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 (81–90)
Schrödinger’s catBrian the Sun

This is a song by Brian the Sun, a four-piece band formed in Osaka in 2007.
It’s the lead track from their second mini-album, “Schrödinger’s Cat,” released in 2015.
It’s a danceable, stylish guitar rock number.
milkChara

Singer-songwriter Chara, known for her distinctive whispery voice and songs that speak to girls’ hearts.
Released in 1997, “Milk” is one of her most popular tracks.
The lyrics evoke the image of a cat playing alone, conveying the cuteness and slightly lonely atmosphere she expresses.
The arrangement is refreshing, centered around acoustic guitar.
It gives an impression similar to Cyndi Lauper’s music.
The cat goes meow, and the dog goes woof!neco nemuru with nikaidou kazumi

This is a collaborative track by the band neco眠る, formed in Osaka Prefecture in 2002, and singer-songwriter Kazumi Nikaido.
It’s included on the 2009 album EVEN KICK SOY SAUCE.
The song itself is a cover of a piece by DODDODO, a musician active internationally.
Its catchy, pop-leaning sound really sticks in your ears.
Cat Walkw-inds.

A track included on w-inds.’ 11th album, “Blue Blood,” released on July 8, 2015.
It’s an electric, danceable pop song about speaking to a beautiful woman encountered while walking through the city.
catYamamoto Mie

This song was released on January 31, 2001 as Mie Yamamoto’s third single.
In contrast to its bright melody, it portrays a dark worldview and sings about the sorrow and melancholy of society.
It is a narrative, mid-tempo pop piece.
cat trickWatari Rōka Hashiritai Nana

This is a song included on Watarirouka Hashiritai’s first album “Rouka wa Hashiruna!” released on October 13, 2010.
It’s a lovely pop tune with lyrics about applying sumo techniques to love in order to win.
Cat songs that overlap with various feelings. A rich variety of cat tunes (91–100)
Tango of the Kero CatMinagawa Osamu to Hibari Jidō Gasshōdan

This is a song that was used as the ending theme for the anime Sergeant Keroro in 2008.
All we can do is tip our hats to the wildly outrageous prank so characteristic of Sergeant Keroro: turning that classic tune—once sung in a cute boyish voice—into a parody performed by the very same person, now grown into middle age.


