Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A richly diverse collection of cat tunes.
February 22 is known as Cat Day!
In Japan, it was established in 1987.
Cats can be delightfully free-spirited—keeping their distance one moment, then suddenly getting affectionate the next.
There are many songs that sing about or relate to “cats,” and many people might feel that there are quite a few classics among them.
From heart-fluttering cute tunes to songs that express a cat’s feelings, wishes like “I want to be a cat,” and moving tracks that overlay human emotions with feline traits—there are countless cat-themed songs.
In this article, we’ve picked out our top recommendations among cat songs.
If you’re a cat lover who actually has a feline friend, be sure to listen together and enjoy a happy time!
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Cat songs that overlap with various feelings. A diverse variety of cat tunes (61–70)
Cat addictionTegomasu
A song released on May 22, 2013 as Tegomass’s seventh single.
It’s a danceable, up-tempo pop track that captures the traits of a free-spirited cat from both body and soul, singing about how, despite being exasperating, it’s impossible to hate—and in fact, you can’t help but love it.
black catJanet Jackson
This is a 1990 song by Janet Jackson, the younger sister of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop known worldwide.
She is also known for giving birth at the age of 50 last year.
“Black Cat” is one of the world’s great songs, featuring a powerful, commanding vocal performance.
Jealousy toward catsaimyon
Aimyon, beloved as a down-to-earth, national favorite.
Her vocals are powerful yet tinged with melancholy, a consistent allure she’s had since her debut.
The title track of the album “Jealous of the Cat” projects comparisons with others and self-loathing onto the familiar figure of a cat, expressing the anxieties and jealousy we feel in everyday life.
Its breezy sound blends perfectly with Aimyon’s signature humor and irony, eliciting deep empathy from listeners.
Released in September 2024, this song is perfect for anyone wrestling with the struggle to live at their own pace.
The album also includes “Ai no Hana,” the theme song for the NHK morning drama Ranman, making it a work packed with Aimyon’s appeal.
Sorry, dog.wāsuta
It’s a charming, warm, and humorous story themed around the relationship between a cat and a dog.
Through the daily life of an elderly woman and her two pets, it gently conveys the importance of caring for one another.
Though they sometimes play mean tricks on each other, the way they ultimately come to accept one another is heartwarming.
The affectionate nature of the dog and the cat’s reluctance to be honest are depicted in perfect balance.
Released in February 2023 as Wasuta’s 10th single, it was also used in a vocational school commercial.
It’s a recommended track not only for pet owners but also for anyone struggling with an important relationship.
A Sonnet of Summer and CatsTECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND
This is a song used as the ending theme for the anime Magical Circle Guru-Guru.
It’s a collaboration between the technopop unit TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND and voice actress Shiori Izawa.
It’s a refreshing yet slightly bittersweet ballad with a cat as the main character.
As if the cat’s tail is standing straight up…SKE48
A song included as a B-side on SKE48’s 14th single “Mirai to wa?” released on March 19, 2014.
It’s a mid-tempo pop track that combines rap by Bose from Scha Dara Parr.
My kittyYano Akiko
A song that aired on a public broadcaster’s children’s music program in April–May 1983.
It’s about finding a cat on the way home and deciding together to keep it as a new friend.
It’s pop music featuring Akiko Yano singing in a soft, cat-like voice.