I just watched this film again after almost 20 years, ( I was 5 at the time) and this movie had a much darker feel. Especially the "No cats in America" song.
Obviously the second part of the refrain, " the streets where paved in cheese" makes sense being a reference to the belief the streets where paved in gold.
But no cats in America? Aside from story use, what is the main metaphor for "no cats" ?
Is it something simple or am I just over thinking it?
Basically represents there is no one to persecute them, they are free, no one evil will get them or hurt them, they can live happier lives.
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I agree. It stood for the Cossacks, whom highly discriminated against the poor Eastern Jewish peasants in Russia.
"Is that you crawling up my stairs?"
No bullies - allegedly.
I am - SUPERFLUOUS!!!
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Ah, but ALL the mice get "bullied" by the cats, not just the Jewish-representing ones. It's just a metaphor in general for the oppressors and the oppressed.
Supermodels...spoiled stupid little stick figures mit poofy lips who sink only about zemselves.
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