The Weather Girls is an American girl group whose founding members were Martha Wash and Izora Armstead(Izora Rhodes Armstead). Izora's two daughters Dynell Rhodes and Ingrid Arthur have continued the duo.
They are best known for their 1982 hit "It's Raining Men". Although the group is considered a one hit wonder by the mainstream, they were previously known as Two Tons O' Fun, under which name they recorded the number 2 American Billboard Disco chart hit "Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven" (1980), the number 29 American R&B chart hit "Just Us" (1980) and their Hi-NRG hit song "I Got The Feeling" (1981). They also backed Sylvester.
In addition, Wash recorded various other hit singles under her own name and as a (sometimes uncredited) vocalist for such artists as Black Box and C+C Music Factory.
The Weather Girls continued, after the split with Wash in the mid-80s, with original member Izora and her daughter Dynell Rhodes. Following Izora's death in 2004, Dynell continues to record under the Weather Girls moniker with her sister Ingrid Arthur.
For more than 25 years and with varying line-ups over the years, the spirited ladies have performed on stage and entertained their fans with their powerful voices, good spirit and positive vibes. On their latest release, The Woman I Am (CdA Recordings), the girls send a message of hope and positivity emphasizing a look to the future feeling positive about yourself and your environment. Past hits such as "It’s Raining Men“ and "Can U Feel It" will surely be joined by new classics such as "Wild Thing", "Love Will Lift You Up", "Human Love", “The Woman I Am” and the fun remake of “Just Us”. The release is a mix of dance, soul, gospel and some jamming re-mixes. Visit their www.myspace.com/theweathergirls, their official page.
Lady Marmalade
The Weather Girls Lyrics
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Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
"Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister" is a chorus that repeats throughout The Weather Girls' song Lady Marmalade. The song tells the story of meeting a young woman named Marmalade in New Orleans. She was a confident and sultry woman and caught the eye of a man named Joe. After speaking briefly, Marmalade asks Joe if he wants to come back to her place. Once they arrive, she freshened up while he waited for her in her boudoir, obsessing over the scent of her magnolia wine. They soon began to explore each other's bodies, and the song ends with Joe reminiscing about the experience back at home.
The lyrics to this song are both seductive and empowering to women. The lines "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?" translated to "Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" in French, are repeated throughout the song, and the women singing it are the ones in control of their sexual experiences. The song has been so impactful that it has been covered by various artists over the years, including Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink for the film Moulin Rouge!, which was released in 2001.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
Encouragement to the women of New Orleans to embrace their inner confidence and power.
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
A man met a confident and empowered woman named Marmalade in New Orleans who confidently invited him to join her.
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Marmalade sang a seductive, playful tune that blended Creole and French with an invitation for the man to join her in bed for the night.
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
The man waited for Marmalade while he drank her wine on her luxurious satin sheets, and felt a sudden surge of passion and excitement.
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
The man was overwhelmed by Marmalade's beauty and exotic charm, and was driven wild by his desires for her.
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
The man has returned to his mundane everyday life, but still yearns for the passion and excitement of his time with Marmalade.
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Marmalade's seductive tune and invitation continue to haunt the man, as he longs for the fiery passion she ignited in him.
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
The man can't shake his desire for Marmalade and continues to plead with her to join him in bed, in a mixture of French and Creole
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
The man's passionate desires and memories of Marmalade continue to drive him wild, as he begs her to join him in bed once more.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenny Nolan, Robert Crewe
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