Wild and Untamed Thing
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Lyrics
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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 get a hit and your mind goes ping
So let the party and the sounds rock on
We're gonna shake it 'till the life has gone
Rose tint my world
Keep me safe from my trouble and pain
We're a wild and an untamed thing
We're a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart'll pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sounds rock on
We're gonna shake it 'till the life has gone
Rose tint my world
Keep me safe from my trouble and pain
We're a wild and an untamed thing
We're a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart'll pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sounds rock on
We're gonna shake it 'till the life has gone, gone, gone
Rose tint my world
Keep me safe from my trouble and pain
Riff Raff:
Frank-N-Furter, it's all over
Your mission is a failure
Your lifestyle's too extreme
I'm your new commander
You now are my prisoner
We return to Transylvania
Prepare the transit beam
The song "Wild and Untamed Thing" is from the musical-comedy-horror film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, released in 1975. The song is performed by Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the eccentric scientist and transvestite from Transylvania, accompanied by his entourage of peculiar characters. The lyrics express a desire for wildness and freedom, represented by the metaphor of a bee with a deadly sting, and the invitation to party and enjoy life to its fullest. The reference to rose-colored glasses ("Rose tint my world / Keep me safe from my trouble and pain") suggests the need to escape reality and find solace in fantasy and pleasure.
The song showcases the theatrical and flamboyant style of the movie, with its mix of rock, pop, and cabaret elements. The repeated chorus and the catchy melody invite the audience to sing along and join the party atmosphere. The contrast between Dr. Frank-N-Furter's confident and sensual delivery and Riff Raff's ominous and threatening interruption creates tension and foreshadows the plot twist that will ensue. Overall, "Wild and Untamed Thing" encapsulates the themes of rebellion, decadence, and transformation that are central to the Rocky Horror experience.
Line by Line Meaning
My my my
Dr. Frank-N-Furter makes a self-introduction with a bit of emphasis.
My my my my my
Dr. Frank-N-Furter repeats his introduction with more emphasis.
My my my my
Dr. Frank-N-Furter repeats his introduction again with even more emphasis.
My my
Dr. Frank-N-Furter finishes his introduction with less emphasis.
I'm a wild and an untamed thing
Dr. Frank-N-Furter describes himself as someone who is unruly and uncontrollable.
I'm a bee with a deadly sting
Dr. Frank-N-Furter compares himself to a bee, with a powerful and dangerous presence.
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Dr. Frank-N-Furter explains that he has the power to stimulate and excite the senses.
Your heart'll pump and your blood will sing
Dr. Frank-N-Furter explains that his presence will cause your heart to race and your blood to pump with excitement.
So let the party and the sounds rock on
Dr. Frank-N-Furter invites everyone to have a good time and enjoy the music.
We're gonna shake it 'till the life has gone
Dr. Frank-N-Furter promises to keep the party going until everyone is exhausted.
Rose tint my world
Dr. Frank-N-Furter asks for his world to be tinted in a romantic, idealistic hue.
Keep me safe from my trouble and pain
Dr. Frank-N-Furter asks for safety and protection from his own struggles and emotional pain.
Frank-N-Furter, it's all over
Riff Raff addresses Dr. Frank-N-Furter, saying that his mission has failed.
Your mission is a failure
Riff Raff tells Dr. Frank-N-Furter that his mission was unsuccessful.
Your lifestyle's too extreme
Riff Raff says that Dr. Frank-N-Furter's lifestyle is too unconventional and radical.
I'm your new commander
Riff Raff declares himself as Dr. Frank-N-Furter's new authority figure.
You now are my prisoner
Riff Raff announces that Dr. Frank-N-Furter is now under his custody.
We return to Transylvania
Riff Raff announces that he and Dr. Frank-N-Furter are going back to their homeland of Transylvania.
Prepare the transit beam
Riff Raff orders for the equipment to be set up so they can beam themselves away.
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.