Over At The Frankenstein Place
Abigale Haness and B. Miller Lyrics
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Of the blackest night,
Burning bright,
There's a guiding star.
No matter what or who you are.
There's a light...
Over at the Frankenstein place.
There's a light...
There's a light, ... light ... in the darkness of everybody's life.
The darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming.
Flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming
Into my life. Into my life...
There's a light...
Over at the Frankenstein place.
There's a light...
Burning in the fireplace.
There's a light, a light
...in the darkness of everybody's life.
The song "Over At The Frankenstein Place" by Abigale Haness and B. Miller is from the musical and movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The song serves as a transition between the opening number, "Science Fiction/Double Feature," and the entrance of the character Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The opening lines set the scene in a dark, velvety space where a guiding star burns bright. The lyrics suggest that this light gives direction and comfort to anyone who is lost or uncertain, regardless of their identity or circumstances. The repetition of the phrase "there's a light" emphasizes the theme of hope and guidance.
The following lines use metaphor to describe the journey from darkness to light. The darkness is personified as a river that must flow downstream, while the sun and light are personified as a force that can swim upstream and illuminate the singer's life. The final repetition of "there's a light" reinforces the idea that this guiding star is available to everyone in their darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
In the velvet darkness,
Amidst the smooth and impenetrable darkness,
Of the blackest night,
Of the pitch-black, starless night,
Burning bright,
Shining radiantly,
There's a guiding star.
There exists a star that directs and leads,
No matter what or who you are.
Regardless of your identity or background,
There's a light...
A light illuminates the area...
Over at the Frankenstein place.
...found over at the Frankenstein location.
There's a light...
Another light burns...
Burning in the fireplace.
...from within the fireplace.
There's a light, ... light ... in the darkness of everybody's life.
Every person has a light in their life that shines through the darkness.
The darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming.
The darkness will dissipate as it is carried along by the river of night's dreams.
Flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming
Move gradually, morphia. Let the sun and light pour in
Into my life. Into my life...
Inundate my life with your brightness.
There's a light...
Once again, there is a light...
Over at the Frankenstein place.
...once more, over in the location of Frankenstein.
There's a light...
Another light exists...
Burning in the fireplace.
...burning strong within the fireplace.
There's a light, a light
There's a second light,
...in the darkness of everybody's life.
...that shines in every person's shadows.
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