PHFAT - Catherine (Official)

[@phfatband]

Wishing I was close to you, I know I’ve been distant lately And baby if I tell the truth, I’m going through my own shit too, And I don’t wanna bring you down no more. I know you like to play it cool. Your silence kinda makes my heart ignore the shit we need to do. Cos you’ve been distant lately, it’s kinda fucking with my mood. And time with you feels lonely girl, I don’t know if you’ll see this through. And even though you’ve been so cagey, it still hurts to let you go. Cos I ain’t got time for no heartbreak, but life goes hard and so. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hold me in your prayers girl, it’s time for me to go. I can’t be what you want me to, I can’t lose myself in you. And even though my heart breaks, even though it hurts. Girl I can’t be what you want me to. I can’t lose myself in you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s crazy how you never really know when the end is, and I been trying fill the hole you left in me with friendship, tryna spend some time with some homies I ain’t seen for a while now. Been speaking bout’ my feelings a bunch. And I’ve been sleeping enough. And I’m a ghost in my own house, scared to see my mirror cos the eyes looking back seem cold now. Colder than our home on the night that you first left, it’s crazy how in hindsight shit can seem perfect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I’ve been feeling fucking worthless thinking how to make it work, tryna finish songs to get my music back in place but first, I wish that we could speak for real. Kinda need to know my feelings ain’t just fear. Kinda need to know we fucking mean it. I’ve smacked my fucking face against the ceiling tryna grow. You’re closer than some blood but girl it’s time for me to go. So hold me in your prayers and we could catch up in a couple years. Maybe use some hindsight, even shed a couple tears... speak about our feelings. I wish you all the best girl. I wish that we could try to make it work but it’s the end girl. My bags are packed, my Uber’s en route this book is closing. I’ve been feeling fucking lonely ain’t shit changing cos it’s over girl. Changed my mind, I can’t be what you want me to, I can’t lose myself in you. Take your time. I’ll hold you in my prayers girl, hold me in your prayers too Hold me in your prayers girl, it’s time for me to go. I can’t be what you want me to, I can’t lose myself in you. And even though my heart breaks, even though it hurts. Girl I can’t be what you want me to. I can’t lose myself in you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

[@grimm182]

Very Awesome, so is Dark Dance lyrics next?!!!?? again..asking for a friend...

[@lukeleto6499]

This is really well written big up dude honestly 🖤 this and suedes hits so hard it's like you put the entire break up experience into words and the tracks are so well produced - thank you.

[@tabdeboer]

Always hits the spot. Every single time. Excellent art.

[@ThatV12MiataBruh]

@phfatband thanks for always including the lyrics

[@phfatband]

Quick Heartfelt message from your old pal PHFAT: If you dig this... please share it on whatever networks you have. If you hate this... Share it too. Just put it in front of people so that they can make their own damn minds up. I'm a smaller artist and while I spend some of my budget on advertising I've always been of the opinion that good music advertises itself. I put everything I have available into each track and I can't tell you how valuable word of mouth has been for me and the space that I hold in the music world. You don't have to be liar about it either. Even if you hate it. let your friends know. "I fucking hate this. What the fuck is mike doing!?!" Show it to them. Watch them hate it too. Music is a crazy thing in that it's one of the only things in the world that is entirely subjective. I have this thing that I hate straight 4/4 dance music but whenever someone esteemed is in town I go and watch it so I can find out what the best 4/4 music sounds like. Most of the time I hate it. Some of the time I find out that even the most predictable music can be very surprising...

[@MrJOSHLIGHT]

I've used your music for some of my reels, will pop this over the next one :) all the best

[@XxLiveMusicxX]

www.reddit.com/r/PHFAT posted on here bro! spread this fire!

[@chrisrowland7782]

This song has brought the deepest of tears to me. You have no idea how parallel this release is to my own life right now. Fuck the mainstream. Carve YOUR path, for the smallest of streams will carve the deepest on canyons. I fucking love you

[@thato2052]

You expect us to hate it already. It's a far cry from the "Big 5" and "Freak" days but we will stick with you in this slow jam phase. We all have to grow up. Nice production.

[@questionmarkmedia2310]

keep going! love your music. thank you.

[@maciejurbanczyk574]

You should be WAY more popular, amazing work dude 💪

[@robertheaton5699]

Yeah they should be and this should be on radio. Been listening to phfat for years. Sad he’s not getting the recognition he needs

[@TheKiffness]

All the feels

[@phfatband]

(hi Dave)

[@SlyXClusive]

This song will never get old.

[@squillz8310]

Seriously. I listen at least once a day. Still hits just as hard as day 1.

