Stray Cat Strut
Brian Setzer Lyrics

Oooooooh
Exclamation signifying an appreciation of the moment

Black and orange stray cat sittin' on a fence
A stray cat with black and orange fur is perched on a fence, possibly resting or observing the surroundings.

Ain't got enough dough to pay the rent
The cat does not have enough money to pay for shelter.

I'm flat broke but I don't care
The cat may be financially struggling, but it does not care about material possessions and is happy with its freedom.

I strut right by with my tail in the air
The cat walks confidently away from the fence, proudly wagging its tail.

Stray cat strut I'm a ladies cat
The cat struts with grace and confidence and is popular among female pet owners.

I'm a feline Casanova hey man that's that
The cat is likened to Casanova, an individual known for their charm and relationships with women.

Get a shoe thrown at me from a mean old man
The cat is sometimes targeted by angry individuals and may have had a shoe thrown at it.

Get my dinner from a garbage can
The cat scavenges for food from garbage cans rather than relying on a human to provide it with sustenance.

Meow. Yeah, don't cross my path!
A playful meow, followed by a warning to not get in the cat's way.

I don't bother chasing mice around
The cat does not waste time or energy chasing after prey that is beneath it.

I slink down the alley lookin' for a fight
The cat prowls down alleys, perhaps instigating conflict with other strays.

Howlin' to the moonlight on a hot summer night
The cat howls to the moon on hot summer nights, perhaps as a way of expressing its wild freedom.

Singin' the blues while the lady cats cry
The cat laments its lonely fate while female cats mourn its lack of commitment.

"Wild stray cat , you're a real gone guy"
A complimentary statement addressed to the feline in recognition of its free-spirited nature.

I wish I could be as carefree and wild
The singer wishes they could enjoy the freedom and spontaneity of the stray cat's lifestyle.

But I got cat class and I got cat style
Despite wanting to be a stray cat, the singer acknowledges their status as a domesticated pet and has developed their own unique personality traits and style.