Smelly Cat
Phoebe Buffay Lyrics
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What are they feeding you?
Smelly cat, smelly cat
It's not your fault
You're obviously not their favorite pet
You may not be a bed of roses
And your no friend of those with noses
Smelly cat, smelly cat
What are they feeding you
Smelly cat, smelly cat
It's not your fault!
The lyrics of Phoebe Buffay's song "Smelly Cat" can be interpreted in different ways. The song is about a street cat that people avoid because of its strong odor. The phrase "smelly cat" is repeated throughout the song which makes it catchy and memorable. The song brings up themes of neglect, discrimination, and the idea of being a misfit. The repetition of the phrase "What are they feeding you?" is a question directed towards the owners of the cat. Phoebe seems to blame the owners for the cat's condition since they won't take it to the vet, and it's clearly not their favorite pet. Furthermore, the song highlights the fact that being different isn't always easy, and not everyone will appreciate you.
Line by Line Meaning
Smelly cat, smelly cat
Acknowledging that the cat has an odor problem
What are they feeding you?
Questioning the diet of the cat as a possible cause of its smell
Smelly cat, smelly cat
Repeating the fact that the cat has a strong odor
It's not your fault
Assuring the cat that it is not to be blamed for its smell
They wont take you to the vet
Imputing neglectful behavior of the cat's owners
You're obviously not their favorite pet
Suggesting that the cat's owners may not value or care about it very much
You may not be a bed of roses
Acknowledging that the cat is not perfect and may have flaws
And your no friend of those with noses
Jokingly suggesting that the cat's smell may not make it popular among humans
Smelly cat, smelly cat
Repeating the phrase that has become synonymous with the cat
What are they feeding you
Repeating the question about the cat's diet
Smelly cat, smelly cat
Repeating the fact that the cat has a strong odor
It's not your fault!
Reassuring the cat again that it is not to be blamed for its smell
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@komandantkilljoy
The 850 dislikes are from Ursula Buffay
@shalinianand4228
😂😂👏
@abrahamlincoln680
🤣🤣🤣
@angesi9585
😁🐈
@ajeshmahesh7401
Good one
@komandantkilljoy
@Ajesh Mahesh thx
@Paldea07
Phoebe coming out of the smoke at 0:10 gets me everytime.
@denizyaman08
omg
@praspurgh
Ross: smoky~
@mahmamia5100
For some reason Phoebe gives me such a Stevie Nicks vibe in this video, and I find that so goddamn funny.