Androgynous
The Replacements Lyrics

Here comes Dick, he's wearing a skirt
Dick is defying societal norms by wearing a skirt, challenging traditional gender roles

Here comes Jane, you know she's sporting a chain
Jane is similarly pushing back against gender expectations, wearing a symbol of rebellion like a chain

Same hair, revolution
Their similarity in appearance further blurs the line between gender and asserts the idea that a person's hair can be a form of rebellion

Same build, evolution
Their similar body types further points to the idea that our physical attributes do not define us and that evolution is constantly happening within our society

Tomorrow who's gonna fuss
The song implies that societal norms are fluid and ever-changing, and that eventually people will stop caring about how others present themselves

And they love each other so
The love these characters share transcends gender and is based on who they are as individuals and not how they present themselves

Androgynous
The song's title sums up the message: that gender is not binary and that people can exist within a fluid, in-between state

Don't get him wrong and don't get him mad
The song cautions listeners not to judge or anger someone based on their gender presentation

He might be a father, but he sure ain't a dad
Even though a person may choose to have and raise a child, their gender expression doesn't necessarily fit into traditional dad stereotypes

And she don't need advice that'll center her
This line argues that women shouldn't have to rely on traditional gender norms and societal expectations to feel comfortable in their own skin

She's happy with the way she looks
This song celebrates the idea that self-acceptance is paramount, regardless of gender or appearance

She's happy with her gender
This line reinforces the idea that happiness comes from living authentically and not feeling like one has to fit into a certain gender mold

Mirror image, see no damage
Despite their similarity, the characters don't see their shared gender expression as problematic or harmful

See no evil at all
The song suggests that there is nothing inherently wrong or sinful about a person's gender expression

Kewpie dolls and urine stalls
These seemingly unrelated ideas are meant to represent a time period when society was more rigid in its ideas about gender and appearance

Will be laughed at
The song implies that in the future, arbitrary societal expectations around gender expression will seem silly and outdated

The way you're laughed at now
The song acknowledges that there is still a ways to go in terms of societal acceptance of nonbinary gender expression, but that progress is being made

Now, something meets boy, and something meets girl
This line doesn't ascribe a particular gender identity to either person and suggests that connection is possible regardless of binary gender norms

They both look the same
This line suggests that gender presentation doesn't matter when two people are connecting and finding common ground

They're overjoyed in this world
Their attraction and love for each other trumps any societal expectations, making them happy and fulfilled

Unisex, evolution
The idea of a unisex appearance and the flexibility of its expression is a sign of society's evolution and growth

Tomorrow who's gonna fuss
The song again suggests that societal judgment and norms are always changing and evolving

And tomorrow Dick is wearing pants
Even though Dick rebelled by wearing a skirt, he could easily switch to pants in the future and nobody would bat an eye

Tomorrow Janie's wearing a dress
Likewise, Jane could express her gender in different ways and still be happy and fulfilled

Future outcasts and they don't last
The song warns against trying to impose binary gender norms onto people and assures that a person's true identity and happiness will endure no matter what

And, today, the people dress the way that they please
The song recognizes present-day progress in terms of people being able to dress and present themselves how they want

The way they tried to do in the last centuries
The song acknowledges that arbitrary gender norms have been imposed on society for centuries, but that progress is being made toward more inclusivity and acceptance

And they love each other so
The song concludes on a hopeful note that love and connection can be found regardless of gender presentation

Androgynous
The song reminds us that there is no one 'right' way to express gender and that all expressions are valid and beautiful in their own way