The Pussycat Dolls began as a burlesque troupe based in Los Angeles, Califo… Read Full Bio ↴The Pussycat Dolls began as a burlesque troupe based in Los Angeles, California, U.S., and expanded to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The group, which was founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995, eventually got a record deal in 2003 with A&M Records and Interscope Records. They were transferred and moulded into a music group and by 2005 they had recorded their first album PCD.

PCD, was released September 12th 2005 in the UK and September 13th in the US. It placed #1 in 5 countries including New Zealand. It peaked at #5 on the US Billboard 200 album chart, #7 on the UK album chart and #8 on the Australian album chart. It was certified Multi-Platinum in 7 countries including the UK and the US and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide to date.

Their second studio album, Doll Domination, was released Septemeber 19th 2008 and reached #1 in 5 countries. It peaked at #4 on both the UK album charts and the US Billboard 200, selling 79,000 copies in it's first week.

The group officially split in 2010 as Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts and Nicole Scherzinger all exited the group one by one.

The group was to be reformed with six new members; Vanessa Curry, Lauren Bennett, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Crystal "Lyndriette" Smith, Paula van Oppen, and Kia Hampton. The girls eventually became G.R.L. instead.

The girl group announced their comeback in late November 2019, posting on social media with the caption #PCDReunion. They made their comeback performance on The X-Factor: Celebrity on November 30, 2019 performing a collection of their hits, as well as a new song titled "React".

Happily Never After
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics

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I don't think I want this anymore
As she drops the ring to the floor
She says to herself "you've left before
This time you will stay gone, that's for sure"
And he shattered something else
She dragged her suitcase down the path
To the driveway she had never gone that far
Normally this would be the time
That she would let him talk her out of leaving
But this time without crying
As she got into her car, she said

No happily never after, that just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall

As she drove away, she starts to smile
Realize she hadn't for a while
No destination she drove for miles
Wondering why she stayed in such denial
Laughing about the way he shattered something else
She dragged her suitcase down the path
To the driveway she had never gone that far
Normally this would be the time
That she would let him talk her out of leaving
But this time without crying
As she got into her car, she said

No happily never after, that just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall

I'm done, I'm done
Said I'm so done
I'm so done
I'm so done

I'm free, I'm free
Said I'm so free
I'm so free
I'm so free

She inhaled a breath, she'd never breathe before
Didn't want no drama no more, and she said

No happily never after, that just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall ooh, no ooh

No happily never after, that just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall ooh, no ooh

Another teardrop fall
I never let no, I never let no, I never let another teardrop

Overall Meaning

The Pussycat Dolls' song Happily Never After is about a woman who realizes she deserves better and decides to leave her toxic relationship. The lyrics describe her dropping her engagement ring, symbolizing the end of the relationship, and finally finding the strength to leave for good. She reflects on how she would normally let him talk her out of leaving, but this time she doesn't cry and drives away with a smile, feeling free.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "No happily never after, that just ain't for me," meaning she doesn't want the traditional fairy tale ending because it's not realistic. She knows she deserves better than what her relationship had become, and she's done with the drama and tears. The bridge of the song reveals that she's taking a deep breath, wanting to leave behind the negative emotions and drama, and promising that she won't shed another tear.

Overall, the song is empowering and relatable to anyone who has been in a toxic relationship and finally found the strength to leave.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't think I want this anymore
The singer is no longer interested in their current situation.

As she drops the ring to the floor
The singer is symbolically ending their relationship by dropping the ring.

She says to herself 'you've left before
The singer has been in this situation before and realizes the cycle needs to end.

This time you will stay gone, that's for sure'
The artist is making a firm decision to finally end the relationship.

And he shattered something else
The partner has damaged something else, possibly trust or emotional well-being.

She dragged her suitcase down the path
The singer is physically leaving.

To the driveway she had never gone that far
The singer is leaving farther than they ever have before.

Normally this would be the time
The artist is accustomed to being talked out of leaving.

That she would let him talk her out of leaving
The partner has previously convinced the artist to stay in the relationship.

But this time without crying
The artist is strong enough to leave without becoming emotional.

As she got into her car, she said
The singer is speaking into existence what they want for their future.

No happily never after, that just ain't for me
The artist does not want to end up in an unhappy situation again.

Because finally
The singer has come to a clear realization.

I know I deserve better after all
The singer recognizes their own self-worth and knows they deserve better.

I'll never let another teardrop fall
The singer is determined to not let themselves be hurt again.

As she drove away, she starts to smile
The artist is feeling a sense of relief and joy.

Realize she hadn't for a while
The artist has not felt happy or free in their relationship for some time.

No destination she drove for miles
The singer is driving without a set destination, enjoying their newfound freedom.

Wondering why she stayed in such denial
The singer is reflecting on why they stayed in a relationship that was not fulfilling or satisfying.

Laughing about the way he shattered something else
The artist is finding humor in how the partner has continuously hurt them.

I'm done, I'm done
The artist is emphasizing their final decision to end the relationship.

Said I'm so done
The artist is expressing their certainty in their decision.

I'm free, I'm free
The singer is expressing their newfound freedom.

I never let no, I never let no, I never let another teardrop fall
The artist is reiterating their determination to not be hurt again.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT SHEA TAYLOR, SHAFFER SMITH

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