Dressy Bessy's first full-length release, Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons (1999) was a mixture of beat group drums, infectious songs, and the odd burst of harmonium. Further releases include California EP (2000), Sound Go Round (2002), and 2003's Dressy Bessy, which incorporated a harder guitar sound. 2003 also brought the compilation, Little Music: Singles 1997-2002. These albums were initially released on Kindercore Records of Athens, Georgia. Their songs, If You Should Try to Kiss Her and Just Like Henry were featured in the 1999 film But I'm A Cheerleader.
In late 2004, drummer Darren Albert left the band and was replaced in 2005 by Craig Gilbert. Later that year, the band signed to Transdreamer Records and recorded their fourth album, Electrified, which was released in June 2005. The band released their fifth album, HOLLERandSTOMP, on September 16, 2008.
Rob Greene died in January 2018.
Bubbles
Dressy Bessy Lyrics
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Chewn' bubblegum and blown' big bubbles
Gettin' gettin' ridda ridda all my troubles
Watchn' the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles
Soap bubbles carry my dream up high
Bubblesgum kinda keeps my heart from gettin' heavy and cryin'
Mojo Jojo's on the rage again
So why does evil always try to win?
It can't with Bubbles in!
To make the world a better place
With rainbow bubbles in your face!
Blown' bubbles outta the window
Chewn' bubblegum and blown' big bubbles
Gettin' gettin' ridda ridda all my troubles
Watchn' the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles
Soap bubbles carry my dream up high
Bubblesgum kinda keeps my heart from gettin' heavy and cryin'
Blown' bubbles outta the window
Chewn' bubblegum and blown' big bubbles
Gettin' gettin' ridda ridda all my troubles
Watchn' the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles
Soap bubbles carry my dream up high
Bubblesgum kinda keeps my heart from gettin' heavy and cryin'
The lyrics to Dressy Bessy's song "Bubbles" is about finding a lightness of being and escaping the troubles of the world through blowing bubbles and chewing bubblegum. The singer describes blowing bubbles out of the window and watching tadpoles in puddles while getting rid of all her troubles. The imagery of soap bubbles carrying the singer's dreams up high suggests a sense of freedom and hopefulness. The singer also speaks of bubblegum keeping her heart from getting heavy and crying, implying that the act of chewing gum provides some sort of emotional release or comfort.
The chorus brings up Mojo Jojo, an antagonist from the animated television series "The Powerpuff Girls" and a frequent reference in Dressy Bessy's music. The singer and her friends (who are sisters and best friends) are determined to make the world a better place, and they find joy and optimism through blowing bubbles. The line "rainbow bubbles in your face" adds a sense of playfulness and whimsy to the song.
Overall, "Bubbles" is a simple yet powerful song about finding joy and escapism in small moments. The lyrics emphasize the importance of friendship and positivity in a world that can often feel dark and challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Blown' bubbles outta the window
I release my worries and stress by blowing bubbles out of the window.
Chewn' bubblegum and blown' big bubbles
I distract myself from negative feelings by chewing bubblegum and blowing big bubbles.
Gettin' gettin' ridda ridda all my troubles
I am getting rid of all my problems by blowing bubbles and chewing gum.
Watchn' the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles
I am enjoying the simple joys of life by watching tadpoles swim in puddles.
Soap bubbles carry my dream up high
I am sending my hopes and dreams up into the sky with each soap bubble I blow.
Bubblesgum kinda keeps my heart from gettin' heavy and cryin'
Chewing bubblegum helps me to keep a light heart and prevents me from feeling sad or weighed down.
Mojo Jojo's on the rage again
The villain Mojo Jojo is causing trouble once more.
But we are sisters, best of friends
Despite the challenges we face, we are united as sisters and close friends.
So why does evil always try to win?
We are confused and frustrated as to why negative forces always seem to be winning.
It can't with Bubbles in!
We are confident that we can overcome negativity with Bubbles' help and positivity.
To make the world a better place
Our ultimate goal is to improve the world around us.
With rainbow bubbles in your face!
We believe that spreading joy and positivity with our colorful bubbles can make a positive impact on the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM DEIBERT, CHRISTIAN JACOBS, SCOTT SCHULTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexandra
You’re a SPECIAL KIND OF HUMAN NOW if you listened to this album in your childhood!!!
JON BONG JOVI
I had no idea who the PPG are or were.
an ex played me this record and i was STUNNED!
It's a masterpiece start to finish! (Shonen Knife's Ramones ripoff is the weakest.)
Aiyhana Keith
Just a chill and playful atmosphere I feel from this song! It feels so childlike. Fitting for Bubbles.
Kaleidoscope Mind
The memories are flowing back.
INF Music
Damn, this is impressively good
BizzarreProductions
Me as a tween in 2004: (quietly while waiting for the bus) Soap bubbles carry my dreams up ha-ha-ha-ha-hiiiiigh
Classmate: Oh my god why are you humming the MCDONALD'S JINGLE?
I will never hear this song the same way again...
Chugga0921
Lol
Musa_onyrix
here is the song: blowing bubbles out of the window chewing bubblegum and blowing big bubbles gettin ridda ridda all my troubles watchn the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles soap bubbles carry my dream up high bubblegum kinda keeps my heart from gettin heavy and cryin bubblegum kinda keeps my heart from gettin heavy and cryin mojo jojo on the rage again but we are sisters best of friends so why does evil always win? it can't with bubbles in! to make the world a better place with rainbow bubbles in your face blown bubbles outta the window chewing bubblegum and blowing big bubbles gettin ridda ridda all of my troubles watchn the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles stops singing blowing bubbles out the window chewing bubblegum and blowing big bubbles gettin ridda ridda all my troubles watchn the tadpoles glubba glubba in the puddles soap bubbles carry my dream up high soap bubbles carry my dream up high soap bubbles carry my dream up high soap bubbles carry my dream up high bubblegum kinda keeps my heart from gettin heavy and cryin bubblegum kinda keeps my heart from gettin heavy and cryin bubblegum kinda keeps my heart from gettin heavy and cryin YEAH
The Grudge
robloxthehacker 112 I tried to sing along its actually really hard ha
chitsb
So trippy...