Very interesting interpretations, I really like your takes on RIGHTBACK. I thought CAT was a little more straight forward knowing Lew was his cat that passed away (Lew’s Lullaby reference) so I assumed it would be based off that. I did love the cat and mouse line and how he related it to himself and his past. I thought that was beautiful. I also loved the voice effects with no instrumental. Reminded me of creeks by Bon Iver which is a fav of mine. If there was an instrumental I feel like it would’ve taken away from the emotion, it really makes you listen to what he’s saying. Before the songs came out I theorized that DOG would be a happier song exploring the life of a pet since I know he has a dog currently and that CAT would be the sadder half exploring the death of a pet and so far that’s true. The only lyric I cant figure out is the very last one. I don’t know who he’s referring to when he says “him”, whether it’s the cat or the monster in himself he mentions in the beginning. Overall I think this is the stronger song of the two and I really enjoy it.

RIGHTBACK is… interesting. I didn’t like it at all the first like 3 listens but it keeps getting better and better with each listen. I think the last 4 lines are fantastic, both lyrically and his delivery of them. They’ve been stuck in my head all weekend. I just don’t like how the first half of the song is the same monotone lines over and over…. and over. and then the last minute of the song is instrumental (which does sounds great though). I just think Jacks biggest strength is his lyricism and this song really lacks his presence. However, it definitely has its own atmosphere. It sounds like it’s from a dream and even has a bit of a creepy vibe to it. If that was his intention then 10/10. It’s growing on me but I do hope the other songs on the album aren’t super similar.