Despite its fun, frolicking feel, Robert Smith told Humo Magazine “The Lovecats” was written “about a suicide pact between two lovers”. However, he has also said it was close to being “a perfect pop song” and was inspired by the Disney film Aristocats.

It became the band’s first UK top 10 hit, peaking at #7 in late 1983. It remains their 2nd biggest hit to date there behind 1989’s “Lullaby”.