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 rich variety of cat tunes (91–100)
Beautiful DayVivian Hsu
In particular, it’s a song by Vivian Hsu, a Taiwan-born entertainer who was active on Japanese TV shows in the 1990s.
Released in 2010 as her fourth solo single, it was used as the theme song for Kuru Neko, an animated series depicting the daily lives of pet cats.
The cat goes.Hiroko Taniyama
This song is included on Hiroko Taniyama’s sixth album, released on November 21, 1980.
It depicts scenes of observing a cat out for a stroll.
Cheerful on the surface, it also conveys a sense of the sorrows and melancholy of human society.
It’s a mid-tempo pop song.
Stooped Back Songdegree of familiarity; name recognition
Released on September 6, 2006 as Chimeido’s debut single.
It’s the song that won a theme song contest for a morning information program.
The message is: if you’re slouching, straighten up and face forward.
It’s a lively pop song.
Cat and MoonHect and Pascal
A song included on Hekuto Pascal’s first album “Bokura,” released on March 18, 2015.
It depicts the scene of someone walking alone in search of an encounter.
It’s a heartwarming pop song sung over a solo piano accompaniment.
My kittyAkiko Yano
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.
44 CatsTokyo Broadcasting Children's Choir
It was originally a children’s song born in Italy.
In 1969, a Japanese cover version was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” and it spread across Japan.
It sings about the lives of 44 stray cats.
With its comical lyrics and rhythmic melody, it’s a song that’s very popular with children.
CatbusTaku Kitahara
It’s actually the Catbus BGM from My Neighbor Totoro that has lyrics.
Studio Ghibli surprisingly often adds lyrics to its background music, and the Catbus is no exception.
For cat lovers who’ve dreamed of riding it at least once, having lyrics makes it even easier to feel the Catbus’s exhilarating sense of speed.
In conclusion
We introduced a lot of cat songs—everything from famous hits that made waves to lesser-known but deeply moving gems.
I’m sure you’ll find yourself listening to them while overlaying various feelings, like gratitude for your beloved cat or thoughts of someone special.
Why is it that the vibe of cats and human emotions draw us in so powerfully?