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


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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.

    Killspyon July 19, 2005   Link
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    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.

    minihatson February 21, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    He's looking for a prostitute as a distraction. Escapism.

    an_gealton January 14, 2017   Link
  • 0
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    Obviously looking for a prostitute...

    Killspyon July 01, 2004   Link
  • 0
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    obviously

    apenas_1_inaciaoon September 22, 2004   Link
  • 0
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    Yeah, obviously. But are they condemning it or condoning it?

    Songmeaningsuseron January 27, 2005   Link
  • 0
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    Killspy, I think you're gettingmixed up with 'Evil Woman'. Dirty Women is from their 7th album.

    Songmeaningsuseron December 27, 2005   Link
  • 0
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    Oops wait I meant the same DDCD chord progression as Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream.

    minihatson February 21, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    Is it just me, or at about 2:54 do I hear the 'Breaking the Law' riff almost?

    chrisdubyaon February 22, 2007   Link
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    This song is probably about prostitution and someone who is lonely during the nite time.

    dbieon12on March 30, 2007   Link

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