I wanna be your cat

I slip the cat ears on before the morning light A little maid dress sways, soft and black and white I practice smiling in the mirror by the door Then run to meet you, hoping you will ask for more My ribbon’s tied, my heart is light, my voice is sweet I hide a nervous blush when I hear your steps on beat I kneel beside your chair and touch your sleeve with care And hope you notice how I’m waiting there So say my name, and I’ll come near I keep my little world right here If you need warmth, I’ll be your star Just let me know I’m where you are I wanna be your cat, your favorite little cat I’d curl up in your lap and never move from that I’d purr when you look down, I’d smile when you laugh Just hold me close tonight and call me your cat I bring you tea, then trip a bit, and laugh it off You tease me gently, and I let my worry drop Your hands are kind, your voice is calm, your eyes are bright They make my clumsy heart feel brave enough tonight The room is small, but when you’re near it feels so wide Like every quiet corner has a moonlit sky I learn your moods, the way you lean, the words you choose And find a softer rhythm when I walk with you So say my name, and I will stay I’ll chase the clouds and fears away If you are cold, I’ll share my spark And keep you warm until it’s dark I wanna be your cat, your favorite little cat I’d curl up in your lap and never move from that I’d purr when you look down, I’d smile when you laugh Just hold me close tonight and call me your cat No perfect lines, no grand disguise Just honest love in bright young eyes If you’ll take me as I am I’ll be your kitten, hand in hand The evening falls, but I’m not shy beside you now I know the way your smile can turn my night to wow My apron’s neat, my heart is loud, my steps are light I like the way you say my flaws make me look right So when you rest, I’ll guard the space between your dreams And hum a little melody beneath the seams A simple wish, as clear as rain against the glass Be mine, and let this tender moment last So say my name, and I’ll be there With velvet paws and earnest care No need for masks, no need for art Just one small place inside your heart I wanna be your cat, your favorite little cat I’d curl up in your lap and never move from that I’d purr when you look down, I’d smile when you laugh Just hold me close tonight and call me your cat I wanna be your cat, so gentle and so glad The sweetest little feeling that I’ve ever had If you say “stay with me,” I’ll answer, “I’m all yours” I wanna be your cat forevermore