![]() With the very little dialogue and further singing he gets to experience throughout the rest of the film, it all builds on the foundation that this song lays down. It’s also a good shorthand when it comes to developing the character of Rocky. And I realize… I’m going home."įor a creature that was just born in a lab, "The Sword Of Damocles" is a pretty articulate summation of the experience of life. Hearing him sing it makes you wish he could stay, and his eventual death only heightens the sadness he conveys.įavorite Lyrics: "Cause I’ve seen blue skies through the tears, in my eyes. ![]() After all that’s happened, and all the things he’s done, Frank realizes that he really likes it on Earth. With just one song, Frank officially becomes the least harmful Transylvanian after Riff Raff and Columbia’s betrayal. While "Don’t Dream It" starts to show us the more sensitive side of Frank-N-Furter, "I’m Going Home" brings it in for the big finish. ![]() Stay sane inside insanity.’ / But he locked the door, and threw away the key." "Eddie" is that song, and it’s one of the songs that keeps the momentum going during the point in the film that really needs it, but still manages to place in the back 9 of the lot.įavorite Lyrics: "I said ‘Hey, listen to me. Which means that his backstory needs to be presented in a quick enough manner that it doesn’t leave too many loose ends. It only leads to trouble and seat wetting."ĭespite being in the film for only a brief song, Eddie’s character is integral to the mystery at the heart of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Though, to be fair, "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me," definitely gets the point of their relational dysfunctions - particularly with Susan Sarandon’s perfect "good girl gone bad" performance.įavorite Lyrics: "I thought there was no use getting into heavy petting. Originally, both of them were supposed to have their own songs questioning their relationship, but Janet’s was the one that survived the cut. One of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s few faults is the fact that, despite being central characters, Brad and Janet don’t really get to musically stand out like everyone else does. Still reeling from the shock of Eddie’s remains being served as dinner, the audience is pretty much up for anything at this point - so why not a little bit of exposition and some hot dog jokes?įavorite Lyrics: "You’re a hot dog, but you better not try to hurt her… Frank Furter." Which is absolutely no problem, because it’s short, punctuated, and extremely memorable in its own right. This is another one of the transitional songs that don’t really focus on telling story, but push the action along to the next set-piece. Planet Schmanet Janet (Wise Up, Janet Weiss / Hot Dog) As it clung to her thigh, how I started to cry / 'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same."ġ2. Sure, he’s killed, screwed, and just been plain nasty to all he’s come into contact with - but he’s still got a heart.įavorite Lyrics: "Whatever happened to Fay Wray? / That delicate satin draped frame. ![]() ![]() Frank-N-Furter’s reflection on classic movie star Fay Wray’s beauty, and his own want to be just like her, is the first vulnerability we see from a character that we’ve been lead to hate throughout the film. Yet within this song lies the lamentation of not being true to yourself. Herein lies the ultimate motto of all Rocky Horror fans. We’re gonna shake it ‘til the life is gone!" Bonus points go to Richard O’Brien though, as his surprise turn to the film’s heel sews the number up beautifully - and sets up a very important song down the line.įavorite Lyrics: "So let the party and the sound’s rock on. It’s a late game boost, but Tim Curry’s Frank-N-Furter commands this song and helps drive the film to the close in style. Just when you’ve settled into the lull of the Rocky Horror Picture Show cast floating around in a pool, blissed out beyond belief, this baby kicks in. ![]()
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