I teach this technique in my basic and advanced stop motion animation classes at AAU and so I can readily appreciate the amount of work, research and development, time and money you spent on this very clever piece. My hat is definitely off to you folks, congratulations!
Have loved this for years! Just showing my age here but I remember it being on boing boing before it was anywhere near UA-cam! Fantastic animation and a song that should be famous in own right as well. Just awesome all round!
I want you to know that I saw this video back in 2012 when you first released it. I was blown back by the story and simplistic romance story that you wove that made me smile as soon as I saw the binding skirt rip off. I recalled this video randomly today and have searched for it for 2 hours before finally recalling the lyrics of the song. This story and animation style still blows me away and I still smiled when the skirt binding the proper lady down was ripped off when she let her heart choose. Bravo for making a story and animation that is more than memorable.
One fine day someone came and took your life away. That's the day you gave your heart to me. It was a long operation, filled with complications, now we're together, just like lovers we are one. I have your heart, it beats inside it's only three inches wide. I have your heart, I have your heart I have your heart. We're sewn together just you and me so let's begin oh finally, I'll take you out for walks we'll always be together. We're sewn together oh through and through so now I'm living my life for two, I feel the pressure to be good enough for you. I have your heart, it beats inside it's only three inches wide. I have your heart, I have your heart I have your heart. Now I'm becoming you or are you becoming me, every time I talk to the boy that I like you beat so sweetly. But I swear just yesterday as I was making my way down an escalator, a pretty girl turned my head. I have your heart, it beats inside it's only three inches wide. I have your heart, I have your heart I have your heart. I didn't know your name, you were a different color, but now that you're inside, it doesn't matter. The guilt, the shame, the scars, the pain, you're only dead cuz I'm alive… …or is it the other way around? I can't decide. I have your heart, it beats inside it's only three inches wide. I have your heart, I have your heart I have your heart
@@armandocastro6914 No the second cat (aka one at the end) is female, the main girl was attracted to her because the first cat loved the second one.The lyrics even describe it "on a escalator a pretty girl caught my eye", the singer is female and saying she was starting to become attracted to women because the heart transplant.
This is actually kind of fortuitous that I found this video today. A little over a week ago, a very close family friend committed suicide. He was an organ donor. He gave his kidneys to a stranger with an identical tattoo, and they said that after she was flourishing more than she would have even had he been family. Excellent song, excellent video, and excellent animation. Thank you for making this.
There was an episode of Are You Afraid Of The Dark back when I was young that dealt with a heart transplant that gave the girl some of the mannerisms of the bad boy the heart came from. I loved that episode, and love this song too.
Out of the blue, I just thought about this. I watched this as a young kiddo and I didn’t even realise it says lesbian/wlw rights. It took me a while to find it, but I’m here now! This looks amazing, awesome job!
This was really cool man, thank you so much! I'm in the process of getting a new heart thanks to congestive heart failure. This video really lifted me up. God Bless
Hey there, I know probably no body will read this but I have a bit of a analysis about the story, so, here it goes: At the beginning, when the girl goes up to the window after she is told about her heart problem, I think it symbolises her will to leave and see the world. When she meets the male cat pirate he gives her his handkerchief, I think it symbolises a promise that she may one day receive a heart, because maybe he knew about her problem and wanted to give her hope, even though he seemed a bit of a flirt, making the girl fall for him in a way or grow a connection. When he climbed up to the window, I believe he intended to get a little closer to her, maybe even get his handkerchief back as it seems he received it from his lover. But when he falls and dies, the girls parents use his heart for the operation, when they dragged her, she seemed a bit hesitant, maybe knowing from who she received the heart but as she looks into the water, she seems glad that the person she cared about kept his promise and now stays with her forever, just 3inches away. Maybe her red hair symbolising her love for him or how she cares. But when she is at the port, she seems to run a little further from her parents, symbolising her desire to live, to see the world, or the male pirate’s heart excited to be at the port again, showing that he must have had a connection to the port, the ships or the sea. When the girl meets the rich guy, she says “Now I’m becoming you, or are you becoming me? Every time I talk to the boy I like you beat so sweetly” showing her desire to be with other guys, also showing her taking control for a moment over his heart, and the heart following her lead, showing the “Or are you becoming me?” Moment unfold. When the handkerchief