Dream On
Tim Richards Lyrics


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It was great when it all began
I was a regular Frankie fan
But it was over when he had the plan
To start working on a muscle man
Now the only thing that gives me hope
Is my love of a certain dope
Rose tints my world
Keeps me safe from my trouble and pain

I'm just seven hours old
Truly beautiful to behold
And somebody should be told
My libido hasn't been controlled
Now the only thing I've come to trust
Is an orgasmic rush of lust
Rose tints my world
And keeps me safe from my trouble and pain

It's beyond me
Help me, mommy

I'll be good, you'll see
Take this dream away
What this, let's see
I feel sexy
What's come over me?
Woo, 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 Frankie'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? oh oh oh

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

Ach, we've got to get out of this trap (don't dream it, be it)
Before this decadence saps our will (don't dream it, be it)
I've got to be strong and try to hang on (don't dream it, be it)
Or else my mind may well snap (don't dream it, be it)
Und my life will be lived for the thrills (don't dream it, be it)

It's beyond me, help me mommy (don't dream it, be it)

God bless Lili St. Cyr

My my my, my my my my my, my my my my
I'm a wild and untamed thing
I'm a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sound rock on
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain

We are wild and untamed things
We're a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sound rock on
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain

We are wild and untamed things
We're a bee with a deadly sting
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
So let the party and the sound rock on
We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone, gone, gone, gone
Rose tints my world keeps me safe from my trouble and pain

Frankenfurter 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tim Richards's song "Dream On" depict a person's struggles with their sexuality and desires. The opening lines describe the singer's initial admiration for a celebrity named "Frankie" that eventually ended when Frankie started "working on a muscle man," implying that he began to focus more on his physique than his talent. The singer's only hope now is their love for a specific drug that provides them comfort and safety from the pain of their troubles. The lyrics then shift to describe the singer's own sexual awakening towards the end of their teenage years, expressing that their "libido hasn't been controlled" and the only thing they can trust is the euphoria they receive from sexual pleasure.


The lyrics delve deeper into the singer's desires, describing the feeling of being "released" and their confidence increasing post-orgasm. They dream of and strive to attain absolute pleasure, and the lyrics urge them to not just dream of it, but to become it. The lyrics also mention Lili St. Cyr, a legendary burlesque performer from the 1940s and 1950s, who is often cited as a significant influence on modern-day burlesque.


Overall, the lyrics explore the themes of sexuality and liberation, as the singer discovers the power in following their desires and letting go of societal constraints. The culmination of the song sees the singer becoming the new leader and imprisoning the former leader, as they all return to Transylvania.


Line by Line Meaning

It was great when it all began
The beginning of a journey was fantastic, exciting, and filled with hope.


I was a regular Frankie fan
I used to be an ordinary person and a big fan of Frankie.


But it was over when he had the plan
But things changed when he came up with a new plan.


To start working on a muscle man
He decided to create a muscular man, which marked the end of his previous way of life.


Now the only thing that gives me hope
Currently, the only thing that keeps me going is my love for a particular drug.


Is my love of a certain dope
I depend on a particular type of drug to keep me going.


Rose tints my world
The drug provides me with a sense of optimism and positivity.


Keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
The drug helps me escape my emotional and physical pain.


I'm just seven hours old
I am young and innocent.


Truly beautiful to behold
I am naturally stunning and captivating.


And somebody should be told
People need to be aware of my beauty and existence.


My libido hasn't been controlled
I have uncontrolled sexual desires and impulses.


Now the only thing I've come to trust
As I grow older, the only thing that remains constant is my reliance on physical pleasure.


Is an orgasmic rush of lust
I only feel truly alive when I experience intense sexual pleasure.


And keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
This type of pleasure helps me escape my discomfort and suffering.


It's beyond me
I am overwhelmed and unable to cope.


Help me, mommy
I need someone to guide me and provide support.


I'll be good, you'll see
I promise to improve my behavior and overcome my problems.


Take this dream away
I need to wake up from this unrealistic, unsustainable lifestyle.


What this, let's see
I need to explore new experiences and possibilities.


