Bubble Pop Electric
Gwen Stefani Lyrics


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Come on Johnny, when you gonna get here?
Alright, hold your pretty horses, I'll be there in a minute
You just get yourself dolled up, alright toots
And you pick a place, you just pick a place
Um, Johnny?
Yeah, Gwenie, Gwen, Gwen?
You might wanna hurry, because tonight is the night
I'm empty, I need fulfilling, yes I do, love
A to the ceiling, when I do, love
I get this feeling when I'm in love

I'm restless, can't you see I try my bestest
To be good girl, because it's just us
So take me now and do me justice

I'm waiting patiently anticipating your arrival
And I'm hating
It takes so long to get to my house
To take me out

Tonight, I'm gonna give you all my love in the back seat
Bubble pop electric
Bubble pop electric
Gonna speed it down and slow it up in the back seat
Bubble pop electric
Uh-oh, in the back seat

Okay now, I understand he's on his way now
But jeez Louise, I mean today now
I can't wait, I wanna play now (ooh ooh)

I'm antsy
Bubble pop electric pansies
My sweet tooth, I want your candy
The Queen of Eng would say it randy (ha ha ha ha)

I'm itchy
I wish you would come and scratch me
Tonight I'm falling, won't you catch me?
Swoop on by, so you can snatch me
And take me out

Tonight, I'm gonna give you all my love in the back seat
Bubble pop electric
Bubble pop electric
Gonna speed it down and slow it up in the back seat
Bubble pop electric
Uh-oh, in the back seat

(I'll get it)
The need to be satisfied
(Hey Johnny, let me go grab my sweater)
Come pick me up I want a ride
(Hi Mrs. Stefani)
Hurry, hurry come to me (bye mom)
(So baby, where you wanna go, huh?)
Drive-in movie
Drive in, move me
Drive into me

Bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it
(Straight to me, drive-in movie)
Take it to the back seat, run it like a track meet
(Come to me, drive-in movie)
Bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it
(Straight to me, drive-in movie)
Take it to the back seat, run it like a track meet
(Come to me, drive-in movie)

Tonight, I'm gonna give you all my love in the back seat
Bubble pop electric
Bubble pop electric
Gonna speed it down and slow it up in the back seat
Bubble pop electric
Uh-oh, in the back seat

Tonight, I'm gonna give you all my love (bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it)
In the back seat (straight to me, drive-in movie)
Bubble pop electric (take it to the back seat, run it like a track meet)
Bubble pop electric (come to me, drive-in movie)
Gonna speed it down and slow it up (bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it)
In the back seat (straight to me, drive-in movie)
Bubble pop electric
Uh-oh, in the back seat





Yeah, tell your father, I said hello
Johnny, get out of here

Overall Meaning

In this song, "Bubble Pop Electric," Gwen Stefani is impatiently waiting for Johnny to arrive because she has been longing to be satisfied. She expresses that she is willing to give him all her love in the back seat of a car. She mentions that she has been trying her best to be a good girl as they anticipate their meeting, but she is getting restless and antsy. She desires to be fulfilled and wants Johnny to scratch her itch and take her out.


The lyrics reveal that Gwen is deeply infatuated with Johnny and is willing to do anything to satisfy her love cravings. The car signifies a private and intimate place where they can explore their love without interference. The idea of "Bubble Pop Electric" represents the ecstatic and orgasmic feeling that they will experience once they get intimate.


This song portrays sexuality as a dominant theme, and the lyrics express Gwen's desire for physical pleasure. It is one of the songs that stand out from Gwen's first solo album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby," released in 2004. This song, along with other tracks from the album, helped catapult Gwen's solo career.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on Johnny, when you gonna get here?
Asking Johnny to hurry up and get to her quickly.


Alright, hold your pretty horses, I'll be there in a minute
Assuring Gwen that he'll get there soon.


You just get yourself dolled up, alright toots
Asking Gwen to get herself dressed up.


And you pick a place, you just pick a place
Asking Gwen to choose the place they want to go to.


Um, Johnny?
Asking Johnny a question.


Yeah, Gwenie, Gwen, Gwen?
Johnny asking what's up with Gwen.


You might wanna hurry, because tonight is the night
Gwen informing Johnny that tonight is significant.


I'm empty, I need fulfilling, yes I do, love
Gwen feels unfulfilled and needs Johnny's love to fill the void.


A to the ceiling, when I do, love
Gwen gets excited and energetic when she's in love.


I get this feeling when I'm in love
Gwen experiences a particular feeling when she's in love.


I'm restless, can't you see I try my bestest
Gwen is anxious and can't stay calm as she waits for Johnny.


To be good girl, because it's just us
Gwen wants to behave appropriately in front of Johnny since it's just the two of them.


So take me now and do me justice
Gwen wants Johnny to take her now and satisfy her needs.


I'm waiting patiently anticipating your arrival
Gwen is patiently waiting for Johnny's arrival.


And I'm hating
Gwen isn't enjoying the wait.


It takes so long to get to my house
Johnny is taking longer than anticipated to get to Gwen's house.


To take me out
To go out on a date.


Tonight, I'm gonna give you all my love in the back seat
Gwen promises to show Johnny all her love in the car's back seat.


Bubble pop electric
A reference to the excitement and passion that Gwen will show Johnny.


Gonna speed it down and slow it up in the back seat
They will have fast and slow moments in the back seat of the car.


Uh-oh, in the back seat
They'll be getting very intimate in the car's back seat.


Okay now, I understand he's on his way now
Gwen acknowledges the fact that Johnny's on his way.


But jeez Louise, I mean today now
Expressing her excitement and impatience at his delay.


I can't wait, I wanna play now (ooh ooh)
Gwen is eager and wants Johnny to hurry up so they can play together.


Bubble pop electric pansies
Referring to being soft and weak-hearted.


My sweet tooth, I want your candy
Gwen wants Johnny's attention and love.


The Queen of Eng would say it randy (ha ha ha ha)
A reference to having sexual connotations and being explicit.


I'm itchy
Gwen wants to be touched intimately by Johnny.


I wish you would come and scratch me
Gwen wants Johnny to satisfy her desires.


Tonight I'm falling, won't you catch me?
Gwen is falling in love and wants Johnny to catch her.


Swoop on by, so you can snatch me
Gwen wants Johnny to come and claim her.


Drive-in movie, drive in, move me, drive into me
A play on words, suggesting they will watch a movie while also having sexual intercourse in the car.


Bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it
Gwen repeatedly reminds Johnny of the excitement and energy that's coming their way.


Take it to the back seat, run it like a track meet
Gwen wants Johnny to be aggressive and wild in the back seat of the car.


Tonight, I'm gonna give you all my love (bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it)
Gwen is promising to show Johnny all the love and passion she has in store for him.


In the back seat (straight to me, drive-in movie)
The location they'll be sharing their love and intimacy.


Gonna speed it down and slow it up (bubble pop electric, you've gotta get it)
Gwen wants to mix up the pace to keep things exciting.


Uh-oh, in the back seat
They will experience intense, raw passion in the back seat of the car.


Yeah, tell your father, I said hello
Suggesting that Gwen and Johnny's relationship is secretive and their parents are not aware of what's happening.


Johnny, get out of here
Gwen wants Johnny to take her out into the world and experience life together.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Gwen Stefani

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