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 (81–90)
The cat stepped on it.Makihara Noriyuki
It’s not that someone stepped on the cat—the cat is the one who did the stepping.
The song describes a cat stepping on a sleeping lover’s face and approaching them.
It’s included on singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara’s fourth album, SELF PORTRAIT, released in 1993.
A cat’s sleep-talkTakada Wataru
A song included on the album “Best Live,” released on January 20, 1999.
It’s full of those repeated moments of starting to say “Well, um…” and trailing off.
It feels like a drinking song.
With the ukulele’s tone evoking a vacation mood, it’s pop music.
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.
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.
My kittyYano Akiko
A song broadcast on a public broadcaster’s children’s music program in April–May 1983.
It’s about deciding to keep a cat found on the way home as a new friend for everyone.
It’s pop music with Akiko Yano singing in a coaxing, cat-like voice.