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 emotions. A diverse variety of cat tunes (71–80)
stooped postureSakamoto Maaya
A song included in Maaya Sakamoto’s album “Single Collection+ Mitsubachi,” released on November 14, 2012.
The lyrics say that when a tall person talks face-to-face with someone shorter, it’s more convenient to be a bit hunched over.
It’s a slow-tempo ballad accompanied by solo piano.
Frederica, I’m going to stop being a cat.Miyamoto Furederika
This is a character song by Frederica Miyamoto, a character from the mobile game The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls.
It’s sung by Asami Takano, who voices her.
It has a stylish feel reminiscent of foreign music.
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The cat stepped on it.Makihara Noriyuki
It’s not that someone stepped on the cat; it’s the cat that did the stepping.
The song describes a cat stepping on a sleeping lover’s face and then approaching.
It’s included on singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara’s fourth album, “SELF PORTRAIT,” released in 1993.
Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A diverse variety of cat tunes (81–90)
Nekomimi ModeHazuki (Saitou Chiwa)
This is the opening theme of the 2004 broadcast “Tsukuyomi -MOON PHASE-.” Anyone who isn’t highly resistant to moe-style denpa songs should absolutely not play it.
The sugary, cutesy, clingy voice of a moe character, riding on electronic sounds and a laid-back bossa nova, will try to melt your brain through your ears.
I can’t go back to the Cat ForestTaniyama Hiroko
This is a song by singer-songwriter Hiroko Taniyama, known for her cheerful singing voice.
It’s the title track of her second album, “I Can’t Return to the Cat Forest,” released in 1977.
The lyrics are written from the perspective of a cat reading a letter from its hometown.
It’s a song that people living alone in the city may find relatable.
The Silly Cat and the Song of the Silly Cat LoverIikubo Haruna (Mōningu Musume ’17), Kanazawa Tomoko (Juice=Juice)
This is a collaborative song by idols Haruna Iikubo and Tomoko Kanazawa.
It was released in 2017.
Without a doubt, it’s a cat song by cat lovers, for cat lovers.
The bossa nova–tinged style is striking, and it seems perfect for an afternoon coffee break.
A cat’s sleep-talkTakada Wataru
A song included on the album “Best Live,” released on January 20, 1999.
It repeatedly starts with “Um…” and trails off, over and over.
It feels like a drinking song.
The ukulele’s tone creates a vacation vibe in this pop tune.