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What “Cat’s in the Cradle” Means to David LaMotte Today

October 4, 2026 · By Frank & Falls
What “Cat’s in the Cradle” Means to David LaMotte Today

Some songs hit a little differently when you’re raising a kid.

David LaMotte talks about “Cat’s in the Cradle,” his own song “Deadline,” and the heartbreak of being pulled in a thousand directions when the people you love need your time.

That struggle belongs to more than just dads. And David makes a pretty good case for meeting it with a little more empathy.

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