So, it always seemed to me that this song was about the tension that sexual freedom brings on. Let's remember that this was written by a (transgender) guy who grew up during the so-called Sexual Revolution, something many of us take for granted now. But the basic issues are still the same. Frank, having come on a mission, has discovered that absolute pleasure is an option. He is keen to awaken Brad and Janet to it, and they see the appeal, although it goes against what they were taught, to varying degrees. Meanwhile, Riff Raff (the composer in life) and Magenta judge the rest and want everyone to stay on mission, not appear indulge themselves in "idle" pleasures... despite the fact that they are in an incestuous relationship... remind you of anyone? Meanwhile, Dr. Scott, older and a little wiser, understands the attraction of surrendering to lust, but also knows that life can't just be lived "for the thrills"... the decadence will sap one's will... I think it's kind of a brilliant way of telling the story of what a generation went through when they realized the freedoms open to them, and also speaks to the conflicts many of us go through with our sexual desires... and I just love the song... :)
So, it always seemed to me that this song was about the tension that sexual freedom brings on. Let's remember that this was written by a (transgender) guy who grew up during the so-called Sexual Revolution, something many of us take for granted now. But the basic issues are still the same. Frank, having come on a mission, has discovered that absolute pleasure is an option. He is keen to awaken Brad and Janet to it, and they see the appeal, although it goes against what they were taught, to varying degrees. Meanwhile, Riff Raff (the composer in life) and Magenta judge the rest and want everyone to stay on mission, not appear indulge themselves in "idle" pleasures... despite the fact that they are in an incestuous relationship... remind you of anyone? Meanwhile, Dr. Scott, older and a little wiser, understands the attraction of surrendering to lust, but also knows that life can't just be lived "for the thrills"... the decadence will sap one's will... I think it's kind of a brilliant way of telling the story of what a generation went through when they realized the freedoms open to them, and also speaks to the conflicts many of us go through with our sexual desires... and I just love the song... :)