That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
Cruise into a bar on the shore
Her picture graced the grime on the door
She’s a long lost love at first bite
Baby, maybe you’re wrong, but you know it’s all right
That’s right
Backstage we’re having the time
Of our lives until somebody said
“Forgive me if I seem out of line”
And she whipped out a gun and tried to blow me away!
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
Never judge a book by its cover
Or who you’re gonna love by your lover?
Sayin’ love put me wise to her love in disguise
She had the body of a Venus
Lord, imagine my surprise
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
So baby, let me follow you down (Let me take a peek, dear)
Baby, let me follow you down (Do me, do me, do me all night)
Baby, let me follow you down (Turn the other cheek, dear)
Baby, let me follow you down (Do me, do me, do me, do me)
Ooh, what a funky lady
Ooh, she like it, like it, like it, like that
Ooh, he was a lady! Yeah!
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
That, that dude looks like a lady
Dude, dude, dude, dude looks like a lady
Dude, dude, dude, dude looks like a lady
Dude, dude, dude, dude looks like a lady
Dude, dude, dude, dude looks like a lady
That, that…
Exploring Gender and Identity with Rock Attitude
“Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith is a high-energy rock anthem that playfully explores themes of gender, perception, and mistaken identity. The lyrics take listeners through a rollicking narrative where the protagonist has a surprising encounter, challenging traditional ideas about appearance and attraction. With its catchy chorus and bold storytelling, the song captures the confusion and excitement of discovering that things may not always be as they seem. Aerosmith injects humor and flamboyance, turning a potentially awkward situation into a celebration of individuality and self-expression, all while maintaining their signature swagger.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Desmond Child
Release Year: 1987
Label: Geffen Records