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Sweet Transvestite
Rocky Horror Show Lyrics
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See you've met my
Faithful handyman
He's just a little brought down because
When you knocked
He thought you were the candy man
Don't get strung out by the way that I look
I'm not much of a man by the light of day
But by night I'm one hell of a lover
I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
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 about 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
I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
Why don't you stay for the night? (night)
Or maybe a bite? (bite)
I could show you my favorite obsession
I've been making a man
With blond hair and a tan
And he's good for relieving my tension
I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
Hit it, hit it, I'm just a sweet transvestite (sweet transvestite)
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
So, come up to the lab
And see what's on the slab
I see you shiver with antici-
-Pation
But maybe the rain
Is really to blame
So I'll remove the cause
But not the symptom
The lyrics to the song Sweet Transvestite from the Rocky Horror Show depict the arrival and invitation of the lead character, Dr. Frank-N-Furter to Brad and Janet’s (the main characters) home. The opening line acknowledges the presence of Frank's faithful handyman and highlights how he was a little disappointed when he realized it wasn't the candy man knocking. The next verse expresses Frank's concern about people judging him by his appearance and encourages people to “not judge a book by its cover.” He also reveals that by the night, he is one hell of a lover. The chorus, "I'm just a sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha" repeats three times before Frank invites Brad and Janet to come up to his lab and see what's on the slab.
The song reflects on themes of gender fluidity, self-expression, and acceptance. The use of a transvestite character in such an iconic role is significant as it was part of the first popular mainstream cultural representations of transgender individuals that encouraged a larger conversation about inclusivity in society. Through Frank’s flamboyant outfit, makeup, and gestures, gender norms are challenged or subverted, introducing the audience to new concepts of sexuality and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
How d'you do, I
Greetings, I welcome you
See you've met my
I see that you are acquainted with my
Faithful handyman
Loyal assistant
He's just a little brought down because
He is slightly upset as
When you knocked
At the very moment when you knocked
He thought you were the candy man
He mistakenly believed you were the supplier of sweets
Don't get strung out by the way that I look
Do not get overwhelmed by my appearance
Don't judge a book by its cover
Do not evaluate anything by just its superficial appearance
I'm not much of a man by the light of day
I am not very masculine when the sun is up
But by night I'm one hell of a lover
However, when the moon is out, I am a passionate and skilled partner
I'm just a sweet transvestite
I am simply an amiable crossdresser
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
I hail from a land where people embrace their sexuality, and it is called Transexual, Transylvania
Let me show you around, maybe play you a sound
Allow me to give you a tour and possibly some entertainment
You look like you're both pretty groovy
Both of you appear to be fashionable and fun
Or if you want something visual that's not too abysmal
Alternatively, if you desire something aesthetically pleasing yet not too extreme
We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie
We could view a classic film featuring the actor Steve Reeves
I'm glad we caught you at home
I am delighted that we found you here
Could we use your phone?
May we request to use your telephone?
We're both in a bit of a hurry (right!)
We are both slightly busy at the moment (correct!)
We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car
We shall inform you of our whereabouts then leave for our vehicle
We don't want to be any worry
We would not wish to cause any concerns
Well, you got caught with a flat, well, how about that?
Oh, you encountered a punctured tire, that is unfortunate
Well, babies, don't you panic
However, infants, please do not fret
By the light of the night, it'll all seem alright
In the moonlight, all problems shall disappear
I'll get you a satanic mechanic
I will acquire a skilled, yet ominous repairman for you
Why don't you stay for the night? (night)
Why don't you stay here for the evening? (evening time)
Or maybe a bite? (bite)
Or have some refreshments? (food)
I could show you my favorite obsession
I could demonstrate my preferred fixation
I've been making a man
I have been fabricating a male
With blond hair and a tan
He has blonde hair and skin darkened by the sun
And he's good for relieving my tension
He serves as an excellent source of stress relief for me
Hit it, hit it, I'm just a sweet transvestite (sweet transvestite)
Begin, initiate, I am merely a pleasant gender nonconforming individual (pleasant gender nonconforming individual)
So, come up to the lab
There is a laboratory upstairs
And see what's on the slab
Observe what has been placed on the platform
I see you shiver with antici-
I perceive you shuddering with antici-
-pation
-pation
But maybe the rain
Perhaps the precipitation
Is really to blame
Is the actual cause
So I'll remove the cause
Therefore, I shall eliminate the source
But not the symptom
Albeit not the indication
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@EasyTarget.541
This is like what my catholic parents thought college would be like for me.
@Kajira26
Where they right? 🤷🏽♀️ I mean…if so, fucking A! 🙌🏽👍🏽
@EasyTarget.541
@Joanna Jimenez Absolutely right 😌🤫
@zensizensur8814
😂🤣😂
@Rippenhengst
🤣👍
@mehchocolate1257
@@EasyTarget.541 is Tim Curry gay I was wondered that
@lumiq2476
I remember my conservative dad telling me how Tim Curry is an idiot. Now I understand. He’s just mad he can’t rock pearls and fishnets like he can…
@JuanCKaun
Never could get a satanic mechanic
@thewkovacs316
who can?
@gentlesandladymen
To be fair, no one can rock them like he does