wishing you a drag queen christmas

in 1994, b.d. wong, who had appeared in a benefit production of elegies for angels, punks and raging queens in los angeles, called to ask if janet hood and i would like to write a christmas song for him to record for a c.d. to benefit broadway cares/equity fights aids … b.d. had appeared in the original production of la cage aux folles with my friend bob brubach, who died in 1987 on christmas day … though bob was not a drag queen, he had a great appreciation for their talents and so this was written for him … happy holidays!

you’ve been under the weather
for a long time
and haven’t been able to shop
this room’s a bit drab
you need something fab
something really over the top
christmas is a time for overdoing
a season when more is more
so don’t be distressed
you’re not looking your best
that’s what make-up is for

i’m wishing you a drag queen christmas
full of tinsel, and glitter and bows
with glamorous gowns
complimenting your crowns
and diamonds on your hose
a very special drag queen christmas
full of champagne and caviar
and when you trim your tree
in festive finery
may your hair be as high as a star

‘cause you deserve to be gorgeous
after all that you’ve been through
with platform heels so high
you’ll look angels in the eye
and they will sing back-up for you

i’m wishing you a drag queen christmas
with lipstick as read as santa’s suit
mascara for days
fingernails all ablaze
and baskets filled with fruit
a very special drag queen christmas
full of champagne and caviar
and when you trim your tree
in festive finery
may your hair be as high as a star
may your hair be as high as a star
may your hair be as high
as a star in the sky
may your hair be as high as a star