Description
This article is from the Red Dwarf FAQ, by Patrick M. Berry pat@interpath.com with numerous contributions by
others.
19 What are the lyrics of the theme song? (Red Dwarf)
The theme song was composed by Howard Goodall and sung by Jenna Russell.
The words are:
It's cold outside, there's no kind of atmosphere
I'm all alone, more or less
Let me fly far away from here
Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun
I want to lie shipwrecked and comatose
Drinking fresh mango juice
Goldfish shoals nibbling at my toes
Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun
Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun
There has been much debate over the "goldfish" line -- it isn't sung very
clearly, and some fans think they hear "Goldfish are nibbling." But Kryten
recites the lyrics in the "Smeg Ups" video, and they are as listed above.
(A "shoal" is a school of fish.)
An "extended mix" version of the song has been released on several
soundtrack compilation CDs:
* Between the Lines, a collection of BBC themes
* The Cult Files, a collection of science fiction themes
* Stellar Themes, which has been given away as a subscription premium
for the magazine Sci-Fi Universe
The extended version includes two extra verses written by percussionist Ian
Hu (who apparently is not connected with Red Dwarf). The additional verses
are as follows:
I'll pack my bags and head into hyperspace
Where I'll succeed at time-warp speed
Spend my days in ultraviolet rays
Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun
We'll lock on course straight through the universe
You and me and the galaxy
Reach the stage where hyperdrive's engaged
Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun
Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun
Continue to:
Share and Enjoy
Bookmark this story so others can enjoy it:
Tags
tv, television, episode, show, series, Red Dwarf, comedy, series, BBC
