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Cats and Dogs
The Head and the Heart Lyrics


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Somewhere underneath the floorboard
I will sweep my garden
Underneath the cupboard
Lives a mouse
And he discovered there was nothing there
Nothing there to discover

Falling from the sky
There are raindrops in my eyes
And my thoughts are digging in the back yard
My roots are grown but I don't know where they are

Don't know where they are
I don't know where they are
My roots are grown but I don't know where they are

Cats and dogs and rooster calls
Telephones and pay phone stalls
They take away
The lonely days
And now

They take away
The lonely days
For now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Head and the Heart's song "Cats and Dogs" offer an introspective look at the singer's feelings of disconnect from the world around them. The first verse conjures up images of hidden places and secrets to be uncovered, but the mouse's discovery suggests that the singer is disillusioned with the idea of finding something new and exciting. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer feeling lost and unsure of their place in the world. The falling raindrops and digging thoughts symbolize a search for answers and understanding, but the lack of knowledge about where their roots lie leaves them feeling unmoored and adrift.


The chorus of the song brings a shift in tone, as the singer reflects on the little things in life that bring them comfort. Cats and dogs, rooster calls, and the sound of telephones all serve as a reminder that there is still connection to be found in the world. These small joys help to take away the loneliness, at least for a little while.


Overall, "Cats and Dogs" is a contemplative song about the ongoing search for meaning and connection in a world that can often feel isolating.


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere underneath the floorboard
Exploring the hidden parts of my life


I will sweep my garden
Taking ownership of my personal growth


Underneath the cupboard
Uncovering secrets and hidden truths


Lives a mouse
Symbolizing the small things that we miss


And he discovered there was nothing there
Realizing that sometimes our search for meaning is fruitless


Falling from the sky
Feeling overwhelmed by the world around me


There are raindrops in my eyes
Tears that come with sadness and introspection


And my thoughts are digging in the back yard
Reflecting on the past and finding meaning in it


My roots are grown but I don't know where they are
Feeling lost despite having a strong foundation


Don't know where they are
Uncertainty in my identity and direction


Cats and dogs and rooster calls
The sounds and distractions of daily life


Telephones and pay phone stalls
The ways we connect with others


They take away
Distractions that provide temporary relief


The lonely days
The isolation and sadness that comes with introspection


And now
Finding comfort and distraction in the present moment


They take away
Providing a temporary reprieve from sadness and isolation


The lonely days
The pain and introspection that comes with self-exploration


For now
Acknowledging that the distractions are temporary and the deeper work needs to continue




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARITY THIELEN, CHRIS ZASCHE, JONATHAN RUSSELL, JOSIAH JOHNSON, KENNY HENSLEY, TYLER WILLIAMS

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