Cat Walk
Miho Nakayama (中山美穂) Lyrics

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down down down down down down
downtown down down
down down down down down down
現れた
ニュースなシュールな
Monroe walk
down down down down down down
upside down down

down down down down down down
忍びよる
ゴーカなヌードな視線で
キュートなミュートな cat walk

君はwonderful
夜毎屋根の上でsession
ううんいやだわ
謎のwonderful
ペントハウスならsession
ううんダイヤモンド
ネコにまたたび

Go to hell! Go to hell!
お熱いのが好きよ
Go to hell! Go to hell!
宝石の方が好きよ
down down down down down down
knok out down down
down down down down down down
爪を出す
mild まいるぞ Monroe walk
wild 帰るぞ cat walk
名はpowerful
破産させるなんて殺生
ううんいやだわ
もっとpowerful
あいそつかすなんて殺生

ううんパラダイス
ネコはまた旅

Overall Meaning

The song "Cat Walk" by Miho Nakayama (中山美穂) is a catchy Japanese pop song with a colorful music video. The opening lines "down down down down down down, downtown down down" invite the listener to join a surreal and exciting journey. The lyrics describe a catwalk model, portrayed as a powerful and playful feline creature. The "Monroe walk" and "catwalk" are references to the iconic styles of Marilyn Monroe and fashion modeling, respectively. Nakayama sings, "the cute and muted cat walk" with a teasing voice, implying the seductive and subtle nature of the model's performance. The lyrics also suggest that the singer herself is a "wonderful" and mysterious figure who enjoys rooftop sessions and expensive tastes. The line "Go to hell! Go to hell!" is an expression of the singer's bold and passionate personality.

The chorus repeats the phrases "down down down" and "cat walk" to create a hypnotic effect. The verses switch between describing the model's movements and the singer's imagination, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Nakayama's voice is sweet and feminine, but with an edgy quality that matches the song's upbeat rhythm. The arrangement features synths, drums, and guitar riffs that enhance the song's pop-rock vibe. The overall mood is fun and energetic, capturing the essence of 80s and 90s J-pop.

Line by Line Meaning

down down down down down down
Walking down and feeling low

downtown down down
Walking downtown, even though feeling low

down down down down down down
Feeling low and walking down

現れた
Appeared

ニュースなシュールな
Strange news

Monroe walk
Walking in a way similar to Marilyn Monroe

down down down down down down
Feeling low and walking down

upside down down
Feeling disoriented and walking down

down down down down down down
Feeling low and walking down

忍びよる
Sneaking up

ゴーカなヌードな視線で
Being watched by a sexy and provocative gaze