Androgynous Lyrics
The Replacements
Lyrics
Here comes Dick, he's wearing a skirt
Here comes Jane, y'know she's sporting a chain
Same hair, revolution
Same build, evolution
Tomorrow who's gonna fuss
And they love each other so
Androgynous
Closer than you know, love each other so
Androgynous
Don't get him wrong and don't get him mad
He might be a father, but he sure ain't a dad
And she don't need advice that's sent at her
She's happy with the way she looks
She's happy with her gender
Mirror image, see no damage
See no evil at all
Kewpie dolls and urine stalls
Will be laughed at
The way you're laughed at now
Now, something meets boy, and something meets girl
They both look the same
They're overjoyed in this world
Same hair, revolution
Unisex, evolution
Tomorrow who's gonna fuss
And tomorrow Dick is wearing pants
And tomorrow Janie's wearing a dress
Future outcasts and they don't last
And today, the people dress the way that they please
The way they tried to do in the last centuries
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Replacements released their song “Androgynous” in 1984 on the album Let It Be. The band was composed of Paul Westerberg (vocals and guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass), Bob Stinson (guitar) and Chris Mars (drums).
Written by Paul Westerberg, the lyrics depict a gender-bending relationship between two lovers who are both considered to be androgynous. The song is an anthem for those who don't conform to traditional gender roles and it celebrates the beauty of being different.