This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I've always felt this way
Always spending all day, dreaming about what's outside the window
The days seem so free
Comparatively, my bait is only distasteful
My motto is "Whatever works."
I use it four or five times a year
By nature I'm unsocial
I sharpen my nails and destroy the trails between rice fields
My impulses are always there
I'm dreaming by the window today, too
Suppose if I became a bird and sang
Swimming in the sky and mixing with the clouds
You would wish me to put a bone in my mouth and run in circles
A story of misunderstanding
I would be stupid to wag my tail for you, and I don't
I'm not a fool to let things like trash entertain me
Lets open the door
I would like to see with my own eyes the infinite, wide world
I haven't learned what you know yet
Let me go immediately
I've always wished for it
Your hand holds onto everything - bell the cat
You see my dreams
The whistle blows, where to go next?
Touching things
Things of every color
Everyone waves to each other back and forth
My motto is "Whatever works."
I use it four or five times a year
By nature I'm unsocial
I'm starving but still in a good mood
My voice dries out and I can only bark like people do
I don't remember your name or face, I don't raise my nails for you
Society is by nature evil
Your hands release me
I would like to see with my own eyes the infinite, wide world
I don't have the leisure to sit when you ask me to
Soon I will go somewhere else
I've always wished for it
I have it all now
I have no interest for things like garbage
Now I walk on this road alone
Because I would like to see with my own eyes the infinite, wide world
I don't intend on returning in the least
But the sun sinks in the sky
I miss the the warmth of the house
After all I am "bell the cat" the house cat
Always spending all day, dreaming about what's outside the window
The days seem so free
Comparatively, my bait is only distasteful
My motto is "Whatever works."
I use it four or five times a year
By nature I'm unsocial
I sharpen my nails and destroy the trails between rice fields
My impulses are always there
I'm dreaming by the window today, too
Suppose if I became a bird and sang
Swimming in the sky and mixing with the clouds
You would wish me to put a bone in my mouth and run in circles
A story of misunderstanding
I would be stupid to wag my tail for you, and I don't
I'm not a fool to let things like trash entertain me
Lets open the door
I would like to see with my own eyes the infinite, wide world
I haven't learned what you know yet
Let me go immediately
I've always wished for it
Your hand holds onto everything - bell the cat
You see my dreams
The whistle blows, where to go next?
Touching things
Things of every color
Everyone waves to each other back and forth
My motto is "Whatever works."
I use it four or five times a year
By nature I'm unsocial
I'm starving but still in a good mood
My voice dries out and I can only bark like people do
I don't remember your name or face, I don't raise my nails for you
Society is by nature evil
Your hands release me
I would like to see with my own eyes the infinite, wide world
I don't have the leisure to sit when you ask me to
Soon I will go somewhere else
I've always wished for it
I have it all now
I have no interest for things like garbage
Now I walk on this road alone
Because I would like to see with my own eyes the infinite, wide world
I don't intend on returning in the least
But the sun sinks in the sky
I miss the the warmth of the house
After all I am "bell the cat" the house cat
Lyrics submitted by MidoriAkita
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No one has commented this yet? O_O Well, I'm a avid LM.C fan and Bell the CAT is one of my favorite songs. I think the song is taking about being locked up and not being able to be free. I think this because Maya-san compares it to being a house cat and having a owner who won't let you be free.
That was my interpretation as well :D