Half a Man (LP版)

Half A Man (LP版) - Randy Newman

This big old queen was standing

On the corner of the street

He waved his hanky at me

As I went rolling by

I pulled the truck up on the sidewalk

And I climbed down from the cab

With my tire-chain and my knife

As I approached him

He was trembling like a bird

I raised the chain above my head

He said "Please before you kill me

Might I have one final word "

And this is what he said:

"I am but Half A Man

Half A Man I'd like to be a dancer

But I'm much too large

Half A Man Half A Man

I'm an object for your pity

Not your rage"

Oh the strangest feeling's sweeping over me

Both my speech and manner have become much more refined

I said "Oh what is this feeling

What is wrong with me "

She said "Girl it happens all the time "

And you are Half A Man

Half A Man Look

You're walking and you're talking Like a fag "

Half A Man

I am Half A Man Holy Jesus what a drag