1) A Korean Girl Group
2) A Du… Read Full Bio ↴Cats is the name of more than 1 thing:
1) A Korean Girl Group
2) A Dutch Group The Cats (see that)
3) An 8bit musician
4) An incorrect tag for the popular musical see Andrew Lloyd Webber.
1. A Korean girl group.
2. The Cats is a band from the Netherlands (the town of Volendam). The group is 38 times listed in the Dutch charts between 1966 and 1987. Their music started as a Merseybeat kind of sound and was many years later characterized by big orchestral arrangements and beautiful vocal harmonies. They had the most influence on a typical music-style from Volendam in Holland, called 'Palingsound'.
3. Cats is an 8bit musician featured on the odd VA as well as 8bitcollective.
4. Cats is also the name of a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This is an incorrect tag for the songs from this musical. Please correct your tags to Andrew Lloyd Webber or the individual performers.
Old Deuteronomy
Cats Lyrics
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Well of all things can it be really
No, yes, ho, hi, oh my eye!
My mind may be wandering but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
Old Deuteronomy's lived a long time
He's a cat who has lived many lives in succession
A long while before Queen Victoria's accession
Old Deuteronomy's buried nine wives
And more I am tempted to say ninety - nine
And his numerous progeny prospers and thrives
And the village is proud of him in his decline
At the sight of that placid and bland physiognomy
When he sits in the sun on the vicarage wall
The oldest inhabitant croaks
Well of all things can it be really
No, yes, ho, hi, oh my eye!
My mind may be wandering but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
Well of all things can it be really
No, yes, ho, hi, oh my eye!
My mind may be wandering but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
Well of all things can it be really
No, yes, ho, hi, oh my eye!
My mind may be wandering but I confess
I belive it is Old Deuteronomy
Well of all things can it be really
No, yes, ho, hi, oh my eye!
My legs may be tottery I must go slow
And be careful of Old Deuteronomy
The song "Old Deuteronomy" from the musical Cats presents a portrait of an old cat who has lived many lives and is now in his decline. The first verse consists of a playful and somewhat incredulous reflection on the fact that this cat, of all cats, could be the one in question: "I believe it is Old Deuteronomy/Well of all things can it be really/No, yes, ho, hi, oh my eye!/My mind may be wandering but I confess/I believe it is Old Deuteronomy." The second verse goes on to provide some context for Old Deuteronomy's status as an esteemed elder of the cat community. "Old Deuteronomy's lived a long time/He's a cat who has lived many lives in succession/He was famous in Proverb and famous in rhyme/A long while before Queen Victoria's accession." The verse also notes Old Deuteronomy's large family and his status as a point of pride for the village where he lives.
The song is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and community, as well as the importance of honoring our elders. The fact that Old Deuteronomy has outlived so many others is a testament to his strength and resilience, and the admiration and respect he commands from those around him speak to the value of experience and longevity in this world. At the same time, the song is playful and lighthearted, with a sense of whimsy that pervades the entire musical.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
The singer believes that the cat in question is Old Deuteronomy.
Old Deuteronomy's lived a long time
Old Deuteronomy is a very old cat who has lived many lives.
He's a cat who has lived many lives in succession
Old Deuteronomy has lived many lives one after the other, implying that he has lived for a very long time.
He was famous in Proverb and famous in rhyme
Old Deuteronomy was well-known and celebrated in both proverbs and poetry.
A long while before Queen Victoria's accession
Old Deuteronomy was famous even before Queen Victoria became the queen of England.
Old Deuteronomy's buried nine wives
Old Deuteronomy has had many wives over the course of his long life, and nine of them are buried with him.
And more I am tempted to say ninety - nine
Old Deuteronomy may have had as many as ninety-nine wives or more.
And his numerous progeny prospers and thrives
Old Deuteronomy has had many offspring who are doing well.
And the village is proud of him in his decline
The village is proud of Old Deuteronomy, even as he grows old and begins to decline in health.
At the sight of that placid and bland physiognomy
When the villagers see Old Deuteronomy's calm and unexpressive face, they are reminded of his old age and many experiences.
When he sits in the sun on the vicarage wall
Old Deuteronomy often sits in the sun on the wall of the village vicarage building.
The oldest inhabitant croaks
The oldest inhabitant of the village makes an exclamation or sound, possibly of recognition or surprise, when they see Old Deuteronomy.
My legs may be tottery I must go slow
The singer acknowledges that they may not be able to keep up with Old Deuteronomy, who is much older and more experienced.
And be careful of Old Deuteronomy
The singer is aware that Old Deuteronomy is a respected and revered figure in the village, and they should show him the proper respect.
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aquamarine6223
I love how they got Tugger just...so right?? He maintains his posture and swagger but proudly defers to Old Deut. He stays back there the whole time, keeping his distance but it's very clear that underneath all that he loves his tribe and his leader (who's probably his dad also). He's not the one at the front of the pack, leading the others and being responsible (no no, he'll leave that to Munk) but he's still a leader and he contributes to the song, taking the fun bits where he gets to sing about how much of a player old deut is. The exaggerated yet completely sincere bow is just sooo good. Everything about this is awesome!
@skullslace2426
I like to think that Tugger knows that if he got closer the kittens might get distracted, and he also knows he usually commands all the attention wherever he is, so he decides to stay back as to not take any respect away from old Deuteronomy.
@louisastewart8862
Absolutely perfect statement
@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect
Old Deut is the OG. Or, may I say... the OD.
@tranquilthoughts7233
You said it better than i ever could.
@CeltycSparrow
But notice, when Old Deuteronomy was taken and Munk had no idea what to do, it was Tugger who spoke up and told them what to do to get their leader back.
@jonquilgemstone
Munkustrap: the responsible son
Rum Tum Tugger: the wild son
Yet they both love their dad ☺
@ashlynnheller8400
Mcavity: The son who ends up in jail.
@foxtatertot
I totally believe that Munkustrap and Rum Tum Tugger are brothers and are sons of Old Deuteronomy. Since Old D. is the oldest cat in the tribe, I'm sure that a few other cats are his children.
@christopherbacon1077
@@ashlynnheller8400 Except he doesn't because when the police come by McCavity's not there!