(1) An im… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that go by the name Hedwig:
(1) An improvisational jazz quartet from Philadelphia comprised of Jarrett Gilgore (saxophone), Chris Covatta (guitar), Alex Maio (drums), and Joshua Machiz (bass).
FREAKS
Hedwig Lyrics
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We are freaks stand back and that's that
We are freaks we fuck who we please and do what we choose
We're not bad we're not diseased or confused
We are freaks we are butch we are fem
We are freaks look at him look at them
We are freaks I know this guy who can suck his own dick
T-t-t-true story
We are freaks we follow the code of freaks
We are freaks stand back and that's that
We are freaks we fuck who we please and do what we choose
We're not bad we're not diseased or confused
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
One of us one of us
And then I thought I was a freak when I shaved my head and pierced my dick
Walks like a lumberjack and talks like a lady
With the flannel shirt, steel toe boots, Levi's faded
All hail
She's the king, she's the queen
All hail of the freaks, all the freaks on the scene
From the Bows of the Bowery to the bustle of Bombay
She's the bearded lady of Avenue A
That's the way God planned it
That's the way
That's the way God planned it
That's the way
That's the way God planned it
That's the way
That's the way God planned it
That the way
All hail
She's the king, she's the queen
All hail of the freaks, all the freaks on the scene
From the Bows of the Bowery to the bustle of Bombay
She's the bearded lady of Avenue A
That's the way God planned it
That's the way
That's the way God planned it
That's the way
That's the way God planned it
That's the way
That's the way God planned it
That the way
The song "Freaks" by Hedwig And The Angry Inch, is an anthem of unconventional people embracing their differences and celebrating their uniqueness. The lyrics glorify the concept of "freaks" and their code of conduct. The first verse states that they are proud of their identity and refuse to conform to societal expectations. The second verse emphasizes the diversity within the group, introducing various examples of individuality, such as a man who can perform oral sex on himself and a woman with three breasts. The chorus repeats the message that they are not ashamed of being "freaks" and have the freedom to do as they please.
The third verse dives into the personal experience of the singer, who initially considered themselves a "freak" after making unconventional choices. They describe themselves in masculine clothing and feminine mannerisms, which could be seen as defying gender norms. The bridge reiterates the central theme of the song, "All hail the freaks." It highlights the bearded lady of Avenue A as an example of a person who defies society's standards of beauty and is celebrated for it. The repeated phrase "That's the way God planned it" emphasizes that the "freaks" are not defying the natural order of things but are instead fulfilling their purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
We are freaks we follow the code of freaks
We embrace being different and do things our own way
We are freaks stand back and that's that
We don't care what others think of us
We are freaks we fuck who we please and do what we choose
We live for ourselves and do what makes us happy without judgement
We're not bad we're not diseased or confused
We are not immoral, sick, or lost- we are content with who we are
We are freaks we are butch we are fem
We are all different genders and presentations- and that's okay
We are freaks look at him look at them
We proudly display our uniqueness to the world
We are freaks I know this guy who can suck his own dick
We celebrate and embrace all kinds of sexualities and behaviors
And my mother has a friend who has 3 tits
We accept and even celebrate others with physical differences and abnormalities
We are freaks we follow the code of freaks
Our commitment to being different is unwavering
We are freaks stand back and that's that
We demand recognition and respect for our individuality
One of us one of us
We are inclusive and accepting of others who also feel like 'freaks'
All hail
We are proud of who we are and demand recognition
She's the king, she's the queen
Gender identity and presentation do not define us
All hail of the freaks, all the freaks on the scene
We stand in solidarity with all those who are different
From the Bows of the Bowery to the bustle of Bombay
Our message of acceptance and celebration of difference spans the globe
She's the bearded lady of Avenue A
Even those who do not fit typical standards of beauty or gender presentation are welcomed here
That's the way God planned it
We recognize that diversity and difference is inherent in the world and should be celebrated
That's the way
Our commitment to celebrating difference and accepting others is unwavering
That that way God planned it
Diversity is all according to God's plan, and we embrace that truth wholeheartedly
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