Pussy Cat Pussy Cat
Kids - Children Lyrics
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I′ve been to London to see the fair Queen.
Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you there?
I frightened a little mouse, under her chair
The children's song "Pussy Cat Pussy Cat" follows the story of a curious cat who sets off on an adventure to visit the fair Queen in London. The cat is questioned by the lyrics, asking where it has been, and it responds that it has traveled to London. The second verse asks what the cat has done while in London and the cat tells them that it frightened a little mouse hiding under the Queen's chair. The song is a playful and lighthearted tune that is easy to sing and remember.
The song "Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat" is believed to have originated in England in the late 18th century. This song was first published in the book, "Songs for the Nursery", in 1805. The song is still widely popular today, and it has been translated into several languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French. It is often sung as a nursery rhyme or children's song to teach simple words and rhymes to young kids.
Line by Line Meaning
Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?
Oh dear cat, dear cat, where did your travels take you?
I′ve been to London to see the fair Queen.
I went to London to catch a glimpse of the gracious Queen.
Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you there?
My dear cat, dear cat, pray do tell, what did you do there?
I frightened a little mouse, under her chair
I scared a tiny mouse hiding underneath the chair near the Queen.
Contributed by Arianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.