Faded Whiskers

His claws are out tonight (tonight) Oh, Leo's in a feisty mood He's seen the stranger there (right there) His territory's misunderstood Take those feet You've crossed his line With a hiss and glinting eye (watch out) Yeah, Leo's reign he will defend A monarch of the alley's end (alley's end) No mercy for the foe or pretended friend He pounces with feline finesse This jungle king won’t take no less With a swish of his tail, he claims the night (the night) The alley prince with coat so sleek Through the moon's silvery beam, he takes his flight (watch him go) On silent paws, no need for a sneak [Chorus] Oh, this kitty got claws (got claws) In the jazz of the streetlights, plays his own laws Now the alley's changed, it's true (so true) A new cat sits where Leo ruled (so cruel) Wounded pride, eyes that fade (fading fast) In defeat, his whiskers droop (ain't gonna last) Once the king, now just a shade Of a legend that's been frayed (tattered tales)