Dave
Missing Andy Lyrics


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I'm dirty Suzanna
I've got problems with grammer
So boy where's your manners
Come buy me a slammer
She said how you doing
Welcome to Canning Town
I ain't got much money
And I talk real funny
Now let me in the back of your van
Now then I've had a couple of drinks
But you look a bit of alright
and I put your bands sticker on me primark knickers
and I think that might have broken the ice
And she told me her brother was a thief
A dead cockney for knocking out coppers teeth
Her mum stayed home washing all the pots and pans
And when her old man came home he knocked her round
And she told me her mother was on meph
Her daddy used to run with the ICF
I like getting out now then to catch a breath and meet a bloke or two
And thats when she said
I'm dirty Suzanna
I've got problems with grammer
Some say it's my stammer
But it's not not my fault
So boy where's your manners
Come buy me a slammer
And you'll get laid
And I will call you Dave
Yeah I will call you Dave
Even though your name is Steve
She said that her last fella
He was a proper upmarket guy
Said he took her to the races
And all the nice places like Nandos and TGI
She reached for her sambucca
As I notice her tatoo
It was a love heart with Steve
It was written down her sleeve
Yeah my last bloke was called Dave too
She told me she stuggled with her speech
And ducked a lot of school to go hang out on the street
She tried so hard even *spoke of therapy*
No matter what she tried said it never worked for me

I've made a few aquaintances by opening her legs
I think it were me we could probably go the length and have a sprog or two
And that's when she said
I'm dirty Suzanna
I've got problems with grammer
Some say it's my stammer
But it's not not my fault
So boy wheres your manners
Come buy me a slammer
And you'll get laid
And I will call you Dave
Yeah I will call you Dave
Even though your name is Steve
She said lets go out
Lets go out to the cinema
There's a Vue in Beckton or Dagenham
And it really ain't that far
You can bring the big van
I'll bring the condoms and we can
Fuck all through the night
That's why they call me dirty Suzanne
And if I should have a baby
We'll get a council flat
Or maybe get a council house
Nah, you need three kids for that
You can take me shopping to Lakeside if we're flash
And we'll have all we need
Child Benefits and that
I'm dirty Suzanna
I've got problems with grammer
Some say it's my stammer
But it's not not my fault
I'm dirty Suzanna
I've got problems with grammer
Some say it's my stammer
But it's not not my fault
So boy wheres your manners
Come buy me a slammer
And you'll get laid
And I will call you Dave




Yeah I will call you Dave
Even though your name is Steve

Overall Meaning

The song "Dave" by Missing Andy is a story of a chance encounter between the singer and a woman named Dirty Suzanna, a woman who is not ashamed of her sexuality despite her rough upbringing. Dirty Suzanna is described as a woman who struggles with her speech, as indicated by her problems with grammar and stammering. However, the singer never shames or judges her for it, and instead shows a willingness to hear her out and enjoy her company.


Dirty Suzanna is an archetype in the song - there are many women like her in London's East End, women who come from difficult backgrounds but have a certain charm that makes them lovable despite their rough edges. The song also touches on themes such as poverty, societal class divides, abuse, and addiction. Through Dirty Suzanna, the listener gets a glimpse of a world that is not often portrayed in mainstream media - a world that exists on the fringes and is often dismissed as unimportant.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dirty Suzanna
Suzanna portrays herself as being sexually liberated and unconcerned with traditional values of purity.


I've got problems with grammar
Suzanna admits her shortcomings in academic pursuits.


So boy where's your manners
Suzanna questions the man's upbringing and social skills.


Come buy me a slammer
Suzanna asks the man for a drink.


She said how you doing
Suzanna initiates conversation and expresses interest in the man.


Welcome to Canning Town
Suzanna acknowledges the man's presence in their geographic location.


I ain't got much money
Suzanna reveals her financial instability.


And I talk real funny
Suzanna's speech impediment becomes apparent.


Now let me in the back of your van
Suzanna invites the man for sexual intimacy.


Now then I've had a couple of drinks
Suzanna admits to being under the influence of alcohol.


But you look a bit of alright
Suzanna finds the man attractive.


and I put your bands sticker on me primark knickers
Suzanna shows commitment to the man's band by putting the sticker on her clothing.


and I think that might have broken the ice
Suzanna believes the action might have eased the tension between them.


And she told me her brother was a thief
Suzanna reveals details about her family and their association with criminal behavior.


A dead cockney for knocking out coppers teeth
Suzanna's brother is violent towards law enforcement officials.


Her mum stayed home washing all the pots and pans
Suzanna's mother is a homemaker and performs domestic duties.


And when her old man came home he knocked her round
Suzanna's father is physically abusive towards her mother.


And she told me her mother was on meph
Suzanna's mother is addicted to methamphetamine.


