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Whitey is an ongoing solo project by N.J. Whitey. He is a hard character to pin down- his genre-twisting songs swing wildly between styles, and his dismissive attitude towards the music industry means there are few shows, and even fewer interviews. He has to date had no major record deal, but has still released over 30 records under a variety of names. Yet without any significant industry investment his distinctive sounds have broken through to mainstream daytime radio in the U.S and elsewhere, and for four straight years his music has been a fixture from rock clubs to fashion runways, from movie soundtracks to television, computer games to skate films. From Japan to Iceland, Moscow to Hollywood. From Breaking Bad to the Sopranos to Grand Theft Auto. Gradually this cult U.K. artist has built a strange home in the shadowy ground between high fashion and mainstream entertainment, between pop radio and what little is left of the underground. An outsider who relishes this status, and celebrates this outsider ethos in his work.
He's lived in a variety of places, but you could say he finished growing up in Coventry, UK. He now lives in Los Angeles. He sings, programs, plays guitar, keys, bass and drums but has no formal qualifications and is totally self taught. His live shows are haphazard- some are an uplifting rhythmic experience, whilst some occur in deliberately darkened rooms and are hedonistic affairs drenched with chaotic walls of feedback and electronic noise. Others may swing from ferocious rock moments to gentle simple melodies played on tiny bells, acoustic guitars and toy instruments. There have been gigs with everyone from New Order to Iggy Pop, Soulwax to Peaches to the Undertones. He's as comfortable playing a sweaty NYC rock club as an Ibizan dance megaclub, and is one of the few artists regularly invited to play both.
Black Cat
Whitey Lyrics
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Softly walks on a lonesome street.
The Black Cat is coming
Don't think I ever had a lucky number
and if I do, nobody ever told me that
I tell myself my troubles might be over
But the moment I relax, it all falls flat.
Don't think I'll ever find a four-leaf clover
I keep looking, but I don't know where they're at.
I struggle but the worlds just drags me under.
And all I ever find is my mean black cat.
I get no time I can call my own, theres someone watching me when I get home
His eyes are all always following me.
And they shine in the dark so they can always see,
Every little torture that he does to me.
That mean black cat put a spell on me.
His eyes are all always following me.
And they shine in the dark so they can always see,
Every little torture that he does to me.
That mean black cat put a spell on me.
I finally put all of it together, and suddenly I know just where I'm
Its gonna carry on like this forever...
I'm hanging from the claw, and theres no way back.
(Gotta watch my back)
They tell me that The Devil wins you over
(I don't think like that)
With a smile and a cane and a black top hat
(Evil, evil, no-one believes me)
But I reckon when they put me six feet under
(I can't live like that)
I'm gonna find that the Devil is a mean Black Cat
(Don't cross my path)
Get no time I can call my own, theres someone watching me when I get home
Late at night, when you're all asleep
Softly walks on a lonesome street.
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
There's bad luck, black luck- and I get all of it.
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it.
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it.
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it.
Black Cat is coming.
The lyrics to Whitey's song "Black Cat" are full of imagery and symbolism. The song talks about a person's struggle with bad luck and the constant feeling of being watched, symbolized by the black cat. The song talks about the difficulties of finding a way out of bad situations, even when one tries hard to change their luck.
The lyrics talk about the Black Cat, a mysterious and powerful figure that haunts the singer. The Black Cat represents bad luck and fear, and it is always by the singer's side, watching and waiting for the right moment to strike. The singer feels trapped and helpless, unable to escape the Black Cat's influence. The repeated line "Black Cat is coming" adds to the sense of impending doom.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the Devil and how some people believe that he can win over souls with his charm and wit. The Devil is symbolized by a smile, a cane, and a black top hat. The singer rejects this idea, instead believing that the Devil is the mean Black Cat that has put a spell on him.
Overall, the lyrics to "Black Cat" are a powerful portrayal of the struggle against bad luck and the feeling of being trapped and watched by an unseen force.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night, when you're all asleep Softly walks on a lonesome street. The Black Cat is coming
The Black Cat always comes late at night when everyone is asleep and walks down an eerie street.
Don't think I ever had a lucky number and if I do, nobody ever told me that I tell myself my troubles might be over But the moment I relax, it all falls flat.
I have never had any luck in my life, and if I have, nobody has ever told me. Whenever I feel like my troubles might disappear, something always goes wrong when I let my guard down.
Don't think I'll ever find a four-leaf clover I keep looking, but I don't know where they're at. I struggle but the worlds just drags me under. And all I ever find is my mean black cat.
I doubt I will ever find a four-leaf clover even though I keep searching. The world seems to push me down, and I always seem to find my mean Black Cat.
I get no time I can call my own, theres someone watching me when I get home His eyes are all always following me. And they shine in the dark so they can always see, Every little torture that he does to me. That mean black cat put a spell on me. His eyes are all always following me. And they shine in the dark so they can always see, Every little torture that he does to me. That mean black cat put a spell on me.
