This song is timeless, and nearly 20 years after its creation, still possesses the mystique it did the first time i heard it ~1994. To me, at first blush, all those years ago, it had some kind of homo-erotic allure. The line "so that the others may do" tells of something which must be done for others to follow suit. It felt like like some kind of roxy-glam-pop invitation to sexual liberation.
Upon further introspection I think the song may not have an intrinsic meaning, but simply represents a sort of "holding open the door" for people who otherwise might be affronted by this song/band's unusual style. I know, as a sort of armchair rock-historian, that there have been few bands so daring and so true to the sound that wanted to emerge from within, whether the creator wanted it or not. This band handled it with elegance and grace seldom, if ever, seen.
all the young dudes
feather'd & possessed
a sparkling sequined mess,
so special
& so eloquent
heavensent
What I meant to say is
of all the sounds I hear
with my humble human ear none
are as delicious
or nutritious
oh roxy,
you're my maggy may
more beautiful tonight
than you ever were back in the day
oh roxy, your golden boys
make a beautiful noise
after all these years
you still bring tears to my eyes
sweeter sounds
from space were never heard
or a perfect turn of word,
like a whirlwind,
you blow in again
& all the songs
have been in my head
& heart for o so long
It's like listening to a kiss.
Oh, you'll never know
how very much we missed you
dearest
Oh roxy,
you're my maggie may
more beautiful tonight
than you ever were
back in the day
oh roxy,
your golden boys
make a beautiful noise
after all these years
you still bring tears to my eyes
feather'd & possessed
a sparkling sequined mess,
so special
& so eloquent
heavensent
What I meant to say is
of all the sounds I hear
with my humble human ear none
are as delicious
or nutritious
oh roxy,
you're my maggy may
more beautiful tonight
than you ever were back in the day
oh roxy, your golden boys
make a beautiful noise
after all these years
you still bring tears to my eyes
sweeter sounds
from space were never heard
or a perfect turn of word,
like a whirlwind,
you blow in again
& all the songs
have been in my head
& heart for o so long
It's like listening to a kiss.
Oh, you'll never know
how very much we missed you
dearest
Oh roxy,
you're my maggie may
more beautiful tonight
than you ever were
back in the day
oh roxy,
your golden boys
make a beautiful noise
after all these years
you still bring tears to my eyes
Lyrics submitted by la blue kitty
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