Kathleen

Catfish and the Bottlemen

About Kathleen

"Kathleen" is the third single by Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen. The song was included in their EP, Kathleen and the Other Three, and their debut studio album, The Balcony. The single was digitally released on 18 March 2014 as a music video, and on 7 April 2014, the 7-inch version of the single was released. The single did not contain a B-side. Commercially, the song was the most successful single released on The Balcony. It was the band's first song to chart in Japan and the United States. The song was the band's second to chart in their native United Kingdom, reaching number 110 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. In the US, the song reached number 17 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 40 on the Hot Rock Songs chart after receiving moderate radio airplay. In Japan, the song reached number 82 on the Japan Hot 100. The song additionally reached Silver status by the British Phonographic Industry. 


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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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Catfish and the Bottlemen

Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band, formed in Llandudno, North Wales in 2007. Their debut album, The Balcony, reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum status on 30 December 2016. The band have toured in South America, Japan, UK, Europe, North America, and Australia and have featured in a number of festivals including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Latitude, Community festival, Reading and Leeds, T in the Park, Governors Ball and Bonnaroo. They won a Brit Award for British Breakthrough act on 24 February 2016. On 27 May 2016, they released their second album, The Ride. The Ride has sold 100,000 units in the UK since release. more »

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Written by: Matthew Benjamin Blakeway, Robert Hall, Ryan Evan McCann, William Aaron Bibby

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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.
Album
The 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.
Band's Origin
Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band that began in Llandudno, North Wales in 2007.
Recording Process
The band produced the album with Jim Abbiss, who had worked with Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian before.
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.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song portrays a turbulent relationship where the singer is infatuated with Kathleen and her imperfections, despite them causing him strife.
Certification
In December 2016, "Kathleen" was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for reaching 600,000 sales.
Reception by Media
It was noted for its catchy chorus and was praised by numerous UK music outlets.
Sound Style
Unlike 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.
Music Video
The music video was directed by James Slater and tells a story of the destruction and disillusionment in a relationship.
Tour
The song became especially prominent during Catfish and the Bottlemen’s live performances, becoming a fan favorite during their tours.
Other Releases
Along with the studio recorded version, an acoustic version of "Kathleen" is also available.
Inspiration
Lead 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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