flys out of her pocket and fly’s straight to the female cat pirate, I believe it represents the male pirate’s will to return to the one he truly loves. When the girl looks at her, there is sadness on her face and soon realisation strikes her, ignoring the man and her parents, she walks up to her. At the moment, we aren’t sure if it’s the girl or the male pirate wanting to meet her, and the girl doesn’t seem to be sure either. She doesn’t know the female pirate but she seems to recognise her or have an idea of who she is. She realises, she didn’t have much time to really know him but seems to began to understand him and his feelings. Again when her shadow shows the male pirate’s form instead of hers, we aren’t sure if it’s her or him. “The guilt, the shame, the scars, the pain, you’re only dead cuz I’m alive... or is it the other way around?” moment shows us her moment of truth as she realises that even though he promised her his heart, he didn’t really have a choice in that matter, being forced to die and give his heart. Making her feel guilty and ashamed for even though it wasn’t her fault, he is dead because of her. When the female pirate looks at her, she seems to either recognise her lover or know exactly who the girl was. When the female pirate offers the girl her hand, the girl decides to follow the male pirate’s desire to be with her, making a promise to her friend. When the parents pull on her dress, it shows her struggle to escape, and when it rips, it symbolises her successful escape from her royal, rich life, straight into the female pirate’s arms. Cutting the ropes and sailing away, either it represents the male pirate’s successful return to the sea and his lover or representing the girl’s dream of being free coming true. While fulfilling her and the male pirate’s promise, his promise of giving her a heart, her freedom and her will to live, and her promise of her living his life for him with his lover, while in the meantime, her falling in love with her. I also think the reason why the pirate’s look like cats comparing to other people is that it represents their wild, mischievous, adventurous life’s as pirate’s. When the girls mother shuts the door in front of the male pirate, it symbolises her trying to take away the chance of living a life of freedom. And I also believe that throughout the film, we aren’t sure who is who, if it’s the girl or the male pirate. The pirate might have died and left behind his traits to the girl or the girl might have died on the operating table leaving her traits to the pirate. It seems like a constant battle of who is who but I like to believe that in some way, the pirate is guiding the girl to her freedom and who she truly is, fulfilling his promise. But one is for certain that whoever they are, they are willing to live the life of the other. WHEW! I’m sorry it is so long, but this story really inspired me and I wanted to share some views with someone, hope you like my analysis!
I know your comment is over a year old and you might never read this but I would like to offer a counter view to your idea on the video. The song itself actually brought an interesting psychological question what is it like to live with another’s person heart? There is quite a bit of research that shows a number of heart transplant victims who developed the taste habits and even in some cases memories and past trauma of the person they received their hearts from. There is some research that shows that the heart store’s memory in an almost similar way that the brain does which is crazy to think about. Which is where I’ll go into saying the entire video is about the person living with the guilt of having another persons actual heart. “Usually you beat when I see a boy that I like, but just yesterday I swear you beat the same when I saw a pretty girl on the escalator” that’s her showing even her interest has changed because the heart belonged to a man. Also the ending and the chorus I think really cements it. “ I didn’t know your name you were a different color, but now that your inside it doesn’t mattter The guilt the Shame the scars the pain you’re only dead because I’m alive? Or is it the other way around..I can’t decide I have your heart it beats inside it’s only 3 inches wide” I think the lyrics are meant to be completely literal. And the ending symbolizes her accepting the new person she has become. the female cat is the male cat it’s a female now because it’s a part of her that’s why they look exactly identical. I’m an overthinker as well and that’s my theory. I liked yours a lot too very cool!
really, really, really well done! * sighs * I just wish there were more animations like this one. :-) Maybe i'll just try and create one (or more) myself. Thanks you very much for sharing and the inspiration. Have a great week(end)! Cheers!
I remember getting some sort of paper with a QR code on it years and years ago, in the Melbourne gallery near Flinders. It brought me to this song and I've loved it since- I remember that I was so young that the video sort of scared me! I think it's really sweet now
Tall Ship Sloop Providence and Dr. Sketchy's at Sea say... Wonderful Work my Friends! We obviously love the ship story as well as the great art! Keep up the inspiration! Cheers and Best, Nichole Raab
Brilliant! Great song, great storyline, beautiful illustrations, and fantastic stop-motion animation. Top-quality all around. There is so much detail and craft in all of this. Simply amazing. Cheers!
