Time Warp
Richard O'Brien Patricia Quinn Little Nell & Charles Gray Lyrics
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A strange journey
It's astounding
Time is fleeting
Madness takes it's toll
But listen closely
Not for very much longer
I've got to keep control
I remember doing the time-warp
Drinking those moments when
The blackness would hit me
And the void would be calling
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
It's just a jump to the left
An then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips
You bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me
So you can't see me, no, not at all
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention
Well-secluded, I see all
With a bit of a mind flip
You're into the time slip
And nothing can ever be the same
You're spaced out of sensation
Like you're under sedation
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
When a snake of a guy give me an evil wink
He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise
He had a pickup truck, and the devil's eyes
He starred at me and I felt a change
Time meant nothing, never would again
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
It's just a jump to the left
And then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips
You bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
My name is Brian
You have a phone we might use Great Scott!
Say, do any of you guys know how to Madison?
For god sake get a grip off yourself Janet
Janet?
Doctor Scott!
Janet
Brad! Rocky!
I knew he was in with a bad crowd, dammit
I knew I should have gotten that spare tire fixed
What diabolical plan has seized his crazed imagination
The intruders are entering the building, master, master
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
And then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips
You bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
The song "Time Warp" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a classic musical number that has become synonymous with the cult classic film. The song is a very unusual mix of rock, disco, and sci-fi themes. The opening lines of the song, "I would like if I may to give you a strange journey," set the tone for the entire song, which is essentially a description of a surreal journey through time and space.
As the song progresses, we hear the singer describing various aspects of the experience, such as the fleeting nature of time, the madness of the situation, and the delirium that sets in when one is lost in the void. Despite the surreal and chaotic nature of the experience, the singer remains in control, guiding the listener through the journey.
One of the most memorable aspects of the song is the dance that accompanies it, which involves a series of steps and pelvic thrusts that have become iconic in their own right. The combination of the unusual lyrics and the catchy dance moves have made "Time Warp" a beloved musical number that is still performed and celebrated to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I would like if I may to give you
I am requesting your permission for something unusual
A strange journey
A weird experience awaits us
It's astounding
Everything about this is incredibly surprising
Time is fleeting
Time is passing by very quickly
Madness takes it's toll
Going crazy has a price to pay
But listen closely
Pay attention to what I am about to say
Not for very much longer
This will not last for too much longer
I've got to keep control
I need to remain composed
I remember doing the time-warp
I have memories of performing an unusual dance
Drinking those moments when
I was deep into that experience
The blackness would hit me
I went completely into the void
And the void would be calling
I was caught in the emptiness, almost hypnotized by it
Let's do the time-warp again
Let us perform the bizarre dance once more
It's just a jump to the left
You only need to move to the left slightly
An then a step to the right
You do the same, but on the right side
With your hands on your hips
Put your hands on your hips for balance
You bring your knees in tight
Bring your knees together
But it's the pelvic thrust
The key move is thrusting your pelvis forward
That really drives you insane
That element of the dance is so unusual and mesmerizing
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me
It is a surreal and captivating experience
So you can't see me, no, not at all
It is as though I am hidden from view in a different world
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention
I can observe everything like a curious outsider
Well-secluded, I see all
I am in a remote area, with a clear view of everything
With a bit of a mind flip
With just a little change of perspective
You're into the time slip
You can step right into the crazy experience
And nothing can ever be the same
You will come out of the experience transformed
You're spaced out of sensation
You are in a different reality than before
Like you're under sedation
You feel like you are under a mind-altering drug
Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
I was wandering and lost in thought
When a snake of a guy give me an evil wink
A shady figure gave me an ominous look
He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise
I was startled by his sudden movement
He had a pickup truck, and the devil's eyes
He had a vehicle and a sinister look
He starred at me and I felt a change
He kept staring, and I started to feel different
Time meant nothing, never would again
Time lost meaning in that moment and might never have the same effect again
My name is Brian
I am introducing myself as Brian
You have a phone we might use Great Scott!
Do you have a phone we could use? Goodness gracious!
Say, do any of you guys know how to Madison?
Hey, do you guys happen to know how to do the Madison dance?
For god sake get a grip off yourself Janet
Please control yourself, Janet
Janet?
Are you there, Janet?
Doctor Scott!
Where is Doctor Scott?
Brad! Rocky!
Come out, Brad and Rocky!
I knew he was in with a bad crowd, dammit
I knew he was hanging out with the wrong people, darn it
What diabolical plan has seized his crazed imagination
What evil scheme took hold of his insane mind?
The intruders are entering the building, master, master
The unwelcome visitors are making their way into the building, mastermind!
And then a step to the right
Take one step towards the right
Let's do the time-warp again
Let us repeat the unusual dance once more
You bring your knees in tight
Bring your knees closer to each other
Let's do the time-warp again
Let us do the bizarre dance again
But it's the pelvic thrust
The most notable part of the dance is thrusting your pelvis forward
That really drives you insane
That element of the dance is so unusual and mesmerizing
Let's do the time-warp again
Let us perform the dance again
Let's do the time-warp again
Let us repeat the routine
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Written by: Richard O'Brien
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