Pussycat
Wyclef Jean Lyrics


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Pussycat, Pussycat I love you
Yes, I do
You and

We gon send this one out to all the pussycats strugglin out there
Let's go

[Chorus: x 3]
Whoa, whoa, whoa
See dat pussycat

Pussycat, lay back, take a sip of this yak
Feel me on this track
Girl let me spell out pussycat
You're the p-you-s-s-why-see-a-t
That's Clef in the drop Lex
Keep the prophylactics for safe sex
Manicure, pedicure, human hair from the Korean stores
Ghetto cats, got your back
I keep a gat for the alley cats
Sexy cat, rough cat
Doggy style on the floor mat
But make sure you wear your mitten
Or pay child support for your kitten

What's new pussycat
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

[Chorus]

Hold up wait a minute
To all my hood kitties
Don't you pull your claws
There'll be none of that on the dance floor
For the battle cats
I got metaphors
You don't want to test
You got sweaty paws
Which part you don't understand
Don't let it be another cat scan
Talk a ice when my shine reacts
I leave you blind wit a cataract

Ah-yo
But did anybody see my bobcat
Anybody
It's been three weeks and we still haven't spoken
Oh, Lord
She found some mitten inside of my glove compartment
I said it wasn't mine
She said I was one cat that was lyin
So hey kitty-kitty meet me in the city
You know dogs we always on the gritty gritty
Freaky deaky in the pretty puddy-puddy
So baby girl let me ride the pony pony

What's new pussycat
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

[Chorus x 3]

Yo where my freaky cats ready to do anything
Put the blind fold on
Girl let me feel your tongue ring
Bling
Now I'ma quick cat
Before your mama get back cat
Let me hit this with the quickness
Feel my physical I'm fitness

Ay, baby turn the A/C on
It's hot up in here
The way I stroke your fur
I make you want to pur
Up in here
Sweat's coming down your back
Like drops of rain
Say my name
Say my name, baby

[Chorus]

To all my independent cats raisin kittens on through own their own
Oh, hold your own girl
And to all my stray kittens
I got plenty mittens
And we can get it on, yeah
All night long
All night long
All night long





Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wyclef Jean's song "Pussycat" revolve around the concept of cats, using it as a metaphor for women. The song talks about how the artist loves the pussycat, and he describes them in multiple ways. At first, he talks about how he loves them and explains their spelling. He also talks about keeping safe sex and manicure-pedicure with human hair, that he purchased from the Korean stores. He then broadens the metaphor to describe different types of cats, including the sexy cat, rough cat, and even the alley cat. He adds humor to the song by using phrases like "wear your mitten" and "pay child support for your kitten." He also highlights conflicts between cats, using metaphors like "pull your claws" and "battle cats." Wyclef Jean also mentions a story about his missing bobcat and alleged cheating that leads to conflicts with his partner.


Overall, the lyrics of "Pussycat" are playful and entertaining, and they depict the different facets of women through the metaphor of cats. Wyclef Jean has used numerous cat breeds and cat behavior to explain the female perspective, which makes the song light-hearted and humorous.


Overall, the song had mixed reviews because of the content of the lyrics, and critics questioned the artist's intention. The music video features women dressed in cat costumes, which reinforced the cat metaphor.


Line by Line Meaning

Pussycat, Pussycat I love you
The artist is expressing his affection towards a woman and is using the term 'pussycat' as slang for her.


Yes, I do
The artist affirms his affection for the woman he is addressing.


You and
The artist is transitioning into the rest of the song with this phrase.


We gon send this one out to all the pussycats strugglin out there
The artist is dedicating the song to all the women who are struggling in life, using the term 'pussycats' as a metaphor for them.


Let's go
The artist is prompting his listeners to enjoy the song with him.


[Chorus: x 3]
This is the repetition of the chorus line.


Whoa, whoa, whoa
This phrase is used to express the surprise or excitement of the artist.


See dat pussycat
The artist is addressing the women he is dedicating this song to.


Pussycat, lay back, take a sip of this yak
The artist is asking the woman to relax and take a sip of alcohol while enjoying the song.


Feel me on this track
The artist is indicating that he wants the woman to connect with him through his music.


Girl let me spell out pussycat
The artist is spelling out the word 'pussycat' for the woman he is addressing.


You're the p-you-s-s-why-see-a-t
This is the spelling of the word 'pussycat'.


That's Clef in the drop Lex
The artist is referring to himself and his car.


Keep the prophylactics for safe sex
The artist is telling the woman to use condoms for safe sex.


Manicure, pedicure, human hair from the Korean stores
The artist is listing things that women do to take care of themselves, such as getting their nails done and buying human hair from Korean stores.


Ghetto cats, got your back
The artist is describing how he supports women who come from tough environments.


I keep a gat for the alley cats
The artist is saying that he carries a gun for protection against rival gang members.


Sexy cat, rough cat
The artist is describing the different types of women he finds attractive.


Doggy style on the floor mat
The artist is referencing a sexual position called 'doggy style' that can be done on a floor mat.


But make sure you wear your mitten
The artist is warning women to use protection during sex to avoid unwanted pregnancy.


Or pay child support for your kitten
The artist is jokingly referring to a child as a 'kitten' and making a playful warning about the consequences of unprotected sex.


What's new pussycat
This is the repetition of the song's title.


Hold up wait a minute
The artist is telling his listeners to pause and pay attention to what he is about to say.


To all my hood kitties
The artist is addressing women who come from tough backgrounds.


Don't you pull your claws
The artist is telling women to avoid getting into fights with others.


There'll be none of that on the dance floor
The artist is indicating that he wants everyone to enjoy the song and have a good time without getting into any physical altercations.


For the battle cats
The artist is addressing people who are fighters or confrontational in nature.


I got metaphors
The artist is indicating that he is a talented rapper and can use metaphors effectively.


You don't want to test
The artist is challenging others to see if they can match his wit and skill on the mic.


You got sweaty paws
The artist is saying that someone else is nervous and not ready to engage in a battle or confrontation.


Which part you don't understand
The artist is asking if there is any part of his message that is unclear.


Don't let it be another cat scan
The artist is using a play on words, saying he doesn't want any more conflict or scanning for problems, like a medical CAT scan.


Talk a ice when my shine reacts
The artist is saying that he is confident in his abilities, even when others try to diminish his shine.


I leave you blind wit a cataract
The artist is using another play on words, suggesting that he will make his competition blind due to his skill, like a cataract on the eye.


Ah-yo
This is an exclamation used before an important statement to draw attention to it.


But did anybody see my bobcat
The artist is referencing his car, which is a type of construction vehicle, and asking if anyone has seen it.


Anybody
The artist is calling out to his listeners to see if anyone knows where his car is.


It's been three weeks and we still haven't spoken
The artist is jokingly saying he hasn't talked to his car in a while and misses it.


She found some mitten inside of my glove compartment
The artist is saying that his partner found a glove in the car and is jumping to conclusions about it.


I said it wasn't mine
The artist is denying that the glove belongs to him.


She said I was one cat that was lyin
The artist's partner is calling him a liar, using the term 'cat' to reference the song's central metaphor.


So hey kitty-kitty meet me in the city
The artist is addressing his partner and using the term 'kitty-kitty' as a playful nickname. He is also suggesting they meet up in the city.


You know dogs we always on the gritty gritty
The artist is referring to himself as a 'dog' and indicating that he is comfortable in gritty situations or environments.


Freaky deaky in the pretty puddy-puddy
The artist is using a playful rhyme to describe a sexual encounter.


So baby girl let me ride the pony pony
The artist is referencing a sexual position and suggesting that his partner join him.


Yo where my freaky cats ready to do anything
The artist is calling out to his listeners and asking if they are ready to engage in wild activities.


Put the blind fold on
The artist is suggesting a bondage or sensory deprivation activity in the bedroom.


Girl let me feel your tongue ring
The artist is using a sexual innuendo to suggest that his partner is pierced and he wants to feel it.


Bling
This phrase is used to indicate that something is shiny or flashy, like jewelry.


Now I'ma quick cat
The artist is saying he is quick on his feet and agile.


Before your mama get back cat
The artist is referencing sneaking around while someone is away and coming back before they return.


Let me hit this with the quickness
The artist is indicating that he wants to engage in sexual activity quickly.


Feel my physical I'm fitness
The artist is using a play on words and indicating that he is in good physical shape.


Ay, baby turn the A/C on
The artist is suggesting that they should turn on the air conditioning because things are getting hot.


It's hot up in here
The artist is saying that things are heating up and getting intense.


The way I stroke your fur
The artist is referencing his partner as a 'cat' and using a playful metaphor to describe his actions during sex.


I make you want to pur
The artist is continuing his playful metaphor and suggesting that his partner will purr like a cat when he is intimate with her.


Sweat's coming down your back
The artist is indicating that his partner is feeling intense physical sensations and is sweating.


Like drops of rain
The artist is using a comparison to describe how the sweat is coming down his partner's back.


Say my name
The artist is referencing a sexual term made popular by the TV show 'Breaking Bad' and indicating that he wants his partner to call out his name during sex.


To all my independent cats raisin kittens on through own their own
The artist is commending women who are raising children on their own and indicating that they are 'independent cats' who are doing a good job.


Oh, hold your own girl
The artist is indicating that women are strong and can take care of themselves.


And to all my stray kittens
The artist is addressing women who don't have a permanent home or are struggling in some way.


I got plenty mittens
The artist is saying that he has protection for women who are struggling and may need help.


And we can get it on, yeah
The artist is indicating that he is willing to engage in sexual activity with these women if they want.


All night long
The artist is indicating that he is willing to engage in sexual activity for a long period of time.


[Chorus]
This is the repetition of the chorus line.


Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
This phrase is used to express the surprise or excitement of the artist.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED ALEXANDER, BURT F BACHARACH, NORMAN BEAVER, MARVIN CRAIG, HAL DAVID, JERRY DUPLESSIS, WYCLEF JEAN, FREDERICK LEWIS, TIEMEYER MC CAIN, THOMAS SHERBY, STEPHEN SHOCKLEY, OTIS STOKES, JESSE BONDS WEAVER, MARK WOOD

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@laughingatyourfears

I miss this era in music. I am so glad we can still find it all.

@piedpiper404

Always a CLASSIC....! My love for this song never fades out....

@docevaidade

2019 🙌 still a classic. Brings back memories 🔥

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@vincentanuba7550

2020 and it is still a good song. So much memories

@tyrellkk45

OMG!!!! How come this song hasn't got much recognition?! It's really incredible......

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I know right?😐

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I agree

@keledele

This song....geez Wyclef is just too unbelievable as an artist. He made incredible music in such an easy way!!!

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Still a classic song for me that rocks

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