Sweet Transvestite
1995 Studio Cast Lyrics
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He's just a little brought down because when you knocked,
He thought you were the candyman
Don't get strung up, by the way 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
From transexual Transylvania
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 'bout 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
The lyrics to the song "Sweet Transvestite" tell the story of the main character, who introduces himself as a sweet transvestite from Transylvania. He greets the listener and introduces his handyman, who mistook the listener for the "candyman." The main character then warns the listener not to judge him by his appearance and that he is a "lover" by night. He invites the listener to join him and his handyman, suggesting either taking in a movie or playing some music. Suddenly, the main character and his handyman realize they have a flat tire and ask to use the listener's phone to call a mechanic.
The song is essentially a celebration of non-conformity and defying societal norms. The main character's gender-bending and sexuality are seen as empowering rather than shameful. The lyrics also highlight the importance of not judging others based on their appearance or societal expectations.
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