Kathleen
Catfish and the Bottlemen
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You're sympatico And of all the lifts home and all the mixed feelings You're cuts above And you don't own worries or a chest full of heartache And Yes, I know That I'll never work out exactly how you're thinking But, Let me know when i'm needed home And I'll come You can leather me with your lips I've gotta give it to you You give me problems When you are not in the mood I've gotta give it to you You give me problems And made me give in to you Our dealer hates me you know Cause he used to see her but she sold Him off on down the river It's impractical To go out and catch a death with a dress fit for the summer So you don't Instead you call me up with a head full of filth And yes, I know That I'll never acquiesce anything you're thinking But, Let me know when i'm needed home And I'll come You can leather me with your lips I've gotta give it to you You give me problems When you are not in the mood I've gotta give it to you You give me problems And made me give in to you Our dealer hates me you know Cause he used to see her but she sold Him off on down the river
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Written by: Matthew Benjamin Blakeway, Robert Hall, Ryan Evan McCann, William Aaron Bibby
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Kathleen" is a single by the indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen. It was first released on April 7th, 2014.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album "The Balcony," which was the debut album of the band. The album was released later in 2014 in September.
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Band's OriginCatfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band that began in Llandudno, North Wales in 2007.
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Recording ProcessThe band produced the album with Jim Abbiss, who had worked with Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian before.
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Chart Performance"Kathleen" was a great success. It topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in America, making the band the first UK act to reach the summit since Bush in 1995.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song portrays a turbulent relationship where the singer is infatuated with Kathleen and her imperfections, despite them causing him strife.
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CertificationIn December 2016, "Kathleen" was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for reaching 600,000 sales.
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Reception by MediaIt was noted for its catchy chorus and was praised by numerous UK music outlets.
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Sound StyleUnlike the rest of their discography, "Kathleen" is more radio-friendly and draws comparisons to the stylings of other British alternative rock bands such as The Kooks and Arctic Monkeys.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by James Slater and tells a story of the destruction and disillusionment in a relationship.
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TourThe song became especially prominent during Catfish and the Bottlemen’s live performances, becoming a fan favorite during their tours.
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Other ReleasesAlong with the studio recorded version, an acoustic version of "Kathleen" is also available.
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InspirationLead singer and songwriter Van McCann has cited The Beatles as a major influence on the band's music, which can be seen in their songwriting and instrumental arrangements.
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