My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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My girlfriend who lives in Canada
She couldn't be sweeter, I wish you could meet her
My girlfriend who lives in Canada
Her name is Alberta, she lives in Vancouver
She cooks like my mother and sucks like a Hoover
I e-mail her every single day, just to make sure that everything's okay
Last week she was here but she had the flu
Too bad 'cause I wanted to introduce her to you
It's so sad, there wasn't a thing that she could do
But stay in bed with her legs up over her head
I wish you could meet my girlfriend
But you can't because she is in Canada
I love her, I miss her, I can't wait to kiss her
So, soon I'll be off to Alberta, I mean Vancouver
Shit, her name is Alberta, she lives in Vancouver
She's my girlfriend, my wonderful girlfriend
Yes, I have a girlfriend who lives in Canada
And I can't wait to eat her pussy again
"My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada" is a song from the Original Broadway Cast Musical entitled "Avenue Q". It is a comedic song, sung by a character named Rod, who is closeted and struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. Despite not having a girlfriend, Rod creates a fictional one who lives in Canada to avoid revealing his true identity to his best friend, Nicky. The song exaggerates the lengths to which Rod goes to maintain this lie, including making up details about her life and even pretending to communicate with her through emails.
The song acts as a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal norms of heterosexuality, and the difficulties faced by individuals who find themselves unable to do so. The lyrics parody the tropes of romantic ballads, while also exploring the overwhelming anxiety and fear experienced by individuals struggling to accept their own sexual identity. Rod's desperation and self-deception are contrasted with the humor of the situation, creating an entertaining but ultimately poignant commentary on the pressures faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Overall, "My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada" is a humorous yet insightful song that provides a thought-provoking commentary on the pressures faced by individuals struggling to come out as LGBTQ+.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you could meet my girlfriend
I wish I could introduce you to my girlfriend
My girlfriend who lives in Canada
She lives in Canada
She couldn't be sweeter, I wish you could meet her
She's a very kind person, I wish you could meet her
Her name is Alberta, she lives in Vancouver
Her name is Alberta and she lives in Vancouver
She cooks like my mother and sucks like a Hoover
She's a great cook and gives great head
I e-mail her every single day, just to make sure that everything's okay
I email her every day to check in and make sure she's okay
It's a pity she lives so far away in Canada
It's unfortunate that she lives so far away in Canada
Last week she was here but she had the flu
She was here last week but had the flu
Too bad 'cause I wanted to introduce her to you
Unfortunately, I couldn't introduce her to you
It's so sad, there wasn't a thing that she could do
It was unfortunate that she was sick and couldn't do anything
But stay in bed with her legs up over her head
But she had to stay in bed with her legs up over her head
I love her, I miss her, I can't wait to kiss her
I love her, I miss her, and I can't wait to kiss her
So, soon I'll be off to Alberta, I mean Vancouver
Soon, I'll be going to Vancouver (not Alberta)
Shit, her name is Alberta, she lives in Vancouver
Oh, I made a mistake. Her name is Alberta and she still lives in Vancouver
She's my girlfriend, my wonderful girlfriend
She's my girlfriend, and she's wonderful
Yes, I have a girlfriend who lives in Canada
Yes, I really do have a girlfriend who lives in Canada
And I can't wait to eat her pussy again
And I'm looking forward to having sex with her again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: BOBBY LOPEZ, JEFF MARX, ROBERT JOSEPH LOPEZ
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