Love Cats
Paul Anka Lyrics


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We move like cagey tigers
We couldn't get closer than this
The way we lovecats
The way we talk
The way we stalk
The way we kiss
We slip through the streets
While everyone sleeps
Getting bigger and sleeker
And wider and brighter
We bite and scratch and scream all night
Let's go and
Throw all the songs we know
Into the sea
You and me
All these years and no one heard
I'll show you in spring
It's a treacherous thing
We missed you hissed the lovecats

We're so wonderfully wonderfully wonderfully
Wonderfully pretty
Oh you know that I'd do anything for you
We should have each other to tea huh?
We should have each other with cream
Then curl up by the fire
And sleep for awhile
It's the grooviest thing
It's the perfect dream

Hand in hand
Is the only way to land
And always the right way round
Not broken in pieces
Like hated little meeces
How could we miss
Someone as dumb as this

I love you ... let's go
Oh ... solid gone ...




How could we miss someone as dumb
As this?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Anka's song Love Cats are about a couple who has a unique and intense love for each other. They move like "cagey tigers," indicating that they are both wild and cautious. They can't get any closer than they already are, and they show their love for each other through their peculiar behavior. The way they talk, stalk, and kiss each other is distinctive and sets them apart from others. They sneak through the streets at night, growing bigger, sleeker, wider, and brighter, which can be interpreted as them thriving and becoming more vibrant in their love for each other. They scream all night long, losing themselves in each other's embrace. The next line, "Let's go and throw all the songs we know into the sea," might mean they want to forget everything they know and run away together. No one has heard from them in years; they are completely in their own world. However, the last line, "we missed you hissed the lovecats," is ambiguous, and it's unclear who or what they missed.


The following verse implies that the couple is "wonderfully pretty," which means they are exceptionally beautiful. They can't get enough of each other and would do anything to be together. They talk about having tea and curling up by the fire, which is the "grooviest thing" and the "perfect dream." They continue to suggest that they are meant to be together, and having each other's hand is the only way to land. The last few lines could be interpreted as the two of them realizing that they are lucky to have found each other, and they won't let anyone interrupt their love again.


Line by Line Meaning

We move like cagey tigers
Our movements are calculated and stealthy, like that of a caged tiger, suggesting that we have a hidden agenda or a secret motive.


We couldn't get closer than this
We are already as close as we can possibly be, which indicates that we are in a very intimate relationship that is difficult to improve upon.


The way we lovecats
Our affection for each other is similar to that of cats, who are often associated with being aloof and independent, but also with being loving and affectionate to those they trust.


The way we talk
Our conversations are unique and special, reflecting our deep connection and understanding of each other.


The way we stalk
Our pursuit of each other is reminiscent of the way predators stalk their prey, but also suggests that we enjoy the chase and are willing participants in this game.


The way we kiss
Our kisses are passionate and intense, reflecting the depth of our feelings for each other.


We slip through the streets
We move through the city unnoticed, like ghosts or shadows, free to do as we please without fear of being caught.


While everyone sleeps
We are active at night, when the rest of the world is asleep, suggesting that we are unconventional and rebellious.


Getting bigger and sleeker
Our relationship is growing stronger and more refined over time, like a well-crafted machine or a sleek animal.


And wider and brighter
Our love is expanding and becoming more luminous, like a sun rising over the horizon, suggesting that our future is bright and full of promise.


We bite and scratch and scream all night
Our lovemaking is passionate and intense, reflecting our primal instincts and our desire to express ourselves without inhibition.


Let's go and
We are ready to take action and do something exciting or daring.


Throw all the songs we know
We want to express our love in a new way, by creating something unique and personal, like a song that we write together.


Into the sea
We want to let go of the past and start fresh, by casting off our old selves and diving into the unknown.


You and me
We are a team, committed to each other and ready to face any challenge that comes our way.


All these years and no one heard
We have kept our relationship a secret for a long time, suggesting that we have had to overcome obstacles or societal pressures to be together.


I'll show you in spring
I have something special planned for us in the future, when the weather is warmer and the flowers are in bloom, symbolizing a time of growth and renewal.


It's a treacherous thing
Our relationship is risky and dangerous, like walking a tightrope or sailing through a storm, suggesting that we are willing to take risks for love.


We missed you hissed the lovecats
Our love is both playful and mysterious, suggesting that we enjoy teasing each other and playing games, but also that we have a deeper, unspoken connection.


We're so wonderfully wonderfully wonderfully
Our love is amazing and special, beyond words or description, suggesting that we are in awe of each other.


Wonderfully pretty
We are both beautiful and attractive, to each other and to the world, suggesting that our love is both physical and emotional.


Oh you know that I'd do anything for you
Our love is unconditional and selfless, with each of us willing to do whatever it takes to make the other happy.


We should have each other to tea huh?
We are comfortable and familiar with each other, like an old married couple, suggesting that we enjoy the simple pleasures of life together.


We should have each other with cream
We enjoy adding little touches of sweetness and indulgence to our time together, like having tea with cream, suggesting that we are sensual and joyful in our love.


Then curl up by the fire
We enjoy spending cozy, intimate moments together, like curling up by the fire or cuddling under a blanket, suggesting that our love is warm and comforting.


And sleep for awhile
We enjoy taking breaks from the world and just resting together, like sleeping for a while or taking afternoon naps, suggesting that our love is peaceful and rejuvenating.


It's the grooviest thing
Our love is hip and cool, reflecting the trends and attitudes of the time, suggesting that we are part of a larger cultural movement.


It's the perfect dream
Our love is like a dream come true, beyond our wildest expectations or imaginings, suggesting that we feel truly blessed to have found each other.


Hand in hand
We are connected and united in our love, like two hands clasped together, suggesting that we are stronger and more capable together than apart.


Is the only way to land
Our love is a safe and secure refuge, like a solid landing spot after a long journey, suggesting that we need each other to feel whole and complete.


And always the right way round
Our love is intuitive and natural, always leading us in the right direction, suggesting that we trust each other completely.


Not broken in pieces
Our love is whole and unbroken, like a complete puzzle or a perfect circle, suggesting that we are complete and fulfilled in each other's presence.


Like hated little meeces
We are not small or insignificant, like mice that are scorned or dismissed, suggesting that our love is powerful and significant.


How could we miss
We are amazed and surprised at all that we have found in each other, suggesting that our love was unexpected and improbable.


Someone as dumb as this
We find it hard to believe that we almost missed out on each other, suggesting that our love is smart and wise, despite any initial doubts or hesitations.


I love you ... let's go
We are excited and passionate about our love, ready to embrace the future together, no matter what may come.


Oh ... solid gone ...
We are completely enamored with each other, lost in the moment and swept away by our love, suggesting that we are fully committed and devoted to each other.


How could we miss someone as dumb
We are reflecting on our journey together, and how lucky we were to find each other, despite any obstacles or challenges that we may have faced.


As this?
We are amazed and grateful for all that we have found in each other, suggesting that our love is priceless and invaluable.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH

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