I Wish I Was A Cat
Glitch Gum Lyrics

The lyrics to Glitch Gum's song "I Wish I Was a Cat" seem to express the singer's desire for a simpler, more carefree existence - one that is akin to a cat's life. The repetition of "Man, I wish I was a cat" and "I would really like that" serves to emphasize the singer's yearning for a life of ease and detachment. The subsequent lines continue in this vein, with the singer expressing a desire to stay in the background ("I'mma stay in the back") and to not engage with others, instead preferring to keep their distance ("Don't talk to me, stay back").

The second half of the song shifts to a desire to be a dog, but with a slightly different twist. Here, the singer expresses a desire to be friendly and approachable - "being friendly was my job" - but in a more carefree, less regimented way. The repeated use of "I slob" suggests a desire to be more impulsive and spontaneous - something that dogs are well known for. The final lines return to the desire for camaraderie from a distance ("I really wanna be your friend/But I don't wanna be the reason that it ends"), further emphasizing the tension between desire for connection and a reluctance to engage too deeply.