The song "Jus' Like Brigitte Bardot" by Joshua Kadison tells the story of a woman named Neffertiti who arrives in the west, driving a stolen limousine and possessing only twenty dollars. Despite having very little, she exudes confidence and charm with her unique and captivating walk. Neffertiti settles into apartment number eight with just a bottle of alcohol and an old radio wrapped in its cord. From the hallway, the narrator watches Neffertiti and she blows him a kiss, questioning why a boy like him would be in a place like this. Neffertiti then delivers a sobering message, expressing her belief that the world is nothing but a one-way ticket to sadness and despair. In the chorus, Neffertiti asks the narrator to help her find a soul station on her radio, as she is feeling down and seeks salvation. She suggests that they steal some joy and happiness if they have no other place to go. Neffertiti also playfully mentions her ability to dance like Brigitte Bardot, a famous French actress known for her beauty and talent. The narrator works at a warehouse late at night, while Neffertiti dances at a nearby club six nights a week. They regularly meet after her shift for breakfast, where he helps her count her tips. Neffertiti gives him some money and advises him to go back home, questioning his motives for staying alone in the city. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the message that the world is a one-way ticket to sadness. The spoken part highlights Neffertiti's concern for the narrator, mentioning how his mother worries about him. She encourages him to write home and mentions how Neffertiti loves to dance to the soul music playing on her radio. Overall, the song portrays Neffertiti as a mysterious and alluring woman who brings a sense of excitement and perspective to the narrator's life. Through their interactions, Joshua Kadison explores themes of longing, escapism, and the transient nature of happiness in a world full of blues.
