Lançado em 16 de junho de 1978, Grease teve sucesso crítico e comercialmente, tornando-se o filme musical de maior bilheteria de todos os tempos na época.[4] O orçamento de Grease foi de 6 milhões de dólares, com arrecadação mundial de 396 milhões de dólares, sendo, até hoje, um dos filmes musicais de maior arrecadação de bilheteria nos Estados Unidos.[5] O seu álbum de trilha sonora terminou 1978 como o segundo álbum mais vendido do ano nos Estados Unidos, atrás apenas da trilha sonora de 1977 do blockbuster Saturday Night Fever (que também estrelou Travolta)[6] e recebeu a sua solitária indicação ao Oscar por "Hopelessly Devoted to You" (que perdeu o Oscar de melhor canção original para "Last Dance" de Donna Summer do filme Thank God It's Friday no Oscar 1979).
A sequência, Grease 2, foi lançada em 1982, estrelada por Maxwell Caulfield e Michelle Pfeiffer como uma nova classe de greasers. Poucos membros do elenco original reprisaram seus papéis. John Travolta e Olivia Newton-John voltariam a atuarem juntos no filme de 1983 Two of a Kind. Em 17 de agosto de 2009 houve a estreia de Somos tú y yo, uma série de televisão inspirada no filme estreou na Venezuela. O show explora e expande os personagens e a história do filme. Em 31 de janeiro de 2016, foi ao ar na Fox o especial de televisão Grease: Live!, um musical adaptado ao vivo, usando componentes do filme de 1978 e do espetáculo original da Broadway. Estrelando Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit e Vanessa Hudgens, a adaptação recebeu críticas positivas e dez indicações ao Emmy.[7] Em março de 2019, foi anunciado que uma prequela, intitulado Summer Loving, está atualmente em desenvolvimento no estúdio de cinema Paramount Players. O projeto será uma colaboração de produção conjunta com a Temple Hill Productions e a Picturestart Productions. John August assinou contrato para atuar como roteirista
There Are Worse Things I Could Do
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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Than go with a boy or two
Even though the neighborhood
Thinks I'm trashy and no good
But there are worse things I could do
I could flirt with all the guys
Smile at them and bat my eyes
Press against them when we dance
Make them think they stand a chance
Then refuse to see it through
That's a thing I'd never do
I could stay home every night
Wait around for Mr. Right
Take cold showers everyday
And throw my life away
On a dream that won't come true
I could hurt someone like me
Out of spite or jealousy
I don't steal, and I don't lie
But I can feel, and I can cry
A fact I'll bet you never knew
But to cry infront of you
That's the worse thing I could do
The lyrics of "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John featured in the musical film "Grease" is a powerful and honest reflection of teenage promiscuity, self-assessment, insecurity, and defiance. The song, sung by Rizzo, the bold and sassy leader of the Pink Ladies gang, shares her frustration over being labeled as "trashy" and "no good" by the neighborhood for her lifestyle choices. The lyrics suggest that while she could be doing worse things, she still faces societal pressures to conform and be accepted, even if it means sacrificing her true identity.
The song's opening line, "There are worse things I could do than go with a boy or two," sets the stage for the rest of the song. Rizzo acknowledges that her sexual freedom may not be considered right by some, but it's her choice to make. She defends herself by saying that she could have been hurting herself or others out of spite or jealousy, but she doesn't.
In the second verse of the song, Rizzo reveals her vulnerability when she says, "But I can feel, and I can cry." It is a poignant moment when she admits that maybe no one knows that side of her. The song offers a unique view of a girl who’s trying to live her life according to her own rules, resisting existing societal norms that ostracize her, and yet not entirely sure of herself.
Line by Line Meaning
There are worse things I could do
I acknowledge that society might view me as inappropriate, but there are actions that would be much worse
Than go with a boy or two
I could engage in activities that are genuinely harmful or dangerous
Even though the neighborhood
Despite the judgment and criticism of those around me
Thinks I'm trashy and no good
Who perceive me as low-class and of little value
I suppose it could be true
I admit that there may be some truth to their perception
But there are worse things I could do
But there are certainly greater misdeeds I could commit
I could flirt with all the guys
Instead of simply enjoying the company of men, I could lead them on and give them false hope
Smile at them and bat my eyes
Using facial expressions and charm to manipulate people for my own benefit
Press against them when we dance
Taking advantage of the physical proximity during a dance to give the impression of intimacy
Make them think they stand a chance
Creating the illusion that the relationship is going somewhere when it's not
Then refuse to see it through
Keeping up the charade and ultimately breaking someone's heart, without any real intention of developing a deeper connection
That's a thing I'd never do
I am a person of principle, and I would never intentionally manipulate someone's emotions like that
I could stay home every night
I could choose to be completely uninvolved and closed off from any social interaction
Wait around for Mr. Right
And hold out for a perfect, unrealistic partner that may never come
Take cold showers everyday
Metaphorically and literally denying myself any warmth or joy in life
And throw my life away
By isolating myself and limiting experiences that might bring fulfillment to my life
On a dream that won't come true
And chasing an idealized future that may not be realistic or achievable
I could hurt someone like me
I could project my own insecurities and issues onto others, causing pain and damage to those around me
Out of spite or jealousy
Motivated by negative emotions like envy and anger
I don't steal, and I don't lie
I am a person of integrity, and I won't resort to dishonesty or deception
But I can feel, and I can cry
I am not immune to emotions, and I have the capacity to experience pain and sadness
A fact I'll bet you never knew
Despite any preconceived notions or assumptions about me, I am a human being with real feelings and emotions
But to cry in front of you
However, I may hesitate to express my vulnerability to others or to reveal my true emotions
That's the worse thing I could do
Because it challenges the image of strength and independence that I project to others
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