Uncle Outrage was started in 1999 as a joke/hobby by Nils Rasmussen. He produced 3 albums (a total of 87 songs) over the next 3 years through mp3.com. As the band grew in popularity (even having the 3rd most plays on mp3.com in Canada at one point), Nils decided that he needed help in order to play demands for live performances. He recruited his best friend Matt "H" on guitar (whom he has known since kindergarten), Matt Poles on bass, and Ryan Holmes on synth.
It took about a year for the band to really find their sound as a cohesive group before they finally released Bonecock Vol. 1 in early 2004. Earlier in the year, they had released a limited copy of a self titled CD. After being disappointed with the overall quality of that album, they decided to take matters into their own hands. Bonecock Vol. 1 was produced almost entirely in a studio set up in Nils' basement. The band was far more satisfied with the new sound, and it seemed the public was too. The album was well-received in the Edmonton area, and word of mouth spread their songs throughout the United States and the rest of Canada. This album allowed Nils to work with some of his music idols from bands like The O/gONNAgETgOT, Betty's Trash, Erotic Golf, and Switchee. The group continued to play shows around Western Canada as they began writing their follow-up album Dance Extreme in 2006. Dance Extreme took the band in a slightly new direction with higher standards in recording quality, and had the guys taking their work a little more seriously.
The following year presented many stresses in the personal lives of the band, causing a lull in producing new material as well as live performances. After a long period of consideration, H and Ryan decided that they couldn't continue being a part of UO. Despite this unhappy turn of events, Nils continued to crank out new songs on his own, with the help of Poles for basslines and song structure. For the first time in six years, Nils was working on his own, and unable to perform live once again. After about 2 years of hard work, The Chinchilla Album is born. While still maintaining the tongue in cheek nature that Uncle Outrage started out with, in songs such as "Superbowl" and "A.D.D", the new album also explores new ideas and diverse genres. Songs such as "Kingfish", "Fear Of God", and "Strange Harvest" demonstrate Nils' lyrical prowess. Whereas before, the band was struggling to compromise in order to suit everyone's tastes, the newest offering from Uncle Outrage still has the patented UO sound, but with more eclectic elements.
Crossdresser
Uncle Outrage Lyrics
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Why do you make me dress in girls' clothes?
I'm a boy and should dress in boys' clothes.
Transvestite, transvestite.
You're not girls, you are guys.
All the boys are dressed like girls
And all the girls are dressed like boys
I don't see the point of this
I like tiny dogs,
And I like it when you fall.
I like tiny dogs,
Stick them in the wall.
I hate you all, I hate you all,
I hate you all, I hate you all,
Where'd you learn to walk in heels?
Dressing wrong, is that appealing?
Do I understand it?
No!
Uncle Outrage's song Crossdresser is a satire on societal norms surrounding gender and crossdressing. In the song, the vocalist expresses their reluctance to dress up in feminine clothes as they are a boy and should be allowed to dress like one. The constant questioning and insistence on crossdressing seems to be a source of frustration for the vocalist, who exclaims, "Why do you make me dress in girls' clothes?" They go on to call out the confusion and irony of seeing boys dressed like girls and vice versa. The repeated reference to "transvestite" adds an additional layer of complexity to the song, as the term has been historically used in a derogatory manner towards people who crossdress.
However, the song takes a sudden turn in the second half with the introduction of the bizarre line, "I like tiny dogs / And I like it when you fall / Stick them in the wall / I hate you all, I hate you all." This sudden shift in narrative seems to suggest that the song is not just a commentary on gender norms, but also a commentary on society's fetishization of 'quirkiness' and 'oddity.' The mention of tiny dogs and the violent imagery that follows serves to unsettle the listener and take the satire to a darker place.
Overall, Crossdresser is a subversive and thought-provoking track that challenges our preconceived notions of gender and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to dress in girls' clothes 'cause I'm a boy.
I am male and I don't have any desire to wear girls' clothes.
Why do you make me dress in girls' clothes?
I am being forced to wear clothes that belong to the opposite gender.
I'm a boy and should dress in boys' clothes.
I am male, and I believe I should stick to clothing that men typically wear.
Transvestite, transvestite.
This word serves to identify the individuals who wear clothes that don't belong to their gender.
You're not girls, you are guys.
The people dressed in female clothing are males.
All the boys are dressed like girls
For some reason, almost every male person around me is dressed like a female.
And all the girls are dressed like boys
Similarly, a lot of females around me are dressed like males.
I don't see the point of this
I am having trouble understanding the cause of this trend.
Why is this considered fun.
I am struggling to comprehend why people consider cross-dressing to be enjoyable.
I like tiny dogs,
I have an appreciation for small canines.
And I like it when you fall.
I derive pleasure from observing people stumble.
Stick them in the wall.
I have a desire to impale tiny dogs on the wall.
I hate you all, I hate you all,
I possess a feeling of intense animosity towards everybody around me.
Where'd you learn to walk in heels?
I am inquiring after the source of proficiency in walking in high-heeled shoes.
Dressing wrong, is that appealing?
Wearing clothes that don't belong to your gender, does it give any sense of fulfillment?
Do I understand it?
I am unsure if I am actually able to grasp the concept of cross-dressing or not.
No!
I am unable to comprehend this particular trend.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Devan Shires
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR OVER 10 YEARS GOD BLESS YOU
yōki
uncle outrage is so underrated :(
fried crab legs
All the best songs are underrated, and from uncle outrage😎
катя
I KNOW RIGHY
InhalerOfMoistMeals
Always have this in my head when I wear drag lmao
Grievous nw
I'm pretty shure Nils does as well ^^
KANZAKI CHAAAAAAAN
As a crossdresser I love this song
Re R
I love uncle outrage
катя
Same