Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerl… Read Full Bio ↴Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerly a trio, that formed in London, United Kingdom in 1981. Originally formed by members are Sarah Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward. Early successful singles were collaborations with Fun Boy Three. They built their success on albums released during the 80's, with their most successful being the Wow! album. Guinness Book of World Records listed Bananarama as the most successful British girl group in history. They still hold the record for the most chart entries in the UK by a girl group.

Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
In 2017, the original line-up announced a one-off UK tour

Mr. Sleaze
Bananarama Lyrics

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Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
He's dirty and mean
He's just a sleaze machine

He's not here to please

He's only here to tease
He may look cute but he's unclean
And you don't know where he's been
He'll bring you to your knees
Cos he's Mister Sleaze

Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
He's dirty and mean
He's just a sleaze machine

Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
He's dirty and mean
He's just a sleaze machine

He's not here to please
He's only here to tease
He may look cute but he's unclean
And you don't know where he's been
He'll bring you to your knees
Cos' he's Mister Sleaze

Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
He's dirty and mean
He's just a sleaze machine

Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty
Dirty dirty

He's dirty and mean
He's just a sleaze machine

Overall Meaning

Bananarama's song "Mr. Sleaze" is a straightforward warning about a man who is nothing but trouble. The chorus repeats the phrase "dirty dirty" over and over, illustrating just how unclean and corrupt this man is. There is an emphasis on his sleazy nature and how he is only interested in teasing and manipulating people for his own gain. The lyrics also convey a sense of danger in being too close to this man - the singer warns that he will bring you down to your knees.

The overall message of the song could be interpreted as a warning about falling for charming people who have harmful intentions. The chorus's repetition of "dirty dirty" emphasizes the idea of being wary of individuals who may seem appealing on the surface, but are actually corrupt and dangerous. In this way, the song is a cautionary tale about avoiding toxic relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Dirty dirty
This person is extremely unclean and questionable in their behavior or actions.

He's dirty and mean
Not only is he unclean, but he is also unkind and cruel to others.

He's just a sleaze machine
This person is constantly engaging in sleazy and inappropriate behavior towards others.

He's not here to please
This person is not interested in making others happy or satisfied.

He's only here to tease
Instead, he enjoys teasing and taunting others for his own amusement.

He may look cute but he's unclean
Despite his outward appearance, this person is still dirty and not to be trusted.

And you don't know where he's been
His questionable behavior and hygiene make it difficult to know what he has been doing or where he has been.

He'll bring you to your knees
If you interact with this person, he will likely bring you to a vulnerable position where he has power over you.

'Cause he's Mister Sleaze
This behavior is his defining characteristic and why he is known as 'Mister Sleaze'.

[Chorus: x2]
Repetition of the chorus demonstrates the persistence and severity of this behavior.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Stock, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman

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