In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
The neon lights are shining on me again
I walk the lonely streets in search of a friend
I need a lady to help me to get through the night, through the night
If I could find one then everything would be alright
The sleepy city is dreaming the night time away
Out on the street I watch tomorrow becoming today
I see a man, he's got take away women for sale, yes for sale
Guess that's the answer, 'cause take away women don't fail
Oh dirty women, they don't mess around
Oh dirty women, they don't mess around
You've got me coming, you've got me going around
Oh dirty women, they don't mess around
Walking the streets I wonder will it ever happen
Gotta be good 'cause then everything will be okay
If I could score tonight then I will end up happy
A woman for sale is gonna help me save my day
I walk the lonely streets in search of a friend
I need a lady to help me to get through the night, through the night
If I could find one then everything would be alright
The sleepy city is dreaming the night time away
Out on the street I watch tomorrow becoming today
I see a man, he's got take away women for sale, yes for sale
Guess that's the answer, 'cause take away women don't fail
Oh dirty women, they don't mess around
Oh dirty women, they don't mess around
You've got me coming, you've got me going around
Oh dirty women, they don't mess around
Walking the streets I wonder will it ever happen
Gotta be good 'cause then everything will be okay
If I could score tonight then I will end up happy
A woman for sale is gonna help me save my day
Lyrics submitted by Ragebox
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Niether. They don't like this song at all. It's a cover that either their manager or the record company felt would liven up one of their albums. I believe it was the first one.
I particularly like the riff that comes up at around 3:15 - it has the same DDCD chord progression at the beginning, but as soon as it gets into the FGF etc part it just sounds so brutal and evil. Excellent song.
He's looking for a prostitute as a distraction. Escapism.
Obviously looking for a prostitute...
obviously
Yeah, obviously. But are they condemning it or condoning it?
Killspy, I think you're gettingmixed up with 'Evil Woman'. Dirty Women is from their 7th album.
Oops wait I meant the same DDCD chord progression as Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream.
Is it just me, or at about 2:54 do I hear the 'Breaking the Law' riff almost?
Haha, good spot, that.
This song is probably about prostitution and someone who is lonely during the nite time.