Cats on the Ceiling

"Cats on the Ceiling" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter, Ruel. It was released on 18 October 2024 through Recess Records and Giant Music. It was Ruel's first original solo track since "I Don't Wanna Be Like You" in March 2023.^[1]

Upon release, Ruel said "I think there is so much more out there for us to experience in this life if we can just 'let go' of all that pent up self-control from time to time. I wrote 'Cats' to express the joy that comes from giving in to the great unknown and I want people to be able interpret that in whatever way feels good to them."^[1]

The music video, directed by Olivia De Camps was released on 18 October 2024 and sees Ruel receiving a buzz cut.^[2]

The Note called it a "joyous and shiny pop tune addressing love, loss and letting go."^[1]

Nicole Otero from Euphoriazine said "'Cats on the Ceiling' opens with a shiny pop production that comes with buoyancy and makes you feel like you're floating. Also saying "The song also comes with a very specific narrative that expands onto the relationship of two people bringing the best out of each other, a whimsical concept very well presented."^[3]

• Digital download and streaming

1. "Cats on the Ceiling" — 3:33

• Digital download and streaming (Purrfectly Altered)

1. "Cats on the Ceiling" — 3:33
2. "Cats on the Ceiling" (acoustic) — 3:32
3. "Cats on the Ceiling" (catnip version) — 3:04
4. "Cats on the Ceiling" (catnap version) — 4:22
5. "Cats on the Ceiling" (acapella) — 3:33
6. "Cats on the Ceiling" (hisstrumental) — 3:33

• 12" Record Store Day 2025 Exclusive^[4]

Side A:

1. "Cats on the Ceiling"
2. "Cats on the Ceiling" (Stripped)
3. "Bonus Track #1"

Side B:

1. "Made it Awkward"
2. "Made it Awkward" (Stripped)
3. Bonus Track #1