Guy's she is dead but because of his heart he's alive yet living in her body which makes her and him both alive but mostly he is alive because it's his heart in her body so he's alive and she's dead
Reading through the comments makes me a bit sad Am i the only one who has this idea of the song? Because its honestly inspiring and talks about a struggle that an extremely low number of people go through. I believe the lyrics are meant to be completely literal the whole time and its not a romantic song in any way. The song itself actually brought an interesting psychological question what is it like to live with another’s person heart? There is quite a bit of research that shows a number of heart transplant victims who developed the taste habits and even in some cases memories and past trauma of the person they received their hearts from. There is some research that shows that the heart store’s memory in an almost similar way that the brain does which is crazy to think about. Which is where I’ll go into saying the entire video is about the person living with the guilt of having another persons actual heart. “Usually you beat when I see a boy that I like, but just yesterday I swear you beat the same when I saw a pretty girl on the escalator” that’s her showing even her interest has changed because the heart belonged to a man. Also the ending and the chorus I think really cements it. “ I didn’t know your name you were a different color, but now that your inside it doesn’t mattter The guilt the Shame the scars the pain you’re only dead because I’m alive? Or is it the other way around..I can’t decide I have your heart it beats inside it’s only 3 inches wide” I think the lyrics are meant to be completely literal. And the ending symbolizes her accepting the new person she has become. the female cat is the male cat it’s a female now because it’s a part of her that’s why they look exactly identical.
I FINALLY FOUND THIS AGAIN!!!
I feel you
Not gonna lie, I love that she sailed off with the lady cat.
This deserves much more attention. I love it. I love the song, the visual, the story.
I teach this technique in my basic and advanced stop motion animation classes at AAU and so I can readily appreciate the amount of work, research and development, time and money you spent on this very clever piece. My hat is definitely off to you folks, congratulations!
+Norm DeCarlo Thank you! It's a style that requires a lot of patience and a steady hand, that's for sure...
The other day I spent hours looking for this. Now I just googled "I have your heart" and it was the first result. Yikes, I was doing something wrong.
Have loved this for years! Just showing my age here but I remember it being on boing boing before it was anywhere near UA-cam! Fantastic animation and a song that should be famous in own right as well. Just awesome all round!
that was me just now LOL
I'd go back in time when I was 10 when this was in my recommendations, it was still new back then. I've been lookin for this
I want you to know that I saw this video back in 2012 when you first released it. I was blown back by the story and simplistic romance story that you wove that made me smile as soon as I saw the binding skirt rip off. I recalled this video randomly today and have searched for it for 2 hours before finally recalling the lyrics of the song. This story and animation style still blows me away and I still smiled when the skirt binding the proper lady down was ripped off when she let her heart choose. Bravo for making a story and animation that is more than memorable.
WHY DID I NEVER FIND THIS?!?!?! I've adored this song for YEARSSSSS and never saw this until NOW?!? ♥♥♥
OMG THIS IS SUCH AN UNDERRATED SONG!!! I'V LOVED THIS FOR YEARS! WHY DOES IT NOT HAVE MILLIONS OF VIEWS!?
The way I perked up when I saw the lady cat sailor ❤
One fine day someone came and
took your life away.
That's the day you gave
your heart to me.
It was a long operation,
filled with complications,
now we're together, just like lovers
we are one.
I have your heart, it beats inside
it's only three inches wide.
I have your heart, I have your heart
I have your heart.
We're sewn together just you and me
so let's begin oh finally,
I'll take you out for walks
we'll always be together.
We're sewn together oh through and through
so now I'm living my life for two,
I feel the pressure to be good enough
for you.
I have your heart, it beats inside
it's only three inches wide.
I have your heart, I have your heart
I have your heart.
Now I'm becoming you
or are you becoming me,
every time I talk to the boy that I like
you beat so sweetly.
But I swear just yesterday
as I was making my way
down an escalator,
a pretty girl turned my head.
I have your heart, it beats inside
it's only three inches wide.
I have your heart, I have your heart
I have your heart.
I didn't know your name,
you were a different color,
but now that you're inside,
it doesn't matter.
The guilt, the shame, the scars, the pain,
you're only dead cuz I'm alive…
…or is it the other way around?
I can't decide.
I have your heart, it beats inside
it's only three inches wide.
