Sweet Transvestite
Tom Hewitt Lyrics


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How d'you do, I see you've met my faithful handyman
He's just a little brought down because when you knocked
He thought you were the candyman.
Don't get strung out by the way that I look,
Don't judge a book by its cover
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.

So 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.
We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car
We don't want to be any worry.

So you got caught with a flat, well, how about that?
Well babies, don't you panic.
By the light of the night when it all seems alright
I'll get you a satanic mechanic.

I'm just a Sweet Transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.

So why don't you stay for the night? Or maybe a bite?
I could show you my favourite 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.

So come up to the lab. And see what's on the slab.
I see you shiver with antici... pation!




But maybe the rain isn't really to blame
So I'll remove the cause, but not the symptom.

Overall Meaning

Tom Hewitt's "Sweet Transvestite" is a song that is featured in the famous Rocky Horror Picture Show. The song is initially introduced by the character Dr. Frank N. Furter, who describes himself as a sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania. The character further goes on to showcase his desire to impress the listener, tempt them with excellent words and wit, and invite them into his dark and twisted world. Through his lyrics, Dr. Frank N. Furter is seen to be devilishly charming, charismatic, and somewhat promiscuous.


The song's lyrics begin with Dr. Frank N. Furter introducing his handyman and welcoming the listener. The lyrics "Don't get strung out by the way that I look, don't judge a book by its cover," depicts Dr. Frank N. Furter as a unique individual that should not be underestimated. However, he further explains how he is not much of a man during the day but becomes a lover at night. Dr. Frank N. Furter goes on to invite the listener to his world and offers to entertain them with old Steve Reeves movies.


Line by Line Meaning

How d'you do, I see you've met my faithful handyman
Greetings, it appears that you have met my loyal assistant


He's just a little brought down because when you knocked, he thought you were the candyman.
He's slightly disappointed because he mistook you for the person bringing the sweets.


Don't get strung out by the way that I look, don't judge a book by its cover
Don't be anxious about my appearance, or prejudge me based on what you see on the surface.


I'm not much of a man by the light of day, but by night I'm one hell of a lover
I'm not as impressive in the daytime, but after nightfall, I'm an exceptional lover.


I'm just a Sweet Transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.
I'm a kind transvestite from the regions of Transexual and Transylvania


So let me show you around, maybe play you a sound
Let me take you on a tour and perhaps show you some music


Or if you want something visual that's not too abysmal, we could take in an old Steve Reeves movie.
If you're looking for something that isn't too unpleasant to look at, we can go watch 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. We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car. We don't want to be any worry.
I'm relieved we found you at your place. May we use your phone? We're pressed for time. We'll inform our location and leave immediately. We don't want to cause you any disturbance.


So you got caught with a flat, well, how about that? Well babies, don't you panic.
You've had the misfortune of getting a flat tire, what a shame. But don't worry too much.


By the light of the night when it all seems alright, I'll get you a satanic mechanic.
In the evening when everything seems calm, I'll get you a skilled mechanic.


So why don't you stay for the night? Or maybe a bite? I could show you my favourite obsession. I've been making a man with blond hair and a tan and he's good for relieving my tension
Why not spend the night or have a meal? I can present you with my favorite hobby. I've been creating a man with fair hair and skin, and he helps me ease my stress.


So come up to the lab. And see what's on the slab. I see you shiver with antici... pation! But maybe the rain isn't really to blame
Thus, let's proceed up to my laboratory and inspect what is lying on the table. I observe that you're shivering with anticipation! However, the rain is possibly not the main cause of that.


So I'll remove the cause, but not the symptom.
I'll eliminate the origin, but not the manifestation of the shiver you feel.




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@nicklopez9954

If there’s one thing I admire about Tom Hewitt’s portrayal as “Frank N. Furter”, it’s that he didn’t have to try to repeat what Tim Curry did in the movie. He made the role completely his own and showed another angle of the character that wasn’t reached or explored. Now don’t get me wrong, Tim Curry is LITERALLY the gold standard of the role, no questions asked, but Tom was pretty close to it, in my opinion

@streetfighterchallen

Cool ad lib when after "antici--", and the crowd said "SAY IT!", he said "MMM, Beg me."

@jameshilferty5721

One of the best eva Dr Frank n Furters! I saw him live along with the stellar cast including Riff Raff's amazing Raul Esparza. I think there really should be 500,000 likes on this video clip of Mr. Hewitt - he brought so much to this role - a real glory!

@nicklopez9954

Jam Hilferty I'm just gonna say this: Tim Curry will forever be the best Frank N. Furter, but Tom Hewitt definitely added his own flavor to the role and gave more eccentricity to the character itself

@idris11301

I saw this production with Tom Hewitt in 2000 he was Brilliant as Frankenfurter  in Which he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance for best actor in a Musical in which he should have won case closed !

@vicentehizon6202

Similar with Kevin Chamberlain as Horton the Elephant in Seussical.

@vicentehizon6202

I like Tom’s addition of using a little more manic for Frank-N-Furter.

@aliisantetik880

Oddly Enough Tom Hewitt Is My Favorite Frank n Furter Next To Tim Curry

@jakobinnes2420

ummm... have you even seen Terrence man's version?

@nicklopez9954

Aliisan Tetik Personally, I thought his replacement, Terrence Mann, was better for the role of Frank

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