Cool for Cats
Squeeze
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The indians send signals From the rocks above the pass The cowboys take positions In the bushes and the grass The squaw is with the corporal She is tied against the tree She doesnâ??t mind the language Itâ??s the beating she donâ??t need She lets loose all the horses When the corporal is asleep And he wakes to find the fireâ??s dead And arrows in his hat And davy crockett rides around And says itâ??s cool for cats The sweeneyâ??s doing ninety â??Cause theyâ??ve got the word to go They get a gang of villains In a shed up at heathrow Theyâ??re counting out the fivers When the handcuffs lock again In and out of wandsworth With the numbers on their names Itâ??s funny how their missusâ?? Always look the bleeding same And meanwhile at the station Thereâ??s a couple of likely lads Who swear like howâ??s your father And theyâ??re very cool for cats Theyâ??re cool for cats To change the mood a little Iâ??ve been posing down the pub On seeing my reflection Iâ??m looking slightly rough I fancy this, I fancy that I want to be so flash I give a little muscle And I spend a little cash But all I get is bitter and a nasty little rash And by the time Iâ??m sober Iâ??ve forgotten what Iâ??ve had And everybody tells me that itâ??s cool to be a cat Cool for cats Shake up at the disco And I think Iâ??ve got a pull I ask her lots of questions And she hangs on to the wall I kiss her for the first time And then I take her home Iâ??m invited in for coffee And I give the dog a bone She likes to go to discos But sheâ??s never on her own I said Iâ??ll see you later And I give her some old chat But itâ??s not like that on the T.V. When itâ??s cool for cats Itâ??s cool for cats
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Written by: Christopher Henry Difford, Glenn Martin Tilbrook
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
History"Cool for the Cats" is a single from Squeeze's second studio album with the same title, released in 1979.
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SongwritersLegendary duo Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook are credited for writing the song "Cool for Cats." The two formed the core of Squeeze, contributing the songwriting and vocals.
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Unique FeatureAlthough Glenn Tilbrook was typically the lead vocalist for Squeeze, bassist Chris Difford provides the vocals for this particular track.
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Genre"Cool for Cats" possesses a new wave style, which is essentially pop music infused with punk rock influences. This was a significantly popular genre around the late-70s and early-80s, making the song relatively unique for its time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did remarkably well in the UK when it peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in April of 1979.
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Lyrics"Cool for Cats" stands out for its lyrical content. It narrates a variety of British-centric scenes and television references, which may have contributed to its popularity in the UK.
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Music VideoThe energetic music video of "Cool for Cats" is filmed on a children's playground, with the band members casually dressed in school uniforms. The casual vibe of the video became part of their image.
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LegacyToday, "Cool for Cats" remains one of Squeeze's most recognizable and celebrated songs. It has often been praised for its unique vocal stylings and engaging narrative lyrics.
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Covers/RemakesAlthough the song has distinctly British cultural references, it has been covered by several artists worldwide, demonstrating its enduring popularity and impact.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's phrase "Cool for Cats" has been absorbed into British popular culture and is still heard today.
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Backing vocalsKeyboards player Jools Holland and drummer Gilson Lavis provided the backing vocals for "Cool for Cats."
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Musical Style"Cool for Cats" employs a spoken word style known as 'recitative', a method of vocal delivery that's more speech-like rather than melodic. This makes the song stand out from most traditional pop hits.
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Live Performances"Cool for Cats" remains a staple during Squeeze's live shows, despite being released over 40 years ago. It is still crowd-pleasing and timeless.
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