Attitude
Suede Lyrics


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Sat on the metro with love on her mind
Intimate details of every kind
Opening doorways to secret rooms
Her emptiness calling to you

She give a little bit of attitude
Give a little bit of something new
Give a little bit of attitude
Get a little bit tacky too

Give a little bit of attitude
Give a little bit of something rude
Give a little bit of attitude
Get a little bit tacky too

A dangerous daughter in a leopard print skirt
A polaroid camera recording the dirt
Intimate details of every scene
Opening doorways for me

She give a little bit of attitude
Give a little bit of something new
Give a little bit of attitude
Get a little bit tacky too

Give a little bit of attitude
Give a little bit of something rude
Give a little bit of attitude
Get a little bit tacky too

She give a little bit of attitude
Give a little bit of something new
Give a little bit of attitude
Get a little bit tacky too

Give a little bit of attitude
Give a little bit of subterfuge




Give a little bit of attitude
Get a little bit tacky too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Suede's song "Attitude" depict a woman riding the metro with love on her mind, yet feeling empty inside. She holds intimate details of every kind and is like a dangerous daughter in her leopard print skirt, carrying a polaroid camera to record the dirt. The woman is described as opening doorways to secret rooms, which could refer to the innermost and private parts of her being, and possibly, she desires someone to fill that emptiness. The tone of the song suggests that she is provocative, adventurous, and daring.


The chorus of "Attitude" repeatedly emphasizes the phrase "give a little bit of attitude," which suggests that the woman we're following is not going to give in easily. She gives a bit of something new, rude, and tacky too. The phrase 'get a little bit tacky too' is repeated several times in the chorus, which could signify that she is over the top, but is aware of it and comfortable with her style, suggestive of self-confidence.


In conclusion, "Attitude" is a song that depicts a woman who is both alluring and elusive, with intriguing aspects to her personality that catch the singer's interest. The lyrics suggest he is intrigued by her provocative and adventurous side, and that he finds her style confident and bold.


Line by Line Meaning

Sat on the metro with love on her mind
She was riding the metro with thoughts of love occupying her mind


Intimate details of every kind
She had a familiarity with many personal details of varying nature


Opening doorways to secret rooms
She was revealing aspects of herself that were previously unknown or hidden


Her emptiness calling to you
She was projecting a sense of emptiness and seeking someone else to fill that void


She give a little bit of attitude
She was expressing a certain level of defiance or assertiveness


Give a little bit of something new
She was offering a fresh perspective or a different approach


Give a little bit of something rude
She was being intentionally impolite or uncivil


Get a little bit tacky too
Her behavior might have also been perceived as tasteless or cheap


A dangerous daughter in a leopard print skirt
She was a rebellious figure, perhaps dressed provocatively


A polaroid camera recording the dirt
She was documenting things that others might find distasteful or scandalous


Intimate details of every scene
She was very familiar with the specifics of various situations


Opening doorways for me
She was providing me with access to elements of her personality or experiences that were previously hidden


Give a little bit of subterfuge
She was employing deception or trickery in some way




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Written by: BRETT ANDERSON, MAT DAVID OSMAN

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