The Donnas were an American rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, in 1… Read Full Bio ↴The Donnas were an American rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, in 1993. The band consisted of Brett Anderson (lead vocals), Allison Robertson (guitar, backing vocals), Maya Ford (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Amy Cesari (drums, percussion, backing vocals). Cesari replaced Torry Castellano, who left the band in 2009 due to tendonitis. They drew inspiration from the Ramones, The Runaways, Girlschool, AC/DC, Bachman–Turner Overdrive and Kiss. Rolling Stone has stated that "the Donnas offer a guileless take on adolescent alienation; they traffic in kicks, not catharsis, fun rather than rage". MTV has stated that the band offers "a good old-fashioned rock & roll party". After gathering a cult following in the punk scene since their 1997 debut, the band achieved major label commercial success in the early 2000s and afterward as their music mixed punk, metal and classic rock sounds. They dissolved in 2012.

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Studio albums
The Donnas (1997)
American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine (1998)
Get Skintight (1999)
Turn 21 (2001)
Spend the Night (2002)
Gold Medal (2004)
Bitchin' (2007)

Dirty Denim
The Donnas Lyrics

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You look like you've only slept for an hour
You smell like you haven't taken a shower
And your hair is so dirty
It makes you look like you're 30

Your pants are slung way too low
I see stuff I don't wanna know
I wonder why you're so moody

Is it 'cause you've got no booty

Baby, please, you must be outta your mind
Do I look like I want your dirty denim?
Listen up, I'm only sayin' this one more time
One more time
Can you hear me say that I don't want your dirty denim?
Dirty Denim
Dirty Denim
Dirty Denim

I hate to say it, but they're all the same
Thinkin' everybody knows their name
But how can they break my heart
If I can't even tell them apart

I can tell you think I'm impressed
But do you think you're gonna get me undressed
'Cause if you do I got bad news
I wasn't winkin' that was just the booze

Baby, please, you must be outta your mind
Outta your mind
Do I look like I want your dirty denim
Dirty Denim
Listen up, I'm only sayin' this one more time
One more time
Can you hear me say that I don't want your dirty denim
Dirty Denim

I don't want your, I don't need your
I don't want your, I don't need your
You pay 200 dollars to look like that
You outta check out the laundromat

Baby, please, you must be outta your mind
Outta your mind
Do I look like I want your dirty denim
Dirty Denim
Listen up, I'm only sayin' this one more time
One more time
Can you hear me say that I don't want your dirty denim
Dirty Demin

DIRTY DENIM

DIRTY DENIM
DIRTY DENIM

Overall Meaning

The Donnas' "Dirty Denim" is a sassy and playful song that tackles the subject of an undesirable potential love interest. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this person's unkempt appearance from their unclean clothes, hair, and scent. The singer expresses contempt for the person's attempts to impress her and emphasizes that she is not interested in any advances. She sarcastically points out the person's shortcomings such as having low pants that reveal too much and lacking sufficient curves. The final verse culminates in the singer's blunt statement that the person's efforts are futile and that she will not succumb to their advances.

In essence, the song is a lighthearted take on the importance of personal hygiene, and the lyrics cleverly convey the message without being too preachy. The playful tone is highlighted by the repeated use of the phrase "dirty denim," which serves as a catchy chorus. The upbeat tempo and guitar riffs contribute to the overall fun element of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

You look like you've only slept for an hour
You appear exhausted and worn-out.

You smell like you haven't taken a shower
Your body odor emits that you haven't bathed.

And your hair is so dirty
Your hair is filthy and unwashed.

It makes you look like you're 30
Your appearance looks old and unclean due to your hair's condition.

Your pants are slung way too low
Your trousers are sagging excessively.

I see stuff I don't wanna know
I have an unwanted visual of your private parts.

I wonder why you're so moody
I am inquisitive about the root cause of your mood swings.

Is it 'cause you've got no booty
Are you unhappy due to having a flat buttocks?

Baby, please, you must be outta your mind
You need definitely need to get your head checked.

Do I look like I want your dirty denim?
Do I seem the kind of person who would accept your filthy attire?

Listen up, I'm only sayin' this one more time
Hear me out; this is the last time I am saying it.

Can you hear me say that I don't want your dirty denim?
Do you understand that I refuse to take your unclean clothing?

I hate to say it, but they're all the same
It is hard to differentiate them from one another.

Thinkin' everybody knows their name
Assuming that everyone is aware of their identity.

But how can they break my heart
I fail to comprehend how they could hurt my feelings.

If I can't even tell them apart
It is impossible to distinguish them as distinct individuals.

I can tell you think I'm impressed
I can see that you believe I find your actions appealing.

But do you think you're gonna get me undressed
However, do you believe that you stand a chance of intimacy with me.

'Cause if you do I got bad news
Unfortunately, I must deliver some unpleasant news to you.

I wasn't winkin' that was just the booze
My gesture wasn't flirtatious, it was the alcohol affecting my vision.

I don't want your, I don't need your
I have no desire or necessity for your companionship.

You pay 200 dollars to look like that
You've spent a large sum of money to dress in that fashion.

You outta check out the laundromat
You should visit a laundry shop for cleaning.

DIRTY DENIM
The title of the song.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLISON ROBERTSON, BRETT ANDERSON, MAYA FORD, TORRANCE CASTELLANO

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