Neko Ni Natte Lyrics (English Meaning) – Kanae

Kanae writes and performs Neko ni Natte, a song that mixes playful curiosity with a hint of longing. The artist collaborates with composers Yuya Adam Iwasaki, Hiroshi Manabe, Kaisei Saito, and Takahiro Uchida to create a tune that feels both whimsical and introspective. The track opens with the narrator transforming into a cat, setting the stage for a story that blends mischief and vulnerability.

Neko Ni Natte Lyrics (English Meaning) - Kanae
Released: March 18, 2026

Neko ni Natte

Kanae

Lyricist
Kanae
Composer
Kanae, Yuya Adam Iwasaki, Hiroshi Manabe, Kaisei Saito, Takahiro Uchida

Neko ni Natte Lyrics English Translation by Kanae

The songwriter describes a cat-like persona that kisses flowers and butterflies, symbolic of unspoken emotions and unfulfilled desires. One line stands out: ‘I want to drive him crazy with frustration,’ showing the push and pull of a relationship. The lyrics capture the tension of wanting to connect while keeping a safe distance, a theme that resonates throughout the song.

Neko ni natteI’ve become a cat,
Mitsumeta koto no nai hana ni kisu o surukissing a flower I’ve never even noticed before.
Yametai koto takusan aruThere are so many things I want to quit.
Neko ni natteI’ve become a cat.
Mada kimi no koto o kangaeteruI’m still thinking about you.
Yametai koto takusan aruThere’s so much I want to leave behind.
Ano hito o komarasetaiI want to drive him crazy with frustration.
Dekiru kana dekiru kanaI wonder if I can? I wonder if I can?
Me ga atte sonomamaOur eyes meet, and just like that,
Mada mada sawarasenaiI still won’t let you touch me.
Neko ni natteI’ve become a cat,
Akanai mado kara chou ni kisu o surukissing a butterfly through a window that won’t open.
Ienai koto takusan aruThere are so many things I can’t say.
Konna hi waOn a day like this,
Oushiza goto yametaku naruI want to quit being a Taurus entirely.
Imi no nai koto takusan shiteI do so many meaningless things.
Ano hito o komarasetaiI want to tease him until he’s frustrated.
Dekiru kana dekiru kanaI wonder if I can? I wonder if I can?
Chikazuite sonomamaI draw closer, and just like that,
Mada mada sawarasenaiI still won’t let you touch me.
Ashita mo sono tsugi moTomorrow, and the day after that too,
Ano hito o komarasetaiI want to drive him crazy with frustration.
Watashi mada yamerarenaiI still can’t stop this game.
Mou chotto sawarasenaiI won’t let you touch me for a little longer.

Neko ni Natte Music Video

The lyrics of ‘Neko ni Natte’ explore the playful yet painful dance of intimacy. Kanae delivers a track that is as quirky as it is heartfelt, making it a standout piece in her discography.