Personality
Satisfiers Lyrics
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Said all the gentlemen "Obviously,"
"The madam has the cutest personality"
And think of all the books about Du Barry's looks
What was it made her the toast of Paree?
She had a well-developed personality
(Or Figaro in Figarette?)
(Or Jupiter in Juno?)
You know!
And when Salome danced and had the boys entranced
No doubt it must have been easy to see
That she knew how to use her personality
(A girl can learn to spell and take dictation well)
(And never sit on the boss's left knee)
(Unless she's got a perfect personality)
(A girl can get somewhere in spite of stringy hair)
(Or even just a bit bowed at the knee)
(If she can show a faultless personality)
Why are certain girls offered certain things
Like sable coats and wedding rings?
By men who wear their spats right?
(That's right!)
(So don'tcha say "I'm smart and have the kindest heart"
(Or "what a wonderful sister I'd be")
The song "Personality" by Satisfiers talks about how having a good personality can make a person attractive and well-liked. The song starts by referencing Madam Pompadour, a French courtesan who was famous for her wit and charm. The gentlemen at the ballroom floor acknowledged that her personality was what made her cute and attractive. The next verse references Du Barry, another famous French courtesan who was known for her stunning looks. However, it was her well-developed personality that made her the toast of Paris. This is a testament to the fact that beauty isn't everything, and that a person's personality can make them even more attractive.
The chorus asks the rhetorical question of what Romeo saw in Juliet or Figaro in Figarette or Jupiter in Juno. The answer, of course, is their personality. The final verse references Salome, a biblical figure who famously danced for King Herod and eventually requested John the Baptist's head on a platter. The song points out that Salome's captivating dance must have been a result of her knowing how to use her personality effectively.
Overall, "Personality" is a fun song that encourages people to focus on developing a good personality rather than just relying on their looks. It points out that having a good personality can get a person ahead in life and maybe even offer them some luxurious gifts like sable coats and wedding rings.
Line by Line Meaning
When Madam Pompadour was on a ballroom floor
When Madam Pompadour was dancing in the ballroom
Said all the gentlemen "Obviously,"
All the men were saying that it was apparent
"The madam has the cutest personality"
Madam Pompadour had an attractive personality
And think of all the books about Du Barry's looks
Think about all the books that talk about Du Barry's appearance
What was it made her the toast of Paree?
What made her popular in Paree?
She had a well-developed personality
She had a strong and appealing personality
(What did Romeo see in Juliet?)
(What did Romeo find attractive in Juliet?)
(Or Figaro in Figarette?)
(What was it that drew Figaro to Figarette?)
(Or Jupiter in Juno?)
(What made Jupiter fall in love with Juno?)
You know!
You know the answer to these questions!
And when Salome danced and had the boys entranced
When Salome danced and captivated the boys
No doubt it must have been easy to see
It was definitely apparent
That she knew how to use her personality
Salome had a skillful ability to use her personality
(A girl can learn to spell and take dictation well)
(A girl can acquire skills like spelling and dictation)
(And never sit on the boss's left knee)
(And avoid compromising positions with the boss)
(Unless she's got a perfect personality)
(Unless she has an impeccable personality)
(A girl can get somewhere in spite of stringy hair)
(A girl can succeed despite having thin, weak hair)
(Or even just a bit bowed at the knee)
(Or even if she has a slight bow in her knee)
(If she can show a faultless personality)
(If she can demonstrate an outstanding personality)
Why are certain girls offered certain things
Why are some girls offered specific opportunities
Like sable coats and wedding rings?
Like lavish fur coats and engagement rings?
By men who wear their spats right?
By men who are wealthy and fashionable?
(That's right!)
(That's correct!)
(So don'tcha say "I'm smart and have the kindest heart"
(So don't say, "I'm intelligent and have a kind heart")
(Or "what a wonderful sister I'd be")
(Or "I'd be a fantastic sister")
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