An Cat Dubh

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About An Cat Dubh

"An Cat Dubh / Into the Heart" is a song by U2, composed of two tracks, "An Cat Dubh" (Irish: "The Black Cat") and "Into the Heart", from the band's debut album, Boy. The two tracks are played together as one song, both on the album and during live performances.


Year:
1980
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Say goodnight
She waits for me to
Put out the lights
When I'm still
She waits to break my will (oh oh oh oh)

Yes, and I know the truth about you, she cat

And in the daylight
A blackbird makes a violent sight
And when she is done
She sleeps beside the one (oh oh oh oh)

Yes, and I know the truth about you, she cat

Yes, and I know the truth about you, she cat

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U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »

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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson

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Song Title & Meaning
"An Cat Dubh" is a song by Irish rock band U2. The title translates from Irish to English as "The Black Cat."
Track Positioning
"An Cat Dubh" is the third track on the band's debut album,"Boy," released in 1980.
Song Writing
The song was written by all four members of the U2: Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums).
Inherited Melody
The melody of "An Cat Dubh" was initially written by The Edge for another song, which was later dropped. The melody was then used for "An Cat Dubh."
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by a recurring dream vocalist Bono had about being chased by a black cat.
Song Delivery
Unlike most of their other songs, "An Cat Dubh" is brooding and ominous, which is effectively communicated by Bono's passionate vocals.
Live Performances
"An Cat Dubh" has been performed live by the band over 80 times, with the last performance being in August 1984.
Sequel Song
The song merges into the next track on the album, "Into the Heart," making it blend like a sequel to "An Cat Dubh." When performed live, the two songs are also done consecutively.
Layers of Interpretation
Besides the black cat imagery, the song is said to subtly touch on themes of loss, adolescence, and longing, making it layered in terms of interpretation.
Album Success
While not released as a single, "An Cat Dubh" contributed to the success of the "Boy" album, which peaked at number 63 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 52 on the UK Albums Chart.

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