This Cat's On A Hot Tin Roof
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics

Did you ever see the sun rise up Above this blackened hole
Have you ever witnessed hope in a situation that seemed bleak and desolate?

Did you ever feel that what you want is Not under your control
Have you ever had a desire that you have no power over?

Ever think that how you feel Is not quite what you are
Have you ever considered that your emotions might not reflect your true self?

Some of us are satellites And some are superstars
We all have different roles to play in life, some more visible than others.

They're killing Andy Warhol He's a saint, he's a thief We'll all die a million times That's what I believe
The artist expresses their belief that everyone – even revered icons like Andy Warhol – will eventually die, and in a sense, be killed.

They say the rain in Europe Cools you down and helps you think Water, water everywhere Nothing you can drink
The singer muses on the irony that even in a place with an abundance of rainwater, it's not always possible to find clean drinking water.

Kissing Andy Warhol His skin feels like a shark White hair sits so beautiful Eyelids are so dark
The singer describes the sensation of being in close proximity to Warhol and noting his distinct physical features.

And I'm just trying to get ahead Like any boy or girl There'll be no dictators anywhere If I could rule the world
The artist acknowledges their desire for success and how, if given the opportunity, they would make sure no one had to suffer under a tyrant.

Impossible, he got all that money Adorable, having all that money Feasible, that it's all black money It's so criminal, making all that money
The artist is highlighting the contradictions and moral dilemmas surrounding wealth, especially if acquired through unlawful means.

All I want is what I'd want But I don't want that now They're dressing Andy Warhol up If only they knew how
The artist reflects on their changing desires and the irony of posthumous recognition, imagining how people would have perceived Warhol if they knew him better.

Jesus on the neon sign Turns and starts to laugh And I'm thinking about this oxygen And how I'll make it last
The singer observes a religious symbol and ruminates on the importance of oxygen for survival.

Motorways are everywhere With no clean air to breathe
The artist laments the prevalence of pollution and its impact on air quality.

Till the end of time Till the end of time, time
The singer emphasizes the long-lasting effects of the events and ideas they're discussing.