The Minnesota Strip
The Dictators Lyrics

Well she used to be lonely
She was once lonely and searching for a connection

But she ain't anymore
Now, she is not lonely anymore, possibly due to her unconventional lifestyle

She was a teenage madonna
She was young and beautiful, like the Madonna

But now her clothes are all torn
Her clothes show signs of wear and tear, possibly reflecting her nonconformity and rebellious nature

She's got red lips, red lips
Her lips are bright red, possibly suggesting her passion and sensuality

She's got blood on her fingertips
She has a violent streak and may have hurt someone

But they ain't the kind you wanna kiss
Her lips, despite being red, are unappealing or dangerous in some way

She looks for love
She is searching for love and companionship

Where the sun never shines
She looks for love in unconventional or hidden places

She's crying
She is experiencing emotional pain and distress

"I'm so strange"
The outsiders view her as strange or unusual

Then she says
However, she retains her self-confidence and desire for love

Baby, let's twist, baby let's twist
She calls for her partner to join her in dancing the twist - a carefree and rebellious dance style

I need love; one, two, three
She desires love and intimacy, as symbolized by the counting of numbers

Cause I can't fit in society
She struggles to conform to societal norms

A safety pin in her earlobe
She wears a safety pin as an unconventional piece of jewelry

A tattoo on her thigh
She has a tattoo, possibly of a rebellious or nonconformist nature

It's a funky situation
Her overall appearance and lifestyle are unconventional and non-traditional

And a treat for the eye
Despite being different, she is still visually appealing and attractive