Rose Tint My World
Abigale Haness/B. Miller/Boni Enten/Kim Millford/Tim Curry Lyrics
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I was a regular Frankie fan
But it was over when he had the plan
To start working on a muscle man
Now the only thing that gives me hope
Is my love of a certain dope
Rose tints my world
Keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
I'm just seven hours old
Truly beautiful to behold
And somebody should be told
My libido hasn't been controlled
Now the only thing I've come to trust
Is an orgasmic rush of lust
Rose tints my world
And keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
It's beyond me
Help me, mommy
I'll be good, you'll see
Take this dream away
What this, let's see
I feel sexy
What's come over me?
Woo, here it comes again
I feel released
Bad times deceased
My confidence has increased
Reality is here
The game has been disbanded
My mind has been expanded
It's a gas that Frankie's landed
His lust is so sincere
Whatever happened to Fay Wray?
That delicate satin draped frame
As it clung to her thigh, how I started to cry
'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh
Erotic nightmares beyond any measure
And sensual daydreams to treasure forever
Can't you just see it? oh oh oh
Don't dream it, be it
Don't dream it, be it
Don't dream it, be it
Don't dream it, be it
Don't dream it, be it
Don't dream it, be it
Ach, we've got to get out of this trap (don't dream it, be it)
Before this decadence saps our will (don't dream it, be it)
I've got to be strong and try to hang on (don't dream it, be it)
Or else my mind may well snap (don't dream it, be it)
Und my life will be lived for the thrills (don't dream it, be it)
It's beyond me, help me mommy (don't dream it, be it)
God bless Lili St. Cyr
My my my, my my my my my, my my my my
I'm a wild and untamed thing
I'm a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sound rock on
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
We are wild and untamed things
We're a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sound rock on
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
We are wild and untamed things
We're a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sound rock on
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone, gone, gone, gone
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
Frankenfurter it's all over
Your mission is a failure, your lifestyle's too extreme
I'm your new commander, you now are my prisoner
We return to Transylvania, prepare the transit beam
"Rose Tint My World" is a song from the musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The song is performed when Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott arrive at the castle and are seduced by Frank-N-Furter and his strange ways of thinking.
The first stanza describes the singer's disappointment when her favorite celebrity, Frankie, decides to change his body image by becoming muscular. The only thing that gives her comfort is drugs that make everything look rose-colored to her eyes. The second stanza is sung by a character called Rocky, who sees his sexual desires and pleasures as the only things he trusts. He also finds comfort in drugs that make his world look rosy to him. The third stanza finds the characters caught in the decadent, hedonistic lifestyle of Frank-N-Furter and his companions but feeling trapped in their excitement, they try to convince themselves to be strong and continue with it. In the final section of the song, the characters realize the situation they're in and try to escape.
One interesting fact about this song from the Rocky Horror Picture Show is that it was first performed live at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. The song originally featured a different arrangement, and the lyrics were slightly altered for the film version. Another fun fact is that the song contains a reference to the song "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" by The Animals. This song was originally intended to be a tribute to Fay Wray, an actress famous for her role in King Kong. Lastly, during the filming of the movie, the cast often used the song's opening lyrics as a chant when they needed to start a take.
Chords (as played in the movie version):
Intro: Am G F G Am G (repeat)
Verse: Am G
Chorus: F G Am G F G
Bridge: Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm C C C C C C C C Bb Bb Bb Bb Bb Bb Bb Bb Am Am Am Am Am Am Am Am
Note: The chords in the bridge are played quickly and rhythmically, creating a sense of urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
It was great when it all began
The beginning of this was amazing
I was a regular Frankie fan
I was a fan of Frankie before his plan
But it was over when he had the plan
Things ended when he decided to pursue his muscle man plan
To start working on a muscle man
He began working on creating a perfect male specimen
Now the only thing that gives me hope
The only thing that keeps me going
Is my love of a certain dope
My love of sexual pleasure and release is what keeps me going
Rose tints my world
My view of the world is tinted by the pleasure I receive
Keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
It serves as an escape from my misery and distress
I'm just seven hours old
I am new to this world of sexual pleasure
Truly beautiful to behold
I am overwhelmed by my beauty
And somebody should be told
Others should be made aware of my sexual desires
My libido hasn't been controlled
I am consumed by sexual desire
Now the only thing I've come to trust
The only thing I believe in
Is an orgasmic rush of lust
Is the intense pleasure of physical release
And keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
It serves as a safe haven from my emotional turmoil
It's beyond me
I cannot understand it
Help me, mommy
I need guidance and assistance
I'll be good, you'll see
I will change my behavior as a result of my experiences
Take this dream away
Remove this longing and desire from me
What this, let's see
I am curious about the sexual experience
I feel sexy
I am aroused by my sexuality
What's come over me?
I am confused by my newfound desires
Woo, here it comes again
The pleasure and desire is returning
I feel released
I experience a sense of freedom and relief
Bad times deceased
The negative feelings have disappeared
My confidence has increased
I am more self-assured
Reality is here
I am faced with the truth of my desires
The game has been disbanded
The facade is gone, the truth is revealed
My mind has been expanded
My worldview has broadened to include sexual desires
It's a gas that Frankie's landed
His success and sexuality is thrilling
His lust is so sincere
He genuinely desires sexual pleasure
Whatever happened to Fay Wray?
What happened to the object of desire we used to have?
That delicate satin draped frame
Her attractive and sensual appearance
As it clung to her thigh, how I started to cry
Her sexuality is so powerful that it made me emotional
'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same
I desired to have the same level of sexuality and sensuality
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
Completely surrender to sexual pleasure
Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh
Indulge in physical and sexual pleasure
Erotic nightmares beyond any measure
Experience surreal and intense sexual moments
And sensual daydreams to treasure forever
Remember and hold dear memories of sexual experiences
Can't you just see it? oh oh oh
Can you not envision the pleasure and excitement?
Don't dream it, be it
Make your sexual desires a reality
Ach, we've got to get out of this trap (don't dream it, be it)
We must escape this cycle of sexual longing
Before this decadence saps our will (don't dream it, be it)
Before our sexual desires consume us entirely
I've got to be strong and try to hang on (don't dream it, be it)
I must resist the temptation of sexual desires
Or else my mind may well snap (don't dream it, be it)
I'm at risk of losing control and giving into my desires
Und my life will be lived for the thrills (don't dream it, be it)
My life will be consumed by sexual pleasure
God bless Lili St. Cyr
May we worship and honor her as an embodiment of sexuality
My my my, my my my my my, my my my my
An expression of sexual arousal and excitement
I'm a wild and untamed thing
I am consumed by unbridled sexual desire
I'm a bee with a deadly sting
I have the power to arouse and harm with my sexuality
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Sexual pleasure produces intense mental stimulation
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
Sexual arousal affects the body physically
So let the party and the sound rock on
Let us continue to indulge in sexual pleasure
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
We will continue to pursue pleasure without regard for the consequences
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
Sexual pleasure serves as an escape from emotional struggles
We are wild and untamed things
We are consumed by desire and lacking in self-control
So let the party and the sound rock on
Continue to indulge in pleasure without self-restraint
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone, gone, gone, gone
Continue to indulge in pleasure until it consumes us completely
Frankenfurter it's all over
The pursuit of sexual pleasure has come to an end
Your mission is a failure, your lifestyle's too extreme
The desire for sexual pleasure was unsustainable and damaging
I'm your new commander, you now are my prisoner
I am now in control of the situation and you must obey my commands
We return to Transylvania, prepare the transit beam
We will leave this place of sexual depravity and return to normalcy
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