Rose Tint My World
Suburban Legends Lyrics


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(Rocky horror picture show cover)

it was great when it once began
i was a regular frankie fan
but it was over when he had the plan
to start a-workin' on a muscle man
yeah, now the only thing that gives me hope
is my love of a certain dope
rose tints my world
and keep me safe from the trouble and pain

well i'm just seven hours old
truly beautiful to behold
and somebody should be told
my libido hasn't been controlled
but now the only thing i've come to trust
is an orgasmic rush of lust
rose tints my world
and keeps me safe from the trouble and pain

it's beyond me,
help me mommy
i'll be good, you'll see
take these dreams away
what's this?
let's see...
i feel sexy
what's come over me?
whoo! 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 franky'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?
woah-oh-ohhhh...

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
don't dream it, be it
don't dream it, be it
don't dream it, be it
don't dream it, be it

this is the greatest moment of my life!!

my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my
my my my my my my...
i'm a wild and an untamed thing
i'm a bee with a deadly sting
you got a hit and your mind goes ping
your heart'll thump and your blood will sing
so let the party and the sounds rock on
i'm gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
rose tint my world, keep me safe from the trouble and pain

we're a wild and an untamed thing (oh-oh-oh)
we're a bee with a deadly sting (oh-oh-oh)
you got a hit and your mind goes ping (oh-oh-oh)
your heart'll thump and your blood will sing (ohhh)
so let the party and the sounds rock on (rock on)
we're gone shake it 'til the life has gone gone gone
rose tint my world, keep me safe from the trouble and pain

frank n' furter, it's all over
your mission is failure,
your lifestyle's too extreme
i'm your new commander now
you now are my prisoner




we return to transylvania
prepare the transit beam...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Suburban Legends's version of "Rose Tint My World" are a cover of the original version in the film "Rocky Horror Picture Show". The song is performed by the character Brad and is a part of a larger scene in the movie where Brad and Janet, the main characters, are forced to confront their sexuality and explore their desires. The song explores the idea of giving in to those desires, no matter how taboo they may be.


The song opens with the singer describing their previous admiration for a character named Frankie, who was a muscleman. However, their feelings towards him changed when he revealed his plan to change himself even more. The singer's hope now rests with a "certain dope" that helps them escape the pain of reality. The second section of the song is performed by the character Janet and discusses her sexual awakening. She sings about how she hasn't been able to control her libido and is now only able to trust in the sensation of lust. The chorus repeats the idea of escaping reality through rose-tinted glasses. The next section brings in Brad again, a baby at seven hours old, questioning what's happening to him and feeling sexual desires he doesn't understand. He feels released and confident as a result of his desires. The final section brings together all the characters of the scene, with Brad and Janet singing about the power of the music and excitement of letting go of their inhibitions.


Line by Line Meaning

it was great when it once began
The situation was pleasant in the beginning


i was a regular frankie fan
I used to admire someone textually similar to Frank N. Furter


but it was over when he had the plan
However, my admiration ended when he came up with a certain plan


to start a-workin' on a muscle man
The plan was about working on a man's muscles


yeah, now the only thing that gives me hope
Now, the only thing that keeps me optimistic


is my love of a certain dope
is my love for a particular drug


rose tints my world
The drug creates a rosy-colored hue around the world


and keep me safe from the trouble and pain
It cushions me from every problem or misery


well i'm just seven hours old
I haven't been here for long


truly beautiful to behold
I am very attractive


and somebody should be told
Everyone needs to know


my libido hasn't been controlled
I can't manage my sexual drive


but now the only thing i've come to trust
I am entirely dependent on the drug


is an orgasmic rush of lust
The only comfort I get is from intense physical pleasure


it's beyond me,
I am puzzled


help me mommy
I can't handle this on my own, someone help me


i'll be good, you'll see
I won't cause trouble anymore


take these dreams away
Make these experiences stop


what's this?
What is happening now?


let's see...
Let me figure this out


i feel sexy
I am feeling physically aroused


what's come over me?
Why am I feeling this way all of a sudden?


whoo! here it comes again
This strong feeling I felt before is overwhelming me once more


i feel released
I feel like I just released all my stress


bad times deceased
My bad memories and experiences are now gone


my confidence has increased
I am more self-assured now


reality is here
I can now differentiate fiction from reality


the game has been disbanded
The competition and challenges have stopped existing


my mind has been expanded
I have become more aware and knowledgeable


it's a gas that franky's landed
Franky's lovemaking skills are impressive


his lust is so sincere...
His passion is authentic and intense


whatever happened, to Fay Wray?
No one knows what happened to Fay Wray anymore


that delicate, satin-draped frame
She had a fragile, delicate build, covered in satin-based fabric


as it clung to her thigh
The fabric of her dress stuck to her thigh tightly


how i started to cry
I began to cry as a reaction to seeing that


'cause i wanted to be dressed just the same
I wanted to be dressed in that manner too


give yourself over to absolute pleasure
Submit yourself to unrestrained fun and enjoyment


swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh
Experience the salacious confines of pornographic pleasures


erotic nightmares beyond any measure
Immersive fantasies beyond reasonable comparison filled with passion and desire


and sensual daydreams to treasure forever
Memories of the enraptured moments or longing for the same, awaiting their eventual return


can't you just see it? woah-oh-ohhhh...
Do you not envision it vividly? Woah-oh-ohhhh...


don't dream it, be it
Stop wishing for it, make it happen


this is the greatest moment of my life!!
This is, without a doubt, the utmost best time of my existence!!


my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my
An expression of excitement


i'm a wild and an untamed thing
I am a crazy and unruly individual


i'm a bee with a deadly sting
I identify myself as a bee that can fatally harm people


you got a hit and your mind goes ping
You feel an instant rush that might cause a reaction


your heart'll thump and your blood will sing
Your heart will brutally pound and your blood will race through your veins


so let the party and the sounds rock on
Let's continue with the festivities and boom the music


i'm gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
I am going to dance until I have no energy left


we're a wild and an untamed thing (oh-oh-oh)
All of us can be insane and uncontrollable beings


we're a bee with a deadly sting (oh-oh-oh)
We are like deadly bees


you got a hit and your mind goes ping (oh-oh-oh)
You experience an instant rush that might cause you to react


your heart'll thump and your blood will sing (ohhh)
Your heart will brutally pound and your blood will rush through your veins (ohhh)


so let the party and the sounds rock on (rock on)
Let the festivities and the music continue (rock on)


we're gone shake it 'til the life has gone gone gone
We are going to dance until we have no energy left


rose tint my world, keep me safe from the trouble and pain
The drug keeps my world rosy and cushioned from every trouble and misery


frank n' furter, it's all over
Frank N. Furter, it's done


your mission is failure, your lifestyle's too extreme
Your efforts were in vain while you lived an abortive and concentrated way of life


i'm your new commander now
I am now in charge of everything


you now are my prisoner
I have limited your liberty


we return to transylvania
We all will go back to the previous state of affairs


prepare the transit beam...
Get ready to transport yourself




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Amanda Jonson

I love their cover of the floor show, do you know if they've ever done it live? I think it would be so awesome live.

soulinite

Great cover!

Matthew Rodas

I dig this!

Hemii _

@elskamaster It's from their self titled, I believe.

DrB

Nope, it's a single release. Look on their wikipedia, it's not on origin edition.

Tyler Westphal

WAIT! I can explain!

looshkin83

its from origin edition

dvrains

@luckiekevin, this version is good but I agree luckie strike did it better

Sonicdeathmnkey

try it again.

luckiekevin

Sorry but Luckie Strike did it way better

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