I have your heart, I have your heart
I have your heart
Combining hand-drawn and stop-motion animation is the thing i love most about this technique. Well done! Suits the song very well.
i love this i wanna become a lesbian pirate with a cat wife
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa kinda missing the point but...okeh
@@armandocastro6914 No the second cat (aka one at the end) is female, the main girl was attracted to her because the first cat loved the second one.The lyrics even describe it "on a escalator a pretty girl caught my eye", the singer is female and saying she was starting to become attracted to women because the heart transplant.
@@inkoinfinity2 i know now, im dumb.XD
@@armandocastro6914 lol ok
@@inkoinfinity2 idc they are lesbians bc i said so LETS GOO
This is actually kind of fortuitous that I found this video today. A little over a week ago, a very close family friend committed suicide. He was an organ donor. He gave his kidneys to a stranger with an identical tattoo, and they said that after she was flourishing more than she would have even had he been family.
Excellent song, excellent video, and excellent animation. Thank you for making this.
Figured I'd check and see how you're holding up after a decade, how're things?
There was an episode of Are You Afraid Of The Dark back when I was young that dealt with a heart transplant that gave the girl some of the mannerisms of the bad boy the heart came from. I loved that episode, and love this song too.
WillowWiffs It wasn’t Dark it was Eerie Indiana but the actors often crossed over and they were both Nickelodeon productions so I’ll allow it :p
This song is beautiful and I also think that the story is beautiful as well!!! This makes just makes me melt every time I watch it
This is incredible. The amount of time and effort put into this really shines through. I love it so much
Out of the blue, I just thought about this. I watched this as a young kiddo and I didn’t even realise it says lesbian/wlw rights. It took me a while to find it, but I’m here now! This looks amazing, awesome job!
I just can't help but keep coming back for more! ❤
This was really cool man, thank you so much! I'm in the process of getting a new heart thanks to congestive heart failure. This video really lifted me up. God Bless
I hope you're doing well
Figured I'd check and see how you're holding up after a decade, how're things?
Hey there, I know probably no body will read this but I have a bit of a analysis about the story, so, here it goes:
At the beginning, when the girl goes up to the window after she is told about her heart problem, I think it symbolises her will to leave and see the world. When she meets the male cat pirate he gives her his handkerchief, I think it symbolises a promise that she may one day receive a heart, because maybe he knew about her problem and wanted to give her hope, even though he seemed a bit of a flirt, making the girl fall for him in a way or grow a connection. When he climbed up to the window, I believe he intended to get a little closer to her, maybe even get his handkerchief back as it seems he received it from his lover. But when he falls and dies, the girls parents use his heart for the operation, when they dragged her, she seemed a bit hesitant, maybe knowing from who she received the heart but as she looks into the water, she seems glad that the person she cared about kept his promise and now stays with her forever, just 3inches away. Maybe her red hair symbolising her love for him or how she cares. But when she is at the port, she seems to run a little further from her parents, symbolising her desire to live, to see the world, or the male pirate’s heart excited to be at the port again, showing that he must have had a connection to the port, the ships or the sea. When the girl meets the rich guy, she says “Now I’m becoming you, or are you becoming me? Every time I talk to the boy I like you beat so sweetly” showing her desire to be with other guys, also showing her taking control for a moment over his heart, and the heart following her lead, showing the “Or are you becoming me?” Moment unfold. When the handkerchief flys out of her pocket and fly’s straight to the female cat pirate, I believe it represents the male pirate’s will to return to the one he truly loves. When the girl looks at her, there is sadness on her face and soon realisation strikes her, ignoring the man and her parents, she walks up to her. At the moment, we aren’t sure if it’s the girl or the male pirate wanting to meet her, and the girl doesn’t seem to be sure either. She doesn’t know the female pirate but she seems to recognise her or have an idea of who she is. She realises, she didn’t have much time to really know him but seems to began to understand him and his feelings. Again when her shadow shows the male pirate’s form instead of hers, we aren’t sure if it’s her or him. “The guilt, the shame, the scars, the pain, you’re only dead cuz I’m alive... or is it the other way around?” moment shows us her moment of truth as she realises that even though he promised her his heart, he didn’t really have a choice in that matter, being forced to die and give his heart. Making her feel guilty and ashamed for even though it wasn’t her fault, he is dead because of her. When the female pirate looks at her, she seems to either recognise her lover or know exactly who the girl was. When the female pirate offers the girl her hand, the girl decides to follow the male pirate’s desire to be with her, making a promise to her friend. When the parents pull on her dress, it shows her struggle to escape, and when it rips, it symbolises her successful escape from her royal, rich life, straight into the female pirate’s arms. Cutting the ropes and sailing away, either it represents the male pirate’s successful return to the sea and his lover or representing the girl’s dream of being free coming true. While fulfilling her and the male pirate’s promise, his promise of giving her a heart, her freedom and her will to live, and her promise of her living his life for him with his lover, while in the meantime, her falling in love with her.
