Story Behind The Song
The lyrics written by my husband in the context of a poem he wrote to me on my birthday. I put the words to music.
Song Description
A fun and highly stylized jazz tune. The lyrics are clever and delivered with the right combination of whimsy and attitude. Exemplary musicianship. You will enjoy the violin taking up the character of the cat as a foil to the purring of the vocal.
| Song Length |
2:25 |
Genre |
Jazz - General, Jazz - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Cats, Kittens, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
Ella Fitzgerald |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"Purr," said the Cat to his intimate mate
"Purr back," said she, without a debate
They had sunshine and catnip and milk on their plate
But each thanked the other for their satisfied state.
Wiskers, paws and tails were entwined
Put tongue to fur in a mutual grind
Lay round all day if they felt so inclined
Life was so good
Wish they had more then nine.
(SOLOS)
"Purrr," said the cat in a lazy way.
"Purrr back," said she, how happy were they
Drove across town in a red Chevrolet
Than stopped for a lick at the Catnip Cafe...