Who knew a tale of romantic rivalry could be so spectacularly glam? In this cheeky number, Bowie's narrator is caught between his mate (the persistent "Henry") and a mesmerizing woman who's got him completely smitten. While his friend keeps trying to crash the party, our protagonist is desperately trying to shoo him away – he's got a hot date and absolutely no time for bromance! The recurring pleas of "don't lean on me, man" hilariously capture that universal moment when friendship takes a backseat to romance. The "Suffragette City" itself seems to represent a state of mind where traditional rules don't apply and pleasure reigns supreme. And that iconic "wham bam thank you ma'am" line? Just Bowie's playful way of putting a bow on this rock 'n' roll treatise about choosing between mates and dates.
