Cat's In The Kettle
Weird Al Yankovic · Other Songs - Weird Al Yankovic
It ain't pork or chicken but a fat siamese?
Yet the food tastes great, so you don't complain.
But that's not chicken in your chicken chow mein.
Seems to me I ordered sweet-and-sour pork
But Garfield's on my fork.
He's purrin' here on my fork.
There's a cat in the kettle at the Peking Moon,
The place that I eat every day at noon.
They can feed you cat and you'll never know,
Once they wrap it up in dough, boy.
They fry it real crisp in dough.
Chou Lin asked if I wanted more
As he was dialin' up his buddy at the old pet store.
I said "Not today. I lost my appetite.
There's two cats in my belly and they want to fight."
I was suckin' on a Rolaid and a Tums or two,
When I swear I heard it mew, boy.
And that is when I knew,
There's a cat in the kettle at the Peking Moon
I think I gotta stop eatin' there at noon.
They say that it's beef or fish or pork
But it's purrin' there on my fork.
There's a hair-ball on my fork.
Cat's In The Kettle
Weird Al Yankovic's 'Cat's In The Kettle' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of parody and musical wit. The track reimagines the classic children's song 'The Cat Came Back' with a distinctive, upbeat arrangement that showcases Yankovic's signature style of blending humor with catchy melodies. Released as a standalone single, the recording highlights his ability to transform familiar tunes into fresh, comedic experiences without relying on direct lyrical imitation. The song remains a staple in his discography, reflecting his enduring appeal as a performer who prioritizes clever wordplay and musical creativity over traditional songwriting structures. It exemplifies his approach to creating music that is both entertaining and musically competent, cementing his status as a unique voice in contemporary pop culture.