Her daddy used to run with the ICF
Suzanna's father was a member of the Inter City Firm, a notorious football hooligan group.


I like getting out now then to catch a breath and meet a bloke or two
Suzanna enjoys socializing and meeting new men despite her personal struggles.


And thats when she said
Suzanna shifts the conversation back to herself.


Some say it's my stammer
Suzanna's stutter is often remarked upon by others.


But it's not not my fault
Suzanna defends herself and asserts that her stutter is not a flaw or a choice.


And you'll get laid
Suzanna promises the man sexual activity.


And I will call you Dave
Suzanna will use the name 'Dave' as a term of endearment for the man.


Yeah I will call you Dave
Suzanna reiterates her intention to address the man as 'Dave.'


Even though your name is Steve
Suzanna acknowledges that the man's actual name is 'Steve,' but she will use this nickname instead.


She said that her last fella
Suzanna references her previous romantic relationship.


He was a proper upmarket guy
Suzanna's ex-partner was from a higher social class than her.


Said he took her to the races
Suzanna's ex-partner brought her to high-end events.


And all the nice places like Nandos and TGI
Suzanna was brought to restaurants and locations that are considered upscale or desirable.


She reached for her sambucca
Suzanna prepares to drink an alcoholic beverage.


As I notice her tatoo
The man observes Suzanna's tattoo.


It was a love heart with Steve
Suzanna had a previous relationship with someone else named Steve.


It was written down her sleeve
The tattoo is located on her arm.


Yeah my last bloke was called Dave too
Suzanna had a previous relationship with someone else named Dave.


She told me she struggled with her speech
Suzanna admits to the man that she experiences difficulty in expressing herself verbally.


And ducked a lot of school to go hang out on the street
Suzanna frequently skipped class to socialize outside.


She tried so hard even *spoke of therapy*
Suzanna attempted to improve her speech through professional treatment, but to no avail.


I've made a few acquaintances by opening her legs
The man admits to engaging in sexual activity with Suzanna, using vulgar language to describe her body.


I think it were me we could probably go the length and have a sprog or two
The man believes that a future with Suzanna including the possibility of having children is possible.


She said lets go out
Suzanna invites the man to go on a date with her.


Lets go out to the cinema
Suzanna suggests watching a movie as their date activity.


There's a Vue in Beckton or Dagenham
Suzanna suggests two possible movie theaters to visit.


And it really ain't that far
Suzanna reassures the man that the distance isn't significant.


You can bring the big van
Suzanna requests the use of the man's vehicle.


I'll bring the condoms and we can
Suzanna implies that sexual activity will occur on the date, and she will bring protection.


Fuck all through the night
Suzanna suggests that they will engage in sexual activity throughout the night.


That's why they call me dirty Suzanne
Suzanna references her promiscuity and the nickname she has earned as a result.


And if I should have a baby
Suzanna alludes to the possibility of getting pregnant on the date.


We'll get a council flat
Suzanna suggests that they can obtain affordable housing through government assistance.


Or maybe get a council house
Suzanna proposes another option for obtaining affordable housing.


Nah, you need three kids for that
Suzanna is aware of the criteria for obtaining a council house.


You can take me shopping to Lakeside if we're flash
Suzanna asks the man to take her to Lakeside, a shopping center in the area.


And we'll have all we need
Suzanna envisions a future in which they can obtain their desired possessions and lifestyle.


Child Benefits and that
Suzanna expects to receive government aid for their future child.




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Comments from YouTube:

@ShadowDawn01

This is literally one of my favourite songs - genuinely clueless as to why these guys weren't massive

@saveygirl8198

These guys are big, how are they not massive? Song for the deaf, Kings for the weekend, young disciple, top tunes better than most out there.
You need to see them live, great, they need more dates.... In Essex....

@frankwood3590

Why wasn’t this a smash hit! Great lyrics and song not to mention music production.

@lovetaikolovelife9794

Timeless.....bloody hell guys....sad times

@Localnomadmovies

why are these not more famous? I was fortunate enough to see "Missing Andy" when watching a friend's band, what a great find. Since seeing them, I searched for all of their tracks and to date, havent found a bad song. Whitty lyrics, Catchy melodies, and real Southern English vocals. they need to get on the Radio 1 Playlist.

@SuperBlanze

Great to hear a band with proper songs these days, fantastic stuff boys!

@Krantzstone

I'm really impressed with the acting and direction on this video. I had no idea Missing Andy were such great actors.

:)

@stevelufc64

Just found this band today how did I miss em fxxxxxg ace

@farmerdan7274

This song has pissed all over most that have come out since. These guys should be massive. They are not a joke band. They are seriously talented. Their newer stuff is excellent too.

@JinnerJamie

This song just never gets old, loving the video too!

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