Puss'n Boots
Adam Ant · Other Songs - Adam Ant
Looking for love and for fame
I wish somebody had told her
City folks ain't the same
Pussycat carries a postcard
Won't the big city be nice
That's the place with the action
She's gonna have her a slice
Pussycat, pussycat where have you been?
I've been to london, now i'm queen
Sitting pretty, i don't wear suits
And the mice all call me -
Puss'n boots
Pussycat laughs at the warnings
Where there's a will there's a way
I think you'd agree if you saw her
Rome's built in a day
Pussycat's read all the papers
Seen the movie and knows
All the streets lead to somewhere
And the pavement's gold
Although you know it's wrong
You must do it everyday
When the morning comes
Don't you turn around and say
It's bound to end in tears
So let's do it anyway
Pussycat wasn't a kitten
And not as dumb as they thought
She had a good head on her shoulders
And beauty that couldn't be bought
The royalty made her an offer
If she'd keep trouble at bay
They'd give her the money and diamonds
Be queen for a day
Puss'n Boots
Adam Ant's 'Puss'n Boots' stands as a quintessential example of his early 1980s New Wave and synth-pop output. Released during the height of his solo career, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of electronic instrumentation and catchy, danceable rhythms. The song features the distinctive vocal style that defined Ant's public persona, characterized by a unique blend of androgynous charm and theatrical flair. As part of his broader discography from that era, the recording captures the vibrant energy of the early 80s music scene, where pop sensibilities met emerging electronic sounds. The composition remains a notable song in his catalogue, reflecting the artistic direction that led to his status as a cult icon of the period.

