Queen Killer
Tammie Brown Lyrics


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I was gazing in my boudoir with a brush up on my cheek
I heard a rap-tap-tap on the chamber door
Thought my who could this be
"Someone′s here to see you"
I said "darling give me a sec"
I've pinned my wig and grabbed my shoes
And down the hall I left
Don′t fall for lies if you see him coming
Run, hide away, he's a queen killer
Breake all tied or tied up all alone

With the queen killer
Run away, hide away
Do it what you can
Queen killer
Run away, hide away
Do it what you can

I saw the burly figure and I knew just who he was
I heard the horror stories and I know just what he does
I said "That man is wanted, I called citizens arrest"
And before I made it down the hall that crazy man has left
He likes his women manly and he likes his women dead
He waits around in alleyways and shoots him in the head
Sisters heed my warning and never be the prey
And if you end up in his graces all you can do is pray

Don't fall for lies if you see him coming
Run, hide away, he′s a queen killer
Breake all tied or tied up all alone

With the queen killer
Run away, hide away
Do it what you can
Queen killer
Run away, hide away
Do it what you can

He′s a nasty bruiser
Coming around with a 45 to pistolwhip you
Knock you upside the head
Make polpettone, meatloaf out of your heinie
Nasty nasty nasty thing, smoking cigarettes
Kissing ashtrays what you'll do it him
He′ll rip your dress or rip your nylons
He likes it rough
Mean enough
Vile thing

Don't fall for lies if you see him coming
Run hide away, he′s a queen killer
Breake all tied or tied up all alone

With the queen killer
Run away, hide away
Do it what you can
Queen killer
Run away, hide away
Do it what you can

He'll rip your dress or rip your nylons
He likes it rough




Mean enough
Vile thing

Overall Meaning

The song "Queen Killer" by Tammie Brown is a warning to all those who feel it's safe to let down their guard. In the song, Tammie Brown plays the role of a queen, who is getting ready in her boudoir and hears a knock on the door. As she goes to open it, she realizes the burly figure outside is none other than the "Queen Killer." This character is a predator who likes his women dead and is portrayed as being vile and mean. Tammie Brown warns her fellow queens not to fall for his lies, run away, and hide from him.


The song's lyrics are a metaphor for the many dangers that the LGBTQ+ community faces, particularly for drag queens. These queens are often at risk of violence and hate crimes just for existing, and Tammie Brown's song highlights this threat. In addition, the song emphasizes the importance of being prepared and vigilant in the face of danger.


Line by Line Meaning

I was gazing in my boudoir with a brush up on my cheek
I was in my private space, enjoying some me time.


I heard a rap-tap-tap on the chamber door
Someone was knocking on my door.


Thought my who could this be
I was wondering who it could be.


"Someone′s here to see you"
I was notified someone was there to see me.


I said "darling give me a sec"
I asked for some time to prepare.


I've pinned my wig and grabbed my shoes
I got ready to face the visitor.


And down the hall I left
I walked down the hall to meet the visitor.


Don′t fall for lies if you see him coming
Be careful not to believe his false promises when you see him.


Run, hide away, he's a queen killer
Stay away from him, he's a dangerous person.


Breake all tied or tied up all alone
Be free, alone or tied up, from his grasp.


I saw the burly figure and I knew just who he was
I recognized the man who was coming.


I said "That man is wanted, I called citizens arrest"
I advised others that the man was wanted and needed to be detained.


And before I made it down the hall that crazy man has left
He fled before I could arrive.


He likes his women manly and he likes his women dead
He prefers masculine women and he desires to kill them.


He waits around in alleyways and shoots him in the head
He lurks in alleys to shoot his victims in the head.


Sisters heed my warning and never be the prey
Please listen to my advice and do not become a target.


And if you end up in his graces all you can do is pray
If you unwillingly become a part of his life, just pray for safety.


He's a nasty bruiser
He's a disgusting person.


Coming around with a 45 to pistolwhip you
He carries a dangerous gun and would hurt someone.


Knock you upside the head
He'd hit you on top of your head.


Make polpettone, meatloaf out of your heinie
He would physically hurt you until you turn into a loaf of meat.


Nasty nasty nasty thing, smoking cigarettes
He's disgusting and smokes cigarettes.


Kissing ashtrays what you'll do it him
He's so disgusting that he'd kiss an ashtray.


He'll rip your dress or rip your nylons
He would forcefully damage your clothes.


He likes it rough
He enjoys violent and abusive behavior.


Mean enough
He is cruel and malicious.


Vile thing
He is an evil person.




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