… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Dury (1942-2000) was an English singer, songwriter, and bandleader.
Born on 12th May 1942, he is best known as founder and lead singer of the British band Ian Dury and the Blockheads, though he began his musical career in pub-rock act Kilburn & the High Roads. He wrote many famous songs including "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", "What a Waste", and "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll". He died on 27th March 2000.
At the age of seven, Dury contracted polio; very likely, he believed, from a swimming pool at Southend on Sea during the 1949 polio epidemic. After six weeks in a full plaster cast in Truro hospital, he was moved to Black Notley Hospital, Braintree, Essex, where he spent a year and a half before going to Chailey Heritage Craft School, East Sussex, in 1951. Chailey was a school and hospital for disabled children, and believed in toughening them up, contributing to the observant and determined person Dury became.
You're More Than Fair
Ian Dury Lyrics
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Why don't you come to my house and meet my mum
I like your titties, they're nice and small
Let me have a squeeze in my front hall
Satin drawers I want to run a hand in
I want to snap them off you as we reach the landing
A tender moment, don't let nothing spoil it
I shall caress your clitoris as we reach the toilet
You're more than fair, you're warm and soft
Remove the trousers as we reach the loft
To taste the pudding, you've got to try the proof
You can try the pudding on the roof
The roof's the only place I know
where you can get some fresh air
Don't worry, darling, nobody lives near there
Ian Dury's song You're More Than Fair has racy and controversial lyrics that might offend some listeners at first glance. However, upon deeper reflection, the song's lyrics can be seen as a witty and humorous commentary on sexual desire.
In the first verse, Dury compliments the woman's body by saying that she is not only fair, but she also has a gorgeous bum. He then invites her to his house and even suggests that she meets his mum, implying that he likes her enough to introduce her to his family.
In the second verse, Dury continues his praise of the woman's body, this time focusing on her breasts. He vividly describes his desire to touch them and even imagines doing so in his front hall. The reference to satin drawers adds a touch of sensuality, and the image of them snapping off as they reach the landing is both playful and erotic.
In the third verse, the song takes a humorous turn as Dury suggests a romantic moment in the toilet. He even goes so far as to say he will caress her clitoris. In the final verse, Dury invites the woman to the loft and even suggests trying the pudding on the roof, as it is the only place where they can get fresh air and nobody will see them.
Overall, the lyrics of You're More Than Fair are a playful and humorous take on the topic of sexual desire that veers into shock humor. While some listeners might find the lyrics offensive, they can also be seen as a testament to Dury's wit and ability to play with language in unexpected ways.
Line by Line Meaning
You're more than fair, you've got a gorgeous bum
Your attractiveness goes beyond just being 'fair,' and I find your bum highly attractive
Why don't you come to my house and meet my mum
I want to introduce you to my family and let them see how wonderful you are
I like your titties, they're nice and small
I find your breasts appealing, despite them not being as large as some may prefer
Let me have a squeeze in my front hall
I want to touch and experience your body in a non-sexual setting, such as my front hall
Satin drawers I want to run a hand in
I desire to touch and feel the fabric of your underwear
I want to snap them off you as we reach the landing
I am so eager to have sex with you that I want to tear off your underwear as we climb a flight of stairs
A tender moment, don't let nothing spoil it
Despite our sexual desires, I still want our time together to be an intimate and loving experience
I shall caress your clitoris as we reach the toilet
I will stimulate your genitals as we make our way to the bathroom to engage in sexual activity
You're more than fair, you're warm and soft
You are not just beautiful, but your personality is also comforting and enjoyable to be around
Remove the trousers as we reach the loft
I want to remove your pants as we go upstairs to a more private setting for sex
To taste the pudding, you've got to try the proof
You cannot truly know what something is like until you have experienced it firsthand
You can try the pudding on the roof
We can engage in sexual activity on the roof to fully experience each other
The roof's the only place I know
For me, sex on the roof is the most adventurous and exciting location I can think of
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN ROBINS DURY, RUSSELL GODFREY HARDY
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