Dogs and Cats Living Together Dangerously
(Why can’t we all just get along together?)
Doxter S is a equal opportunity songwriter: I include references to pets in a lot of my songs. The behavior of Dogs and cats is better than some human companions. However, referring to one’s significant other in an animalistic way can be very descriptive. Before I wrote “Hair of the Dog” and “Dogged”, I created a song originally in French – “Tourmenter Chat” (Tormenting Cat). I produced this song in both English and French versions. Most of you reading this may not appreciate the French version as much, but I get a lot of comments on the Cover Art.
Dogs and Cats Living Together Dangerously. Why can’t we all just get along together? I like to group my songs according to themes. I feel it’s OK to keep songs about dogs in the same group as songs about cats. Dogs are man’s best friend, personality-wise, and I would’t mind being treated like one. I like getting a belly rub now and then. Dogs Have Owners and Cats Have Staff. I think that sums up the personalty difference.
The woman singing Tourmenter Chat is addressing her significant other. She compares him to a Tomcat. He is always up to something. You just can’t trust this cat. He better watch out for his tail.
Getting the French version recorded was difficult because I don’t live in France. I found an American singer who specializes in French Cabaret music to record the tracks. My recording engineer is French. They spent hours rewriting the lyrics because the French always criticize Americans when we speak their language.
Tourmenter Chat is really a love song, singing about the importance of having trust in one another. Listening to both versions will help you with your French.