See and be Seen - Aton O’Cat 

Release information about “See and be Seen”

• Artist: Aton O’Cat

• Release date: January 7, 2022

• Genre: Folk Rock / Funny Pop 

• Theme: Vanity, social status, appearances, superficial behavior  

• Music : Joseph J Nota 

• Lyrics: Joseph J Nota

• Mood: Ironical, playful, observant, satirical 

• For fans of: Satirical songwriting, humorous folk-rock, social observation through music 

About “See and be Seen”

“See and Be Seen” was deliberately written as the opposite of Aton O’Cat’s previous, more serious song “Patrick.” Instead of emotional depth, this track embraces irony and humor, highlighting the sometimes absurd behavior found in certain social environments.

Inspired by real-life observations, the song strings together exaggerated yet recognizable scenes: charity galas that feel more like fashion shows, cosmetic obsession disguised as self-care, friendships fueled by champagne rather than connection, and pets treated as accessories instead of living beings.

The tone remains playful throughout. The song laughs with recognition, not with cruelty.

Song meaning / interpretation “See and be Seen”

At its core, “See and Be Seen” is about performative living. The lyrics explore:

• Social validation through visibility

• Charity as status rather than compassion

• Cosmetic enhancement driven by conformity

• Shallow friendships based on competition

• Treating animals as accessories

The repeated line “You belong to that scene” functions as both observation and mirror. The song doesn’t moralize aggressively; instead, it exposes how easily people can lose awareness while chasing admiration.

Musical DNA “See and be Seen”

Musically, the song supports its satirical message:

• Folk-rock foundation, light and accessible

• Upbeat rhythm, reinforcing humor

• Catchy, repetitive chorus, mimicking social cycles

• Clear vocal delivery, emphasizing storytelling

• Minimal production, keeping the focus on lyrics

The music stays cheerful, even when the observations are sharp, enhancing the ironic contrast.

Full lyrics “See and be Seen”

Music and lyrics : Joseph J Nota ©

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

You are into charity

It will buy your mind free

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

That is good for your mind

But you don’t know you are blind

For the crazy things that you do

When you come to a venue

Like the Unicef Gala

Where they have this formula

To wear an exquisite dress

Of which you were so obsessed

So the thing you had to wear

Needed an own cab you didn’t care

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

You’re into plastic surgery

You feel more like beauty

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

That is good for your well being

In a way that you’re not seeing

Exaggeration of mutations

That start as slight innovations

Now you carry big balloons

They’re as natural as cartoons

And you really think your lips

Are to be worshiped

Don’t forget your face too

Now there are millions of you

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

You are into bragging

It gives your ego a blessing

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

You want to be the fellow

But the thing you don’t know

Is that the guys you call your friends

On those nights that never end

When you squirt with champagne

You will only gain

Admiration for that moment

Because the next opponent

Has more to show

Your friendships are just hollow

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

You are into lapdogs

That look more like groundhogs

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

But the thing you are missing

When you start the creature kissing

Is that real animal love

Goes way above

An animal to be displayed

I think your show is misplaced

If you want real affection

I’ve got this proposition

Go to a shelter of animals

Then you love real optimal

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

See and be seen

You belong to that scene

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