He is also responsible for the little-known sequel, Shock Treatment.
Anyhow Anyhow
Richard O'Brien Lyrics
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Some people do it for the fashion
Some people do it to be funny
Some people do it for the money
Some people do it for enslavement
Some people do it on the pavement
But
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it
No matter how the wind is blowing
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it
We just gotta keep going
Some people do it for each other
Some people do it for their lover
Some people do it for improvement
Some people do it for the movement
Some people do it for enjoyment
Some people do it for employment
But
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it
No matter how the wind is blowing
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it
We just gotta keep going
Denton, Denton, you've got (clap) no pretension
You're (clap) where the heart is, you're OK
Denton, Denton, you've got (clap) no pretension
You're (clap) the acceptable face
(clap) Of the human race (clap)
You're (clap) Denton, Denton, U.S.A.
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it
No matter how the wind is blowing
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We're going to do it
We just gotta keep going
We just gotta keep going
We just gotta keep going
(The sun never sets on those who ride into it)
We just gotta keep going!-a
The song "Anyhow Anyhow" by Richard O'Brien is all about perseverance and determination. It talks about how people have different reasons for doing things, but regardless of the reason, we should keep going and not let the wind blow us off course. The first stanza talks about the different reasons why people do things such as compassion, fashion, money, and enslavement, but ultimately, the chorus emphasizes that regardless of the reason, we should keep going and do it anyhow. The second stanza talks about how some people do things for each other, for their lover, or for improvement, but again, the chorus emphasizes that regardless of the reason, we should keep going.
The final verse, "Denton, Denton, You've Got No Pretension" seems to be a reference to the town of Denton, Texas. The town is portrayed as a place where people are genuine and unpretentious. The lines "Where the heart is, you're ok" and "The acceptable face of the human race" are both indications that Denton is a place where people are accepted for who they are, regardless of their reason for doing things. The song's repeated phrase, "We just gotta keep going," emphasizes that regardless of the obstacles, we must keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people do it for compassion
Some individuals take action out of sympathy for others.
Some people do it for the fashion
Some people act a certain way to fit in with current trends.
Some people do it to be funny
Some individuals act in order to amuse others or bring joy.
Some people do it for the money
Some individuals act in order to gain financial compensation for their actions.
Some people do it for enslavement
Some individuals act because they feel they have no other choice or are forced to do so.
Some people do it on the pavement
Some individuals act publicly or without constraint.
But
Despite these reasons,
We're going to do it anyhow, anyhow
We will take action regardless of the reason or circumstance.
We're going to do it
We will act, regardless of what it is or why.
No matter how the wind is blowing
Regardless of what is happening around us or how things are changing.
We just gotta keep going
We must persevere and continue in our actions.
Some people do it for each other
Individuals may act out of a sense of love or commitment to others.
Some people do it for their lover
Some individuals take action to please their romantic partner.
Some people do it for improvement
Some people act in order to better themselves, physically, mentally or emotionally.
Some people do it for the movement
Some individuals act in order to promote a cause, movement or idea.
Some people do it for enjoyment
Some people act to have fun or experience pleasure.
Some people do it for employment
Some individuals act in order to gain employment or maintain their job.
Denton, Denton, you've got (clap) no pretension
Denton, a small town in America, is known for its simplicity and lack of pretense.
You're (clap) where the heart is, you're OK
Being in a place where you feel comfortable and loved is important for happiness.
Denton, Denton, you've got (clap) no pretension
Denton is not trying to be anything that it is not.
You're (clap) the acceptable face
Denton is a place that is liked and accepted by everyone.
(clap) Of the human race (clap)
Denton represents the best qualities of humanity and appeals to everyone.
You're (clap) Denton, Denton, U.S.A.
Denton is a small town in America that is known for its unpretentious nature and straightforwardness.
We just gotta keep going!
We must continue to take action and persevere.
Contributed by Adeline Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@YM25148
It's an insane, sick, twisted, occasionally sadistic, intelligent movie. People need to stop comparing it to Rocky and just enjoy it for the gem that it is.
@WobblesandBean
It's one of my favorites of all time!
@WobblesandBean
Snow TheLeopard I do, 'cuz at the end of RHPS Brad and Janet sing about how they could never go back to living normal lives after having all those freaky sexcapades with alien mad scientists. So it makes sense that several years later, their marriage is blasé, anything would be by comparison!
@EntertainmentFilms26
THEY HAND THE TOWN FUCKING STRAIGHT JACKETS AND THEY WERE FUCKING HAPPY ABOUT IT! AND EVERYONE DRIVES AWAY NOT GIVING A FUCK!
@EntertainmentFilms26
+Entertainment FIlms WHO THE FUCK DOES THAT?!
@CooroSnowFox
+Entertainment FIlms They bought into it...
@IntoTheGigerverse
I don't normally like "bad guy wins" movies but I have a chuckle at the sheer audacity of the fact that the last shot of the villains is them having a dance party as money literally rains from the sky around them. Very relevant to real life too.
@CooroSnowFox
They've locked themselves in while the people they accuse escape.
@IntoTheGigerverse
@Cooro SnowFox Oh, the implication is supposed to be that they inadvertently locked themselves in? I've sort of wondered about that given the framing of the shot, and as it'd be a fitting fate for them on multiple levels, but do you have a source for that?
@CooroSnowFox
I don't think there is anything but then everyone who followed FF is in there and the final shot from above looks like even he's in that place with everyone who followed him and he's technically done it himself. He's in his own looney bin.