Over At The Frankenstein Place
Rocky Horror Lyrics
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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
Just the same, there has got to be
Something better here for you and me
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 nights 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, light in the darkness of everybody's life
The song “Over at the Frankenstein Place” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s soundtrack is a ballad sung by Brad and Janet as they wander through the rain and find themselves lost in the woods. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and reassurance amidst the darkness and challenge of the situation that the characters are facing. The first two lines describe the dark and unknowable nature of the night, but also introduce the idea of a guiding star that can lead us through it all. The third line suggests that this light can be accessible to everyone, regardless of their identity or background.
The chorus repeats the idea of the guiding light, and specifically focuses on a light that exists at the Frankenstein place- a nod to the classic monster story. The light is described as being in the fireplace, which gives it a sense of warmth and comfort that contrasts with the darker themes of the song. The final line of the chorus is the most powerful, as it suggests that this light can be a source of hope for everyone and not just the characters in the song.
The second verse continues the idea that there must be something better out there for the characters, and suggests a longing for a brighter future. The imagery of the flag and the rain indicate a sense of discomfort and discomfort in their current situation. The third line of the verse then echoes the sentiment of the chorus by suggesting that everyone can benefit from finding a guiding light in their life.
The final verse of the song presents a powerful metaphor for the journey that the characters are on. The river of night suggests a long and potentially perilous journey, but the use of morphia slows down the pace and allows the light to enter. This final stanza then brings the chorus back in once again, cementing the recurrent theme of finding a light in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the velvet darkness of the blackest night
Amidst the pitch-blackness of the darkest hours
Burning bright, there's a guiding star
A shining star that acts as a beacon of hope
No matter what or who you are
Irrespective of one's identity and circumstances
There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place
At the Frankenstein Place, a source of brightness exists
There's a light burning in the fireplace
The fireplace is blazing with light, providing warmth
There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life
Everyone faces a gloomy period, but, for all, there's a light of hope
I can see the flag fly, I can see the rain
The environment is quite evident dispite odd circumstances
Just the same, there has got to be
Nevertheless, there must exist something
Something better here for you and me
Something more suitable is present for us here
The darkness must go down the river of nights dreaming
The obscurity will wash away eventually through nocturnal visions
Flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming
Let the dreamy sleep take you and the light of day emerge gradually
Into my life, into my life
Let happiness come into my existence
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anaostrufka4575
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
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
Into my life Into my life
There's a light
There's a light
In the darkness of everybody's life
@WendelBatista
Rocky Horror

In the velvet darkness,
of the darkest night,
burning bright,
there's a guiding star,
no matter what or who you are.
chorus:
there's a light (over at the frankenstein place)
there's a light (burning in the fireplace)
theres a light, light, in the darkness of everybody's night.
The darkness must go
down the river
of night's dreaming
Flow morphius slow,
let the sun and light come straeming,
into my life
into my life
(repeat chorus)
@Goth7illa
Susan Sarandon does not get enough props for performing in that weather while sick with pneumonia. What a trooper. ❤
@KrimSonBlood
Jesus Fuck Yes.
@fokk314
Susan Sarandon is (wood) 🪓
a vicious killer that wants to
get in her bf pants and search for the penis master over-lord
@garyheaton4073
There’s a light……
@cjayinsidevr8011
not real rain lmfao
@mitch8367
Agreed! Her first starring role in a major motion picture.
@maddithemermaid6220
Riff raff has a gorgeous voice, i love how gracefully it shifts from a male key to a female key, I think thats an added bonus about being a transylvanian transvestite alien, having amazing vocal chords!
@emisthem6562
O'Brien says he considers himself 70% male and 30% female... with pipes like that, I see why!
@ronniefrutschi2011
One of the best key chsnges
@saphir5589
They're actually non-binary so it suits them well.