I never have any time for myself since there is always someone watching me when I get home. My mean Black Cat's eyes are always following me, and they shine ominously in the dark, revealing each little torment that he inflicts upon me, proving that he has put a spell on me.
I finally put all of it together, and suddenly I know just where I'm Its gonna carry on like this forever... I'm hanging from the claw, and theres no way back. (Gotta watch my back) They tell me that The Devil wins you over (I don't think like that) With a smile and a cane and a black top hat (Evil, evil, no-one believes me) But I reckon when they put me six feet under (I can't live like that) I'm gonna find that the Devil is a mean Black Cat (Don't cross my path)
I finally put everything together, and I realize that my situation is never going to change. I am stuck and have no way out, and I need to be vigilant. People say that the Devil wins over people with his charm, but I do not believe that. He is evil, and nobody believes me. However, when I die, I am sure the Devil will be in the form of my mean Black Cat.
Get no time I can call my own, theres someone watching me when I get home
I never have any time for myself since someone always watches me when I get home.
There's bad luck, black luck- and I get all of it. Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it. Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it. Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it.
I have both bad luck and black luck, and it all falls upon me.
Black Cat is coming.
The Black Cat is coming.
Contributed by Miles J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wermycsgo6329
Late at night, when you're all asleep
Softly walks on a lonesome street
The Black Cat is coming
Don’t think I ever had a lucky number
And if I do, nobody ever told me that
I tell myself my troubles might be over
But the moment I relax, it all falls flat
Don't think I'll ever find a four-leaf clover
I keep looking, but I don’t know where they're at
I struggle but the worlds just drags me under
And all I ever find is my mean black cat
I get no time I can call my own, there's someone watching me when I get home
His eyes are all always following me
And they shine in the dark so they can always see
Every little torture that he does to me
That mean black cat put a spell on me
His eyes are all always following me
And they shine in the dark so they can always see
Every little torture that he does to me
That mean black cat put a spell on me
I finally put all of it together, and suddenly I know just where I'm
Its gonna carry on like this forever...
I'm hanging from the claw, and there's no way back
(Gotta watch my back)
They tell me that The Devil wins you over
(I don't think like that)
With a smile and a cane and a black top hat
(Evil, evil, no-one believes me)
But I reckon when they put me six feet under
(I can't live like that)
I’m gonna find that the Devil is a mean Black Cat
(Don’t cross my path)
Get no time I can call my own, there's someone watching me when I get home
Late at night, when you’re all asleep
Softly walks on a lonesome street
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
There's bad luck, black luck- and I get all of it
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it
Black Cat is coming
@profesionalshitposter675
Late at night, when you're all asleep
Softly walks on a lonesome street
The Black Cat is coming
Don’t think I ever had a lucky number
And if I do, nobody ever told me that
I tell myself my troubles might be over
But the moment I relax, it all falls flat
Don't think I'll ever find a four-leaf clover
I keep looking, but I don’t know where they're at
I struggle but the worlds just drags me under
And all I ever find is my mean black cat
I get no time I can call my own, there's someone watching me when I get home
His eyes are all always following me
And they shine in the dark so they can always see
Every little torture that he does to me
That mean black cat put a spell on me
His eyes are all always following me
And they shine in the dark so they can always see
Every little torture that he does to me
That mean black cat put a spell on me
I finally put all of it together, and suddenly I know just where I'm
Its gonna carry on like this forever...
I'm hanging from the claw, and there's no way back
(Gotta watch my back)
They tell me that The Devil wins you over
(I don't think like that)
With a smile and a cane and a black top hat
(Evil, evil, no-one believes me)
But I reckon when they put me six feet under
(I can't live like that)
I’m gonna find that the Devil is a mean Black Cat
(Don’t cross my path)
Get no time I can call my own, there's someone watching me when I get home
Late at night, when you’re all asleep
Softly walks on a lonesome street
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
Black Cat is coming
There's bad luck, black luck- and I get all of it
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it
Bad luck and black luck and I get all of it
Black Cat is coming
@thumbsupcat835
I remember listening to this 8 years ago man, this is truly lovely. Thanks bud, for your great music.
@pkeetrypt7654
I discovered you through this song back when I was 12. I've been listening to this song on and off throughout the years, and at the age of 18 I finally decided to check out the rest of your music. I'm so glad that I did, because Jesus your music is so good. I've been binging all of your music on here and Spotify for about 2 weeks now. Needless to say, you are definitely one of my favorite artists now
@halleys.comett
the guy i like sent this to me and i can’t tell if its a good thing or not
@dropdead6969
Means he's got one hell of a taste for good music
@halleys.comett
update: we’re dating
@sirpatrillious4229
Definitely a good thing!!!
@WatermelonDog512
Epic
@emmapearson2509
It's a good thing. He might be a keeper
@xxwildxx
Am I the only one who thinks of a horror scene when I listen to this...? I imagine this person going through torture or going through all these dark places, experiencing a bit of fear or paranoia every now and then, but they continue going as they track down this fucked up, serial killer, person or whoever.
@Your_Uncle_Alex
Same here! It's inspired a part of me book, such a deep cavey sound to it x x x