Ladies in Drag (Foreword by Fred Schneider) - Jinkx Monsoon

Oh Jesus, Brenda

Let me tell you about this cabaret show

I saw last night

My god, what a piece of campy trash

The lights dim, this drag queen, i forget her name…

«Dean Monsen» or I don’t know

Comes out, ratted hair, gothic makeup, slutty outfit…

She was the worst!

And her piano player

Gave me a headache

This girl was all comedy and no glamour

I tell you it’s one of the biggest pieces of crap

I’ve ever have to endure

I’d like to propose a toast

Here’s to the ladies in drag, everybody clap

Covered in makeup to hide all our sags;

spilling cocktails in our lap

Off to a show or to a party;

worried we’re fat

And looking low, while sipping Bacardi;

adjusting our hat…

'Cause let’s face it, does anyone but a drag queen still wear a hat?

I’ll drink to that

And here’s to the girls who stay smart, aren’t they a gasp?

Rushing to their classes in performance art, knowing they won’t pass

Another long, exhausting night, the drag scene can be risky

You lose a heel, get in a fight;

thank God for cheap well whiskey

I’ll drink to that

And one for RuPaul…

And here’s to the girls who wear crowns;

aren’t we too much?

Running around in our high heels and gowns, thinking we’re in touch

The ones who follow the rules;

and use the appropriate tools, too gorgeous to

care if we’re fools…

Aren’t they a gem?

I’ll drink to them!

Let’s all drink to them!

And here’s to the girls who just watch, aren’t they the best?

When they get depressed it’s a bottle of scotch, plus a little jest

Another chance to disapprove, another brilliant singer…

Another reason not to move, another vodka stinger…

I’l drink to that!

And here’s to the girls in the show, everybody thrive

Look into our eyes and you’ll see what we know, everybody dies!

A toast to this invincible crew!

The divas in size 15 shoes, let’s hear it for

the girls with updos…

Everybody rise!

Rise!

Rise!