I also think the reason why the pirate’s look like cats comparing to other people is that it represents their wild, mischievous, adventurous life’s as pirate’s. When the girls mother shuts the door in front of the male pirate, it symbolises her trying to take away the chance of living a life of freedom.
And I also believe that throughout the film, we aren’t sure who is who, if it’s the girl or the male pirate. The pirate might have died and left behind his traits to the girl or the girl might have died on the operating table leaving her traits to the pirate. It seems like a constant battle of who is who but I like to believe that in some way, the pirate is guiding the girl to her freedom and who she truly is, fulfilling his promise. But one is for certain that whoever they are, they are willing to live the life of the other.
WHEW! I’m sorry it is so long, but this story really inspired me and I wanted to share some views with someone, hope you like my analysis!
I know your comment is over a year old and you might never read this but I would like to offer a counter view to your idea on the video. The song itself actually brought an interesting psychological question what is it like to live with another’s person heart? There is quite a bit of research that shows a number of heart transplant victims who developed the taste habits and even in some cases memories and past trauma of the person they received their hearts from. There is some research that shows that the heart store’s memory in an almost similar way that the brain does which is crazy to think about. Which is where I’ll go into saying the entire video is about the person living with the guilt of having another persons actual heart. “Usually you beat when I see a boy that I like, but just yesterday I swear you beat the same when I saw a pretty girl on the escalator” that’s her showing even her interest has changed because the heart belonged to a man. Also the ending and the chorus I think really cements it. “ I didn’t know your name you were a different color, but now that your inside it doesn’t mattter The guilt the Shame the scars the pain you’re only dead because I’m alive? Or is it the other way around..I can’t decide I have your heart it beats inside it’s only 3 inches wide” I think the lyrics are meant to be completely literal. And the ending symbolizes her accepting the new person she has become. the female cat is the male cat it’s a female now because it’s a part of her that’s why they look exactly identical. I’m an overthinker as well and that’s my theory. I liked yours a lot too very cool!
What to say, an amazing voice, beautiful set, and instrumental are all amazing!
Hope to see more from this Trio
Every other year I hunt this down all over again and listen to it and watch it on repeat
This is amazing! I love it so much. The drawings, the tune, the lyrics...EVERYTHING!!!
Lindo! Deveria ter continuado que trabalho belíssimo👏🏻, a história muito bem contada ❤
This was great work. I love this song and the animation was wonderful.
I love It. The Story, Draw and Technic.
really, really, really well done!
* sighs * I just wish there were more animations like this one.
:-) Maybe i'll just try and create one (or more) myself.
Thanks you very much for sharing and the inspiration.
Have a great week(end)! Cheers!
Last few years well spent, love the song... Thank you, much appreciated...
So happy I found this again!!!! I used to ways listen to it when I was 9 and dance along
I am quite litterally in love with this. All of it. Period.
This sure brings back fond memories
Amazing artwork Miss Crabapple. Great short.
I'm here after reading Molly's memoire
this is amazing,the way you guys drew the characters and everything!! I
i just can't stop playing this! Love it! Well done all of you...
How gorgeous!
How does this only have 300k views? Thanks ironouse from bringing me here
This is such a master piece!
I remember getting some sort of paper with a QR code on it years and years ago, in the Melbourne gallery near Flinders. It brought me to this song and I've loved it since- I remember that I was so young that the video sort of scared me! I think it's really sweet now
Ridiculously beautiful piece of work., Definitely worth the wait!
Tall Ship Sloop Providence and Dr. Sketchy's at Sea say... Wonderful Work my Friends! We obviously love the ship story as well as the great art! Keep up the inspiration! Cheers and Best, Nichole Raab
Figured I'd check and see how you're holding up after a decade, how're things?
I first listened to this song when I was like 5 and I have loved ever since, and I really love the end☺️♥️☺️
Hooray for u$ all, especially the creative team!!!!!
ThANK-YOU KIM JIM AND MOLLY
Simply amazing
Great animation! Catchy tune!
