Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indian
Song Meaning of “For the Cat” by Thermal And A Quarter
‘For The Cat’ by Thermal And A Quarter is a song about embracing the beauty of the simple things in life and learning to accept the joy that can be found in the seemingly ordinary moments. Through the song, the narrator is speaking to the listener about how we are all so often so busy worrying and stressing over the big things in life, that we don’t take the time to appreciate the simple, everyday beauty of life. The song uses a metaphor of a cat to illustrate this idea; a cat can be content simply with the presence of friends, a good meal, and some sun, all of which are provided to it through pure love and kindness without the need for flashy luxuries but it is happy and content nevertheless. Through this metaphor, the narrator wants us to focus on our own lives and to recognize the value and beauty of all of the little moments, and to remember to show our own love and kindness to others in the same way that the cat has been shown love. At the end of the song, the narrator suggests that we all learn from the cat’s example; that sometimes, simply being content with the life that we have can be a powerful source for joy and happiness.