This is the end theme of Red Dwarf, a British sci-fi comedy series that premiered on BBC2 in 1988. The lyrics contrast the cold lifelessness of deep space with a tropical island paradise on Earth. They were written by composer Howard Goodall, and sung by Jenna Russell (who, at the time, was one of t...
[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
Red Dwarf Theme was written by Howard Goodall.
The song was conceived and written by English composer Howard Goodall. Goodall’s songwriting credits include several other TV theme songs, including those of Blackadder, Mr. Bean, The Vicar of Dibley, and QI.
Fans sometimes refer to the song as “It’s Cold Outside” (the opening line), but does it have an official title? It seems that the answer is probably no.
In the mini-documentary Howard Goodall: Settling the Score (2005), songwriter Howard Goodall refers to the theme as “Fun, Fun, Fun in the Sun, Sun...