The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Frank:
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 candy man.
Don't get strung out by the way 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.
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.
Brad:
I'm glad we caught you at home,
Could we use your phone?
We're both in a bit of a hurry.
Janet:
Right.
Brad:
We'll just say where we are,
Then go back to the car.
We don't want to be any worry.
Frank:
Well you got with a flat, well, how `bout that?
Well, babies, don't you panic.
By the light of the night it'll all seem alright.
I'll get you a satanic mechanic.
I'm just a sweet transvestite
>From Transexual, Transylvania.
Why don't you stay for the night? (Night)
Or maybe a bite? (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.
HIT IT, HIT IT!
I'm just a sweet transvestite. (Sweet transvestite)
Sweet transvestite
>From Transexual, Transylvania.
So - come up to the lab,
And see what's on the slab.
I see you shiver with antici - (3 seconds) - pation.
But maybe the rain
Isn't really to blame.
So I'll remove the cause. (chuckles)
But not the symptom.
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 candy man.
Don't get strung out by the way 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.
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.
Brad:
I'm glad we caught you at home,
Could we use your phone?
We're both in a bit of a hurry.
Janet:
Right.
Brad:
We'll just say where we are,
Then go back to the car.
We don't want to be any worry.
Frank:
Well you got with a flat, well, how `bout that?
Well, babies, don't you panic.
By the light of the night it'll all seem alright.
I'll get you a satanic mechanic.
I'm just a sweet transvestite
>From Transexual, Transylvania.
Why don't you stay for the night? (Night)
Or maybe a bite? (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.
HIT IT, HIT IT!
I'm just a sweet transvestite. (Sweet transvestite)
Sweet transvestite
>From Transexual, Transylvania.
So - come up to the lab,
And see what's on the slab.
I see you shiver with antici - (3 seconds) - pation.
But maybe the rain
Isn't really to blame.
So I'll remove the cause. (chuckles)
But not the symptom.
Lyrics submitted by SnuffieSniffer
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I love this song. It's so fun to listen to.
I think it's about an alien from Transexual, Transylvania.
Bai! Sox
Not only is it catchy, nicely written and played, rather like the rest of the movie, but TIM FUCKING CURRY. And it's a drug. Addictive and an instant pick me up.
As for johnsonator (lol) i imagine it would feel slightly awkward, being a guy, haha.
Get this, my friends had the nerve to ask me whether i liked Rocky or Brad better. Im a frank whore too, someone may have noticed. hi 5 to all the Frank/Tim fans lol
LmFaO oMg i LOVE this song! The whole movie is great, I know the dialogue and all the songs by hearts. Probably my favorite movie ever, or at least along with Dirty Dancing, lol!GREAT movie I love it so much like oyu have no idea...and thissong is so much fun to sing along with...it's so great!
Tim Curry = sex. It's that simple. Fcking excellent movie...
tim curry is soooooooooooo effing sexy in this movie...it's just amazing
me and my best friend always play this song in her truck when we're feelin down...lol
so awesome!
Jess
I love this song! lol its so funny and .... weird lol! and its about transvestites so it rocks
I'm glad someone else agrees with me about Tim Curry being sexy in this movie! I think he's hot as hell in this film.
The whole film's sexy. It's raw erotica in a really creepy way. HOT!
I have, under the influence of Frank decided to convert all the RHPS virgins in2 bona fide FRANK groupies. this is one of the best songs in the entire film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIT IT!!!!!!! HIT IT!!!!!!! Just a sweet transvestite.... xxx
i love singing and giving my bf a lap dance to this song
I saw this in a theatre in London.
Talk about fantastic.
This song makes me happy to be alive. And I'm not a transexual, nor sweet nor from transelvaynia.