[@dinokunene9174]

The voice makes me listen to the experience of the lyrics. For me, the music produced by PHFAT has always been and continues to be on another level.

[@phfatband]

dino kunene thank you!

[@jacques-eazy5645]

Years later im still loving this. All the way from the US. so stoked about the new music. You have a huge crowd in midwest usa that would love you !

[@phfatband]

Thank you! More soon!

[@dexdan]

How, I ask, HOW? Is this song not huge? Also, why on earth can't I listen to Butterfly Stroke anywhere? I love that song as well. Keep up the amazing work PHFAT.

[@meleff7449]

My ex just sent me this when I reached out to find out how he was doing. I'm sitting here crying my eyes out, but also so grateful there's a song that allowed him communicate what he would never have been able to say in words. This is really beautiful. PHFAT, I've always loved your music and have listened to you for years. You actually played at my Plett Rage in 2011, and I listened to the Dinosaur Blood album on repeat while I was homesick overseas in 2013. Really happy to have rediscovered this, and will share the hell out of it! 💙

[@phfatband]

Hey Melissa. It's huge to me that the song could be felt like that. Incredibly glad to have you back!

[@meleff7449]

Thanks so much for the reply! You honestly deserve millions of views on this. I wish I had the kind of social media presence that could make this blow up all over the world just by sharing, but I'll do my best 💪🏼

[@phfatband]

@@meleff7449 THANK YOU!

[@tjshabangu5818]

This isn't even a track, it's a whole new emotion

[@baonganhoang2068]

The world is sleeping on your talent.

[@phfatband]

Each lovely comment like this makes the alarm clock ring a bit louder!

[@Misha-tz4ve]

This is awesome. Love the sudden change at 2:00 Keep up the great work, been following you since 11 years old when my sister played Big 5 to me. I’m 18 now and still appreciate your music 🙌👊

[@seanw667]

how the F does this only have 29k views, this is gold!

[@heavychef]

This is one of the freshest tracks I've heard come out of SA in a really long time. RAW TALENT

[@bookingsbackstage4309]

This is an insane track! Amazing work PHFAT

[@jurievanvuuren9862]

Hey man, I just want to say. I know you put your all into this and maybe you feel like it didn't get the love you thought it would. And yeah you're probably right. But don't let it stop you from doing what you do. The world is sleeping on your talent. You've got to keep slapping out those jams until it wakes up. You'll make it up there with the greats.

[@guyinthai]

Love from Thailand 🇹🇭 🇿🇦please come to Kolour Festival next year 🙏🏻

[@TheDanemite]

Ok but why am I crying? Hit me right in the heart man. All the love from Korea ♡♡♡

[@tashy13]

same

[@아구르]

와 이걸 듣는 한국인이 있구나

[@TheDanemite]

@@아구르 너는 좋은 음악 취미를 가지고 있어!

[@valkyrie8960]

Sitting at my desk at work and my heart is crying...Thank you

[@justaperson803]

why am i crying in the Catherine club rn?

[@anonymoususer4706]

I dig it, it's not what I'm used to with PHFAT and more on the Keep You Safe vibe but I still dig it. Keep up the awesome work, I'll keep listening and sharing!

[@ashlewaynebrown]

I’m so fucking proud of you bro. The risk you took and the vulnerability you’ve shown. You deserve so much more fame and success, gonna support the shit out of this until you get it!

[@FunDudes.]

Amazing song! :)I think I have watched it almost every day since you dropped it !:) Love the mood of it! :)

[@george_seed3307]

Lyrics Wishing I was close to you I know I’ve been distant lately baby if I tell the truth I’m going through my own shit too and I don’t want to bring you down no more I know you like to play it cool your silence kinda makes my heart ignore the shit we need to do cause you’ve been distant lately it’s kinda fucking with my mood and time with you feels lonely girl I don’t know if you see this through and even know you’ve been so cagey it still hurts to let you go cause I ain’t got no time for no heartbreak but life goes hard itself hold me in your prayers girl its time for me to go I cant be want you want me to I cant loose myself in you and even though my heart breaks even though it hurts girl I can’t be want you want me to I can’t lose myself in you It’s crazy how you never really know when to end this and I’ve been trying fill the hole you left in me with friendship trying to spend some time with some hommies ain’t seen for a while now speak about my feelings a bunch and I’ve been sleeping enough and I’m a ghost down on my own house scared to see my mirror cos the eyes looking back seem cold now colder than a home on the night that you first love me it’s crazy how a hindsight shit can seem perfect and I’ve been feeling fucking worthless, thinking how make it work trying to finish songs to get my music back in place but first I wished we could speak for real kinda need to know my feeling ain’t just fill kinda need to know you fucking mean it I’d smack my fucking face against the ceiling tryin to grow you closer than some blubber girl is time for me to go so hold me in your breast so we could catch up in a couple years maybe your some hindsight even shared a couple tears speak about our feelings I wished you all the best girl I wished we that we could try to make it work but it’s the end girl my backs a pack a wop is on route this book is closing I’ve been feeling holy ain’t she chancing cause its over girl change your mind I cant be want you want me to I cant loose myself in you take your time I hold you on my breast girl hold me in your breast girl hold me in your prayers girl its time for me to go I cant be want you want me to I cant loose myself in you and even though my heart breaks even though it hurts girl I cant be want you want me to I cant loose myself in you I hope you enjoy :) Give a like

