So Long
The Cat Empire Lyrics


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The bus drives over on a mellow scene
We've done this five nights and tomorrow's free
Oh I say, tomorrow's free
And I seem to meet it in the morning and no sleep
But I can't keep myself from wandering

Next night down in Montreal
And when it rains I guess it pours
Oh I say, when it rains it
Pours and we go down into the
Saint street keeping our feet of the ground
Till we find ourselves at breakfast in our super town

So long well hey hey hey
Though I'd see you all again
So long and hey hey hey
The bus driver yonder in the morning light
Look out of the window baby and what a sight we say
Well hey hey hey

I now a girl who's got eyes on her feet
So when she starts dreaming she roams
And she'll know where she's going
She looks alright that's Romina she's dancing on the speakers
And speaking of moving Ruben's places started
Jumping with the campisis

So long hey hey hey
Though I'd see you all again
So long and hey hey hey

Thursday was solid and Friday's cool
Saturday was messy in the best way possible
Sunday should be for rest but these
Cats on the corner and I can't keep my chest from a
Rumbling the same way it did when I was young and blessed

So long well hey hey hey
Though I'd see you all again
So long and hey hey hey
The bus driver yonder in the morning light
Look out of the window baby and what a sight we say
Well hey hey hey

So long hey hey hey




Remember me and that it's all OK now baby
So long hey hey hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Cat Empire's song "So Long" describe the band's travels and experiences on tour. The first verse mentions a bus ride after a show, with the anticipation of having the following day off. The singer says he is sleepless but unable to stop wandering. They then travel to Montreal and experience rain, but still manage to have a good time and end up having breakfast in a "super town." The following verses mention other members of the band and their experiences on tour, with a seemingly nostalgic tone. The final lines bid farewell, with the bus driver looking out the window at the morning light, and the singer telling listeners to remember him and that everything is okay.


The song seems to be a reflection on the transient nature of touring life, with each verse describing a different location and experience. The repetition of "so long" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of leaving behind people and places that have become familiar. The final line, "remember me and that it's all okay now baby," suggests that even though the experiences may be fleeting, they are still meaningful and worth cherishing.


Line by Line Meaning

The bus drives over on a mellow scene
The journey begins on a calm and peaceful note


We've done this five nights and tomorrow's free
This is the fifth night of the journey and tomorrow is a day off


Oh I say, tomorrow's free
The singer expresses his excitement about the upcoming day off


And I seem to meet it in the morning and no sleep
Despite being sleep-deprived, the singer is looking forward to the day off


But I can't keep myself from wandering
The singer's mind is restless and he cannot stop himself from thinking


Next night down in Montreal
The journey continues to the next destination, Montreal


And when it rains I guess it pours
When it rains, it really pours, causing inconvenience


Oh I say, when it rains it
The singer emphasizes the intensity of the rain


Pours and we go down into the
The rain causes them to go down to a lower street level


Saint street keeping our feet of the ground
The group walks cautiously to avoid getting wet on the wet street


Till we find ourselves at breakfast in our super town
They eventually find their way to a nice breakfast place in Montreal


So long well hey hey hey
The phrase 'so long' is used to say goodbye to friends, and the singer adds a jovial 'hey hey hey'


Though I'd see you all again
The singer hopes to reunite with his friends soon


The bus driver yonder in the morning light
The next day, in the morning light, the bus driver is seen in the distance


Look out of the window baby and what a sight we say
The group sees something interesting outside the window


Well hey hey hey
The phrase 'hey hey hey' is used to express excitement


I know a girl who's got eyes on her feet
The singer knows a girl who is a great dancer and moves gracefully


So when she starts dreaming she roams
When she dances, she completely loses herself in the music


And she'll know where she's going
Despite letting herself go, the girl will still be in control and know where she is headed


She looks alright that's Romina she's dancing on the speakers
The girl's name is Romina and she looks amazing as she dances on the artists


And speaking of moving Ruben's places started
Another friend, Ruben, has also started dancing and moving to the music


Jumping with the campisis
The group is having fun and jumping around with the Campisi siblings


Thursday was solid and Friday's cool
The week has been progressing well and Friday will be enjoyable


Saturday was messy in the best way possible
Saturday may have been chaotic but it was fun and enjoyable nonetheless


Sunday should be for rest but these
Although Sunday is usually a day for resting, the group has other plans


Cats on the corner and I can't keep my chest from a
The group sees some interesting people on the street corner and the singer's heart starts racing with excitement


Rumbling the same way it did when I was young and blessed
The feeling of excitement is the same as when the singer was young and full of energy


Remember me and that it's all OK now baby
The singer hopes that his friends will remember him, and wants them to know that everything is alright now




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Comments from YouTube:

@themoneyman2033

Groovy

@fattdamon5342

Don't think I've ever heard them play this live which is a shame cause it's such a funky tune. Always thought it would be a good one to end a set with before the encore.

@doncrouch2964

GOOD GOD these folks are funky!!! Maybe someday they'll make the West Coast Festival Circuit....

@user-xc5fq7sy1n

Love this song

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