[Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus:]
My mom, she’s not a woman anymore
She dresses like
Dresses like
Dresses like a man
Dresses like a man
Oh how she’s not as feminine as she
Used to be before
Oh how she’s so damn masculine
I close my eyes
I close my eyes
My mom’s not a woman anymore
She’s wearing a disguise
Every time she leaves through that door
[Mark Hoppus:]
My mom’s not the same
As she was in the past
If I misbehave she kicks my ass
My mom’s not quite the
Woman that she was before
When my friends come over
She likes to wrestle them down to the floor
[Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge:]
I close my eyes
My mom’s not a woman anymore
She’s wearing a disguise
Every time she leaves through that door
Mama
My mom’s a
My mom’s a
My mom’s a transvestite
My mom’s a
My mom’s a transvestite
Exploring Identity and Humor in “Transvestite”
Blink-182’s “Transvestite” is a playful yet provocative track that blends the band’s characteristic humor with themes of identity and transformation. The lyrics paint a surreal, exaggerated picture of a mother who has adopted a masculine persona, both in style and behavior. Through the eyes of the narrator, the song explores the confusion and surprise that accompany these changes, often using tongue-in-cheek lines and hyperbolic scenarios. The playful wrestling and the mother’s new “disguise” reflect the band’s irreverent approach to serious topics, using absurdity to provoke thought and laughter. Ultimately, the song offers a satirical take on shifting gender norms and family dynamics, wrapped in the fast-paced, energetic style that Blink-182 fans know and love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus