An Cat Dubh
U2
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Say goodnight She waits for me to Put out the light Lay there still She waits to break my will Yes, if I know the truth about you And in the daylight A blackbird makes a violent sight And when she is done She sleeps beside the wild Yes, If I know the truth about you
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON
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10 facts about this song
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."
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Track Positioning"An Cat Dubh" is the third track on the band's debut album,"Boy," released in 1980.
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Song WritingThe 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).
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Inherited MelodyThe 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."
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a recurring dream vocalist Bono had about being chased by a black cat.
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Song DeliveryUnlike most of their other songs, "An Cat Dubh" is brooding and ominous, which is effectively communicated by Bono's passionate vocals.
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Live Performances"An Cat Dubh" has been performed live by the band over 80 times, with the last performance being in August 1984.
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Sequel SongThe 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.
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Layers of InterpretationBesides 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.
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Album SuccessWhile 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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