Big Orange Cat
“Big Orange Cat” is another remake of a Ric Albano solo song, this one originally appearing on Out There Somewhere. However, this new version features completely new lyrics along with a fresh new meaning from that original. In all honestly, I’m not really sure why I rewrote it or if it really needed to be rewritten, but in any case we do have a distinct version for Sinclair Soul with the musical arrangement slightly differing with a longer guitar lead and a truncated third verse.
Original 2020 Ric Albano version of “Big Orange Cat”
Song Info
Originated on May 26, 2020
Composed by Ric Albano (Cygnus Wave Music, ASCAP)
From the compilation album Pieces of the Past by Sinclair Soul
Released on April 7, 2026
Musicians
Ric Albano – guitars, bass, piano. organ, vocals
Ron Simasek – drums
Listen to the Song:
Lyrics
There’s time for joy and a time for weeping, oh darling
Which one may slightly depend on what you opine
Though I see a time that’s more permanent, my darling
But to persuade you may be my lofty-ess, steep, uphill climb
Yes, no or maybe, it’s time to unequivocally toss in your hat
Into the ring where Spring arrives upon
The Christening of a big orange cat
You know I desire your confidence, sweet darling
Though you’ve got an issue with seeing what’s there just ahead
While I’ll tolerate small doses of arrogance, darling
You must now reveal support for the missions I’ve bred
It’ll be some sweet gravy once we bring down the bureaucrat
An entertaining Tuesday prime sponsored
By missives of the big orange cat
The weight of the world keeps on pressing
And pulling and pushing and probing my brain
I won’t gain the whole world while I cultivate my soul
A paradox that forever threatens my reign
Well, it’s not all that crazy
Oh, when you examine just where we are at
Only a day or two away from being locked within
The jaws of a big orange cat, oh drat!
© 2020-2026 Ric Albano and Cygnus Wave Records
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