Yeah. It’s 3 AM in the city of shadows. Four paws on the hardwood, silence follows. Listen. I’m the ghost in the hallway, eyes like emerald glass Calculating trajectories, watching you pass I don’t bark at the door, I don’t beg for the praise I’m the master of the architecture, counting my days Sunlight patch on the rug is my private estate I swat at the dust motes, deciding their fate You think that you own me? That’s a cute little lie I’m just tolerating humans while I’m passing by. Velvet claws out, keep your distance from the throne I run this kitchen kingdom when you’re out on your own From the windowsill view to the depths of the dark I don’t need a leash and I don’t need to bark Nine lives deep, yeah I’m stacking the deck Respect the whiskers, pay the toll, check the neck. Knock a glass off the counter just to hear the sound crash I’m a blur in the curtains, I’m a streak, I’m a flash Midnight zoomies? That’s the cardio routine I’m the sharpest little predator you’ve ever seen Don’t reach for the belly, that’s a trap for the fool I’m teaching you lessons, I’m setting the rule My ego is tectonic, my hunger is real Just open the tuna, let’s close the deal. I see things you can’t see in the corners of space A vibration, a shiver, a shift in the place I’m the guardian of shadows, the king of the floor So don’t ask for loyalty, just unlock the door. Velvet claws out, keep your distance from the throne I run this kitchen kingdom when you’re out on your own From the windowsill view to the depths of the dark I don’t need a leash and I don’t need to bark Nine lives deep, yeah I’m stacking the deck Respect the whiskers, pay the toll, check the neck. Yeah. Keep the bowl full. Don’t try to touch the belly. We’re done here.