Cat Food
King Crimson * Track #6 On In the Wake of Poseidon
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Cat Food by King Crimson
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King CrimsonProduced by
Steven Wilson & Robert FrippWrited by
Robert Fripp & Peter Sinfield & Ian McDonaldAbout
“Cat Food” is a criticism of commercialism. The lyrics, sung in a rap-like manner by Greg Lake, were written by the band’s lyricist, Peter Sinfield. He writes in a 1971 newsletter:
“Cat Food” needs little explanation, but I personally don’t eat much white flour, white bread or white sugar these day...
Cat Food Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Lady Supermarket with an apple in her basket
Knocks on the manager's door
Grooning to the muzak from a speaker in the shoe rack
Lays out her goods on the floor
Everything she's chosen is conveniently frozen
“Eat it and come back for more!”
[Verse 2]
Lady Window-Shopper with a new one in the hopper
Whips up a chemical brew
Croaking to a neighbour while she polishes a sabre
Knows how to flavour a stew
Never need to worry with a tin of 'Hurri Curri':
“Poisoned especially for you!”
[Chorus]
No use to complain
If you're caught out in the rain
Your mother's quite insane
Cat food, cat food, cat food, again?
[Instrumental Break: 1:09-1:46]
[Chorus]
No use to complain
If you're caught out in the rain
Your mother's quite insane
Cat food, cat food, cat food, again?
[Verse 3]
Lady Yellow-Stamper with a fillet in the hamper
Dying to finish the course
Goodies for the table with a fable on the label
Drowning in miracle sauce
Don't think I am that rude if I tell you that it's cat food
“Not even fit for a horse!”
[Instrumental Outro]
Cat Food Q&A
Who wrote Cat Food's ?
Cat Food was written by Robert Fripp & Peter Sinfield & Ian McDonald.
Who produced Cat Food's ?
Cat Food was produced by Steven Wilson & Robert Fripp.
When did King Crimson release Cat Food?
King Crimson released Cat Food on Fri May 15 1970.