One of the saddest things about the springy - action Jem & the Holograms movie is that Jem ’s rival band , the Misfits , are nowhere to be found . That ’s fabulously dull — because the Misfits are an inbuilt part of why the fourscore cartoon was so amazing . And , if you believe the opening theme , their songs are actually better .
The Misfits were Jem & the Holograms ’ nemeses from twenty-four hour period one and drink down up to taunt them , seek to slip their aureole , or kidnap , endanger , or otherwise place condemnable roguishness in almost every installment . In each appearance , the show localize them up as the ultimate villain and terrible examples of humanity in general . From episode 3 :
A Misfit never asks for anything . A Misfit rent . Whatever we want .
We ’re supposed to understand that this position is wrong , and if you have it , men will shun you on sight and you will never make the top of the Billboard charts . But there ’s this uncomfortable verity about the misfit : their ego - confidence and take charge attitude are really sympathetic sometimes .
Last week while recording theJEMcast(a weekly podcast where we over - analyze every single Jem ! installment for fun and profit ) , fellow node Aleen Simms challenge me to make a inclination of my top 10 favorite Misfits track . When I set out to do so , I realized that most of the best Misfits song and video recording are not the one where they ’re taunting or torturing Miss Pink Hair and the Sing - alongs . The skilful tend to be I where they unabashedly wassail in how awe-inspiring they are ( or , more often , how awesome Pizzazz is ) .
Yes , Jem and the Holograms sing about self - confidence , too . And about love and compassion and caring and how reading is amazing . But Jem never tells girls to be loud and brash and exuberant about how amazing they are . To crow about it . Because that ’s not what girl are supposed to do . Unless they ’re misfit .
I love Jem , but eff that hokum .
So here ’s my tilt of the good Misfits songs ( 11 of them , because I do n’t trace anyone ’s rule ! ) . These are song about insurrection , and not taking a backseat in life , and being true to yourself , and not being afraid to state everyone within earshot that you are arresting .
1) Free And Easy
Not only is this one of the best Misfits songs ever , the video is also one of their best . It ’s a combination of the dance move , the locations , and Jetta ’s sax .
Best Lyric : No elbow grease , no strain , no aching , no botheration / No rules to obey / No sir ! No way !
2) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
Quintessential Misfits . This song is all about taking what ’s yours and not being one bit excusatory about it . Even though Pizzazz totally yank some guy ’s burger almost right out of his oral cavity , the bunch loves the performance .
Best Lyric : Do n’t expect no gratitude / The only thing I give for destitute is : Attitude !
3) How Does It Feel?
Pizzazz reveling in her fame and full fortune . It does feel great to be adore . And it ’s awesome to see them well-chosen here and not vitriolic .
Best Lyric : How does it feel / To be as far-famed as you are?/It feels outta sight!/It feel like you ’re a star !
4) We’re Off And Runnin’
Always loved this picture because the ladies are just having play , for the most part . The driving nature of the medicine is another big asset . I also like that the language are all about how undecomposed they look , and that the Misfits are n’t afraid to boldly posit that they are sensational . That kind of straightforward self - praise is thin on the ground in media made for girls .
Best Lyric : More than lookin ’ right / We’re lookin ’ stunning !
5) Designing Woman
Jem & the Holograms are in this video — despite that , the birdsong is amazing . Because it ’s about how Pizzazz is n’t going to sit around around waiting for what she desire to amount to her , she goes out and amaze the things she wants . She ’s not go to be coy , she ’s not going to be demure , she is going to make need .
good Lyrics : Other fille play lost and coy / Moonin ’ over this or that boy / Other girls sense hopeless and trapped / But me , I ’ve learned to accommodate
I ’m a designing cleaning lady ( I ’ve got what it takes)/I’m a designing woman ( I make my own breaks)/I’m a designing char / And I ’ve got intention on you !
6) Listen Up
The electric guitar and synth parts in this Sung dynasty make it work more than anything else , including the lyrics . Even though this does involve some Jem - taunting , I like that the song is mostly a mastery : Listen up ! devote attention !
Best Lyric : mind up / You take heed / There ’s no means I ’m lettin ’ you succeed !
7) You Oughta See The View From Here
Once again , a keen song where the Misfits just celebrate their fabulousness . Also , they ’re fly around LA on glider ; how badass is that ?
Best Lyric : You outta hear the people exhort / When you are fabulous like us !
8) Top Of The Charts
This is kind of a weird picture , and does n’t make much sense outside of the linguistic context of the episode . I have to say , I really savour the superband vibe drop dead on , though it ’s pitiful to see the Holograms and the Stingers looking so dispirited . Still though , Pizzazz ’s exuberance is infective and reflected well in the pop - atomic number 39 euphony .
Best Lyric : They said that you would never collapse through / Oh yeah?/Well pardon me while I gloat !
9) I Am A Giant
What could be better than a giant Pizzazz rampage around like King Kong and menacing Rio ? I actually favour the concert parts of the video . watch the Misfits perform an actual concert is pretty rare on this cartoon , and it ’s gentle to see why they have many fans . The ladies give a big show .
Best Lyric : I am twenty account tall / I am a colossus / loom above it all / Strong and defiant / I am a giant
10) I Like Your Style
This is the first coming into court of Jetta , and I love , erotic love , love the sax part . This is a hard - driving song in general and really captures the raw energy the Misfits get once Jetta demonstrate up .
11) I Love A Scandal
Though this intact telecasting is just a Holograms taunt , the synth here is really cool . Plus , the Misfits are dancing on roller skate ! There ’s nothing more fun than that .
Best Lyric : I ’ll get the goods on you / My ear is to the ground / And once I ’ve got the goods on you / I’ll see it get around !
What ’s your favorite Misfits video ? Which one did I escape ?
AnimationMusic
Daily Newsletter
Get the dear tech , skill , and culture news in your inbox daily .
tidings from the futurity , delivered to your present .
You May Also Like
