Richard O’Brien is a well-known actor, writer, and musician best known for creating The Rocky Horror Show, a musical that mixes rock, comedy, and science fiction.
He starred as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, gaining worldwide fame. His bold and unique style earned him a strong, lasting fan following across generations. O’Brien also wrote the show’s music, blending edgy lyrics with theatrical flair. His creativity continues to inspire artists and shape pop culture in powerful ways.
About the Song
Rose Tint My World is a bold, theatrical number that captures the characters’ development through self-expression, freedom, and indulgence. Each voice adds a unique layer of emotion and story.
Detail | Information |
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Released | August 14, 1975 |
Album | Absolute Treasures: The Rocky Horror Picture Show – The Complete and Definitive Soundtrack |
Writers | Richard O’Brien |
Producers | Richard Hartley |
Rose Tint My World Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
FLOORSHOW
Verse 1: Columbia
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
Verse 2: Rocky
I am 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
Verse 3: Brad Majors
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
Verse 4: Janet Weiss
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…
FANFARE
Verse 1: Frank N’ Furter
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
Verse 2: Frank N’ Furter
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…
DON’T DREAM IT
Hook: Frank, Columbia, Rocky, Brad, and Janet
Don’t dream it, be it (x12)
Interlude: Dr. Scott (spoken)
Ach! We’ve got to get out of this trap before this decadence saps our will. I’ve got to be strong and try to hang on, or my mind may well snap und my life will be lived for the thrills
Brad
It’s beyond me
Help me, Mommy
Janet
God bless Lily St. Cyr…
WILD AND UNTAMED THING
Intro: Frank N’ Furter
My my my
My my my my my
My my my my
My my
Chorus 1: Frank N’ Furter
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
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
Chorus 2: Frank, Columbia, Rocky, Brad, and Janet
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
Chorus 3: Frank, Columbia, Rocky, Brad, and Janet
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
Outro: 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
Similar Songs Like Rose Tint My World
If you enjoy the theatrical flair and bold energy of Rose Tint My World, these songs deliver the same mix of attitude and rock-infused drama.
- Sweet Transvestite: Bold, character-driven song introducing Dr. Frank-N-Furter; full of glam and attitude.
- Time Warp: High-energy ensemble number with quirky lyrics and dance, a cult-favorite like Rose Tint.
- Don’t Dream It, Be It: This song explores themes of self-liberation and change, with a slower, yet emotionally rich, tempo.
- Wild and Untamed Thing: Follows Rose Tint My World directly, continuing its wild energy and celebration of freedom
Similar Artists Like Richard O’Brien
Fans of Richard O’Brien’s theatrical flair and genre-defying music will appreciate these artists, whose unique sounds and bold expressions capture similar energy and creativity.
- David Bowie
Genre: Glam Rock, Art Rock, Pop
Top Albums: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust (1972), Aladdin Sane (1973) - Queen
Genre: Rock, Glam, Progressive Rock
Top Albums: A Night at the Opera (1975), Sheer Heart Attack (1974) - Alice Cooper
Genre: Hard Rock, Shock Rock
Top Albums: Welcome to My Nightmare (1975), Billion Dollar Babies (1973) - Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast
Genre: Rock, Glam, Musical Theater
Top Albums: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack (1975), Rocky Horror Show Original Cast Recording (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does This Song Fit into The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
It marks a turning point in the musical, emphasizing the characters’ development of freedom and their departure from societal norms.
Who are the Main Characters Performing in this Song?
The song features Columbia, Rocky, Brad, Janet, and Frank-N-Furter, each expressing their own experiences.