Felidae
澤野弘之 Lyrics


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Travel light in these streets together
In the city is where we like to play
Taking shelter in stormy weather
Basking in the morning sun
Sit on your roof, it's not a crime
Take it easy yeah!
This is the truth
This is our anywhere

Stand up to bullies
Magic eyes
Though we are half the size
Until we must run
Every day it could be fun

Felidae oh Felidae
You capture it so perfectly
My dear, oh Felidae
You play the melody inside me
Hailing from the distant mountains
We were carried on the wind
Leaping over starlit fountains
To a solo violin

We been chasin' our dreams together
This adventure is good enough to share
We belong in the streets together
Flowerbeds and chimney tops
It's finders keepers all the time
Take it easy yeah!
And what is yours is mine and everywhere

Stand up to bullies
Magic eyes
Though we are half the size
Until we must run
Every day it could be fun

Felidae oh Felidae
You capture it so perfectly
My dear, oh Felidae
You play the melody inside me
Hailing from the distant mountains
We were carried on the wind
Leaping over starlit fountains
To a solo violin

Felidae, Felidae
B! You know you're beautiful like me, like me
And yo, I don't know!
I don't know much about tomorrow
Or who I am gonna be

Felidae, Felidae
B! You know you're beautiful like me, like me
And yo, I don't know!
I don't know much about tomorrow
Or who I am gonna be

Felidae oh Felidae
You capture it so perfectly
My dear, oh Felidae
You play the melody inside me
Hailing from the distant mountains
We were carried on the wind
Leaping over starlit fountains
To a solo violin

Felidae, Felidae
B! You know you're beautiful like me, like me
And yo, I don't know!
I don't know much about tomorrow
Or who I am gonna be

Felidae, Felidae
B! You know you're beautiful like me, like me
And yo, I don't know!




I don't know much about tomorrow
Or who I am gonna be

Overall Meaning

The song "Felidae" by 澤野弘之 is essentially an ode to cats or "Felidae" in scientific terms. It starts with the idea of two cats wandering the city together, playing and taking shelter in bad weather, while soaking in the warmth of the morning sun. They sit on the roof and enjoy each other's company, telling each other that they belong anywhere and everywhere, and it's okay to take it easy. The lyrics encourage them to stand up to bullies with their magic eyes, even though they are small in size. Running every day can be fun, and chasing dreams together is an adventure worth sharing.


Throughout the song, the cat duo admires their surroundings through their unblemished feline perspective, reveling in the beauty of their world. They discover the excitement of flower beds and chimney tops, and everything is "finders-keepers" between the two. The lyrics suggest that the future is unknown, but it does not matter as long as the two are beautiful and wise like the Felidae. They capture the essence and beauty of life so perfectly and play a melody inside them that is unique to them. The duo's spirit and energy carry them like the wind, leaping over starlit fountains to the tune of a solo violin.


Line by Line Meaning

Travel light in these streets together
We move through the city unencumbered, as a team.


In the city is where we like to play
Our playground is the urban sprawl.


Taking shelter in stormy weather
We face challenges head-on, and overcome them together.


Basking in the morning sun
We savor the simple pleasures of life, and enjoy each day to its fullest.


Sit on your roof, it's not a crime
We take risks, and sometimes break rules, but with good intentions.


Take it easy yeah!
We don't take life too seriously, and remember to have fun along the way.


This is the truth
Our bond is real, and unbreakable.


This is our anywhere
We are comfortable and confident wherever we go.


Stand up to bullies
We refuse to be intimidated, and stand up for what's right.


Magic eyes
Our vision is imaginative, and we see things that others might miss.


Though we are half the size
We might be small in stature, but we are mighty in spirit.


Until we must run
We are willing to fight for what we believe in, but we know when to retreat if necessary.


Every day it could be fun
We approach every day with a sense of adventure and possibility.


Felidae oh Felidae
We celebrate our feline nature, and all that it represents.


You capture it so perfectly
We are grateful to the songwriter for capturing our essence in his music.


My dear, oh Felidae
We speak to each other with affection and respect.


You play the melody inside me
The music inspires us, and resonates with our souls.


Hailing from the distant mountains
Our origins are humble, but our ambitions are great.


We were carried on the wind
We have been swept up by the forces of destiny, and carried forward towards our dreams.


Leaping over starlit fountains
We are unafraid to take risks, and embrace the unknown.


To a solo violin
We are moved by the beauty of the music, and its power to inspire and uplift us.


We been chasin' our dreams together
We share a common vision, and motivate each other to achieve our goals.


This adventure is good enough to share
We know that life is more fulfilling when we experience it with others.


We belong in the streets together
We feel a sense of belonging in the city, and among its people.


Flowerbeds and chimney tops
We find beauty and inspiration in unexpected places.


It's finders keepers all the time
We don't worry about material possessions, because we know that true happiness comes from within.


And what is yours is mine and everywhere
We share everything, and are always there to support each other.


B! You know you're beautiful like me, like me
We recognize our own value and self-worth, and love ourselves for who we are.


And yo, I don't know!
We don't have all the answers, and that's okay.


I don't know much about tomorrow
We live in the present moment, and don't worry too much about the future.


Or who I am gonna be
We are comfortable with the unknown, and welcome the surprises that life has in store for us.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Benjamin, Hiroyuki Sawano, Mpi

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