Cathy's Clown
The Everly Brothers Lyrics


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Don't want your love anymore
Don't want your kisses, that's for sure
I die each time I hear this sound
Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown

I gotta stand tall
You know a man can't crawl
When he knows you're tellin' lies and he hears 'em passing by
He's not a man at all

Don't want your love anymore
Don't want your kisses, that's for sure
I die each time I hear this sound
Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown

When you see me shed a tear
And you know that it's sincere
Don't you think it's kinda sad that you're treating me so bad
Or don't you even care?

Don't want your love anymore
Don't want your kisses, that's for sure
I die each time I hear this sound
Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown





That's Cathy's clown
That's Cathy's clown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Everly Brothers's song Cathy's Clown portray the heartbreak of a man who has been betrayed by a woman he loves. He declares that he no longer wants her love or kisses because he can no longer trust her. Every time he hears someone coming, he thinks it is Cathy's clown, the man she is now with. The chorus repeats these sentiments several times, emphasizing the depth of the pain and rejection he feels.


The second verse suggests that the man is trying to hold on to his dignity, even as he is hurt by Cathy's actions. He cannot bear to hear lies about her, and he knows that a real man would not let himself be treated this way. In the bridge, the lyrics become more personal, as he sheds a tear, which he hopes Cathy will recognize as sincere. He wonders if she even cares about how she has hurt him.


Overall, this song expresses the raw emotions of heartbreak, betrayal, and rejection in a clear and powerful way. The repeated chorus shows how these feelings can consume a person, while the verses provide more detail about the specific circumstances and emotions involved.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't want your love anymore
I have decided that I no longer desire your love.


Don't want your kisses, that's for sure
I do not want your kisses anymore, that is a certainty.


I die each time I hear this sound
Whenever I hear that sound, I feel overwhelmed by emotions of grief and despair.


Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown
When he approaches, it reminds me of his foolishness and insincerity - my memories of 'Cathy's clown.'


I gotta stand tall
I must maintain my standing and refuse to be at your mercy.


You know a man can't crawl
A man should not allow himself to be mistreated, and should instead stand up for himself.


When he knows you're tellin' lies and he hears 'em passing by
When he is aware of your falsehoods and hears other people learning of them, he feels like even less of a man.


He's not a man at all
When someone behaves in such a spineless and self-defeating manner, he loses all of his dignity and self-respect.


When you see me shed a tear
If you ever see me cry in front of you,


And you know that it's sincere
And you can tell that my grief is genuine,


Don't you think it's kinda sad that you're treating me so bad
Wouldn't you agree that it's tragic how poorly you treat me?


Or don't you even care?
Or do you simply not even care about my feelings at all.


That's Cathy's clown
This kind of mistreatment and heartache is what I've come to expect from a person like Cathy's clown.


That's Cathy's clown
Unfortunately, this kind of thing will always be a part of my experience with someone like Cathy's clown.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald I Everly

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