☝️ Key Points
- The song is about a sexually transmitted disease called 'cat scratch fever'
- The singer tells how he contracted the disease at the age of 13 by being scratched by a cat
- Although he goes to the doctor, there is no cure for this disease
- The lyrics show the singer's desire to satisfy his sexual needs, even if it affects his mind
- The singer describes how he sexually satisfies his partner and that he is known as a sensitive man
Interpretation
The song lyrics "Cat Scratch Fever" by
Motörhead are about a sexually transmitted disease known as "cat scratch fever." The lyrics describe how the singer first contracted the disease at the age of 13 after being scratched by a neighbor's cat. Although he goes to the doctor, it turns out there is no cure for this disease.
The lines "Well I don't know where they come from, but they sure do come" and "I hope they're coming for me" show that the singer doesn't know exactly where the symptoms come from, but he hopes they affect him. The lines "And I don't know how they do it, but they do it real good" and "I hope they do it for free" express that the disease is painful but also provides some pleasure.
The lines "I'm not in danger, I'm not in pain, I'm moving like a train" and "You know you got it 'cause it makes you insane" show that the disease doesn't put the singer in danger, but rather makes him feel euphoric and full of energy. The lines "It makes you want to do it, do it, wasting my brain" describe the singer's desire to satisfy his sexual needs, even if it affects his mind.
The lines "Well I make that kitten happy with the tongue and the hand" and "She knows just where to come to find a sensitive man" show that the singer sexually pleases his partner and is known as a sensitive man. The line "I give it to her for free" expresses that he offers his services without expecting anything in return.
Overall, "Cat Scratch Fever" is about sexual attraction and the risks associated with sexually transmitted diseases. The lyrics show the joy and pleasure that such diseases can bring, but also the fact that they have no cure and can cause harm.