Richard O'Brien Lyrics

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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

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 night's 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, a light

In the darkness of everybody's life.

Overall Meaning

The song "Over at the Frankenstein Place" is a musical number from the 1975 cult classic film, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The song is performed by the characters played by Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Richard O'Brien as they seek refuge in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's mansion after their car breaks down. The lyrics talk about finding hope and light in the midst of darkness and despair.

The opening verses speak about a guiding star that shines bright in the darkness, providing hope and comfort to anyone who may be lost. This star is likened to a light that burns in the fireplace of the Frankenstein place, offering shelter and warmth to those who seek it. The chorus repeats the refrain, "There's a light over at the Frankenstein place," emphasizing the idea of hope and light shining through the darkness.

The lines, "The darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming. Flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming into my life," describe a desire for escape from the darkness and pain of reality. The use of "morphia" also alludes to the idea of escaping through drugs and numbing the pain. However, the final line, "Into my life," suggests that the singer seeks a more permanent solution to their problems.

Overall, the song portrays the themes of hope, despair, and finding light in the darkness. It speaks to the human experience of feeling lost and searching for refuge and comfort in a world that can often seem cruel and unforgiving.

Line by Line Meaning

In the velvet darkness,
In the smooth and intense obscurity

Of the blackest night,
In the darkest period of the day

Burning bright,
Intensely glowing

There's a guiding star.
A star that leads the way

No matter what or who you are.
Regardless of your identity

There's a light
There's illumination

Over at the Frankenstein place.
Located at the residence of Frankenstein

There's a light
There's illumination

Burning in the fireplace.
Blazing in the hearth

There's a light, light, in the darkness of everybody's life.
There's illumination in the obscurity of every individual's existence

The darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming.
The gloominess needs to descend along the dreamlike river of the night