"Josie and the Pussycats" evolved from DeCarlo's "She's Josie" comic, first published by Archie in 1963. The change in format came about as a result of the success of The Archies in the books, on television, and on the pop charts. When "Josie and the Pussycats" migrated to a Saturday morning cartoon in 1970 (courtesy of Hanna-Barbera Productions), a full Pussycats album and several singles were released on Captiol Records. These recordings feature Cathy Doguher as the singing voice of Josie, with Patrice Holloway (sister of Motown singer Brenda Holloway) as Valerie, and Cherie Moor (later Cheryl Ladd) as Melody. While the Pussycats' songs were featured heavily in the cartoon series, they were not successes on the pop charts as the Archies' recordings had been. Producer Danny Janssen gave the Pussycats a pop-soul sound with all three women sharing lead vocals.
Three decades later, Universal Pictures and MGM produced a live-action "Josie and the Pussycats" feature film, directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont and released in April 2001. R&B/pop producer Babyface, an executive producer for the film, supervised a soundtrack of new Pussycats recordings, done in a modern pop rock style. Kay Hanley, from the band Letters to Cleo, provides the singing voice of Josie and sings lead on all ten Pussycats songs. Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, and Rosario Dawson, who appear in the film as Josie, Melody, and Valerie respectively, provide some of the background vocals on the soundtrack recordings. Unlike the 1970 album, the 2001 soundtrack charted on the Billboard 200 albums chart, peaking at number 16.
Come on
Josie and the Pussycats Lyrics
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I'm just looking for a real good time alright
Can you guarantee me satisfaction
Need some action-gonna get it tonight
So I'm telling you boyfriend
That you never met a girl like me before
Not gonna wait a long time
Better make up your mind
Are you in? Are you out?
Shake it up, shake it down
Want to scream, want to shout?
Give it up, get it on, or get out
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
You know I got my paper penny toy little boy
Replaceable, disposable fully action pose able
When everything was said and done there's plenty more where you came from
Don't just stand there looking dumb baby you're the lucky one
Are you in? Are you out?
Shake it up, shake it down
Want to scream, want to shout?
Give it up, get it on, or get out
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
So come on, so do what you want to do
So come on, I can't wait around for you
So come on, It's not a mystery
So come on, so do what you want to do
So come on, I can't wait around for you
So come on, Be with me!
Are you in? Are you out?
Shake it up, shake it down
Want to scream, want to shout?
Give it up, get it on, or get out
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Are you in? Are you out?
Shake it up, shake it down
Want to scream, want to shout?
Give it up, get it on, or get out
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
Come on come on (come on come on)
The lyrics of "Come On" by Josie and The Pussycats seem to be a confident and playful invitation to dance, party, and have fun without commitment. The singer is not interested in being a girlfriend and is just looking for a good time, so she challenges her potential partner to make up his mind and decide if he is in or out. She also emphasizes that he has never met anyone like her before, which seems to suggest that she is unique and exciting.
The chorus is repetitive, catchy, and encourages people to shake it up, shout, and get it on, which creates a party atmosphere. The line "so do what you want to do" also reinforces the idea of freedom and spontaneity. The singer seems to be aware of her attractiveness and confident about her options, as she compares herself to a "paper penny toy" that is easily replaceable and has plenty more options available. However, she also acknowledges that the guy she is talking to is the lucky one, which suggests that she is willing to share her fun and enthusiasm.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come On" are upbeat, flirtatious, and entertaining, which matches the style of the band and the tone of the movie they appeared in. The song seems to be an invitation to let loose, be yourself, and enjoy the moment, without worrying too much about the consequences or expectations. It is a fun and energetic song that captures the spirit of a carefree night out.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to be your girlfriend
I am not looking for a committed relationship
I'm just looking for a real good time alright
I am seeking pleasure and excitement
Can you guarantee me satisfaction
Can you ensure that I will be pleased and fulfilled
Need some action-gonna get it tonight
I am ready for physical intimacy and will make it happen tonight
So I'm telling you boyfriend
I am addressing my male partner
That you never met a girl like me before
I am different and unique from other females you have interacted with
Not gonna wait a long time
I am not willing to wait indefinitely
Better make up your mind
You must make a decision soon
Are you in? Are you out?
Are you willing to commit or not?
Shake it up, shake it down
Let's add some energy and vibrancy
Want to scream, want to shout?
Do you want to express your excitement?
Give it up, get it on, or get out
Let's proceed with physical intimacy, or you can leave
Come on come on (come on come on)
Let's do this (repeated for emphasis)
You know I got my paper penny toy little boy
I have a young, naive and easily replaceable male companion
Replaceable, disposable fully action pose able
He is expendable and ultimately of little value
When everything was said and done there's plenty more where you came from
There are plenty more men like you
Don't just stand there looking dumb baby you're the lucky one
Don't look foolish, you're fortunate to be with me
So come on, so do what you want to do
Let's proceed with what you want
So come on, I can't wait around for you
I am not willing to wait much longer
So come on, It's not a mystery
It's not complicated, let's make it happen
Be with me!
Commit to me!
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Elfont, Jason Falkner, David Gibbs, Dee Dee Gipson, Steve Hurley, Deborah Kaplan, Jane Wiedlin, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Kathleen Hanley, Adam L. Schlesinger
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Rach Marie
I loved this movie, still do wish I could find it, hopefully they'll put it on netflix
John Tierson
i still play it on vhs
Becky McDaniel
Amazon has it
DeathgGod
Currenntly on HBO Max
Lauren Cline
Still hoping
Nicolas Paul
Seriously, I swear, and I saw it a few days ago in TNT. I'm from Argentina, here i can see it.
Clearbrook
Josie and the Pussycats is the best movie ever!!!
DeathgGod
Buy coke products now
Jessica Mannion
Josie and the Pussycats is the new Casablanca!!
Dylan Giovanetto
I could really go for a Zima