Through it all, Gino Matteo still holds true to what he believes. Being a rarity in today's Roots-Music world, Gino Matteo is a young man with an incredible knowledge and respect for the past. A true student of the life. Gino's performances are spontaneous, explosive, and original- a triple threat to the music world.
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Using the experiences learned over time, Gino Matteo's sound respectfully pays tribute to true roots music while adding a bit of his own life in between and is quickly carving out a name for himself being among the finest songwriters and guitarists in music.
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Gino Matteo loves what he does for a living and will continue to inspire and grasp audiences with his truthful and soulful stories. And he will do so with a smile.
Fat Cat
Gino Matteo Lyrics
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Watching the sidewalk and the front lawn
Lends a hand to any body she meets
Don't walk on the grass with your bare feet
Fat cat
Talkin' 'bout that fat cat
Shake it like this
Sho' 'nuf shake it like that
She's forty six pounds, grey and white
When she starts shakin', Lord what a sight
All that fur goes 2 feet wide
She's got Goodyear written on her side
Fat cat
Talkin' 'bout that fat cat
Shake it like this
Sho' 'nuf shake it like that
Walkin' down the street you can hear the sound
Of her big floppy butt just flopping around
Breathes pretty heavy every now and again
She's my favorite furry friend
Fat cat
Talkin' 'bout that fat cat
Shake it like this
Sho' 'nuf shake it like that
Shake it like this
Sho' 'nuf shake it like that
Shake it like this
Sho' 'nuf shake it like that
The lyrics of Gino Matteo's "Fat Cat" depict a humorous and somewhat endearing portrayal of a beloved pet cat that spends her days lazily lounging on the front porch, observing the world around her. The cat, affectionately referred to as "fat cat", is described as being large in size, weighing forty-six pounds with grey and white fur that "goes 2 feet wide" when she shakes. Despite her size, the cat is friendly and helpful, offering a hand (or paw) to anyone she meets, with the exception of those who dare to walk on the grass with their bare feet.
The chorus repeats "Talkin' 'bout that fat cat, shake it like this, sho' 'nuf shake it like that", highlighting the joy that the cat brings to those who encounter her. The verses continue to describe the cat's physical appearance and quirky behaviors, including her loud breathing and the sound of her "big floppy butt" as she walks down the street. Matteo's use of personification, giving human-like qualities to the cat, adds to the charm and humor of the song.
Overall, "Fat Cat" is a lighthearted and fun tune that pays tribute to a beloved pet and the joy she brings to those around her.
Line by Line Meaning
Sits on the front porch all day long
The cat spends most of the day sitting on the front porch.
Watching the sidewalk and the front lawn
While on the front porch the cat observes the activities on the sidewalk and the front lawn.
Lends a hand to any body she meets
The cat is friendly and helps anyone it meets.
Don't walk on the grass with your bare feet
The cat warns people to not walk on the grass with their bare feet.
Fat cat
The cat is overweight.
Talkin' 'bout that fat cat
The song is about the cat's weight.
Shake it like this
The song instructs the listener to dance in a certain way.
Sho' 'nuf shake it like that
Continuation of the dance instruction in the song.
She's forty six pounds, grey and white
The cat weighs 46 pounds and has grey and white fur.
When she starts shakin', Lord what a sight
The cat's dance moves are quite a spectacle.
All that fur goes 2 feet wide
When dancing the cat's fur spreads out two feet wide.
She's got Goodyear written on her side
The cat's fur pattern looks like the Goodyear logo.
Walkin' down the street you can hear the sound
The sound of the cat's movements can be heard when walking down the street.
Of her big floppy butt just flopping around
The cat has a big, floppy butt that moves when it dances.
Breathes pretty heavy every now and again
The cat sometimes breathes heavily.
She's my favorite furry friend
The cat is the singer's favorite animal companion.
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.