The song was first performed live by the Go-Go’s and was later performed by Josie Cotton, who released the song as a single in 1981 and 1982, and as part of her 1982 album Convertible Music. The song was also featured on the Valley Girl soundtrack.
The song’s lyrics are written from the perspective...
Johnny, what's the deal, boy?
Is your love for real boy?
When the lights are low
You never hold me close
And I saw you today, boy
Walking with them gay boys
Now you hurt me so
Now I gotta know
Johnny, are you queer?
'Cause when I see you
Dancing with your friends
I can't help wondering
Where I stand
I'm so afraid I'll lose you
If I can't seduce you
Is there something wrong?
Johnny, come on strong
Oh, why are you so weird, boy?
Johnny are you queer boy?
When I make a play
You're pushing me away
Johnny are you queer?
'Cause when I see you
Dancing with your friends
I can't help wondering
Where I stand
Oh Johnny, you've forsaken
A love you could be takin'
I want to give it to you
But you never come through
Oh, why are you so weird, boy?
Johnny, are you queer boy?
When you asked for a date
I thought that you were straight
But Johnny, are you queer?
Hey Johnny, are you queer boy?
Johnny, are you queer boy? (Hey Johnny)
Johnny, are you queer boy? (Johnny are you, you know)
Johnny, are you queer boy?
Johnny, are you queer boy?
Johnny, are you queer boy?
Hey Johnny, are you queer boy?
Johnny, are you queer boy?
Johnny, are you queer boy?
Johnny
Johnny, Are You Queer? was written by Bobby Paine & Larson Paine.
Johnny, Are You Queer? was produced by Bobby Paine & Larson Paine.
Josie Cotton released Johnny, Are You Queer? on Fri Jul 02 1982.