Art often thrives in the aftermath of adversity, and since we last heard from Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, there have been plenty of variables that the five-piece alternative rock act had to endure. But for the Middleburg, Florida-based band, hardships eventually ironed out thanks to unrelenting perseverance, paving the way for the band’s incredibly ambitious (and aptly titled) The Hell Or High Water EP, release August 24th, 2010.
The self-released project comes on the heels of the band’s voluntary parting of ways with Virgin Records, the company that first signed the band for 2006’s gold selling Don’t You Fake It (spawning the smash single “Face Down”), followed by 2009’s Lonely Road (which debuted in the top twenty of the Billboard 200), but eventually became more of an albatross than an anchor for the burgeoning band.
According to the Reap Song facts, the first single from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' third studio album, Am I the Enemy?, "Reap", was released via YouTube on March 24 2011, then for download a month later on April 26, 2011. The whole album was released on August 29, 2011.
Ronnie Winter - Lead Vocals,
Josh Burke - Guitar
Randy Winter - Guitar
Joey Westwood - Bass, Vocals
Kris Comeaux - Drums, Vocals
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Cat And Mouse
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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Picture perfect fading smiles are all that's left in site,
I said I'd never leave you'll never change
I'm not satisfied with where I'm at in life.
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Am I supposed to be happy?
You said, you said that you would die for me….
We made plans to grow old,
Believe me there was truth in all those stories that I told.
Lost in a simple game cat and mouse are we the same people as before this came to light?
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
You said, you said that you would die for me…
You must live for me too'
For me too, yeah, yeah…
You said that you would die for me…
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price
You said, you said that you would die for me…
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's song 'Cat And Mouse' is a powerful and emotional exploration of the pains and difficulties of relationships. The song begins with the image of trembling, as both the singer and the person they are speaking to are feeling a sense of uncertainty and fear. The "picture perfect fading smiles" are a reminder of how things used to be, before the cracks appeared in their relationship. The singer insists that they will never leave, but they also acknowledge that they are not satisfied with where they are in life.
The chorus of the song poses a question that is common to many people who have achieved their dreams, but still feel unfulfilled: "Am I supposed to be happy? With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price." The "price" in this case is the pain and struggles of the relationship. The other person in the relationship promises that they would die for the singer, but the singer wonders if that is enough. They insist that the other person must also live for them.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and a plea from the singer to their partner: "You said that you would die for me..." This repetition highlights the tension and uncertainty that pervades the relationship, and the challenges that they are facing. Overall, 'Cat And Mouse' is a haunting and powerful song that explores the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Softly we tremble tonight,
We are scared and anxious tonight but trying to be quiet and composed.
Picture perfect fading smiles are all that's left in site,
All we have left are fake and fading smiles that we present to the world.
I said I'd never leave you'll never change
I promised to always stay by your side and never change my mind.
I'm not satisfied with where I'm at in life.
I feel like I'm not happy with how my life is going right now.
Am I supposed to be happy?
I'm not sure if I am supposed to be happy with everything I have achieved so far.
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Everything I ever wanted always comes with a cost.
You said, you said that you would die for me….
You promised that you would do anything for me, even die.
We made plans to grow old,
We had dreams of growing old together.
Believe me there was truth in all those stories that I told.
I wasn't lying when I told you about our future together.
Lost in a simple game cat and mouse are we the same people as before this came to light?
Are we still the same people that we used to be, or have we changed in this back-and-forth game of love and trust?
You must live for me too'
It's not enough for you to die for me, you must also live for me.
For me too, yeah, yeah…
You must live your life for me as well, and not just sacrifice it for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE WINTER
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