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Sweet Transvestite
Tim Curry Lyrics


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How d'you do, I
See you've met my
Faithful handyman
He's just a little brought down because
When you knocked
He thought you were the candy man

Don't get strung out by the way that I look
Don't judge a book by its cover
I'm not much of a man by the light of day
But by night I'm one hell of a lover

I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha

Let me show you around, maybe play you a sound
You look like you're both pretty groovy
Or if you want something visual that's not too abysmal
We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie

I'm glad we caught you at home
Could we use your phone?
We're both in a bit of a hurry (right!)
We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car
We don't want to be any worry

Well, you got caught with a flat, well, how about that?
Well, babies, don't you panic
By the light of the night, it'll all seem alright
I'll get you a satanic mechanic

I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha

Why don't you stay for the night? (night)
Or maybe a bite? (bite)
I could show you my favorite obsession
I've been making a man
With blond hair and a tan
And he's good for relieving my tension

I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
Hit it, hit it, I'm just a sweet transvestite (sweet transvestite)
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha

So, come up to the lab
And see what's on the slab
I see you shiver with antici-
-Pation
But maybe the rain
Is really to blame
So I'll remove the cause
But not the symptom

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Transvestite" is from the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, in which actor Tim Curry played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite from the planet Transsexual, in the galaxy of Transylvania. The song is about Dr. Frank-N-Furter inviting the couple Janet and Brad, who are lost during a thunderstorm, to his castle. Dr. Frank-N-Furter's "faithful handyman" is mentioned in the opening lines of the song who is a little upset because he thought they were the "candy man." The song teaches not to judge a book by its cover and to not discredit someone's appearance. Dr. Frank-N-Furter claims that he is not much of a man by the light of day, but by night, he is one hell of a lover. He invites Janet and Brad to his world of pleasure and seduction. He offers to show them around and play some music for them, or they could watch a Steve Reeves movie, or stay the night for a meal or two.


Line by Line Meaning

How d'you do, I
Greetings, I'm introducing myself


See you've met my
I see that you have already met my


Faithful handyman
Trustworthy assistant


He's just a little brought down because
He's a bit saddened because


When you knocked
At the time that you knocked


He thought you were the candy man
He mistook you for the person who delivers sweets


Don't get strung out by the way that I look
Please don't be agitated by my appearance


Don't judge a book by its cover
Please don't make conclusions solely based on outward appearances


I'm not much of a man by the light of day
I'm not traditionally masculine in the daytime


But by night I'm one hell of a lover
However, in the evening, I'm an exceptional romantic partner


I'm just a sweet transvestite
I'm merely a kind cross-dresser


From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
Representing the trans community of a fictional place named Transexual in Transylvania, haha


Let me show you around, maybe play you a sound
Allow me to give you a tour and potentially entertain you with some music


You look like you're both pretty groovy
You appear to be quite cool


Or if you want something visual that's not too abysmal
Alternatively, if you're seeking something engaging but not overly dreary


We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie
We could watch an older movie starring Steve Reeves


I'm glad we caught you at home
I am pleased that we arrived while you were present


Could we use your phone?
May we make use of your telephone?


We're both in a bit of a hurry (right!)
Both of us are somewhat rushed (correct!)


We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car
We'll communicate our exact location, then return to the vehicle


We don't want to be any worry
We don't wish to cause any concern


Well, you got caught with a flat, well, how about that?
Oh dear, your tire went flat. Isn't that something?


Well, babies, don't you panic
Don't be alarmed, my dear


By the light of the night, it'll all seem alright
Things will appear acceptable under the evening sky


I'll get you a satanic mechanic
I will find a poorly behaved car repairman for you


Why don't you stay for the night? (night)
Why don't you spend the evening here?


Or maybe a bite? (bite)
Or perhaps you're hungry?


I could show you my favorite obsession
I could introduce you to my favorite interest


I've been making a man
I have been in the process of creating a man


With blond hair and a tan
This man possesses blonde hair and a sun-kissed complexion


And he's good for relieving my tension
He helps to alleviate my stress


Hit it, hit it, I'm just a sweet transvestite (sweet transvestite)
Begin the music. I'm simply a kind cross-dresser


From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
Representing the trans community of a fictional place named Transexual in Transylvania, haha


So, come up to the lab
Let's ascend to the laboratory


And see what's on the slab
There, we can view what's been placed upon the table


I see you shiver with antici-
I notice you quiver with anticipation


-Pation
Anticipation


But maybe the rain
However, it could be argued that the precipitation


Is really to blame
Is actually the cause of this reaction


So I'll remove the cause
Therefore, I shall address the cause


But not the symptom
While leaving the symptom alone




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard O'Brien

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Comments from YouTube:

@EasyTarget.541

This is like what my catholic parents thought college would be like for me.

@Kajira26

Where they right? 🤷🏽‍♀️ I mean…if so, fucking A! 🙌🏽👍🏽

@EasyTarget.541

@Joanna Jimenez  Absolutely right 😌🤫

@zensizensur8814

😂🤣😂

@Rippenhengst

🤣👍

@mehchocolate1257

@@EasyTarget.541 is Tim Curry gay I was wondered that

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@lumiq2476

I remember my conservative dad telling me how Tim Curry is an idiot. Now I understand. He’s just mad he can’t rock pearls and fishnets like he can…

@JuanCKaun

Never could get a satanic mechanic

@thewkovacs316

who can?

@gentlesandladymen

To be fair, no one can rock them like he does

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