Stephon The Alternative Lifestyle Reindeer
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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Beginner Music (ASCAP)
Rumors emanating
From the North to all the Poles
Outsiders speculating
Who's designing Santa's clothes
He's the newest face in Christmas
That Rudolph's nose
Is not the only reindeer appendage that glows...
CHORUS
Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer
Heaven help Santa should he call him queer
He's standing tall
Against the wall
Of prejudice and fear
He's Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer
Well he came out of the forest
And that's why he's on the news
And ever since that legislation's changed
Now they can't make poor Stephon
Join in all those stupid stupid reindeer games
CHORUS
Prancer up in front of him
He's got Blitzen to the rear
He's Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer
He's embarrassed by his antlers
He retains progesterone
And in his mind he looks like Doris Day
And if the health plan springs for surgery
Some day
You know he really may
CHORUS
He's standing tall
Against the wall
Of prejudice and fear
He's Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer
Affirmative reaction
The world is on it's ear
Hey that speech that Jesse Jackson made
Brought Rush Limbaugh to tears
And he'll go down in history
For months or even years
He's Stephon
(Stephon)
The alternative lifestyle reindeer.
The song "Stephon The Alternative Lifestyle Reindeer" by Cledus T. Judd is a satirical piece that raises questions about societal norms and acceptance. The song discusses a new reindeer named Stephon who represents the "alternative lifestyle," referring to homosexuality or the LGBTQ+ community. The lyrics talk about rumors spreading about Santa's new designer, who turns out to be Stephon. It is then revealed that Stephon's appendage glows too, not just Rudolph's nose. The chorus then highlights the potential backlash Stephon could receive from Santa, should he call him queer.
The song goes on to discuss Stephon's journey to acceptance, how he came out of the forest, and how legislation changed to allow him to skip stupid reindeer games. The lyrics also talk about his embarrassment over his antlers and his belief that he looks like Doris Day. The song ends on a positive note, celebrating Stephon for taking a stand against prejudice and fear, and causing the world to be on its ear.
Overall, the song is a satirical take on societal norms and acceptance, raising questions about the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. The lyrics use humor to get people to reflect on their own beliefs and attitudes towards those who may be considered different.
Line by Line Meaning
Rumors emanating
From the North to all the Poles
Outsiders speculating
Who's designing Santa's clothes
There are rumors and speculations about the designer of Santa's clothes.
He's the newest face in Christmas
And soon the world will know
That Rudolph's nose
Is not the only reindeer appendage that glows...
Stephon is a new addition to Christmas, and he has a glowing appendage like Rudolph's nose.
He's standing tall
Against the wall
Of prejudice and fear
He's Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer
Stephon is fighting against prejudice and fear as an alternative lifestyle reindeer.
Well he came out of the forest
And that's why he's on the news
And ever since that legislation's changed
Now they can't make poor Stephon
Join in all those stupid stupid reindeer games
Stephon is in the news because he came out of the forest, and now the legislation has changed so that he cannot be forced to join the reindeer games.
Prancer up in front of him
He's got Blitzen to the rear
He's Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer
Stephon is positioned between Prancer and Blitzen, and he is still considered an alternative lifestyle reindeer.
He's embarrassed by his antlers
He retains progesterone
And in his mind he looks like Doris Day
And if the health plan springs for surgery
Some day
You know he really may
Stephon is embarrassed by his antlers and retains progesterone, and he imagines himself looking like Doris Day. He hopes that one day the health plan will cover his surgery.
Affirmative reaction
The world is on it's ear
Hey that speech that Jesse Jackson made
Brought Rush Limbaugh to tears
And he'll go down in history
For months or even years
He's Stephon
(Stephon)
The alternative lifestyle reindeer.
Jesse Jackson's speech caused Rush Limbaugh to cry, and Stephon the alternative lifestyle reindeer will be remembered in history.
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.