Andrew in Drag
Magnetic Fields
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A pity she does not exist A shame he's not a fag The only girl I ever loved was Andrew in drag There is no hope of love for me From here on I'm a stag The only girl I'll ever love is Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Yeah I don't know why I even went It's really not my bag Just thought it might be funny to see Andrew in drag The moment he walked on the stage My tail began to wag Wag like a little wiener dog for Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Yeah I've always been a ladies' man And I don't have to brag But I become a momma's boy for Andrew in drag I'd sign away my trust fund I would even sell the Jag If I could spend my misspent youth with Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Andrew in drag Yeah So stick him in a dress and He's the only boy I'd shag The only boy I'd anything is Andrew in drag I'll never see that girl again He did it as a gag I'll pine away forevermore for Andrew in drag
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Written by: STEPHIN MERRITT
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28 facts about this song
Release Context"Andrew in Drag" is a single by the American indie pop band, The Magnetic Fields, which was released in the year 2012.
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Album AssociationThe song is a part of their album 'Love at the Bottom of the Sea' which marked the band's return to synthesizer-based pop after their previous three albums.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Andrew in Drag" are about an individual's unexpected attraction to his friend, Andrew, when he sees him dressed in drag.
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Song WriterThe song, "Andrew in Drag" was written by Stephin Merritt, who is also the lead vocalist of The Magnetic Fields.
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PopularityUpon its release, "Andrew in Drag" gained significant popularity, largely due to its catchy modern sound and unique lyrical concept.
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RecognitionIt was praised by critics and is often considered as one of the best songs by The Magnetic Fields.
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Music Style"Andrew in Drag" is an example of synthpop, a subgenre of new wave music that The Magnetic Fields is known for.
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Video ThemeThe official music video of "Andrew in Drag" features a variety of people of different genders in various levels of drag.
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Queer ThemeLike many of Merritt's songs, "Andrew in Drag" touches upon issues of LGBTQ+ orientation and explores unique aspects of queer identity.
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Critical ReceptionStatistical website Metacritic named "Andrew in Drag" the 22nd best song of 2012.
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Song LengthThe duration of the track "Andrew in Drag" is 2 minutes 12 seconds.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Charles Newman and Stephin Merritt’s usual collaborators Claudia Gonson and Sam Davol.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record 'label Merge Records'.
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Unique ApproachThe song represents Stephin Merritt’s unique approach to songwriting, where he often starts with a title and develops the lyrics from there.
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Noteworthy PerformanceThe song was performed live on The Late Show with David Letterman, further increasing its popularity.
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Song Origin"Andrew in Drag" is a song by the American indie pop band, "The Magnetic Fields."
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Album DetailsThis song comes from their 2012 album "Love at the Bottom of the Sea."
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LyricistThe song was written by frontman Stephin Merritt, known for his theatrical lyricism and intricate storytelling.
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Track Position"Andrew in Drag" is the second track on the album "Love at the Bottom of the Sea."
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Song ThemeThe lyrics for "Andrew in Drag" tell a humorous yet poignant story about attraction, identity, and unrequited love.
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Song InterpretationThe song explores feelings of romantic attraction towards a friend who dresses in drag, blurring lines between gender and desire.
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Music StyleMusically, the song features the band's signature combination of synthesizers and acoustic instruments.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Andrew in Drag" was directed by Scott Valins and features a mix of live-action and animation.
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Song Reception"Andrew in Drag" is highly considered as one of the stand-out tracks in "Love at the Bottom of the Sea".
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song's theme and catchy melodies have led to it being used in multiple television shows and being covered by various artists.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Andrew in Drag" is seldom played live by the band, making every performance a special event for fans.
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Unique CraftingThe album, which includes the song "Andrew in Drag", was distinct for the band as they returned to synthesizers after a fairly long period of using primarily acoustic sounds.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has received praise from critics for its unique story-telling, catchy tune, and Merritt's clever lyricism.
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