Due to a variety of reasons and circumstances, catoan is no longer (split u… Read Full Bio ↴Due to a variety of reasons and circumstances, catoan is no longer (split up in other words).

Whats happening now:

Paddy is in the process of developing new material and may be continuing as a solo artist once again. So, if you're not already a friend on the myspace - MYSPACE.COM/PATRICKMCKEOWN

John, Cavan and Ruaidhri have been hiding in an attic formulating new musical ideas. Keep your eyes on the catoan myspace for info to come on that.

..And Rob has moved to Norway to find his fortune and is currently fraternizing with the locals, teaching music and admiring fjords.

The CD, 'and will i', is still available via the catoan websites, amazon, iTunes, CDbaby...etc etc. If you want to get your hands on it then hit the websites or send us an email and we can hook you up!

Finally, thanks to all for all the support along the way !!!!

Catoan DID folk-rock-jazz-classical things with music, mostly ...resulting in an exciting fresh experimental folk/rock hybrid - prog-folk! The Belfast-based band made the change to become Catoan in March 2007 after having already played together for over a year as Paddy McKeown...with a band. Members are Paddy McKeown (vocals, guitar, coffee drinkin), Rúaidhrí Mannion (violin, backing vocals, lover of bowls), John Ferris (electric guitar, glockenspiel, purveyor of fine rum), Cavan Fyans (bass, backing vocals, does some other things with games consoles), Rob Baker (drums, dreaming of madonna and luan parle and jam) and are joined frequently by Iain McDougall (tenor sax, wearer of cardigans).

As Paddy McKeown (and band) they've had songs aired internationally as well as on more local stations like Radio Ulster and Raidio Na Life. Paddy's page was featured on the MySpace homepage. They've played support for Starsailor and Leya, appeared in the Belfast Telegraph a number of times, The Irish News, GO Magazine, Twenty4-Seven, Bad Habit Mag, the BBC's ATL website, AU Magazine, and had a glowing article/interview on www.culturenorthernireland.org. Earlier this year they garnered A&R interest from some of the major labels as well as being asked to perform support for the likes of Jack L and perform at the notable Out To Lunch Festival, which bring with them much publicity.

As Catoan, the band have already been played on BBC Radio 1, Dublin's Phantom FM, Cork's 96-103FM, Radio Ulster, U105FM, and Radio Foyle, and recorded a sessions for most of these stations as well. They have appeared in the Belfast Telegraph, the Belfast Beat and the Big List, and had a very positive feature in Hotpress. The band played support for Kate Nash and Jack L as well as having played the prestigious IMRO Showcase Tour. The catoan track 'Stranger' was one of the selected tracks on the IMRO Showcase Tour's 'the very best rising Irish talent' CD that went out with the Irish Daily Star to its 500,000 readership around Ireland in April. Even more recently the band were featured on Balcony TV, NVTV and 02 Making Waves, and have recently returned from their first Irish tour.

Taken onto the roster at arguably the most prominent music solicitors in London (Clintons), with their debut mini-album having been released in Ireland and the UK through Curious Incident Records, and with a UK tour to follow, the band is set to make a significant impact this coming year.

Femme Fatale
catoan Lyrics

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I found a fear of me
I fear that you're maybe one of them
Are you being misleading
... or manipulating
Are you being open and true
Or drawing me into you
Just so you feel adored
Just so you feel good

Oh no no are you one of them
Oh my god oh my god
Tell me you're not
Oh my god
Tell me you're not

Do you just say what I want to hear
Have I mistaken you still falling my dear
Now maybe its my fault
I crossed the line and you told me to not

Oh no no are you one of them
Oh my god oh my god
Tell me you're not
Oh my god
Tell me you're not
Oh my god
Tell me you're not
Oh my god

Oh….

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Catoan's song "Femme Fatale" depict the singer's fear of being manipulated and deceived by someone they have an attraction to. The opening line "I found a fear of me" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer expresses their insecurity in the face of potential deception. They question whether the person they are interested in is being truthful or if they are simply trying to draw them in for personal gain.

The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Oh my god, tell me you're not," emphasizes the singer's desperation for honesty and transparency in their relationship. They are afraid of being hurt and betrayed, and the notion that someone they are interested in could be a "femme fatale" - a seductive and dangerous woman - is particularly distressing.

Overall, the lyrics to "Femme Fatale" explore the theme of trust and the fear of being deceived in relationships, particularly romantic ones. The singer's vulnerability and anxiety are palpable throughout the song, making it an emotional and introspective piece.

Line by Line Meaning

I found a fear of me
I have come to realize that people are afraid of me

I fear that you're maybe one of them
I am afraid that you may also be afraid of me like others

Are you being misleading
Are you deceiving me

... or manipulating
Or are you exerting control over me in some way

Are you being open and true
Are you being honest and transparent with me

Or drawing me into you
Or are you trying to lure me in with your words and actions

Just so you feel adored
Is your motive just to feel loved and admired

Just so you feel good
Or are you doing this just to make yourself feel better

Oh no no are you one of them
Oh no, please don't be like the others who fear me

Oh my god oh my god
Expressing panic in the situation

Tell me you're not
Please assure me that you are not like the others