Story Behind The Song
When I see a cat sleep it amazes me that clearly they are as relaxed and content as could be. It's as thought they are professional sleepers and we should strive to sleep like them - not easy. This song is for a cartoon character I created named LT (The Cat).
Song Description
Sleeping like a cat is something I want to do. We have several cats and they sleep so soundly that it just is not fair that humans have to worry about stuff. For a moment at least, the song can give us "kids" some insight into what cats are thinking when they sleep. Plus it's fun to dance to.
| Song Length |
3:58 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Electronic - Dance |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Delighted |
Subject |
Cats, Kittens, Dance |
| Similar Artists |
Sonic Youth, Will Smith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Wanna Sleep Like A Cat
Music and Lyrics by Jim Krochka
Put your paws in the air now
Real high now
I can't see them
Ok let's go
Dreamin of a scratchin post
That's what I like the most
Salmon flyin through the air
Landin on my chair
Curled up in a ball
Legs stretched far as I can
Doesn't matter at all
Headin off to la la land
Take my hand now
I wanna sleep like a cat
How about that?
Not a worry on my mind
Not carin bout the time
Sleepin just bout anywhere
Like I was a billionaire
Yah whatta think about that?
I wanna sleep like a cat
Put your paws up
Meow, meow, meow
Everybody say
Meow, meow, meow
Bring it back now
Meow, meow, meow
One more time
Meow, meow, meow
Don't wake me while I sleep
Into my dreams so deep
Chasing a string or two
That's what I like to do
Climbin curtains is just as fun
Will do that before I'm done
Hey now, don't scream
Remember, it's just a dream
Relax people
I wanna sleep like a cat
How about that?
Not a worry on my mind
Not carin bout the time
Sleepin just bout anywhere
Like I was a billionaire
Yah whatta think about that?
I wanna sleep like a cat
Put your paws up
Meow, meow, meow
Everybody say
Meow, meow, meow
Bring it back now
Meow, meow, meow
One more time
Meow, meow, meow
The sandbox is my litter box
Pullin thread from your socks
Knockin heirlooms off the shelves
What, you thought it was elves?
So wonderful not to worry
After all, I'm cute and furry
None of this matters, know what I mean?
I told you before - it's just a dream
I wanna sleep like a cat
How about that?
Not a worry on my mind
Not carin bout the time
Sleepin just bout anywhere
Like I was a billionaire
Yah whatta think about that?
I wanna sleep like a cat
Put your paws up
Meow, meow, meow
Everybody say
Meow, meow, meow
Bring it back now
Meow, meow, meow
One more time
Meow, meow, meow
Just about done with the REM
After I eat, I will sleep again
Stomach growls, my dream is ending
Over a food bowl soon I'm bending
Need 20 hours of sleep a day
Think I'll have a salmon puree
My eyes are beginning to open
That smells like catnip, I'm hopin
I wanna sleep like a cat
How about that?
Not a worry on my mind
Not carin bout the time
Sleepin just bout anywhere
Like I was a billionaire
Yah whatta think about that?
I wanna sleep like a cat
Put your paws up
Meow, meow, meow
Everybody say
Meow, meow, meow
Bring it back now
Meow, meow, meow
One more time
Meow, meow, meow