"B. D." here stands for "bull dyke" or "bull dagger" which are both old African-American slang for lesbian, especially of the "butch" type.


B. D. WOMAN'S BLUES
As sung by Lucille Bogan, using the name Bessie Jackson, 1935.

Comin' a time, B. D. women they ain't going to need no men, (2x)
'Cause the way they treat us is a lowdown and dirty sin.

B. D. women, you sure can't understand. (2x)
They got a head like a sweet(?) angel and they walk just like a natural man.

B. D. women, they all done learnt their plan. (2x)
They can lay their jive just like a natural man.

B. D. women, B. D. women, you know they sure is rough. (2x)
They all drink up plenty whiskey and they sure will strut their stuff.

B. D. women, you know they work and make their dough, (2x)
And when they get ready to spend it, they know they have to go.