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 resonate with many feelings. A diverse variety of cat tunes (1–10)
Flying catSchroeder-Headz feat. Taeko Onuki
Like a cat whimsically darting about, Sky-Flying Cat leaves a playful melody lingering in your ears.
Schroeder-Headz, the solo project of keyboardist Shunsuke Watanabe, features singer-songwriter Taeko Onuki on this track.
It was chosen as the ending theme for WOWOW’s original drama Pension Metza.
The song embodies the feeling that, although the free lifestyle we once had was lost due to the pandemic, our hearts should remain free.
That inner freedom is likened to a cat’s capricious nature and love of liberty.
It’s the kind of song that seems to gently ease the tension in your heart as you listen.
I want to become a cat.Spitz
It’s a beloved classic among fans, and I’m sure many people have heard it.
It was the B-side to the 1994 single “Aoi Kuruma” and is included on the album “Kachoufuugetsu.” There’s even an anecdote that the jacket for “Aoi Kuruma” features a cat motif because this song was a candidate for the title track right up until just before the release.
It’s a number that captures a slightly lonely feeling on a calm, sunny day, and its quintessential Spitz melody wraps you in a sense of comfort.
While it portrays a cat’s feelings, perhaps it also expresses the desire to be sweetly dependent on a lover.
The depth of Masamune’s lyrics sets your imagination running, doesn’t it? It’s a masterpiece you’ll find yourself craving on a leisurely weekend morning.
A balloon for a catAi Otsuka
This is Ai Otsuka’s ninth single, released in 2005.
It’s a ballad whose lyrics, written from a cat’s perspective and depicting a resilient way of life, have encouraged many listeners.
Incidentally, Ai Otsuka likes cats but is allergic to them.
Perhaps that’s why she feels such a strong attachment to this song.
Cat songs that resonate with many emotions. A diverse variety of cat tunes (11–20)
NEKOSAMAKyuso Nekokami
Kyusonekokami’s “NEKOSAMA” opens with lyrics that feel grand and almost historical or literary.
Even the title, with the honorific “sama” attached to “neko” (cat), hints at something deeper.
The song is one track from Kyuso’s first major-label full-length album, “Jinsei wa Mada Mada Tsuzuku,” released in 2015.
Along the way, there are moments where you might think, “Are they dissing cats a bit?” But for cat lovers, it’s full of relatable ‘cat-isms’ that will make you smile and say, “So true.” It’s a song for people who are completely obsessed with cats.
I want to become a cat.IZ*ONE
A medium-tempo number that portrays a longing for the way cats live.
It’s a gem included as the Type B coupling track on IZ*ONE’s Japanese debut single, “Suki to Iwasetai.” The slightly fleeting melody has a really nice feel to it.
In the cramped routines of everyday life, the lyrics seem to empathize with those emotions and make you think how liberating it would be if we could live as freely and whimsically as cats.
The supple, cat-like choreography is another highlight, overlapping with the members’ cute charm to make the song enjoyable from both angles.
There’s also a Korean version—reimagined by member Minju—on the Korean second mini album “HEART*IZ,” so be sure to enjoy comparing the differences as well.
cataiko
Cats somehow have a feminine, mischievous-little-devil kind of image, don’t they? This song, “Neko” by aiko, is a number packed with the inner feelings of a woman and her emotions toward her lover.
It’s one of the tracks included as a B-side to aiko’s 15th single “Kaban,” released in 2004.
The lively piano melody in the intro also somehow evokes a cat with a cheeky, devilish vibe.
It’s a love song that carries a subtly mature scent, as if to say, “You probably haven’t noticed, but…”
Tango of the Black CatOsamu Minagawa
Kuro Neko no Tango is a song that compares a lover to a black cat, capturing the feelings of a protagonist who’s at the mercy of his capricious girlfriend.
Perhaps it’s a tango because he’s being led around by the black cat.
It was the debut single of former child actor Osamu Minagawa.
He wore a black cat costume and sang with such innocent charm—he was absolutely adorable.
The mismatch between his youthful voice and the mature lyrics is exquisite, making you want to listen again and again.
Try focusing on the lyrics next time you hear it! You’ll see the pitiful figure of a man being toyed with by a beautiful, cat-like woman.