Lynch has produced eight albums:
Live At XM Studios (Live concert available only on the XM Comedy channel, no CD release planned)
The Craig Machine
Live at the El Rey (DVD)
Superhero
A Little Bit Special
Half A Man (Lynch's original demo tape; currently out of print)
3 Balloons
Lion
And one Broadway cast album:
The Wedding Singer, Original Broadway Cast Recording
Gay
Stephen Lynch Lyrics
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You and I drunk again
Laughs have been had and and tears have been shed
Maybe the whiskey's gone to my head
But if I were gay
I would give you my heart
And if I were gay
And if I were gay
We would swim in romance
But I'm not gay
So get your hand out of my pants
Its not that I don't care -I do
I just don't see myself in you
Another time, another scene
I'd be right behind you -if you know what I mean
Cause if I were gay
I would give you my soul
And if I were gay
I would give you my whole being
And if I were gay
We would tear down the walls
But I'm not gay
So won't you stop cupping my.. hand
We've never hugged
We've never kissed
I've never been intimate with your fist
You have opened brand new doors
Get over here and drop your drawers
The song "Gay" by comedian and musician Stephen Lynch appears on his 2000 self-titled album. It is a tongue-in-cheek exploration of male friendship and homophobia. In the opening verses, Lynch sings about drinking with a close friend and expressing his hypothetical love for him if he were gay. He explains that alcohol may be making him more affectionate, but reassures his friend that he is not actually gay. Lynch then lists some of the differences between him and his friend, suggesting that his lack of romantic attraction to the man is a matter of personal preference rather than societal norms. He concludes with a raunchy invitation to physical interaction, which may be an ironic commentary on the way some people associate homosexuality with promiscuity and disregard for boundaries.
The use of humor and irony in "Gay" makes it a complex song that can be interpreted in several ways. On one level, it serves as a critique of homophobia and a celebration of non-conventional masculinity. By portraying a straight man who is comfortable with the idea of being gay, Lynch challenges the idea that homosexuality is a negative or shameful trait. On another level, the song also pokes fun at the exaggerated stereotypes of both straight and gay men, showing how they can be performative rather than authentic. Lynch's delivery and playful use of language add to the overall tone of the song, which is lighthearted and irreverent while also conveying a serious message about respect and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are dear old friend
We are two friends who have a lot of history together
You and I drunk again
We are currently drunk and hanging out together
Laughs have been had and tears have been shed
We've gone through a range of emotions together
Maybe the whiskey's gone to my head
I might be a little intoxicated right now
But if I were gay
Hypothetically speaking, if I were homosexual
I would give you my heart
I would be deeply in love with you
And if I were gay
Again, if I were gay
You'd be my work of art
I would find you incredibly attractive and beautiful
And if I were gay
Once again, if I were gay
We would swim in romance
We would engage in a loving and romantic relationship
But I'm not gay
But in reality, I am not homosexual
So get your hand out of my pants
Please stop touching me inappropriately
Its not that I don't care -I do
I value our friendship very much
I just don't see myself in you
I am not romantically or sexually attracted to you
Another time, another scene
Maybe in a different situation
I'd be right behind you -if you know what I mean
I would support you and be there for you
Cause if I were gay
If I were homosexual
I would give you my soul
We would have a deep emotional connection
And if I were gay
Once again, if I were gay
I would give you my whole being
I would be completely committed to you
And if I were gay
If I were homosexual
We would tear down the walls
We would break down societal barriers and embrace our love
But I'm not gay
But I am not homosexual
So won't you stop cupping my.. hand
Please stop touching me inappropriately
We've never hugged
We've never shared an embrace
We've never kissed
We've never shared a romantic kiss
I've never been intimate with your fist
I've never engaged in any sort of sexual activity with you
You have opened brand new doors
Our friendship has allowed me to experience new things
Get over here and drop your drawers
Please undress and engage in sexual activity with me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDDIE COOLEY, JOHN DAVENPORT
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