Everybody Wants To Be A Cat
Disney (The Aristocats) Lyrics
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Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat
Who knows were it's at
Tell me, everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
'Cause everything else is obsolete
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
But with a square in the act
You can set music back
To the cave man days, cha-cha-ba-dum-bo-day
I've heard some corny birds who who tried to sing
Still a cat's the only cat who knows how to swing
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig or stuff like that
When everybody wants to be a cat
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
With a square in the act you can set music back
To the cave man days
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
When playin' jazz you always has a welcome mat
'Cause everybody digs a swinging cat
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Hallelujah!
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
The lyrics to Everybody Wants to Be a Cat by Disney's The Aristocats are a playful and whimsical depiction of the allure of being a cat. The song posits that everyone wants to be a cat because a cat is the only kind of animal that truly knows how to swing to that feline beat. The song states that cats are the coolest animals, exuding an effortless coolness that no other animal can match. There is a certain charm and mischief that cats possess, and the song celebrates that.
The lyrics make various references to musical styles and instruments, showcasing how a cat's sense of rhythm and musical ability outshines all the other animals. The lyrics also hint at the idea that cats possess a certain independence and don't conform to societal norms, further enhancing their allure. The song also highlights the idea that cats are carefree creatures that don't take themselves too seriously, suggesting that humans could learn a thing or two about how to enjoy life from cats.
Overall, Everybody Wants to Be a Cat is a playful and entertaining song that seeks to celebrate the unique qualities that make cats so lovable and beloved by all.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, little lady, let me elucidate here
Listen up, I'm about to explain something.
Everybody wants to be a cat
Everyone wants to feel as cool and confident as a cat.
Because a cat's the only cat
Cats are unique and special.
Who knows where it's at
They know what's up and how to have fun.
Tell me, everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
Everyone's starting to catch onto the cool vibe of cats.
'Cause everything else is obsolete
Other things just can't compare to cats.
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
Listening to boring music can be unbearable.
Every time he plays
It's always like this.
But with a square in the act
If a cat joins in, it's a different story.
You can set music back to the cave man days, cha-cha-ba-dum-bo-day
Cats are so cool that they can even make prehistoric music fun.
I've heard some corny birds who tried to sing
I've heard some terrible singers.
Still a cat's the only cat who knows how to swing
Even with bad singers, cats are the coolest animals out there.
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig or stuff like that
Nobody wants to listen to boring music or watch boring things.
When everybody wants to be a cat
Everyone wants to be groovy and cool like cats.
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
Cool music sounds like this.
Everybody wants to be a cat
Everyone wants to be as cool and confident as a cat.
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
Cats are the coolest animals out there, and they always know how to have fun.
When playin' jazz you always has a welcome mat
If you're a cool cat playing jazz music, you're always welcome.
'Cause everybody digs a swinging cat
Everyone loves to watch a confident and cool cat.
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Everyone wants to be as cool and confident as a cat.
Hallelujah!
It's amazing!
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: AL RINKER, FLOYD HUDDLESTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oriarti
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
Everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
'Cause everything else is obsolete
A square with a horn
Makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
But with a square in the act
You can set music back
To the caveman days
I've heard some corny birds who tried to sing
Still a cat's the only cat
Who knows how to swing
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig stuff like that?
When everybody wants to be a cat
A square with a horn
Makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
With a square in the act
You can set music back
To the caveman days
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
When playin' jazz he always has a welcome mat
'Cause everybody digs a swingin' cat
I want you to know
I want you to know
Beware of the squirrel when he offers to share
His milk to sip
If he hasn't been try
I suggest you provide your own catnip
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat
Who knows where it's at
Everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
'Cause everything wants to be a cat
Be a cat, be a cat
Everybody, everybody, everybody
Everybody, everybody, everybody
Everybody, everybody, everybody
@dunel.f1112
Everybody wants to be a cat,
because a cat's the only cat
who knows where it's at.
Everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat,
'cause everything else is obsolete.
Now a square with a horn,
can make you wish you weren't born,
ever'time he plays;
and with a square in the act,
he can set music back
to the caveman days.
I've heard some corny birds who tried to sing,
but a cat's the only cat
who knows how to swing.
Who wants to dig
a long-haired gig
or stuff like that?
When everybody wants to be a cat.
A square with that horn,
makes you wish you weren't born,
ever'time he plays;
and with a square in the act,
he's gonna set this music back
to the Stone Age days.
Everybody wants to be a cat,
because a cat's the only cat
who knows where it's at;
while playin' jazz you always has a Welcome mat,
'cause everybody digs a swingin' cat.
Everybody digs a swingin' cat.
@toxxsii630
I can get down with these funky fresh cat rhymes.
@AryaBeltaine
That is probably the best sentence I have ever read in my life
Thank you, good sir
@EmpressAlligator
AMEN
@Resolusean-
It's funny cause your profile pic is a dog
@shrimpy5670
Toxxsii nice profile picture
@fish1705
I want to be your friend now.
@cxnnxli
2:25 The beat dropped harder then my grades
@Friday56324
Queen Lucy Morningstar 🤣🤣
@icguy
*than :)
@Zackislivid
In my school the beats drop harder than my classmates guess they wanted a big mac 10