I Taut I Taw A Puddy-Tat
Mel Blanc Lyrics
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I live inside my birdcage a-hanging way up high
I like to swing upon my perch and sing my little song
But there's a cat that's after me and won't let me alone
I tawt I taw a puddy tat a-creeping up on me
I did, I taw a puddy tat as plain as he could be
I am that great big bad old cat, Sylvester is my name I only have one aim in life, and that is very plain
I want to catch that little bird and eat him right away
But every time that I get close to him, this is what he'll say
I tawt I taw a puddy tat a-creeping up on me
You bet he saw a puddy tat, that puddy tat was me
That puddy tat is very bad, he sneaks up from behind
I don't think I would like it if I knew what's on his mind
I have a strong suspicion that his plans for me aren't good
I am inclined to think that he would eat me if he could
I'd like to eat that Tweety Pie when he leaves his cage
But I cannot get close to him, it throws me in a rage
You bet I'd eat that little bird if I could just get near
But every time that I approach, this is all I hear
I tawt I taw a puddy tat a-creeping up on me
I did, I taw a puddy tat as plain as he could be
And when I sing that little song my mistress knows he's back
She grabs a broom and brings it down upon Sylvester's back
So listen you bad puddy tat, let's both be friends, you see
My mistress will not chase you if you sing this song for me
Come on now, like a good cat
Oh alright, sufferin' succotash!
I tawt I taw a puddy tat a-creeping up on me
I did, I taw a puddy tat as plain as he could be
The lyrics to Mel Blanc’s song, “I Taut I Taw A Puddy-Tat” are a playful conversation between two characters, Tweety Pie, a little bird, and Sylvester, a cat. Tweety Pie sings about the joys of being a bird, but his joy is cut short by the appearance of Sylvester, who he sees as a threat. Sylvester, on the other hand, is only focused on capturing Tweety, and seems to be constantly frustrated by Tweety’s ability to evade him. The song builds tension as the characters circle each other, with Tweety expressing his suspicions about Sylvester’s intentions and Sylvester revealing his ambition to eat Tweety.
The dynamic between the two characters is intriguing, as they seem to be in a constant state of opposition. Tweety is portrayed as innocent and vulnerable, while Sylvester is depicted as aggressive and predatory. The lyrics convey this opposing dynamic, with Tweety singing about his love of singing and swinging, while Sylvester focuses solely on getting his next meal. The song also includes an interesting twist, in which Tweety convinces Sylvester to sing with him in order to gain the favor of Tweety’s owner and avoid being chased away by a broom.
Overall, the song is a light-hearted and entertaining exchange between two memorable characters, with catchy lyrics and a playful melody that make it a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a little tiny bird, my name is Tweety Pie
Introducing myself, I'm a small bird named Tweety Pie
I live inside my birdcage a-hanging way up high
I live in a birdcage that's hanging high up
I like to swing upon my perch and sing my little song
I enjoy swinging on my perch and singing a song
But there's a cat that's after me and won't let me alone
Unfortunately, there's a persistent cat that's after me and won't leave me alone
I tawt I taw a puddy tat a-creeping up on me
I thought I saw the cat creeping up on me
I did, I taw a puddy tat as plain as he could be
I definitely saw the cat as clear as day
I am that great big bad old cat, Sylvester is my name
Allow me to introduce myself as the big, bad cat named Sylvester
I only have one aim in life, and that is very plain
In life, I only have one goal and it's very clear
I want to catch that little bird and eat him right away
My ultimate desire is to catch that little bird and eat him as soon as possible
But every time that I get close to him, this is what he'll say
However, every time I get close to him, this is what he says
That puddy tat is very bad, he sneaks up from behind
The cat is quite cunning and sneaks up on me from behind
I don't think I would like it if I knew what's on his mind
Honestly, I would not be happy if I knew what the cat was thinking
I have a strong suspicion that his plans for me aren't good
I have a feeling that the cat's intentions towards me are not good
I am inclined to think that he would eat me if he could
I strongly believe that if the cat could, he would eat me without hesitation
I'd like to eat that Tweety Pie when he leaves his cage
I would really enjoy eating Tweety Pie when he's not in his cage
But I cannot get close to him, it throws me in a rage
Sadly, I cannot get close to him and it makes me very angry
You bet I'd eat that little bird if I could just get near
Without a doubt, I would eat that little bird if I could just get close enough
And when I sing that little song my mistress knows he's back
Whenever I sing my little song, my owner knows that I'm back
She grabs a broom and brings it down upon Sylvester's back
My owner will grab a broom and hit me with it when she sees me
So listen you bad puddy tat, let's both be friends, you see
Hey, bad cat, let's be friends instead! Can't you see?
My mistress will not chase you if you sing this song for me
If you sing this song for me, my owner won't chase after you
Come on now, like a good cat
Please, be a good cat now
Oh alright, sufferin' succotash!
Fine, I'll sing the song
I tawt I taw a puddy tat a-creeping up on me
I thought I saw the cat creeping up on me
I did, I taw a puddy tat as plain as he could be
I definitely saw the cat as clear as day
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: ALAN LIVINGSTON, BILLY MAY, WARREN FOSTER
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