Thomas O'Malley Cat
[Disney] Lyrics
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Or a healthy fish with a big backbone
I'm Abraham De Lacy
Guiseppe Casey
Thomas O'Malley
O'Malley the alley cat
I've got that wanderlust
Gotta kick up highway dust
Feel the grass that's green
Gotta strut them city streets
Showin' off my eclat, yeah
Tellin' my friends of the social elite
Or some cute cat I happen to meet
That I'm
Abraham De Lacy
Guiseppe Casey
Thomas O'Malley
O'Malley the alley cat
Duchess (spoken): Why, monsieur, your name seems to cover all of Europe
O'Malley (spoken): Well of course. I'm the only cat of my kind.
I'm king of the highway
Prince of the boulevard
Duke of the avant-garde
The world is my backyard
So if you're goin' my way
That's the road you wanna seek
Calcutta to Rome or home, sweet home,
In Paris, magnifique, you all!
Toulouse (spoken): Oh, boy! An alley cat!
Marie (spoken): Shh! Listen.
I only got myself
And this big old world
But I sip that cup of life
With my fingers curled
I don't worry what road to take
I don't have to think of that
Whatever I take is the road I make
It's the road of life make no mistake
For me, yeah,
Abraham De Lacy
Guiseppe Casey
Thomas O'Malley
O'Malley the alley cat
That's right
And I'm very proud of that
Yeah!
The lyrics of "Thomas O'Malley Cat" embody the spirit of a care-free and adventurous cat, who is not bound by societal expectations or worried about the road less traveled. The opening stanza of the song highlights the cat's love of comfort food and fish, and introduces him as Abraham De Lacy, Guiseppe Casey, Thomas O'Malley, O'Malley the alley cat. This self-introduction serves to establish the cat as a flamboyant and attention-grabbing character.
In the following verses, O'Malley's wanderlust and free-spiritedness is emphasized as he talks about his love for wandering the streets, feeling the green grass beneath his paws, and showing off his charm and wit to anyone who crosses his path. He is depicted as the "king of the highway", "prince of the boulevard", and "duke of the avant-garde", highlighting his apparent aristocratic demeanor. The cat declares that the world is his backyard and invites those who wish to join him on his adventures.
The song is an upbeat and catchy tune that complements the playful and adventurous nature of Thomas O'Malley the cat. It captures the essence of his character through its fun-loving and care-free lyrics, and draws attention to his aristocratic and charming personality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like a chee-chee-chee-chee-rony like they make at home
I'm like a homemade macaroni and cheese or like a healthy fish with a big backbone - simple but filling and strong
I'm Abraham De Lacy Guiseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley O'Malley the alley cat
I have a long, fancy name, but I'm just a cool alley cat named Thomas O'Malley
I've got that wanderlust Gotta walk the scene Gotta kick up highway dust Feel the grass that's green
I have a strong desire to travel, explore and live life to the fullest. I want to experience both the excitement of the city and the simple joys of nature.
Gotta strut them city streets Showin' off my eclat, yeah Tellin' my friends of the social elite Or some cute cat I happen to meet That I'm Abraham De Lacy Guiseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley O'Malley the alley cat
I walk proudly on the city streets, showing off my charm and class to both friends and strangers alike. I make sure everyone knows my long, fancy name, even though I'm really just a cool alley cat.
Duchess (spoken): Why, monsieur, your name seems to cover all of Europe O'Malley (spoken): Well of course. I'm the only cat of my kind.
Duchess comments on Thomas's fancy name, which he takes as a compliment. He jokingly says his name covers all of Europe, but really means he's one of a kind.
I'm king of the highway Prince of the boulevard Duke of the avant-garde The world is my backyard
I rule the roads, proudly strutting my stuff in both the big and small streets. I stand out as a unique, stylish cat that can make any place feel like home.
So if you're goin' my way That's the road you wanna seek Calcutta to Rome or home, sweet home, In Paris, magnifique, you all!
If you're looking for adventure and fun, then I'm the cat you want to follow. We can go anywhere, from Calcutta to Rome or even back home, and I'll make sure it's a trip you'll never forget.
I only got myself And this big old world But I sip that cup of life With my fingers curled I don't worry what road to take I don't have to think of that Whatever I take is the road I make It's the road of life make no mistake For me, yeah, Abraham De Lacy Guiseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley O'Malley the alley cat
I'm a free spirit who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. I don't worry about which path to take, because I know whatever I choose, it will be the right one for me. My long name may be fancy, but I'm still a streetwise alley cat who knows how to live life to the fullest.
That's right And I'm very proud of that Yeah!
I'm proud of who I am and I won't let anyone tell me otherwise!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Terry Gilkyson
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I'm like a chee-chee-chee-chee-rony like they make at home
Or a healthy fish with a big backbone
I'm Abraham De Lacy
Guiseppe Casey
Thomas O'Malley
O'Malley the alley cat
I've got that wanderlust
Gotta walk the scene
Gotta kick up highway dust
Feel the grass that's green
Gotta strut them city streets
Showin' off my eclat, yeah
Tellin' my friends of the social elite
Or some cute cat I happen to meet
That I'm
Abraham De Lacy
Guiseppe Casey
Thomas O'Malley
O'Malley the alley cat
Duchess (spoken): Why, monsieur, your name seems to cover all of Europe
O'Malley (spoken): Well of course. I'm the only cat of my kind.
I'm king of the highway
Prince of the boulevard
Duke of the avant-garde
The world is my backyard
So if you're goin' my way
That's the road you wanna seek
Calcutta to Rome or home, sweet home,
In Paris, magnifique, you all!
Toulouse (spoken): Oh, boy! An alley cat!
Marie (spoken): Shh! Listen.
I only got myself
And this big old world
But I sip that cup of life
With my fingers curled
I don't worry what road to take
I don't have to think of that
Whatever I take is the road I make
It's the road of life make no mistake
For me, yeah,
Abraham De Lacy
Guiseppe Casey
Thomas O'Malley
O'Malley the alley cat
That's right
And I'm very proud of that
Yeah!
(Just if you wanted the lyrics 😂)
@gingerbreadisnice3862
Omg I just realized that O'Malley's long name is probably because all of the 'owners' he's had in his lifetime has given him a different name.
@hellywatermelonsmellinfell3436
This hurt me.
@evie8258
Ouch
@plutonium_nitrate
OH MY YES
@samanthasmith8652
Um ow
@yuh5124
That hurt
@SeriouslyNotNormal
This is a really progressive film for its time. An upper class single mother with 3 mixed race children finds love with an impoverished irish street cat, and hangs out with all his jazz musician friends.
@anamiguel1429
Breeds of cats (and animals in general) are not classified solely by the color of the hair. In fact, most cats have no defined breed. And especially those who live on the street.
@jessicawhitmore5350
"Progressive". Uhhh... I think you need to rewatch it and maybe research cats a bit more.
@barrontrump3943
LMAO im ded