The second cat we are introduced to is "The Rum Tum Tugger,"

a playful prankster that the female cats find extremely attractive.

Tugger explains how fussy he can be: he wants what he doesn't have,

and doesn't want what's offered to him. The one thing that he does

enjoy is being the center of attention, which he is throughout

the number.



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat



RUM TUM TUGGER:

If you offer me pheasant, I'd rather have grouse



If you put me in a house, I would much prefer a flat

If you put me in a flat, I would rather have a house

If you set me on a mouse, then I only want a rat

If you set me on a rat, then I'd rather chase a mouse



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat



RUM TUM TUGGER:

And there isn't any need for me to shout it



ALL:

For he will do as he did do



RUM TUM TUGGER:

And there's nothing doing about it



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore



RUM TUM TUGGER:

When you let me in, then I want to go out



I'm always on the wrong side of every door

And as soon as I'm at home, then I'd like to get about

I like to lie in the bureau drawer

And I make such a fuss if I can't get out



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat



RUM TUM TUGGER:

And there isn't any need for you to doubt it



ALL:

For he will do as he did do



RUM TUM TUGGER:

And there's no doing anything about it



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious beast



RUM TUM TUGGER:

My disobliging ways are a matter of habit



If you offer me fish, then I always want a feast

When there isn't any fish, then I won't eat rabbit

If you offer me cream, then I sniff and sneer

For I only like what I find for myself



So you'll catch me in it right up to my ears

If you put it away on the larder shelf



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing

The Rum Tum Tugger



RUM TUM TUGGER:

Doesn't care for a cuddle

But I'll leap upon your lap in the middle of your sewing

For there's nothing I enjoy like a horrible muddle



ALL:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat

The Rum Tum Tugger doesn't care for a cuddle

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat



RUM TUM TUGGER:

And there isn't any need for me to spout it



ALL:

For he will do as he did do



RUM TUM TUGGER:

And there's nothing doing about it!