The group was founded in 2004 by Puppini after she was inspired by the 2003 animated film Les Triplettes de Belleville. The Puppini Sisters' debut single, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", is a cover of the iconic hit single by The Andrews Sisters, and although the three are not actually related, they named themselves in tribute to them.
Puppini first studied fashion design at St. Martins School of Art, and later music at Trinity College of Music where she met Mullins and Rosanna Schura, who was later replaced by Stephanie O'Brien. The Sisters are currently supported by a three-piece band featuring the talents of Blake Wilner on guitar, Peter Ibbetson on drums/percussion and Henrik Jensen on upright bass.
The Puppini Sisters won a Gold Disc for international sales of their first CD, Betcha Bottom Dollar, in 2007. According to their official website, the album reached #2 on the US Jazz Charts and #9 on the US New Artist Chart.
Their second album The Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo was released on October 15th 2007, featuring classic covers, 1940s style reworkings of contemporary music, and a selection of original compositions. According to Billboard's official website, the album peaked at #5 in the US Jazz Charts in 2008.
The Puppini Sisters' retro-styled website won the 2008 Cream of Yorkshire awards "Gold Award" for best website.
http://www.thepuppinisisters.com
Jeepers Creepers
The Puppini Sisters Lyrics
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When the weatherman says it's raining,
You'll never hear me complaining,
I'm certain the sun will shine,
I don't care how the weather vane points,
When the weather vane points to gloomy,
It's gotta be sunny to me, when your eyes look into mine; oh
Jeepers Creepers! Where'd ya get those peepers?
Gosh all git up! How'd they get so lit up?
Gosh all git up! How'd they get that size?
Golly gee! When you turn those heaters on,
Woe is me!
Got to get my cheaters on, Jeepers Creepers!
Where'd ya get those peepers? On! Those weepers!
How they hypnotize!
Where'd ya get those eyes?
The Puppini Sisters' song "Jeepers Creepers" is an up-beat, swing-inspired tune that showcases the group's impressive harmonies and a catchy melody. However, the lyrics of the song are deceptively simple and contain some deeper meaning. The song is about looking past the gloom and darkness of the world and finding joy in the simple things, like a sunny day or beautiful eyes. The singer declares that they won't let external circumstances, such as the weather or a gloomy forecast, determine their mood. Instead, they choose to focus on the positive and the light that can be found in the world.
The chorus of the song, "Jeepers Creepers! Where'd ya get those peepers? Jeepers Creepers! Where'd ya get those eyes?" seems to be a playful and flirty tribute to a person with stunning eyes. The phrase "Gosh all git up! How'd they get so lit up? Gosh all git up! How'd they get that size?" suggests that the singer is impressed and enamored with the person's eyes. However, the playfulness soon turns to concern as the singer exclaims, "Woe is me! Got to get my cheaters on." The word "cheaters" is slang for reading glasses, implying that the person is struggling to keep up with the beauty of the eyes and needs help to see them properly.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jeepers Creepers" are an optimistic call to look beyond the surface level of things and find joy in the world. It's a song that celebrates beauty, whether it's in the form of a sunny day or someone's dazzling eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care what the weather man says,
I am not concerned about what the weather forecast predicts
When the weatherman says it's raining,
Even if the weatherman says it is raining
You'll never hear me complaining,
I would not voice any dissatisfaction
I'm certain the sun will shine,
I am confident that the sun will appear eventually
I don't care how the weather vane points,
I am not concerned about how the wind direction is indicated by the weather vane
When the weather vane points to gloomy,
Even if the weather vane suggests gloomy weather
It's gotta be sunny to me, when your eyes look into mine; oh
It would appear bright and sunny to me as long as I am looking into your eyes
Jeepers Creepers! Where'd ya get those peepers?
Expressing surprise and admiration for the impressive eyes of the person being sung about
Jeepers Creepers! Where'd ya get those eyes?
Expressing further amazement at the person's remarkable eyes
Gosh all git up! How'd they get so lit up?
Exclaiming astonishment at how the person's eyes are so bright
Gosh all git up! How'd they get that size?
Expressing amazement at the size of the person's eyes
Golly gee! When you turn those heaters on,
When you glance at me with those wonderful eyes
Woe is me!
Feigned distress at the enchantment cast by the other person's gaze
Got to get my cheaters on, Jeepers Creepers!
I would require my spectacles to be able to fully appreciate the person's enthralling gaze
Where'd ya get those peepers? On! Those weepers!
Again marveling at the person's incredible eyes
How they hypnotize! Where'd ya get those eyes?
Underlining the mesmerizing effect of the person's eyes
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren
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