Choosey Susie
Stranglers · Ua Singles 1977-1982 [1982]
Come on little baby let me take you out of your mind
Little choosey Susie, there's no reason to fall behind
You and me, we're gonna be free
We're gonna make love until we're weak
Yeah, believe you me, choosey Susie
There's an awful lot of staff and there are more that we don't see
Little choosey Susie help me find eternity
You and me, we're gonna be free
We're gonna make love until you weep
Yeah, take it from me
You go away when the night is young
If only you could stay then we could have some fun
Stay out all night long
Come on little baby let me take you out of your mind
Little choosey Susie, there's no reason to fall behind
You and me, we're gonna be free
We're gonna make love until we're weak
Yeah, believe you me, choosey Susie
You better believe me now or forever hold your peace
After this there's no turning back
Do you remember what happened the last time?
You do?
Little choosey Susie, there's no reason to fall behind
You and me, we're gonna be free
We're gonna make love until we're weak
Yeah, believe you me, choosey Susie
There's an awful lot of staff and there are more that we don't see
Little choosey Susie help me find eternity
You and me, we're gonna be free
We're gonna make love until you weep
Yeah, take it from me
You go away when the night is young
If only you could stay then we could have some fun
Stay out all night long
Come on little baby let me take you out of your mind
Little choosey Susie, there's no reason to fall behind
You and me, we're gonna be free
We're gonna make love until we're weak
Yeah, believe you me, choosey Susie
You better believe me now or forever hold your peace
After this there's no turning back
Do you remember what happened the last time?
You do?
Choosey Susie
Released in 1977 on the Stranglers' compilation Ua Singles 1977-1982, 'Choosey Susie' stands as a defining track of the band's post-punk evolution. The song features the group's signature driving bassline and rhythmic guitar work, delivered through the distinctive, gravelly vocals of Glyn Johns. It captures the band's transition from their earlier punk roots to a more polished, melodic sound that would characterize their work throughout the late 1970s and 1980s. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the genre's emphasis on attitude and energy, cementing the Stranglers' legacy as pioneers of the movement.