Sweet Transvestite
Tim Curry Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@blue-ch7ik
Nobody, and I mean NOBODY can do this role better than Tim Curry! He made it his forever.
@mbeth83
Yes! Nobody has a presence like Tim Curry has.
@webgrunt
I agree. Normally I love covers, love to see different singers'/actors' interpretations of things, but Tim bullseyed this role so perfectly that even great performances simply can't touch his perfect one. I never realized how supreme his performance of this role was until I heard and saw others singing and acting it. They can't do it, there's just no way.
@blue-ch7ik
He has such a unique and strong voice.
@xavierb.1067
I agree, but I do like how Laverne Cox did in the Fox's remix~
@webgrunt
Right. Others have done it well and deserve credit. It's not their fault Curry knocked it out of the park. XD
@nexusprime8256
"Well you got caught with a flat? Well, how about that?"
The way he delivered that along with how he looked at the camera
@bmaiamusic
Better cash him outside, how bout that
@mackz3559
It was so hot
@gurkenrick5231
My favourite scene