

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] I was sixteen Saving change Scrolling pictures late at night Told my dad “I need a kitten” He just laughed But his eyes got bright Next thing Shelter in the suburbs Little paws pressed to the glass One was orange Small and shaking One all marbled Smart and fast [Pre-Chorus] “Just one ” I said My voice all cracked But they curled up in my lap [Chorus] Mom said “no more pets ” that was the rule We pulled in the driveway Tried to play it cool Two paper boxes breathing on my knees Heart doing flips as I fumbled with the keys Mom said “no more pets ” then saw those eyes Hands on her hips Yeah she tried to stay dry But now those cats run the house That’s a fact I went off to college And they never gave ’em back [Verse 2] We snuck in like some bad spies Whispered “shh ” then someone meowed Turtle shell jumped from the carton Orange one tumbled Tail all proud Mom froze there in the kitchen Dish towel hanging from her hand “Are you kidding?” thunder lightning Dad just grinned “Wasn’t this the plan?” [Pre-Chorus] She said “You clean litter Every day” While Tortoise climbed her leg halfway [Chorus] Mom said “no more pets ” that was the rule We pulled in the driveway Tried to play it cool Two paper boxes breathing on my knees Heart doing flips as I fumbled with the keys Mom said “no more pets ” then saw those eyes Hands on her hips Yeah she tried to stay dry But now those cats run the house That’s a fact I went off to college And they never gave ’em back [Bridge] Dorm room posters Late-night calls (hey!) She’d complain how much they shed But I’d hear purring in the background As they slept across her legs “Don’t be late on your vacation They’ve been waiting by the door” She laughs “Your cats eat better Than your father I’m sure” (oh yeah) [Chorus] Mom said “no more pets ” that was the rule We pulled in the driveway Tried to play it cool Two paper boxes breathing on my knees Heart doing flips as I fumbled with the keys Mom said “no more pets ” now look at that Christmas cards covered in orange and patchwork cats I grew up Moved out But here’s the twist: Those were my kittens Now they’re Mom’s whole list [Outro] She said “no more pets” Now they sleep on her chest I wanted a kitten She got the rest
Tags
pop, Bouncy pop with an acoustic backbone, bright piano stabs, and male vocals. Verses stay storytelling and close-miked; pre-chorus adds claps and light synth pads. Chorus hits with stacked gang vocals on the hook, steady kick, and a playful bass groove. Short bridge drops to vocal and snaps, then full band rushes back for a final, feel-good refrain.
2:39
No
3/30/2026