Everybody Wants To Be A Cat
Phil Harris Thurl Ravenscroft Scatman Crothers Lyrics
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Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
Tell me, everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
'Cause everything else is obsolete
A square with a horn
Makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
But with a square in the act
To the caveman days
I've heard some corny birds who tried to sing
Still a cat's the only cat
Who knows how to swing
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig stuff like that?
When everybody wants to be a cat
A square with a horn
Makes you wish you weren't born,
Every time he plays
Oh riki-tiki-tinky
With a square in the act
You can set music back to the Caveman days
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
When playin' jazz he always has a welcome mat
'Cause everybody digs a swingin' cat
Everybody, everybody
Everybody wants to be a cat
Hallelujah
Everybody, everybody
Everybody wants to be a cat
Everybody, everybody
Everybody wants to be a cat
Everybody, everybody
Everybody wants to be a cat
The song "Everybody wants to be a cat" from the Disney movie "The Aristocats" is an ode to the cool and carefree lifestyle of cats. The song praises the unique qualities of cats that make them the only animal that knows how to really groove with the beat. The opening lines of the song "Everybody wants to be a cat because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at" suggest that cats possess a kind of aura or energy that draws people towards them. The lyrics also suggest that everything else pales in comparison to the feline beat, which is why so many people are picking up on it.
The song contrasts the traditional sound of jazz music with the sound of a square with a horn by saying, "A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born every time he plays." This emphasises the uniqueness of the feline beat, which can transport you to another era entirely. The song goes on to say that even the most talented singers cannot compare to the coolness of a cat who knows how to swing. Ultimately, the song seems to be inviting listeners to embrace a carefree, relaxed lifestyle just like a cat.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants to be a cat
Everyone desires to embody the feline essence
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
Cats are the sole creatures that can navigate life with enviable ease
Tell me, everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
Everyone is grooving to the hypnotic rhythm of cats
'Cause everything else is obsolete
All other options are outmoded compared to being a cat
A square with a horn / Makes you wish you weren't born / Every time he plays
When a musician lacks the coolness of a cat, listening to their performance is unbearable
But with a square in the act / You can set music back / To the caveman days
Having an uncool musician in the band regresses the musical quality to ancient times
I've heard some corny birds who tried to sing / Still a cat's the only cat / Who knows how to swing
Some birds try to imitate the cat's style, but they can never match their innate coolness
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig stuff like that? / When everybody wants to be a cat
Why would anyone want to play anything other than cat-like music when it's so universally desired?
Oh riki-tiki-tinky
A nonsensical phrase used to emphasize the jarring effect of bad music
When playin' jazz he always has a welcome mat / 'Cause everybody digs a swingin' cat
Cats excel at jazz, and everyone loves a cat that can groove
Hallelujah
An expression of excitement or joy
Everybody, everybody / Everybody wants to be a cat
The desire to be a cat is universal and unifying
Everybody, everybody / Everybody wants to be a cat
The repetition of this line underscores the widespread appeal of the feline lifestyle
Everybody, everybody / Everybody wants to be a cat
The song ends with a reminder that everyone wishes they could be as cool as cats
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: AL RINKER, FLOYD HUDDLESTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Kexxaa
Well, little lady, let me elucidate here
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat
Who knows where it's at
Tell me, everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
'Cause everything else is obsolete
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
But with a square in the act
You can set music back
To the cave man days, cha-cha-ba-dum-bo-day
I've heard some corny birds who who tried to sing
Still a cat's the only cat who knows how to swing
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig or stuff like that?
When everybody wants to be a cat
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
With a square in the act you can set music back
To the cave man days
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
Yes, everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
When playin' jazz you always has a welcome mat
'Cause everybody digs a swinging cat
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Hallelujah!
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Everybody, everybody
@siroisab
Best song ever!
@SfkRegSthC
che grandissima canzone!
@adriancota5118
I love baloo
@jrjonesmx1
¿DONDE PODRE ENCONTRAR EL ARREGLO PARA ESTOS INSTRUMENTOS?
@matijas7994
its half tone deeper than the original :)
@Kexxaa
Well, little lady, let me elucidate here
Everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat
Who knows where it's at
Tell me, everybody's pickin' up on that feline beat
'Cause everything else is obsolete
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
But with a square in the act
You can set music back
To the cave man days, cha-cha-ba-dum-bo-day
I've heard some corny birds who who tried to sing
Still a cat's the only cat who knows how to swing
Who wants to dig a long-haired gig or stuff like that?
When everybody wants to be a cat
A square with a horn makes you wish you weren't born
Every time he plays
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
With a square in the act you can set music back
To the cave man days
Oh, a rinky-tinky-tinky
Yes, everybody wants to be a cat
Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at
When playin' jazz you always has a welcome mat
'Cause everybody digs a swinging cat
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Hallelujah!
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Everybody, everybody, everybody wants to be a cat
Everybody, everybody
@jrjonesmx1
WHERE CAN I FIND THE ARRANGEMENT FOR THESE INSTRUMENTS?
@resco91
I just took the vocals off the original song
Here how my cover turned out
https://youtu.be/iRCxnIXV8Jo
@resco91
I used vocalremover.org
@mohsharief9202
everybody wants to be a 😺