The Cat
Rod Willis Lyrics
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A cat was walking through a cemetery
A tombstone then made him stop
He looked to see just what it said
And this how that tombstone read
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
It said, don't dig me daddy, because I'm real gone
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Well, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
The wind rose up from across the blue
The cat hollered out, what happened to you?
Toonk-a-toonk, what was that? A b-flat cat
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Well, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Then came a voice from a dark bat
Half like a dog and half like a rat
Woof woof, what was that? A fat rabbit cat
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Just, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Well, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone, let's go
Well, that cat took off like a greasy streak
A ghost was a diggin' his crazy beat
Meow meow, what was that? I say old chap
I really don't know what this hell record's about you know
The song "The Cat" by Rod Willis tells the story of a cat who walks through a cemetery and encounters a tombstone with a message that reads "Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone." The lyrics suggest that the cat is perplexed by this message and continues to hear strange noises as he walks through the cemetery. A voice resembling a dog and half a rat appears as well as a fat rabbit cat, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the song.
The lyrics in this song use a lot of imagery and wordplay to create a sense of mystery and confusion. The use of animal noises adds to the surreal nature of the lyrics, making the song feel like a trip into a strange and unfamiliar world. The cat's reactions to the tombstone and the sounds he hears create an overall sense of unease, as though something ominous is lurking just out of sight.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on mortality and the idea that death is an inevitability that we cannot escape. The tombstone serves as a reminder that even the most mysterious and elusive creatures will eventually meet their end. Despite the lighthearted tone of the song, there is a sense of melancholy and contemplation that suggests a deeper meaning below the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Meow
The opening vocalization of a cat.
A cat was walking through a cemetery
A feline animal was taking a stroll in a graveyard.
A tombstone then made him stop
An engraved stone monument compelled the cat to come to a halt.
He looked to see just what it said
The cat approached the tombstone to read its message.
And this how that tombstone read
The following inscription was written on the tombstone.
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
Please refrain from excavating my remains, father figure, as I am deceased.
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
I implore you not to dig up my corpse, father figure, for I have passed on.
It said, don't dig me daddy, because I'm real gone
The epitaph expressed the desire not to be exhumed due to the state of being truly departed.
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
It was inscribed on the tombstone to prevent someone from disturbing the dead body.
Well, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
The phrase was repeated to emphasize the request not to disturb the deceased individual's final resting place.
The wind rose up from across the blue
A gust of air emerged from the distant sky.
The cat hollered out, what happened to you?
The feline shouted to inquire about the cause of the wind.
Toonk-a-toonk, what was that? A b-flat cat
A musical sound effect was heard, prompting the cat to wonder if it was a musical feline.
Then came a voice from a dark bat
A sound resembling a bat's voice was heard from the darkness.
Half like a dog and half like a rat
The voice was a combination of canine and rodent characteristics.
Woof woof, what was that? A fat rabbit cat
The sound was confirmed to be a chubby rabbit feline hybrid.
Just, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
The previous request not to disturb the deceased was reiterated with slightly altered phrasing.
Don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
The deceased's desire not to be exhumed was emphasized.
Well, don't dig me daddy because I'm real gone
The phrase was repeated a final time to solidify the deceased individual's request to remain undisturbed.
Let's go
An invitation to depart from the cemetery.
Well, that cat took off like a greasy streak
The feline departed quickly and abruptly.
A ghost was a diggin' his crazy beat
An imaginary supernatural entity was digging to the beat of the song.
Meow meow, what was that? I say old chap
The cat asked a question and addressed an unknown individual politely.
I really don't know what this hell record's about you know
The cat expressed confusion and an inability to comprehend the meaning or purpose of the song.
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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