Former Stereo Total bassist Angie Reed went solo with 2003's The Best of Ba… Read Full Bio ↴Former Stereo Total bassist Angie Reed went solo with 2003's The Best of Barbara Brockhaus, a concept album about a bored secretary in dire need of excitement. Released on Chicks on Speed's Chicks on Speed label, Reed was assisted by Digital Hardcore veterans Patric C. and Bomb20. The follow-up album, also on CoS Records, was "XYZ Frequency".

I Don't Do Dirty Work Sucka!
Angie Reed Lyrics

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Ha!

Just ask, just ask. Yeah!
I'll do whatever task and oh,
I'll work fast
I'm always the last to leave
Can you believe?

This job is a jab in the ass
So Mr. Boss, do if you will
Wave that dollar bill as if it were the last
But remember
Hey, sucka! I don't do dirty work for you
Oh I don't care who.
You know what I mean?
You wanna suck my fingers clean?

Suck my finger!
Don't linger!
It's a must, so just do it don't fuss!
We gotta good thing goin'...
Yeah, it's showin'!
You wanna play with power?
Then pay by the hour!

But I don't do dirty work for you
Oh I don't care who.
You know what I mean?
You wanna lick my fingers clean?

I don't do dirty
I don't dirty work
I don't do dirty work, sucka!
I don't do dirty
I don't do dirty
I don't do dirty work for you

I brought my badmington and my ball
I thought I'd play play some badmington in the hall
So I don't bounce off the wall!
Say, why don't you fetch my birdy
Atta boy I'm really sorry about the coffee stain on this important document
I think I'd leave that file over there to ferment!

Hey, sucka! I don't do dirty work for you
Oh I don't care who.

I don't do dirty
I don't dirty work
I don't do dirty work, sucka!
I don't do dirty
I don't do dirty
I don't do dirty work for you

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Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Do Dirty Work Sucka!" by Angie Reed is a catchy and bold call-out to those who try to take advantage of others in the workplace. Reed sings about being willing to work hard and complete tasks quickly but draws the line at doing "dirty work," such as cleaning up after someone or doing unpleasant tasks. She addresses her boss directly, telling him to wave his dollar bills as much as he likes, but she won't do work that she finds beneath her.

The song takes a sarcastic and confrontational tone, with Reed even suggesting that her boss might want to "suck [her] fingers clean" or "lick [her] fingers clean" if he wants her to do dirty work. Reed emphasizes that she is not interested in playing power games, even if her boss tries to use his position to make her do things she doesn't want to do. She declares that she brought her badminton and ball, intending to play games and have fun rather than dealing with unpleasant tasks.

Overall, "I Don't Do Dirty Work Sucka!" is a defiant and fun song that encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and not let others take advantage of them at work. It highlights the importance of respecting boundaries and asserting oneself in the workplace.

Line by Line Meaning

Ha!
I am dismissing your request with laughter

Just ask, just ask. Yeah!
You can ask me to do anything and I will do it willingly

I'll do whatever task and oh,
I am ready to perform any task asked of me

I'll work fast
I am efficient and quick in my work

I'm always the last to leave
I am committed to my work and always stay until the job is done

Can you believe?
I am highlighting my dedication and commitment to work

This job is a jab in the ass
I find this job menial and unappealing

So Mr. Boss, do if you will
I am addressing my boss directly and acknowledging their authority

Wave that dollar bill as if it were the last
I am acknowledging that money motivates people, but not me

But remember
I am cautioning my boss not to take advantage of me

Hey, sucka! I don't do dirty work for you
I am asserting my refusal to do low-level, demeaning work

Oh I don't care who.
I am not interested in doing dirty work regardless of who asks me

You know what I mean?
I am asking if my message is clear and understood

You wanna suck my fingers clean?
I am sarcastically questioning if my boss wants to do something as menial as that

Suck my finger!
I am showing my contempt and disrespect for my boss by making a vulgar gesture

Don't linger!
I am urging my boss to leave and not waste my time

It's a must, so just do it don't fuss!
I am asserting my authority and telling my boss to do what I say without complaining

We gotta good thing goin'...
I am acknowledging that we have a good working relationship

Yeah, it's showin'!
I am affirming the positive vibes between us

You wanna play with power?
I am challenging my boss to exercise their authority over me

Then pay by the hour!
I am telling my boss that my time is valuable and should be compensated accordingly

I don't do dirty
I am repeating my rejection of low-level, menial work

I don't dirty work
I am reiterating that I am not interested in doing any work that is beneath me

I don't do dirty work, sucka!
I am reminding my boss of my refusal to do menial labor

I brought my badmington and my ball
I am indicating that I am not interested in working and would rather play sports

I thought I'd play play some badmington in the hall
I am explaining my intentions to waste time playing games instead of working

So I don't bounce off the wall!
I am making a silly comment to cover up my laziness

Say, why don't you fetch my birdy
I am asking my boss to do something for me instead of the other way around

Atta boy I'm really sorry about the coffee stain on this important document
I am apologizing for my carelessness and insinuating that my boss should clean up my mess

I think I'd leave that file over there to ferment!
I am making a joke about my lazy and careless behavior

I don't do dirty
I am restating my unwillingness to do low-level work

I don't dirty work
I am reiterating that I refuse to perform work that is beneath me

I don't do dirty work, sucka!
I am once again asserting my lack of interest in menial labor

I don't do dirty
I continue to assert my refusal to engage in low-level, menial work

I don't do dirty
I am reiterating that I will not do work that is beneath me

I don't do dirty work for you
I am maintaining my stance that I will not perform any work that is beneath me, especially for my boss

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