Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A richly diverse collection of cat tunes.
Speaking of February 22, it’s Cat Day! In Japan, it was established in 1987.
Cats can keep a bit of distance and then suddenly get affectionate—their free-spirited nature is incredibly cute, isn’t it? There are also songs that sing about “cats” or are related to them, and many people might feel there are quite a few classics.
Beyond the adorable tunes that make your heart flutter, there are plenty of cat songs: ones from a cat’s point of view, songs wishing “I want to be a cat,” and moving tracks that mirror human emotions with feline traits.
In this article, we’ve picked out some especially recommended cat songs.
If you’re a cat lover who actually has a kitty, 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)
catmonokuro panda
This track is striking for its programmed sound and clear, translucent vocals.
It’s a song by Monochrome Panda, a five-piece band formed in 2011.
It was released in 2018 as a digital-only single.
You can really get drawn into its dreamlike atmosphere.
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.
The cat goes meow, and the dog goes woof!neco nemuru with nikaidou kazumi
This is a collaborative song by the band Neco Nemuru, formed in 2002 in Osaka Prefecture, and singer-songwriter Kazumi Nikaido.
It is included on the album EVEN KICK SOY SAUCE, released in 2009.
The song itself is a cover of a piece by DODDODO, a musician active internationally.
Its poppy tone really sticks in your head.
Become a cat.Sukima Suichi
Sukima Switch’s song “Neko ni Nare” (“Become a Cat”) is a track that turns the messy, brooding thoughts after fighting with a girlfriend into music.
Because he can’t bring himself to say what he wants to—things that verge on snark or complaints—the lyrics make you think, “Ah, this is how he truly feels.” I imagine many men feel this way after a fight with their partner.
While cats in songs often come off as capricious or like little devils, this track portrays a very adorable, gentle cat.
And in the end, it’s a heartwarming love ballad.
Frederica, I’m going to stop being a cat.Miyamoto Furederika
This is the character song of 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 vibe reminiscent of foreign music.
It’s included in “THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS STARLIGHT MASTER 15 Sakurano Koro.”