Lyric discussion by SmokednCured 

Cover art for Duchess lyrics by Stranglers, The

Hugh Cornwell is on record as saying this was about an ex girlfriend; an aristocrat with direct links to Henry viii. She lived alone in a huge mansion. She had a constant stream of upper class potential suitors, who she rebuffed in favour of low life junkie rock star :-)

@SmokednCured "low life junkie rock star" is a bit harsh!

petethebastard. Haha. Wasn't meant to be taken too seriously mate,. I tried to do a smiley emoji after my comment