I feel sexy
I am aware of my sexual attractiveness and appeal.


What's come over me?
I am confused and surprised by my newfound sexuality.


Woo, here it comes again
I am excited and eager to experience sexual pleasure again.


I feel released
I feel free and liberated from my inhibitions and emotional burdens.


Bad times deceased
My negative experiences and emotions are gone.


My confidence has increased
I feel more self-assured and self-confident than before.


Reality is here
I am becoming more aware of the real world and its challenges.


The game has been disbanded
I have given up my old, unsustainable lifestyle.


My mind has been expanded
I have gained new experiences and perspectives, which have enriched my life.


It's a gas that Frankie's landed
Frankie has introduced me to a new way of life that is both exhilarating and unsustainable.


His lust is so sincere
Frankie's sexual desires and impulses are genuine and intense.


Whatever happened to Fay Wray?
What happened to the delicate, vulnerable, and beautiful woman of my dreams?


That delicate satin draped frame
Her soft and smooth body was like satin, draped over her slender frame.


As it clung to her thigh, how I started to cry
Seeing her body in this way made me emotional and overwhelmed.


'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same
I desired to be as beautiful and alluring as her, to be dressed in luxurious, silky clothing.


Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
Allow yourself to indulge in complete, intense sexual pleasure and enjoyment.


Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh
Experience the warmth and pleasure of sexual sins and pleasures.


Erotic nightmares beyond any measure
Experience the fear and excitement of sexual dreams and fantasies that go beyond your wildest imagination.


And sensual daydreams to treasure forever
Hold onto the memories and pleasures of your wildest, most sensual fantasies.


Can't you just see it? oh oh oh
Visualize the intense pleasure and excitement that can come from indulging in sensual desires.


Don't dream it, be it
Stop fantasizing and start taking action to achieve your sexual desires and fantasies.


Ach, we've got to get out of this trap (don't dream it, be it)
We must break free from the unsustainable, exhilarating yet dangerous lifestyle we are currently living.


Before this decadence saps our will (don't dream it, be it)
We must act now, before our overindulgence and recklessness destroy our willpower and determination.


I've got to be strong and try to hang on (don't dream it, be it)
I must be strong and hold onto my determination, despite the intense temptations and pressures of my lifestyle.


Or else my mind may well snap (don't dream it, be it)
If I am not careful, the intense emotional pressures of my lifestyle may cause me to break down mentally.


Und my life will be lived for the thrills (don't dream it, be it)
My life will be lived exclusively for the intense, fleeting pleasures and excitement of my lifestyle.


God bless Lili St. Cyr
May God provide blessings and prosperity to the beautiful and alluring Lili St. Cyr.


My my my, my my my my my, my my my my
An expression of amazement and shock.


I'm a wild and untamed thing
I am a wild and uncontrolled force, full of energy and enthusiasm.


I'm a bee with a deadly sting
I am small but powerful, with the potential to cause harm when I am provoked.


You get a hit and your mind goes ping
My presence and energy are so intense that they have an immediate impact on people's minds and emotions.


Your heart will pump and your blood will sing
I am so exciting and alluring that people's hearts race and their blood flows more quickly when they are near me.


So let the party and the sound rock on
Let's continue indulging in our reckless and intense lifestyle, with music and celebration.


We're gonna shake it 'til the life has gone
We will keep indulging in our wild lifestyle until there is no more life or excitement left in us.


We are wild and untamed things
All of us, as a group, are wild, uncontrolled forces that seek only pleasure and excitement.


And keeps me safe from my trouble and pain
Our reckless and intense lifestyle provides a temporary escape from the harsh realities and pain of our lives.


Frankenfurter it's all over
Our time with Frankie is finished.


Your mission is a failure, your lifestyle's too extreme
Frankie's ultimate goal, which was unsustainable from the beginning, has failed.


I'm your new commander, you now are my prisoner
I am taking control now, and have authority over everyone else.


We return to Transylvania, prepare the transit beam
We are leaving this place and returning to our original homeland, and must prepare for the journey with a beam of light or energy.




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