All the Pretty Girls
The Judy’s Lyrics
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Never wanted to be with the guys
And now they're going to graduate
Won't date anyone under twenty-eight
Well, they talk about their
Friends behind their backs
And how so and so's dress looks like a sack
Oh, I can't think of one
Good thing to say about
All the pretty girls in high school
All the pretty girls in high school
All the pretty girls go yak, yak, yak
And all the pretty girls drive new Cadillacs
Well, they all got athlete boyfriends
And they all wear designer jeans
Always putting on too much makeup
And the prom is their only dream
Well, they get in little corners
And they talk about her
They vote each other for beauty queen
Always seem to have extra lunch money
Oh, I can't seem to think
Of one good thing about
All the pretty girls in high school
All the pretty girls in high school
All the pretty girls go yak, yak, yak
And all the pretty girls drive new Cadillacs
And I say all the pretty girls
In high school i say all the pretty girls
In high school
I say all the pretty, all the pretty
All the pretty girls all the pretty girls
In high school i say all the pretty girls
In high school i say all the pretty girls
In high school make me sick
The Judy’s' song "All The Pretty Girls" highlights the superficiality, cliques, and gossipy nature of high school girls. The lyrics suggest that these girls are more concerned with their popularity, appearance, and status than anything else. The first verse speaks to their desire to distance themselves from the boys in junior high school, implying that they see themselves as superior to their male classmates. However, as they reach graduation, their standards shift, and they refuse to date anyone younger than 28, suggesting they prioritized status over their inclinations.
The second verse highlights how the pretty girls talk behind each other's backs and how they criticize their outfits and appearance. They are never satisfied and always find faults in each other. The chorus emphasizes this judgmental nature, labeling all the pretty girls in high school as shallow and materialistic, who only focus on their looks, designer clothes, and luxurious cars. The song reveals their obsession with beauty contests and the prom. Despite their high social status, they still have insecurities about themselves.
Overall, "All The Pretty Girls" shows how high school can be a difficult time for young women, where they face the pressures of fitting in, competing with each other, and conforming to the beauty standards. The song suggests a cycle of criticism and envy amongst the girls and emphasizes the importance of inner beauty and genuine friendships.
Line by Line Meaning
When they were in junior high
During middle school days
Never wanted to be with the guys
Did not have interest in hanging out with boys
And now they're going to graduate
Moving on to finish high school
Won't date anyone under twenty-eight
Only prefer to date guys older than them
Well, they talk about their
Girls talk gossip
Friends behind their backs
Disrespect their friends
And how so and so's dress looks like a sack
Pick on other girls' fashion sense
They claw at each other day after day
Fight with each other every day
Oh, I can't think of one
Cannot find any
Good thing to say about
Anything positive to say about
All the pretty girls in high school
Referring to the popular, attractive girls
All the pretty girls go yak, yak, yak
They talk a lot about trivial things
And all the pretty girls drive new Cadillacs
They come from wealthy families and show off their cars
Well, they all got athlete boyfriends
Have boyfriends who are jocks
And they all wear designer jeans
Wear expensive, trendy clothing
Always putting on too much makeup
Wear too much cosmetics
And the prom is their only dream
Only care about prom night
Well, they get in little corners
Hide in small groups
And they talk about her
Discuss and gossip about another girl
They vote each other for beauty queen
Nominate each other for the title of the most attractive girl
Always seem to have extra lunch money
Have more than enough pocket money
Oh, I can't seem to think
Cannot come up with
Of one good thing about
Anything worthy of praise about
All the pretty girls in high school
The same as line 11
And I say all the pretty girls
Reiterating the same point
In high school i say all the pretty girls
The same as line 11 and 24
Make me sick
Get on my nerves and disgust me
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@thebenlink
Great intro to alternative music
Dallas high school grad 1984
@Brewzerr
It doesn't get any more late 70's/early 80's Houston suburbia than this. Pure pop from Pearland people.
@glennmayo
Caught that little Nick Lowe nod there. Noice.
@bigboxes
We listened to the Judy's in DFW. I ended up finally getting this on CD. Still have my vinyl.
@spiritalive1860
Holy Cow! I haven't heard any Judy's for a long time. Thanks!
@func1775
Big flashback! My big sister got me hooked on The Judy's. Way back when we were kids. I am now 51 and still love them.
@davmea
I watched them in Houston with Joe King Carrasco and the Crowns at Rock Island. Fun times.
@scottmc6726
HA Joe King Carrasco! Another cool memory!
@whatif8408
Joe King Carrasco blew out my eardrums at Fitzgeralds. Too much amp for a small, crowded space.
@drray3337
@@whatif8408 Fitzgerald's was made for them