Cat Dubh

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About 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.


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2009
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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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15 facts about this song

Song Background
"An Cat Dubh" is a track from the debut album "Boy" of the Irish rock band, U2.
Meaning
The title of the song "An Cat Dubh" is Gaelic for "The Black Cat."
Release Date
The song, along with the album "Boy," was released on October 20, 1980.
Songwriter Attribution
As with all early U2 songs, it is credited to U2 as a group, with Bono as the lead vocalist.
Song Length
"An Cat Dubh" is one of the longest songs on the album "Boy," with a running time of about 4:46 minutes.
Inspiration
The song was partly inspired by a poem by Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh.
Genre and Style
The song is noted for its melding of post-punk and rock genres.
Live Performances
U2 has rarely performed "An Cat Dubh" in concert since the early 1980s.
Thematic Repetition
It's interesting to note that the theme of a black cat appears again in another U2 song, "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses."
Record Label
The song was released under the Island Records label.
Production Team
The album was produced by Steve Lillywhite, a notable British record producer.
Unique Song Structure
Unlike most rock songs, "An Cat Dubh" doesn't have a traditional verse-chorus structure.
Sequential Track
On the "Boy" album, "An Cat Dubh" is often played with the following song "Into the Heart" as they flow seamlessly together.
Album Impact
Though not a single, the song contributed to the impact of "Boy" which helped U2 become one of the leading bands of the 1980s.
Unofficial Interpretations
Some fans speculate that the song touches on subjects like adolescence and sexual awakening, though these interpretations are not officially stated by the band.

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