The song is about lead singer Will Salazar’s ex – girlfriend, who despite repeated attempts could not curtail his weed habit. “Katie W” is a pseudonym for “Mary J.” Due to the culture war’s around weed their label MCA, would not sign off on a song with such as obvious reference to narcotics.
[Verse 1]
The nightmares, the bad dreams have become reality
At least inside my mind, yeah
But no words that you say could ever make me wanna change
Forgive me, not when it comes to this crime
[Verse 2]
I met her before you, she wore the sweetest perfume
Her scent reminds me of our first date
I still taste our last kiss, her name still falls from my lips
She burns just like an old flame
[Chorus]
Hey, hey, I shouldn't speak her name
But she's always on my mind
Hey, hey, I wouldn't make you change
So don't expect me to try
[Verse 3]
Every fault, every flaw, your pictures still on my wall
There's not a thing about you that I would change
Say goodnight, say goodbye, I'll think of you when I'm high
I know someday you'll be doing the same
[Chorus]
Hey, hey, I shouldn't speak her name
But she's always on my mind
Hey, hey, I wouldn't make you change
So don't expect me to try
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Hey, hey, I shouldn't speak her name
But she's always on my mind
Hey, hey, I wouldn't make you change
So don't expect me to try
[Outro]
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Don't expect me to try
Katie W. was written by Fenix TX.
Katie W. was produced by Jerry Finn.