Jerrica Benton, the heiress of Starlight Music, adopts the alter ego of Jem with the help of Synergy, a holographic computer designed to be the ultimate visual entertainment synthesizer built by her father, who left it to her on his death.
The other Holograms are Kimber Benton, Jerrica's younger sister, keyboardist and main songwriter for the band; Aja Leith, guitarist; and Shana Elmsford, who plays the synth drums. Aja and Shana are also childhood friends and adopted foster sisters of Jerrica and Kimber. Shana briefly left the group in a two-part episode called "The Talent Search", where a new character, Carmen "Raya" Alonso, is introduced as her replacement. When Shana returns, Raya Alonso remains the Holograms' drummer while Shana takes up the guitar. Only the Holograms are aware of Jem's secret identity, although Jerrica revealed it to the United States President in a season 3 episode, "The Presidential Affair", an old Tibetan woman in the episode "Journey to Shangri-La", and the princess Adrianna of Morvania (who is mistaken for Kimber) in the episode "The Princess and the Singer". Episodes of the series frequently revolve around Jerrica's efforts to keep her two identities separate. Jerrica's other main concern is Starlight House, a home for foster girls run by the Holograms. The Holograms' main purpose is to fund the Starlight Foundation and support the Starlight Girls. Jerrica's childhood home, where the foster girls were housed was accidentally burned down by Zipper, one of Eric Raymond's not-too-bright henchmen. Jem and the Holograms later got possession of the Starlight Mansion when they won the Battle of the Bands as well as a movie contract which were offered by movie producer Howard Sands.
The Holograms' rival band are the Misfits: petulant rich girl Pizzazz (Phyllis Gabor) and her cohorts: no-nonsense Roxy (Roxanne Pelligrini) and kind-hearted, sensitive keytar player Stormer (Mary Phillips), who are later joined by the manipulative British saxophone player, Jetta (Sheila Burns). (This group should not be confused with the real-life band The Misfits, led by Glenn Danzig.) Most episodes of the series involve a plot by the Misfits to upstage Jem and the Holograms' latest glamorous escapade. This rivalry is encouraged and manipulated by their manager, the ruthless Eric Raymond. In the middle of the third season a new group, the Stingers, appears and shakes things up for both groups. In the final episode of the series, all three groups seemed to have declared a truce between them.
Jem's singing voice was performed by Britta Phillips, who went on to perform in several "real world" bands, including The Belltower and Luna.
Youngblood
Jem and the Holograms Lyrics
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Who′s got the heart of a hunter?
Pounding like thunder
Prowling the night
Hot like an Indian summer
Beat of a drummer
Coming alive
If you got game, boy, you can pass go
We can go fast or we can go slow
We can get high or we can get low
No, there ain't no rules tonight
If you got youngblood, live to party
Red hot, feeling naughty
Get loose, go grab somebody
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, this is our time
Hands up, touch the skyline
Tonight, yeah, I′ma get mine
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Who's got the eye of the tiger?
If you a fighter
If you got soul
Who wants to walk on a wire?
Dance in the fire
Never get old
If you got game, boy, you can pass go
We can go fast or we can go slow
We can get high or we can get low
We can love like fools tonight
If you got youngblood, live to party
Red hot, feeling naughty
Get loose, go grab somebody
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, this is our time
Hands up, touch the skyline
Tonight, yeah, I'ma get mine
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Yeah
If you got youngblood, live to party
Red-hot, feeling naughty
Get loose, go grab somebody
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, this is our time
Hands up, touch the skyline
Tonight, yeah, I′ma get mine
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood, blood
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
Youngblood, blood, blood
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
"Youngblood" by Jem and the Holograms is a high-energy, empowering song that calls out to those who have the heart of a hunter and the eye of a tiger. It speaks to those who have a hunger for life and want to live it to the fullest, without any boundaries or rules. The song suggests that if you have "youngblood", you can live to party, get loose, and grab somebody, without any worries about tomorrow. It’s a youthful anthem with catchy beats and lyrics that will make you want to move and celebrate life.
The song highlights the importance of living in the moment and making the most of the time we have. It encourages us to find our inner fire, to dance in the fire, and never get old. The lyrics suggest that if you have game, you can pass go, go fast or go slow, get high or low, and love like fools tonight. It’s a call to youth and freedom, a celebration of what it means to be young and full of life.
Overall, "Youngblood" is a song about living life on your terms, finding your passion, and pursuing it with all your heart. It’s about embracing your youth, taking risks, and enjoying every moment. It’s a reminder that we only have one life, and we need to make the most of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's got the heart of a hunter?
Who possesses the qualities of a fearsome hunter?
Pounding like thunder
Beating with loud and powerful force
Prowling the night
Moving stealthily and secretly during the night
Hot like an Indian summer
Intense and passionate like the heat of summer in India
Beat of a drummer
Rhythm and energy of the drums
Coming alive
Becoming energetic and lively
If you got game, boy, you can pass go
If you have what it takes, you can succeed
We can go fast or we can go slow
We have the option to move at different paces
We can get high or we can get low
We can experience highs and lows with no limitations
No, there ain't no rules tonight
Tonight, we can break free from all rules and restrictions
If you got youngblood, live to party
If you possess youthful energy, enjoy the partying lifestyle
Red hot, feeling naughty
Passionate and daring feelings
Get loose, go grab somebody
Loosen up and approach someone you find attractive
(Woah-oh-oh, oh-woah)
Vocalization of excitement
If you got youngblood, this is our time
If you have youthful energy, this moment belongs to us
Hands up, touch the skyline
Reach high and aim for the sky
Tonight, yeah, I'ma get mine
Tonight, I will seize the moment for myself
If you got youngblood, blood, blood, blood
If you possess youthful energy, energy, energy
Who's got the eye of the tiger?
Who has the determined and fierce disposition of a tiger?
If you a fighter
If you are a resilient and persistent fighter
If you got soul
If you have a passionate and emotional soul
Who wants to walk on a wire?
Who is willing to take risks and live dangerously?
Dance in the fire
Engage in daring and thrilling activities
Never get old
Never become bored or complacent
We can love like fools tonight
Tonight, we can be foolish in love without restrictions
Youngblood, blood, blood
Youthful energy, energy, energy
Yeah
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Writer(s): Martin Johnson, Anjulie Persaud
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