[@jaminchristopherwhite5616]

George F Studenski nice

[@jhonlloyddeguia751]

Nice

[@angelamanreal6948]

Thanks

[@phfatband]

George_ Gaming Corrected lyrics now pinned!

[@george_seed3307]

@@phfatband THANKS!

[@jaysonkeevy]

Yaaaawwwww 👏🏼 this is dope dude. Right in the feels

[@adrianraath6393]

I don't think I have ever replayed a song this many times in one day. Incredible!

[@phfatband]

Thanks Adrian. Means a lot homie

[@zukomotloung6349]

lol, same here. chlorine and catherine on repeat 7 to 11 times daily

[@gregoirecolombier9974]

Greatings from France !! Awesome music by an awesome artist. Keep doing it the way you feeling it !

[@ivanndevu39]

The music video adds so much to this song! This definitely done justice to the track! WELL DONE!

[@chrisgarrard4590]

Ivan Ndevu IVAN!!!!!

[@phfatband]

HI IVAN THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENT

[@owanshrives6123]

Watched you live in margate. Honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Keep repping us, Phat kids forever

[@phfatband]

Thanks Owan. I remember that being quite a tough show cos it was a new crowd... it's dope that you had fun!

[@christoffels1547]

Listening this on repeat, this one strikes deep!

[@khanyekelly]

Dude!! You killing with hitting at the memories and pain!

[@sc-vh4yx]

I’m sad that you’re so underrated. Such an amazing song and beautiful mv. cant wait for more lol.

[@mikezietsman6044]

Iots more coming I promise. Ratings are overrated. Though help with the spins by Sharing!

[@reysolph]

Lyrics is still killin'🥺 Hold me in your prayers girl, it’s time for me to go I can’t be what you want me to, I can’t lose myself in you. And even though my heart breaks, even though it hurts Girl I can’t be what you want me to. I can’t lose myself in you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

[@SLYGUY79]

I just heard this on #5FM and love love love it keep up the good work guys I always love your tunes

[@phfatband]

Thanks dude! I promise, I always try my best!

[@TheVancoller75]

Liked before watching.

[@skunkweed13]

What an awesome song! New fav.

[@phfatband]

Nick van Zyl thanks fam

[@clousta1402]

It’s here!

[@deanjones2056]

This live was something special.

[@benderman1]

Phfat. Some legendary music right here. Much love from the Western Cape, Gs

[@SaidDulevic]

Views should have more 00000 after that number. Awsome voice and song

[@robbrinkworth2662]

This is so so so good. wow

[@phfatband]

Rob Brinkworth that means a lot from you. Thanks rob.

[@ahmedmestiri9180]

Only 18k views? Such a production, such a song, deserves really much more views

[@phfatband]

I'm also not sure anyone deserves anything. Though it does seam reach is a strange thing in a post algorithmic world... There are processes in motion though. At the moment however, if you want it to propagate, SHARE IT. (and thanks!)

[@miintaras]

Love the song and especially the video clip. It is very different and strengthens the lyrics. Nice work and BIG thumbs up.

[@grimm182]

PHCHURCH for life!!

[@mikeh6844]

Keep up the sick music brah. Love from New Zealand

[@phfatband]

Thanks MIKE H FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!

[@TaCoTuesTay]

Long time fan and absolutely loving the vibes of these newer songs man! Keep going! Excited to see you play in G-Vegas this weekend :D

[@phfatband]

Jeebus thanks jeebus... some of that darker shit dropping soon!

[@icaruscoetzee781]

Damn, hierdie een slaan my steeds hard. Nostalgie, liefe en dan vrede.

[@keaganprowse6288]

Definitely one of my favourite PHFAT songs 💪🏼 Lots of meaning behind the lyrics

[@khtv14]

East London Represent!

