Mehdi's Cat Run

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[Intro]

Ladies and gentlemen!

Meet Mehdi!

A great chef!

A professional pickleball excuse-maker!

A man who brushes his teeth to avoid dinner!

And the proud father…

Of the most dangerous cat in Orlando!

Now he’s flying to Morocco for a whole month!

Leaving Ashraf, Zahra, Ibtisam…

And Zahra’s mother, Amina…

With The Monster!

Mehdiiii!

[Verse 1]

Mehdi wanted tennis, dreamed of being a star,

But that giant court was taking things too far!

Picked up pickleball, said, “This is my game!”

But every time I score, there’s someone to blame!

“The wind was crazy!” “The sun’s in my eyes!”

“That was a hindrance!” Here come the lies!

I hit another winner, he looks at the sky,

Bro, it’s just a point, you don’t have to cry!

The paddle’s too heavy, the ball’s too light,

The weather’s not perfect, the court’s not right!

A thousand excuses, all brand-new,

But somehow the scoreboard says I beat you!

[Pre]

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, just admit,

Sometimes Ashraf makes a perfect hit!

But he’ll shake his head and blame the breeze,

Even when there’s not a moving leaf!

[Chorus]

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, what’s the excuse?

The wind, the weather, or your tennis shoes?

You wanted tennis, but pickleball won,

Now you’re blaming the sky when Ashraf scores one!

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, what have you done?

You’re off to Morocco, enjoying the sun!

You left us your cat, a tiny wild beast,

And Amina can’t get a moment of peace!

[Verse 2]

Mehdi’s a chef, he knows his food,

Cooking delicious meals, setting the mood!

But he’s so picky, it’s hard to believe,

If he doesn’t like the dish, he’ll quietly leave!

We say, “Come eat, we’ve got plenty here!”

He says, “No thanks, my teeth are clear!”

“Already brushed them!” That’s his reply,

Every invitation gets the same goodbye!

He eats at his house, he’s got his routine,

His kitchen’s the only place he’ll be seen!

We could serve a feast on a golden plate,

He’d say, “My teeth are brushed, it’s too late!”

[Chorus]

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, what’s the excuse?

The wind, the weather, or your tennis shoes?

You wanted tennis, but pickleball won,

Now you’re blaming the sky when Ashraf scores one!

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, what have you done?

You’re off to Morocco, enjoying the sun!

You left us your cat, a tiny wild beast,

And Amina can’t get a moment of peace!

[Verse 3]

Now let’s talk about his precious cat,

A furry little monster, imagine that!

She looks so innocent, cute and small,

Then turns into a tiger running down the hall!

Scratches on his arms, scratches on his skin,

And Mehdi still says, “She’s my little queen!”

She attacks his hands, she attacks his feet,

He calls it love, we call it defeat!

He’s covered in marks, but he doesn’t care,

He hugs his monster like a teddy bear!

We ask, “Are you sure that cat is okay?”

He says, “She’s an angel!” and walks away!

[Verse 4]

Zahra’s his girlfriend, she’ll watch the cat,

But nobody knows how to handle that!

Ashraf’s making jokes, Ibtisam’s around,

The cat starts running, everybody looks down!

And then there’s Amina, Zahra’s mom,

She came on vacation, peaceful and calm!

She wanted shopping, chocolate, and fun,

But now she’s scared when the cat starts to run!

Amina sees the cat, she freezes in place,

Pure terror written all over her face!

Zahra says, “Mom, it’s just a pet!”

Amina says, “That’s the scariest thing I’ve met!”

[Bridge]

Mehdi: “Guys, please take care of my baby.”

Ashraf: “YOUR BABY?!”

Zahra: “We’ll figure it out…”

Ibtisam: “Why is she staring like that?”

Amina: “GET That Cat Away From ME!”

[Music Stops]

[Cat Meows]

Everybody Run!

[Beat Drop – Funny]

Run, Amina, Run!

The monster cat is having fun!

She came for shopping and relaxation,

Now she’s living in a cat evacuation!

Meow! Meow!

Who’s gonna save Amina now?!

Zahra’s calling, Ashraf’s hiding,

Ibtisam’s laughing, the cat is sliding!

Run, Amina, Run!

Thirty days and we’ve just begun!

Mehdi’s in Morocco enjoying the sun,

While the whole house is on the run!

[Verse 5]

Mehdi’s packing, his flight is near,

He’s leaving his baby for a whole month here!

He says he’ll miss her every single day,

Probably video-call just to hear her say, “Meow!”

He’s dreaming of Morocco, family and food,

While we’re at home in survival mode!

He sends us pictures from his holiday,

We send him scratches and say, “COME Take Her AWAY!”

Zahra’s on duty, Ashraf’s on guard,

Ibtisam’s wondering why it’s so hard!

Amina’s checking behind every door,

That little cat has conquered the floor!

[Final Verse – Friendship]

But jokes aside, Mehdi’s a really good guy,

A loyal friend, and that’s no lie.

A talented chef with a generous heart,

Even if his cat tears the furniture apart!

We laugh at his excuses, his picky ways,

His pickleball arguments that last for days.

Enjoy Morocco, have a wonderful stay,

We’ll try to keep your little tiger okay!

[Chorus]

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, king of excuses!

The wind and the sun, whatever he chooses!

A chef in the kitchen, a fighter on court,

But blaming the weather is his favorite sport!

Oh Mehdi, Mehdi, enjoy your trip!

Your monster cat has taken the ship!

Zahra, Ibtisam, Ashraf, and Mom,

Are counting the days till you’re back from Morocco!

[Outro]

Ashraf: “Mehdi, I beat you again!”

Mehdi: “Bro, there was a hindrance!”

Ashraf: “We’re not even playing right now!”

Mehdi: “Still… the weather wasn’t right!”

[Cat Meows]

Amina: “ZAHRA! The Cat Is COMING!”

Zahra: “MOM! Calm DOWN!”

Ibtisam: “Where’s Ashraf?”

Ashraf: “I’M Not Getting INVOLVED!”

[Pause]

Mehdi, from Morocco:

“How’s my little princess doing?”

Everyone:

“MEHDIIII! Come BAAAAACK!”

[End]