Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012-09-03
- Album Name: Sun
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Manhattan” by Cat Power
The song “Manhattan” by Cat Power is a reflective ballad reflecting upon a time in life when the speaker felt a strong connection to both the city and a past lover who has since left her. The speaker expresses how difficult it is to walk around the same city streets as someone she once cared for, that she still loves the city, wistfully remembering fond memories of the two of them together. The speaker also ponders what it would have been like to stay together, yet ultimately accepts that “it’s all too late” and reflects upon the passing of time. She expresses how the things that used to mean the most to her have changed, and she has grown and adapted without the person who has left her. The song has a melancholic feel to it that conveys a profound sense of longing and nostalgia for a past time.