[@gids2650]

I was a fan of the old PHFAT and what it has done for the progress of EDM in South Africa, now a say this in respect of everyone, i am glad that a split happened because in what i am hearing you have truly given South Africa great music that now is helping our musical industry by setting new bars to reach, i hope this goes a bit more viral and i hope you wont give up on your career no matter where it may lead.

[@phfatband]

Thanks for your lovely words. Not stopping till the wheels fall off. Promise.

[@gids2650]

@@phfatband Well said, looking forward to what's next, cheers.

[@bjanderson6128]

I left my fiancee go due to circumstances beyond my control. She made her choice and I walked away. The way this song speaks to me and carries me through this is unreal. Thanks for a banger of a track guys!!! "hold me in your prayers girl, I'll hold you in mine" To Jess "we had a good run angel. We should never have gotten together. We both know that but I also know that what we had was very real. It was real love. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and prosperity. I hope blessing and love pours down on you."

[@sarah-jaynesimpson1762]

LOVE FROM SCOTLAND

[@phfatband]

LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA BACK!

[@lostwithdyl]

another killer track! This is fucking awesome! Super relate-able. Love it

[@pierrestemmettmusic]

Iconic as always

[@phfatband]

Pierre Stemmett thanks Pierre!!

[@nhenharick]

Bro I'm really loving this song🥺🥺💗 thanks for sharing this amazing art💗 The lyrics?😑🥺... you kidding me! AMAZING❣

[@phfatband]

THANK YOU!!!

[@nhenharick]

@@phfatband You are welcome man💎

[@nathanvrvrt]

1 time, 2 times, 3times, 4times okay thiis song on repeat because its fucking awesome

[@ChrisRogers]

I'm not crying, you're crying! So good Mike!

[@mikezietsman6044]

It's okay to cry Chris.

[@mikezietsman6044]

We can do it together if you like.

[@troj3n]

Another hit as always. Cant wait for your next show in cpt.

[@sagarchaure550]

Amazing song writing and music production, I am just diving into it deeper and deeper

[@rashferguson1007]

Dope music bro! Keep your chin up man, one of the only decent SA acts lefts after the purge.

[@phfatband]

Haha. Am I tempting fate asking what the purge is??

[@phfatband]

(And Thanks)

[@Adrian-Sko]

So fucking good, I absolutely love it!

[@Shardic]

I'm coming back whenever I feel sad

[@phfatband]

Shardic that’s the spirit!

[@cvr2309]

Its bullshit that people still give you shit. You are the greatest south african artist i know, and one of the most underrated artists to ever exist. Holy fuck dude after all the shit you have gone through im so happy you are still going on even though people dont give you the recognition you deserve. Keep up the good work I absolutely fucking love this new music you are creating. Its brilliant, and all i have ever wanted to do for a while now is watch you live. One day, maybe, one day.

[@phfatband]

Central Intelligence Agency thank you very much for your lovely words Central Intelligence Agency (please don’t read my WhatsApp’s)

[@cvr2309]

@@phfatband nah u good fam😂

[@cvr2309]

@@phfatband how can we make this go viral like it should? I'm fucking hacked that you still so underrated for some reason ffs

[@phfatband]

@@cvr2309 literally dude. Just showing your friends is doing your bit

[@catharinac1429]

Never Knew about you before I saw you at Lush Festival Last month, Loved every minute of your performance!!!! I have been following you ever since. Recently went through a breakup so this song hit me right in the feels. Thank You

[@phfatband]

Haha. That's amazing. Awesome that a show is what caught your eye. (hahaha. also... your name is almost Catherine)

[@petah7118]

Saw you at arcade a while ago but been listening to you for ages and as a wanna be SA artist you definitely are an inspiration

[@zukomotloung6349]

FUCKN AMAZING! Daily tune about 3 times before i go hussle! We should collab

[@Cat_Williams202]

I loved it 😍

[@kieronclarke7899]

2:00 with the Goosebumps kick in!! Amazing track.

[@taitsa]

Amazing!! Well done Mike!

[@Notavailable-x9n]

Finally got this song , heard it on Radio, being searching for it, thanks to Shazam(app)✌❤😂

[@phfatband]

Hey Kabelo! WELCOME TO THE PARTY. Thanks for making the effort to come and find it! Just dropped a VERY different sounding one now...

[@gregjohnson7157]

I really like this Mike - well done. Love the organ opening

[@mikezietsman6044]

Thanks Greg. I told Julia the other day that you're one of the coolest dad's alive.

