Often associated with punk, hair metal, or underground DJ sets.
Writers sometimes use the phrase to mock political or social climates, such as a recent Spectator piece that punned on "Starmertime... and the livin' is sleazy" to criticize UK leadership. summertime and the livin' is sleazy
In modern usage, "livin' is sleazy" typically refers to a summer characterized by: Often associated with punk, hair metal, or underground