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 diverse array of cat tunes (21–30)
NoraGARNET CROW
This is a song by GARNET CROW, a four-member band formed in 1999.
It was included on “Doing all right,” released in 2009 as their 29th single.
It portrays the relationship between a girl and a stray cat—but it can also be heard as a bittersweet heartbreak song.
Goro-chanSupepe
This is a song that was broadcast on the children’s program “Hirake! Ponkikki.” It was released in 1990.
The lyrics tell the story of a calico cat falling in love with a younger stray tomcat.
Although it’s a children’s song, its jazzy style feels sophisticated and chic.
It was also used as an insert song in the film “Cats on Park Avenue.”
Cat songs that resonate with all kinds of feelings. A diverse variety of cat tunes (31–40)
Good night, kitten!Kenji Ozawa
Kenji Ozawa, often cited as a leading figure of the Shibuya-kei genre for his pop and stylish musicality.
The song in the video is included on his second album, LIFE, released in 1994.
It’s a love song that likens a beloved partner to a kitten.
catCRAZY KEN BAND
This is a song included on Crazy Ken Band’s 10th album, ZERO, released on August 13, 2008.
The persistent rain setting paired with a cat creates a striking juxtaposition.
The phrase “a girl like a cat” suggests a metaphor for a human.
It’s a lively pop tune.
blowhard cat bastardKenshi Yonezu
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter immensely popular especially among young people.
It’s included on his second album, “YANKEE,” released in 2014.
It’s a fun cat song with playful, quintessentially Yonezu-style lyrics.
A Cat's FeelingsGabrielaRobin
A song included on Seatbelts and Yoko Kanno’s album “Space Bio Charge,” released on May 27, 2009.
It is a slow-tempo, warm, and gently smiling, nursery rhyme–style piece that imagines and speaks on behalf of a cat’s feelings in Japanese.
I want to be a cat!Yufu Terashima
As the title suggests, this song is packed with the longing to become a cat.
It’s sung by Yufu Terashima, who also performed as a member of the idol group BiS.
It was released in 2014 as her third single.
It’s a slightly quirky and cute cat song.