Bharadwaj Kulkarni You could also check out their old band, Colour. Look up the album Anthology.
Jack Marcus
+Bharadwaj Kulkarni Check out:
Meet Me in St. Louis (bassist of Colour's older band)
Lines across maps
The Speed of Sound in Seawater
So Much Light
Mummra61
as well as the above I would chuck in:
Quadrilles
the first Hot Club De Paris album
Pharaohs
Josh Knight
Also a band called Pharaohs is kinda similar they have a song called photosynthesis.
Edward Torres
Love this band and it’s a much mature concept from color
Both drummer , guitarist/ singer and bassist are super duper tight
Thick McRunFast
I would buy this album 100 times if I could. God damn, can we start cloning talented musicians?