Love this song, love the animation! Creepy and strangely uplifting at the same time. Made me smile =)
Beautiful work.
I'm speechless. Wow. Great work, all of you!
Brilliant! Great song, great storyline, beautiful illustrations, and fantastic stop-motion animation. Top-quality all around. There is so much detail and craft in all of this. Simply amazing. Cheers!
This is incredible.
love it one of my favorite videos out there
I love this so much til today. So perfect
This is such an awesome animation (it's such a cool medium, and really, really well done)
OMFG how did I not see this til NOW?! It's absolutely beautiful and amazing!
That's pretty fantastic! I'm glad to have supported this. Very good job, Jim, Molly, and Kim!
I loved this. Congratulations to everyone who made this possible. It really is outstanding.
Wow ! Fantastic !
That is a beautiful piece of work! Well done all.
I love this Song and this awesome Video ... Great!
is beautiful I also fall in love with that song, and that kitten with sword.
excellent work, a lot of care and work went into this and it shows.
Gorgeous!
This must have been very fun to make, props to everyone involved this was fantastic!
Beautiful animation and music. I love it.
Oh. My. GOD.
TALENT.
Amazing! I'm speachless... ❤
I'm here because I'm reading Molly's Drawing Blood. This video is incredible! Bravo
Great work, especially the handkerchief :|
Well done Jim, Kim & Mim (Molly) x
That was wonderful work on all fronts!
lovely work
turned out amazing! Glad to have backed the project.
Congratulations on finishing the video - it is beautiful!
I love this animation.
The animation part of youtube is the BEST part of youtube..
Guy's she is dead but because of his heart he's alive yet living in her body which makes her and him both alive but mostly he is alive because it's his heart in her body so he's alive and she's dead
Technically speaking this would be accurate if it revered to the brain
But her parents won't allow her to be with a pirate so, maybe she is arranged to marry someone who is not a pirate
Thanks for coming down jim batt and teaching us some amazing skills - On behalf of JFOL
Gorgeous animation and story
Wonderful illustration and animation- love this!
i remembered my mum showing me this when i was a kid so i had to hunt it down , i still adore it as much as i did back then it’s just so good🥺
such a cute animation
i liked how it ended
I love this so much
What a gorgeous animation!
This is very beautiful
this remains funny, dark, moving and beautiful - and just what i needed today - bravo and thank you!
The animation is extraordinary! Great job!
I just found it now.. and I'm clapping... Srsly
this is so good.. I love this *bow
This is pretty awesome stuff.
this song originally is called "the organ donors march" by kim (VERMILLION) boekbinder ,
Even since I accidentally found this video, I cant get this amazing song out my head. So glad I found it but why are so catchy..... I Love it ❤️🤩
I keep playing over and over :D I just love the animation.
this is amazing i keep waching it over and over ^,^
this needs so much more views and attention
This is amazing!!!! The sets, the puppets... everything is so detailed and lovely and the song is really sweet to boot. :D
This is stunning!
This was very beautifully made! Well done!
Drawing Blood sent me here. It's like the reverse of the "books are better than the film" thing. Watching this was a marvel after reading about it.
Wow real class!
Reading through the comments makes me a bit sad Am i the only one who has this idea of the song? Because its honestly inspiring and talks about a struggle that an extremely low number of people go through. I believe the lyrics are meant to be completely literal the whole time and its not a romantic song in any way. The song itself actually brought an interesting psychological question what is it like to live with another’s person heart? There is quite a bit of research that shows a number of heart transplant victims who developed the taste habits and even in some cases memories and past trauma of the person they received their hearts from. There is some research that shows that the heart store’s memory in an almost similar way that the brain does which is crazy to think about. Which is where I’ll go into saying the entire video is about the person living with the guilt of having another persons actual heart. “Usually you beat when I see a boy that I like, but just yesterday I swear you beat the same when I saw a pretty girl on the escalator” that’s her showing even her interest has changed because the heart belonged to a man. Also the ending and the chorus I think really cements it. “ I didn’t know your name you were a different color, but now that your inside it doesn’t mattter The guilt the Shame the scars the pain you’re only dead because I’m alive? Or is it the other way around..I can’t decide I have your heart it beats inside it’s only 3 inches wide” I think the lyrics are meant to be completely literal. And the ending symbolizes her accepting the new person she has become. the female cat is the male cat it’s a female now because it’s a part of her that’s why they look exactly identical.
Please link the research :)