Transvestite Blues
Embracing Identity: Transvestite Blues Unveils a Bold Journey of Self-Expression
Lyrics
Put on the dresses and high-heeled shoes
Expressing the act of dressing in women's clothing and high-heeled shoes.
Put on the makeup, put on the rouge
Applying makeup and rouge, enhancing the feminine appearance.
Look in the mirror, what do I see?
Reflecting on the transformed appearance in the mirror.
Goddamn woman, will you marry me?
Playfully proposing marriage, possibly mocking societal norms.
Transvestite blues yeah
Repetition emphasizing the theme of experiencing challenges as a transvestite.
Transvestite blues, what you gonna do?
-Transvestite blues, what you gonna do?
-In my room putting on my gear
Getting ready privately in the room.
I don't care if you ain't got
Not concerned about societal judgments.
People laugh people stare
Facing ridicule and stares from people.
Better watch out, I'll kick you down the stairs
Warning against provocation, even physical confrontation.
Transvestite blues, what gonna do?
Repetition of the challenges faced by a transvestite.
Transvestite blues, what gonna do?
-Transvestite blues, what gonna do?
-I haven't got much money
Expressing financial challenges or a lack of resources.
I go to bed late at night
Describing a nocturnal lifestyle, possibly associated with the transvestite identity.
I ain't lookin' for trouble
Clarifying the lack of intention to cause trouble.
Is there women in sight?
Questioning the presence of women in the immediate surroundings.
Transvestite blues, whoo
Reiteration of the challenges faced by a transvestite, expressing frustration.
Transvestite blues, yeah
-Transvestite blues, what you gonna do?
-They call me the phantom of the light
Reference to being an unconventional or misunderstood figure.
When I walk down the street
Describing the public's reaction when walking down the street.
They all laughing, sicko
Labeling with "sicko," indicating negative perceptions.
Transvestite blues
Repetition emphasizing the theme of facing challenges and societal judgment.
What you gonna do?
-What you gonna do?
-What you gonna do?
Continued expression of frustration and defiance.
Saturday night, I got to look good
Preparing for a night out, wanting to look good.
Put on my latest gear
Putting on the latest fashionable clothing.
Put on my little red number
Choosing a particular outfit, possibly red to stand out.
Ain't got nothing to fear
Conveying confidence and fearlessness.
Put on the makeup, put on the rouge
Repetition of the process of applying makeup and expressing a humorous proposal.
Put on the lipstick, high-heeled shoes, Look in the mirror, what do I see?
-Goddamn women, would you let a guy see?
-Transvestite blues,what gonna do?
Repetition of the challenges faced by a transvestite, expressing frustration and defiance.
Transvestite blues,what gonna do?
-Transvestite blues,what gonna do?
-Transvestite blues,what gonna do?
-Transvestite blues,what gonna do?
Final expression of frustration and defiance, possibly questioning societal expectations.
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