[@gregjohnson7157]

@@mikezietsman6044 I am very lucky to have such great kids who introduce me to such creative and interesting friends such as you.

[@ThatV12MiataBruh]

Damn this song breaks my heart

[@prestonmoodley-level8media488]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 still getting the feels a few months later !

[@captaingermany2871]

Yo Mike! Good job, it's dope. I'll share it as far as I can!:D

[@phfatband]

THANK YOU CAPTAIN GERMANY!

[@lukeleto6499]

This was amazing. Lyrics production and visual elements are insane really resonates with me keep doing the damn thing

[@riccigreyling8092]

Just broke up with my girl, this song touches places where i didnt know possible 💔

[@phfatband]

Ricci Greyling Hey Ricci. I hope it helps on some level.

[@thejaiz8564]

I have been hearing this song ever since the release, and just wanted to say that this song is still as powerful as before for me. The lyrics are something special as you are describing a common issue perfectly. You should try producing an acoustic version, maybe would sound weird but bet new fans would like it.

[@phfatband]

Thank you for this. It's easy to feel like songs fall off into complete obscurity sometimes and it's nice to know it had some impact. I have half made another version of it which I intend to finish and release at some point!

[@madeleinejohnson879]

Holy shit man, it’s like you’re saying everything that’s in my mind

[@phfatband]

❤️

[@cerinedilmi2946]

Wow I was lost in youtjbe and here I am ... What a song

[@Munnikalec]

Poes sick

[@ritikasingh1952]

SO UNDERRATED!!!!!!!

[@phfatband]

THANK YOU THATS A LOVELY THING TO SAY!

[@nathanvrvrt]

My favorite song for the last 8months

[@edvardaleshin1901]

OMG AMAZING WORK

[@phfatband]

Thanks edvard!worked my ass off on this one!

[@TemProduction]

WOW it went from a 0 to 100 when PHFAT started ranting ~chills. If you are reading this message, then I want you to know that I want you to keep making music and cross every hurdle that comes between you and your music. I haven't heard that many songs from you but I am here waiting for you to put out more music. I got to know about you from Casey's vlog. 'Cavier Dreams' was the song and I miss Al Bairre. We need more songs from you. Keep pushing the limits. :)

[@phfatband]

Not gonna stop making music I promise. More music en route!

[@JosiahSuskin]

YEEW! Absolute fire cinematography and all round video! Different feel entirely, I likey Mikey :)

[@phfatband]

Thanks Fam... Kirk Morgan Worked his ass off linking it all together.

[@MsRudster]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CaySpookyBoo]

AMAZING!!! - As Always

[@lAV0Nl]

Fuck... I loved your previous shit but this really relates to me on a level no other artists has managed to reach. I'll be sharing this for sure and I'm gonna be with you for the long run man. Damn!

[@phfatband]

Thanks avoni. It’s lovely knowing that this track ya struck a chord

[@MrShaun247]

ON REPEAT

[@XxLiveMusicxX]

Song is great. Production is on point and the verses are fire. I feel like you been trying to do music in "neutral" accent tho..Just be you man your accent is just another reason your unique compared to your competition. If this is any indicator on the next album then I have no doubt its going to be fire. (Cant wait to hear that dark energy shit tho haha)

[@mikezietsman6044]

I always appreciate your feedback Mister Casper. I promise the next one is a fucking deluminator.

[@XxLiveMusicxX]

@@mikezietsman6044 www.reddit.com/r/PHFAT This place finally got some new content haha

[@BagstageBrot]

Yes, it's the first song from his new EP in a few weeks he'll release the next one.

[@TheMicadEOfficial]

Kak mooi song!

[@spurchy]

Sick Mike! Goosebumps achieved

[@ynu.8847]

Amazing

[@phfatband]

Thanks Homies... we should do another party soon!

[@oglt904]

Loving this man! Literally don't get why u not a International Star man - u 100% got the skills!

[@phfatband]

I’ll keep trying I promise!

[@oglt904]

@@phfatband awe brother! keep going bro! u gonna hit it haaaard someday soon! me being close with old red lucifer himself - he told me - he whispered it in my ear - he said - "Mikes gonna fucking explode soon." and then he cackled and lit a cigar. kill it dude. kill it!

[@zhertvapropagandynolana]

Wow ! Cool ! Thanks dude.

[@captaingermany2871]

Damn... its intense. Good work!

[@jean-pierredupreez4413]

Well done to everyone involved in this, solid production from song to the video.

[@karliperold9711]

on repeat allllll dayyyy

[@chickenclips]

Your time is coming bud. Keep it up. Love your sound

[@cosimuller8221]

Love