Over At The Frankenstein Place
Barry Bostwick Susan Sarandon Richard O'Brien Lyrics

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In the velvet darkness,
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

Burning in the fireplace.

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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Over at the Frankenstein Place" in The Rocky Horror Picture Show carry a significant message that can be interpreted in different ways. The opening lines paint a picture of darkness and the unknown, but there's a guiding star that shines bright and doesn't discriminate based on who or what you are. The star provides a source of hope in the midst of confusion and uncertainty.

The chorus of the song is a repetition of "There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place" and "There's a light burning in the fireplace." These lines suggest that there is a specific place or location where the light can be found. Perhaps, the "Frankenstein Place" symbolizes a place where one can find answers or a sense of belonging.

The third verse talks about how the darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for getting rid of negative thoughts and emotions that weigh one down. The use of "morphia" suggests a way to deal with those negative feelings, but the song implies that light is the ultimate solution to overcoming darkness.

Overall, "Over at the Frankenstein Place" suggests that no matter how dark one's life may appear, there is always a light to be found. This light may not be immediately visible, but it's there waiting to guide and lead one towards a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

In the velvet darkness,
In the soft, dark atmosphere,

Of the blackest night,
Of the darkest time,

Burning bright,
Glowing brilliantly,

There's a guiding star.
A star to lead the way.

No matter what or who you are.
No matter who or what you may be.

There's a light
A source of illumination

Over at the Frankenstein place.
At the Frankenstein estate.

There's a light
An illuminating force

Burning in the fireplace.
Flaming brightly in the fireplace.

There's a light, light, in the darkness of everybody's life.
There is a shining light that exists in everyone's life, even amidst darkness.

The darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming.
The dark times must come to an end and progress to a new day.