Lyric discussion by Okita-Kun 

Cover art for Candy Says lyrics by Velvet Underground, The

The crossdresser makes more sense but until now I always thought Candy was a prostitute.

She hates the way she uses her body and the things that happen as a result.

Candy came from out on the island In the backroom she was everybody's darlin But she never lost her head, even while she was giving head. She said hey baby, take a walk on the wildside.

I also thought this until I read this comments and I made also this exactly connection to this Lou Reed's song.. :-)