So Many Nights
The Cat Empire Lyrics


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It doesn't matter what I say It doesn't matter what I do
It seems I'm going to have to change my look for you cos
I've got two shoes but they've been walked too far
And I thing that we could float from evening to the stars

When I see you in the distance with your friends
I look around and then I look down at my threads
It's inappropriate that I should present like a
Retired Matador with unpaid rent

So many nights I'm still thinking about you
And so many nights you step in and I walk through
So he doesn't care except he still combs his hair
So what am I supposed to do?

I bought a suit and I bought a top hat
And I put a red stripe down the side of my slacks
Went to the barber got my hair cut high
And I bought a ticket for the opera tonight

But when I see you your bodice and your pride
It's nice to greet you with an interrupted stride, besides
you say 'Good Evening' you don't say 'Goodnight'
And I can't deny

So many nights I'm still thinking about you
And so many nights until I change my suit
And when I'm bare don't need to comb my hair
Cause I found what to do

Put your waistcoat on
Put your waistcoat on

So many nights I'm still thinking about you
And so many nights you step in and I walk through
So he doesn't care except he still combs his hair
So what am I supposed to do?

So many nights I'm still thinking about you
And so many nights until I change my suit
And when I'm bare don't need to comb my hair
Cause I found what to do

Put your waistcoat on
Put your waistcoat on




Put your waistcoat on
Put your waistcoat on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "So Many Nights" by The Cat Empire are about the singer's desire to impress someone they are interested in. The first verses suggest that the singer is aware of their appearance not being up to par and that they feel like they need to change their look to impress the person they like. They describe how they have shoes that are worn out, so they need to change them, and how they feel out of place next to the person they like and their friends.


The second verse describes how the singer went to great lengths to improve their appearance, buying a suit, a top hat, and putting a red stripe on their slacks. They even got a new haircut and bought a ticket to the opera to impress the person they like. The sense of disappointment is palpable in the line "but when I see you, your bodice and your pride, it's nice to greet you with an interrupted stride."


Despite their efforts, the singer still thinks about the person they like and continues to explore new ways to impress them. The chorus repeats the last line "Put your waistcoat on" as a sign that they found a way to be confident and comfortable in their own skin, without having to pretend to be someone else.


The song conveys the relatable feeling of wanting to impress someone you like and the vulnerability that comes with it. It also emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't matter what I say
No matter what I say or do, it doesn't seem to make a difference.


It seems I'm going to have to change my look for you cos
In order to impress you, I believe I must alter my appearance.


I've got two shoes but they've been walked too far
Although I have shoes, they are old and have been worn many times.


And I think that we could float from evening to the stars
I feel that we could have a wonderful time together, enjoying the night with each other.


It's inappropriate that I should present like a
It is not suitable for me to dress like a


Retired Matador with unpaid rent
an old bullfighter who can't afford their living expenses.


So many nights I'm still thinking about you
I am constantly thinking about you every night.


And so many nights you step in and I walk through
You enter my mind, and I simply go with the flow.


So he doesn't care except he still combs his hair
I am trying to impress you, although you may not care.


So what am I supposed to do?
I am unsure of how I should proceed or what actions to take.


I bought a suit and I bought a top hat
I purchased formal attire to try and impress you.


And I put a red stripe down the side of my slacks
I added a design to my pants to make them unique and noticeable.


Went to the barber got my hair cut high
I went to get my hair styled to look good for you.


And I bought a ticket for the opera tonight
I purchased a ticket to the opera with the hopes that you may come along.


It's nice to greet you with an interrupted stride, besides
It is pleasant to see you, even if it interrupts my walk.


you say 'Good Evening' you don't say 'Goodnight'
You greet me in a way that indicate you are not leaving for the night.


And I can't deny
I cannot hide or ignore my feelings for you.


And when I'm bare don't need to comb my hair
When I am with you, all my worries disappear and I am comfortable being myself.


Cause I found what to do
Because I have discovered that all I need to do is be myself around you.


Put your waistcoat on
Put your formal attire on, perhaps to go out and have a good time together.




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@Narukashi666

I cannot stop laughing.

I just

You're awesome.

@Narukashi666

My mom and I like to sing this too loud and annoy my sister. Especially "PUUUUUT YOUR WAAAAIIISTCOOOOAAAT OOOONN"

@ecclesiastes5861

Underrated

@mechanizatorius

this one is really fun!

@azukar8

What happened to all your videos? Side note: you must have had so much fun making this video!

@mcleanedwards7748

Genius

@mcleanedwards7748

I CANT BELIEVE YOU HAD THIS UP YOUR SLEEVE

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Genius

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come to romania!!! you are the best!

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