Can't Hug Every Cat
The Gregory Brothers Lyrics


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I love cats
I love every kind of cat
I just want to hug all of them
But I can't
Can't hug every cat
Can't hug every cat

So anyway
I am a cat lover and I love to run
I'm sorry, I'm thinking about cats again
I really lo-ove cats
I'm thinking about cats again
And again, and again, and again, and again

I think about how many don't have a home
And how I should have them
I think about how cute they are
And how their ears
And the whiskers and the nose

I just love them
And I want them
And I want them in a basket
And I want little bow ties

I just love them
And I want them
To be on a rainbow and in my bed
And I just want us to roll around (to roll around, round, round, round)

Sorry, I'm getting emotional

I love cats
I love every kind of cat
I just want to hug all of them
But I can't
Can't hug every cat
Can't hug every cat

So anyway
I am a cat lover and I love to run
I'm sorry, I'm thinking about cats again
I really lo-ove cats
But I can't hug every cat




Can't hug every cat
Can't hug every cat

Overall Meaning

The Gregory Brothers' song "Can't Hug Every Cat" is a humorous take on the idea of being a cat lover to a fault. The lyrics express a deep passion for cats and a longing to hug and care for all of them, but also admits the impossibility of such a task. The repetition of the phrase "I love every kind of cat" reinforces this point, as the singer seems to have an all-encompassing love for cats, but acknowledges that their love is limited by practicality.


The lyrics also touch on the issue of homeless cats, with the singer expressing a desire to take them all in and provide them with love and care. The playful and silly tone of the song might initially mask the serious topic of homeless animals, but it ultimately serves to draw attention to the issue in a lighthearted way.


The repetition of the phrase "I'm sorry, I'm thinking about cats again" highlights the obsessive nature of the singer's love for cats, as they seem unable to focus on anything else. The use of the word "emotional" suggests that this love for cats is not just a passing interest, but something that deeply affects the singer on an emotional level.


Overall, "Can't Hug Every Cat" is a tongue-in-cheek look at the intense passion that some people have for cats, while also touching on the serious topic of animal welfare.


Line by Line Meaning

I love cats
I have a very strong affection for felines.


I love every kind of cat
I find no discrimination when it comes to cats. Every breed is special.


I just want to hug all of them
I yearn to embrace each and every cat that I come across.


But I can't Can't hug every cat Can't hug every cat
Unfortunately, due to the infeasibility of such a task, I cannot achieve this goal of mine.


So anyway I am a cat lover and I love to run
By the way, I bring to your attention that I adore cats and have a passion for running.


I'm sorry, I'm thinking about cats again I really lo-ove cats
Apologies for the distraction, but my mind is consumed by thoughts of these felines whom I truly cherish.


And again, and again, and again, and again
This recurrent pattern of thinking about cats is something I cannot control and happens often.


I think about how many don't have a home
I contemplate about the number of cats in need of shelter.


And how I should have them
I feel guilty for not being able to provide them with a home myself and wish I could do more to help them.


I think about how cute they are
I admire their adorable nature.


And how their ears And the whiskers and the nose
I am fascinated by their ears, whiskers, and noses.


I just love them And I want them And I want them in a basket And I want little bow ties
My adoration for cats is all-encompassing and I dream of having them in my possession, perhaps even accessorizing them with little bow ties.


To be on a rainbow and in my bed And I just want us to roll around (to roll around, round, round, round)
My ideal scenario would be to have them surrounded by rainbows in my bed, where we could playfully roll around together.


Sorry, I'm getting emotional
Apologies for getting emotional – my feelings towards cats tend to overwhelm me at times.


Can't hug every cat
Reiterating that hugging every cat is an impossible feat.




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10 years ago we laughed at her but now we’ve become her

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I had 0 cats when this came out. Now I have 4

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