Cat's in the Cradle

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General Information

Cat's in the Cradle is a song originally by Harry Chapin that Ugly Kid Joe covered back in 1993 for their debut album, America's Least Wanted. Band member, Dave Fortman, was the producer for Evanescence's albums, Fallen and The Open Door.

Both bands were performing at Graspop Metal Meeting on the same day on June 18, 2017. Ugly Kid Joe invited Amy Lee to the stage prior to Evanescence's set to duet on the song.

Versions

Live Versions

Cat's in the Cradle [with Amy Lee]

• Performing dates: June 18, 2017
• Status: Unreleased
• Example: Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessels, Belgium (June 18, 2017)

Lyrics

My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, dad.
You know I'm gonna be like you."

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then,
You know we'll have a good time then."

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, dad, come on let's play,
Can you teach me to throw?" I said, "Not today,
I got a lot to do." He said, "That's ok"
And he walked away, but his smile, lemme tell you
Said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah,
You know I'm gonna be like him."

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then,
You know we'll have a good time then."

Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you. Can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head, and he said with a smile
"What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys.
See you later. Can I have them please?"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then, dad.
You know we'll have a good time then."

I've long since retired and my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind."
He said, "I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time.
You see, my new job's a hassle, and the kid's got the flu,
But it's sure nice talking to you, dad.
It's been sure nice talking to you."
And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then, dad.
You know we'll have a good time then."

Video

Amy Lee singing Cat's in the Cradle with Ugly Kid Joe.

Graspop made the whole of Ugly Kid Joe's set, including the duet with Amy, available to watch on their official website.

Later on, Amy was invited back on stage to help them finish off their last song they were performing at the festival.