Meaning of "Kitty's Dead" by Seraphim Shock
The lyrics of "Kitty's Dead" seem to be dealing with the aftermath of losing someone close to the narrator, possibly a romantic partner or a significant other. The narrator expresses feelings of confusion and emptiness, particularly highlighted in lines like "If just for the day, I can watch you cry, it means nothing now" and "What did you expect, for your memories, drowning in regret, you'll never know." There is a sense of detachment and a struggle to come to terms with the loss, as shown by the repeated refrain of "Kitty kitty's dead, now I can dream, Kitty kitty's dead, now I don't feel." The haunting presence of memories and unresolved emotions is emphasized by the line, "Still it's you I shall haunt," portraying the enduring impact of loss on the narrator's psyche. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of mourning, longing, and the difficulty of moving on after losing someone dear.