Rose Tint My World
Little Nell Peter Hinwood Barry Bostwick & Susan Sarandon Lyrics


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It was great when it all began
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rose Tint My World" are part of the soundtrack of the cult classic movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The song is performed when the lead characters, Brad and Janet, are introduced to the world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist who has created a muscle-bound creature with whom he plans to seduce both Brad and Janet. The song begins with the singer recalling how his love for Frank-N-Furter ended when the latter decided to create a "muscle man". The only thing that keeps him going is his addiction to a certain drug, which "rose tints" his world and keeps him safe from pain and trouble.


In the second verse, the singer is portrayed as a newborn who is already consumed by lust and passion. He describes his libido as uncontrollable, and the only thing he trusts is the pleasure of orgasm. The chorus repeats how the "rose tints" of the drug keep him safe from pain and trouble. The song gets more chaotic and frenzied as it progresses, with the characters expressing their wild and untamed nature and their desire to let go and enjoy the pleasures of the flesh. Finally, the song ends with Janet taking over Frank-N-Furter's position and preparing to return to Transylvania.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rose Tint My World" are a celebration of hedonism, lust, and sensuality. The characters are portrayed as rebels against social conventions and morality, seeking pleasure at all costs. The drug that "rose tints" their world is a metaphor for the escape from reality and the pursuit of pleasure.


Line by Line Meaning

It was great when it all began
I loved being a fan of Frankie's when he first started out.


I was a regular Frankie fan
I was always excited to see Frankie and be a part of his group of fans.


But it was over when he had the plan
I lost interest in Frankie when he started working on becoming a muscle man.


To start working on a muscle man
Frankie's new goal was to become a muscled man, which turned me off.


Now the only thing that gives me hope
The only thing that keeps me going is my love for a certain drug.


Is my love of a certain dope
I am addicted to a drug that helps me cope with my troubles and pain.


Rose tints my world
This drug (rose) makes my world seem more positive and beautiful.


Keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
The drug helps me feel safe and protected, shielding me from the pain in my life.


I'm just seven hours old
I feel like a newborn, experiencing the world for the first time.


Truly beautiful to behold
I am filled with awe at the beauty of the world.


And somebody should be told
I think everyone should know about the feelings I'm having.


My libido hasn't been controlled
My sexual desires are strong and I feel a lack of control over them.


Now the only thing I've come to trust
The only thing I can rely on is the sensation of lust that I experience.


Is an orgasmic rush of lust
The feeling of extreme pleasure during sexual release is the only thing that brings me joy.


And keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
Just like the drug, sexual release (rose) helps me feel safe and protected, shielding me from the pain in my life.


It's beyond me
I can't understand what's happening to me.


Help me, mommy
I need someone to guide me and help me through this strange experience.


I'll be good, you'll see
I promise to be obedient and listen to my mother, who can help me understand what's happening to me.


Take this dream away
I wish I could wake up and escape this strange new world I'm in.


What this, let's see
I'm curious about what is happening to me and want to explore it further.


I feel sexy
I am suddenly filled with a strong sexual desire and am excited by it.


What's come over me?
I can't believe how strong my sexual desires have become so quickly.


Woo, here it comes again
The feeling of sexual desire is so overwhelming that it takes over everything else.


I feel released
Sexual release brings me a sense of freedom and release from my troubles.


Bad times deceased
Sexual release helps me forget about the difficulties in my life.


My confidence has increased
Sexual release makes me feel more confident in myself and my abilities.


Reality is here
The world around me is real and I must now face it with a new understanding.


The game has been disbanded
The sexual game I was previously playing is over, and I must now face the consequences of my actions.


My mind has been expanded
Sexual release has opened my mind to new experiences and possibilities.


It's a gas that Frankie's landed
Frankie's lust and sexual desires have had a strong impact on me and led me to this new sexual awakening.


His lust is so sincere
Frankie's desire and passion for sex is genuine and powerful.


Whatever happened to Fay Wray?
I wonder what happened to the beautiful actress Fay Wray, who I admire.


That delicate satin draped frame
I am captivated by the beautiful way Fay Wray was framed in delicate satin clothing.


As it clung to her thigh, how I started to cry
The beauty of Fay Wray's clothing and body make me feel emotional and even cry.


'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same
I want to be as beautiful and elegant as Fay Wray, and wear the same kind of clothing she did.


Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
I must surrender myself completely to the feeling of sexual pleasure.


Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh
I must fully immerse myself in sinful, sensual experiences and embrace them fully.


Erotic nightmares beyond any measure
I will experience intense, erotic dreams that will be beyond any measure of what I've ever known.


And sensual daydreams to treasure forever
I will have beautiful, sensual daydreams that I will remember and treasure forever.


Can't you just see it? oh oh oh
I can't wait to experience all of these sensual pleasures and imagine how amazing they will be.


Don't dream it, be it
I must not just dream about these sensual experiences, but live them out and embrace them fully.


Ach, we've got to get out of this trap (don't dream it, be it)
We must escape from this world of sensual pleasure and not just dream about it, but live it.


Before this decadence saps our will (don't dream it, be it)
We must act before these sensual experiences completely take over and drain our willpower.


I've got to be strong and try to hang on (don't dream it, be it)
I must resist the strong pull of these sexual desires and cling onto a sense of self-control and strength.


Or else my mind may well snap (don't dream it, be it)
If I don't exercise self-control and resist these strong urges, I may lose my mind.


Und my life will be lived for the thrills (don't dream it, be it)
If I let these sensual pleasures take over, my life will be lived solely for the purpose of experiencing them.


God bless Lili St. Cyr
I express admiration for the famous burlesque dancer Lili St. Cyr, who is known for her sexual appeal and beauty.


My my my, my my my my my, my my my my
An expression of excitement and anticipation for the sensual experiences to come.


I'm a wild and untamed thing
I feel like a wild and free-spirited creature, unbridled by societal expectations.


I'm a bee with a deadly sting
I have a potent sexual energy that can be dangerous and overpowering.


You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Experiencing sexual pleasure gives me a rush and sharp focus that is almost addictive.


Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
Sexual pleasure creates a strong physical reaction in my body that I find exhilarating.


So let the party and the sound rock on
I fully embrace and welcome the chaotic and hedonistic party that is unfolding around me.


We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
I intend to keep partying and indulging in sensual pleasures until I can no longer do so.


Frankenfurter it's all over
I address Dr. Frank-N-Furter, telling him that his reign over the party and sensual pleasures is coming to an end.


Your mission is a failure, your lifestyle's too extreme
I criticize Frank-N-Furter's hedonistic lifestyle and declare it a failure.


I'm your new commander, you now are my prisoner
I take control of the situation, becoming Frank-N-Furter's new leader and taking him prisoner.


We return to Transylvania, prepare the transit beam
We must return to Transylvania using the transit beam, ending our wild and extravagant party and returning to reality.




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