After breaking up in 2001 when Wednesday 13 left to perform vocals with the Murderdolls, the band reformed for a brief reunion between 2004 and 2005 releasing a box set containing their entire recordings except for the track "Look Mom I Killed A Chicken" because Wednesday 13's master copy was "destroyed beyond repair" this track exclusively available on the 197666 7 inch LP and the band-released "Chop of My Hand" CD-R.
The music of the Frankenstein Drag Queens was played in a punk rock style. Lyrically the band were inspired by horror B-movies and references in popular culture. As well as a large leaning towards punk the band's live show and appearance took cues from glam rock acts such as Alice Cooper, New York Dolls and KISS. They were known to wear dresses and make-up on stage as part of their performance.
Creature From the Black Lagoon
Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 Lyrics
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Saw something green with big webbed
Feet
I said 'hey man, hey you'
Aren't you the creature from the black
Lagoon?
He looked at me and he started to laugh
He said I got no time for you
'Cause I'm the creature from the black
Lagoon
Be careful what you say or do
Just one wrong move and he might
Kill... you
What do you do
When the creature's in front of you?
I just saw the creature from the black
Lagoon
People started to point and stare
Hey there's the creature over there
He said I gotta run I'll see ya soon
'Cause I'm the creature from the black
Lagoon
The lyrics of Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13's song "Creature From the Black Lagoon" tell the story of a person who sees the creature from the movie of the same name hanging out on the street. The singer asks the creature if he is indeed the monster from the movie, to which the creature responds by laughing and telling the singer that he has no time for him. The song then warns the listener to be careful around the creature, as just one wrong move could result in their demise. The creature then runs away, leaving the people staring after him.
The lyrics are playful and humorous, poking fun at the idea of classic movie monsters living amongst us in the modern world. The warning about being careful around the creature adds a sense of danger to the song, but it is ultimately lighthearted.
Overall, the lyrics of "Creature From the Black Lagoon" are a fun and playful take on the classic movie monster, with a cautionary twist.
Line by Line Meaning
A normal day hanging on the street
I was just having a regular day, hanging out on the street.
Saw something green with big webbed feet
I saw a strange creature with green skin and large, webbed feet.
I said 'hey man, hey you'
I called out to the creature.
Aren't you the creature from the black Lagoon?
I asked the creature if it was the famous 'Creature from the Black Lagoon.'
He looked at me and he started to laugh
The creature laughed at me.
He said please son, no autographs
The creature politely declined to give me an autograph.
He said I got no time for you
The creature told me it didn't have time for me.
'Cause I'm the creature from the black Lagoon
The creature confirmed that it was indeed the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon.'
Be careful what you say or do
I should be cautious with my words and actions around the creature.
Just one wrong move and he might kill... you
If I make a mistake, the creature could become violent and harm me.
What do you do when the creature's in front of you?
I'm unsure of how to behave when faced with the creature.
I just saw the creature from the black Lagoon
I'm amazed that I had the opportunity to see the legendary creature.
People started to point and stare
Other people noticed the creature and began to look at it.
Hey there's the creature over there
Someone else pointed out the creature's presence.
He said I gotta run I'll see ya soon
The creature quickly left, indicating that it might be seen again in the future.
'Cause I'm the creature from the black Lagoon
The creature reiterated its identity before leaving.
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sleezboy
I love it! It is so odd and fabulous!!!
interzoneincorporate
old memories ♥
Emperor Drago 94
Finally I found this!!!
UnityFreedomAnarchy
Hey you! Are you the creature from the black lagoon? No I just have serious skin affliction. :P
Sere Popesku
Be careful what you say or do Just one wrong move and he might Kill... you What do you do When the creature's in front of you? I just saw the creature from the black Lagoon