The Nine Lives of Henry the Cat

by Cruel But Fair

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1.	Rooftops 04:18	lyrics	buy track
I think I know when the moment is right But all I do is laugh out of spite Everything has come to a head Can’t see the green from the red I drift around and ignore all the evidence Think I’ll find a way to say what I want But everything is twisted and turned Just ignore what I learnt I stand here, shouting from the rooftops You stand there, smiling at them We don’t care, and there’s no way of knowing If it’s hurting again Every moment that I want to embrace Is tied to a tail that I’m trying to chase There’s a fire in the soul that can’t make up its mind And I try to break away from the line We know in our hearts that we really should care About the rain, it’s the pain that we all have to share Take my head from the sand and open my eyes I’m just waiting for this ocean to rise
2.	Flow 04:00	lyrics	buy track
One by one the days are passing by Wind and clouds are flowing from the sky At the crack of noon we stumble bleary-eyed A new adventure opens up our minds The sun beats down and bakes the earth and trees The summer fruits are falling with the leaves Hopes and plans are flowing with the wine Our fears become suspended with the time I know it’s just a passing phase We have to walk in line Remember when we leave here We’ll be running on the edge of time
3.	Fire 02:40	lyrics	buy track
Fighting fire with fire Is this now the only way? It’s taken to the wire Is it for us all to pay? There’s no compromise Again and again it’s killing me I don’t want to try Where is all this going to lead? Risking it all again We throw our hats into the crowd This close to the line There has to be no room for doubt There’s no need for lies Something is not reaching me Everything she tries Where is all this going to lead? Fighting fire with fire Is this now the only way? It’s taken to the wire Is it for us all to pay?
4.	The Weaver 03:48	lyrics	buy track
Rising quickly into the shallow skies See how slowly the yellow river lies The sound of angels falling out of time Life is short but so’s the borderline Everything that I had hoped to say Paints a picture that won’t fade away It’s your nemesis run out of time You weave the dreams and think it’s fine It’s the genesis of all the crimes We cannot run away You hunt for stars at night to fill your day And stay unmoved by the image on display You think you’re breaking free from all your pride Sitting there alone you can’t decide Everything that I had hoped to say Paints a picture that won’t fade away It’s your nemesis run out of time You weave the dreams and think it’s fine It’s the genesis of all the crimes We cannot run away
5.	Embryonic 05:14	lyrics	buy track
Is anything coming into the frame? Are they still searching, repeating the game? All of the colours All of the flesh Twisting and turning It burns with the rest Songbirds singing through the night Daybreak comes with crystal light Open up the gilded cage We have another war to wage Witness the sirens They’ve come for the ride They’re warm on the outside But naked inside Songbirds singing through the night Daybreak comes with crystal light Open up the gilded cage We have another war to wage Witness the preachers With god on their sides They’re warning of evil But abusing our minds Songbirds singing through the night Daybreak comes with crystal light Open up the gilded cage We have another war to wage
6.	Fortune 04:19	lyrics	buy track
I will make a fortune I will fight for me I will make a fortune I can’t set you free I’m not a member of the human race I’m gonna take it all and steal your face I’m not a member of the human race I’m gonna take it all and steal your face I’m gonna break you down (x8) I will make a fortune I will fight for me I will make a fortune I can’t set you free You’re the slaves and we’re the puppeteers We pull your strings and fill you with fear You’re the slaves and we’re the puppeteers We pull your strings and fill you with fear I’m gonna turn you round (x8) I will make a fortune I will fight for me I will make a fortune I can’t set you free
7.	Rain Again 05:35	lyrics	buy track
How long has it been since we ran away? How much would it cost to have stayed? How many times have we all lost our way? How many times has it rained? We’re not in a game but you’re stuck inside my head Is that why my eyes are seeing red? How can we tell if it’s fallen all apart? How will we tell if it’s changed? Well it’s raining now but will it rain forever? Was it always raining from the start? It’s raining now and you look up to the heavens Is there always thunder in my heart?
8.	In Pieces 03:39	lyrics	buy track
I don’t want you to want me I don’t need you to ever hang around Don’t like the way that you always look at me I only cry when I can’t be found You never need to understand my point of view I never want you to try to read my mind You never wake up in time to see me look at you I’m scared of what I think that you will find So please don’t ever believe me Please don’t try to follow the way I think I’ve found I’ll let you cry on your own shoulder Ignore the pieces falling to the ground You never need to understand my point of view I never want you to try to read my mind You never wake up in time to see me look at you I’m scared of what I think that you will find So I don’t want you to want me I don’t need you to ever hang around Don’t like the way that you always look at me I only cry when I can’t be found You never need to understand my point of view I never want you to try to read my mind You never wake up in time to see me look at you I’m scared of what I think that you will find I don’t want you to want me I’m in pieces I don’t want you to want me I’m in pieces

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released October 14, 2022

Recorded and produced by Asa Bennett and CBF
Mastered by Dave Draper (@voltadave)
Artwork by Nikki Warmisham (@indigotreeuk)
Viola on In Pieces by Sally Wragg
Backing vocals on The Weaver and In Pieces by Nikki Warmisham

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Cruel But Fair Oxford, UK

Indie 3-piece band from Oxford and London. Influenced by many and sounding like none, we produce an eclectic mix of bittersweet lyrics and melodies, haunting leads and catchy rhythms, set in enticing and dramatic sonic landscapes. Having dedicated ourselves to writing, recording & laughing, we have 5 studio albums, a live album and a 6th studio album coming in early 2023 ... more

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