This song is definitely NOT about a transsexual. Notice that Andi is spelled with an "i" for a girl's name and not a "y" for a boy's name. This song was written by one time Kansas lead man John Elefante, a very religious person. Andi is a young girl that has not yet developed the physical characteristics that will set her apart from young boys. Andi has all of the fears of any typical young girl along with "the dream of her life" to become a "lady"
It's pretty rare that even a prepubescent girl would be consistently mistaken for a boy, though.
It's pretty rare that even a prepubescent girl would be consistently mistaken for a boy, though.
And I could just as well say: Andi is a young girl that has not yet developed the physical characteristics that will set her apart from young boys, and barring medical intervention, won't, because her body has the equipment to produce the usual male levels of hormones, rather than female ones.
And I could just as well say: Andi is a young girl that has not yet developed the physical characteristics that will set her apart from young boys, and barring medical intervention, won't, because her body has the equipment to produce the usual male levels of hormones, rather than female ones.
So nonetheless, I stand by what I wrote. The song is written in broad enough terms that yours is the obvious interpretation, and not necessarily a bad one. But I think...
So nonetheless, I stand by what I wrote. The song is written in broad enough terms that yours is the obvious interpretation, and not necessarily a bad one. But I think mine fits a little better.
Perhaps "Andi" was more of a tomboy and was at that critical prepubescent stage where boys no longer accept her as "same" and girls do not either.
Perhaps "Andi" was more of a tomboy and was at that critical prepubescent stage where boys no longer accept her as "same" and girls do not either.
"The leaves fall down from the trees but in the spring they come again."
"The leaves fall down from the trees but in the spring they come again."
This suggest she is about to blossom and must accept that she is not in the likeness of a boy, but will blossom into a young lady. Her body will become more like the girls with whom she will be forced to identify with and will separate her from being seen as "one...
This suggest she is about to blossom and must accept that she is not in the likeness of a boy, but will blossom into a young lady. Her body will become more like the girls with whom she will be forced to identify with and will separate her from being seen as "one of the boys," instead to be seen as a potential mate.
Just as her body transforms, the boys begin to withdraw from friendship yet she is unable to identify with the girls yet. A very awkward stage for the "Andi's" out there.
This song is definitely NOT about a transsexual. Notice that Andi is spelled with an "i" for a girl's name and not a "y" for a boy's name. This song was written by one time Kansas lead man John Elefante, a very religious person. Andi is a young girl that has not yet developed the physical characteristics that will set her apart from young boys. Andi has all of the fears of any typical young girl along with "the dream of her life" to become a "lady"
It's pretty rare that even a prepubescent girl would be consistently mistaken for a boy, though.
It's pretty rare that even a prepubescent girl would be consistently mistaken for a boy, though.
And I could just as well say: Andi is a young girl that has not yet developed the physical characteristics that will set her apart from young boys, and barring medical intervention, won't, because her body has the equipment to produce the usual male levels of hormones, rather than female ones.
And I could just as well say: Andi is a young girl that has not yet developed the physical characteristics that will set her apart from young boys, and barring medical intervention, won't, because her body has the equipment to produce the usual male levels of hormones, rather than female ones.
So nonetheless, I stand by what I wrote. The song is written in broad enough terms that yours is the obvious interpretation, and not necessarily a bad one. But I think...
So nonetheless, I stand by what I wrote. The song is written in broad enough terms that yours is the obvious interpretation, and not necessarily a bad one. But I think mine fits a little better.
When you want the truth, always go to the source. I e-mailed John Elefante about this. This was his response:
When you want the truth, always go to the source. I e-mailed John Elefante about this. This was his response:
Thanks for sharing! I did check that out and your comment on the song is correct. The transsexual comment is extremely incorrect.. Thanks...
Thanks for sharing! I did check that out and your comment on the song is correct. The transsexual comment is extremely incorrect.. Thanks...
Believe it or not.
Believe it or not.
Perhaps "Andi" was more of a tomboy and was at that critical prepubescent stage where boys no longer accept her as "same" and girls do not either.
Perhaps "Andi" was more of a tomboy and was at that critical prepubescent stage where boys no longer accept her as "same" and girls do not either.
"The leaves fall down from the trees but in the spring they come again."
"The leaves fall down from the trees but in the spring they come again."
This suggest she is about to blossom and must accept that she is not in the likeness of a boy, but will blossom into a young lady. Her body will become more like the girls with whom she will be forced to identify with and will separate her from being seen as "one...
This suggest she is about to blossom and must accept that she is not in the likeness of a boy, but will blossom into a young lady. Her body will become more like the girls with whom she will be forced to identify with and will separate her from being seen as "one of the boys," instead to be seen as a potential mate.
Just as her body transforms, the boys begin to withdraw from friendship yet she is unable to identify with the girls yet. A very awkward stage for the "Andi's" out there.
Reminds me of the movie, "The Man in the Moon."