Science Fiction
1995 Studio Cast Lyrics


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Michael Rennie was I'll the day the earth stood still
But he told us where we stand
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
Claude Rains was the invisable man
Then something went wring for Faye Wray and King Kong
They got caught in a celluloid jam
Then at a deadly pace it came from - outer space
And this is how the message ran
Science fiction - double feature
Doctor X will build a creature
See androids fighting
Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Oh oh oh oh
At the late night double feature picture show
I knew Leo G. Carrol was over a barrel when
Taratula took to the hills
And I really got hot when I saw Janet Scott fight a
Triffid that spits poison and kills
Dana Andrews said Prunes gave him the runes
And passing them used lots of skills
But When Worlds Collide said George Pal to his bride
'I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills'
Like a
Science fiction - double feature
Doctor X will build a creature
See androids fighting
Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Oh oh oh oh
At the late night double feature picture show
I wanna go oh oh
To the late night double feature picture show
By are. K. O oh oh
To the late night picture show




In the back row oh oh
To the late night double-feature show

Overall Meaning

The song "Science Fiction Double Feature" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, as performed by the 1995 studio cast, is an ode to classic science fiction films, referencing some of their most iconic elements and actors. The song begins with a nod to The Day The Earth Stood Still, which starred Michael Rennie - despite being ill on the day of filming, he still managed to convey an important message. Then the song moves on to other films and actors, including Flash Gordon's silver underwear, the Invisible Man played by Claude Rains, and King Kong's unfortunate celluloid fate. The song also references Forbidden Planet, starring Anne Francis, and features a number of other classic science fiction tropes, such as androids fighting and mutant creatures. The lyrics celebrate these beloved genre films and the late night double-feature picture shows that would bring them to enthusiastic audiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Michael Rennie was I'll the day the earth stood still
Michael Rennie was unwell on the day that Earth changed its pace, but he delivered an important message nonetheless.


But he told us where we stand
Despite being ill, Michael Rennie's character informed us about where humanity stood in the face of alien contact.


And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
Flash Gordon, a science fiction hero, was present in his iconic silver suit.


Claude Rains was the invisible man
Claude Rains played the part of a man who had the ability to be invisible.


Then something went wring for Faye Wray and King Kong
Faye Wray and King Kong faced difficulties during their time in a movie featuring them.


They got caught in a celluloid jam
A technical problem led to Faye Wray and King Kong getting stuck in the middle of a film.


Then at a deadly pace it came from - outer space
An extraterrestrial force arrived at a perilous speed.


And this is how the message ran
The message conveyed was related to science fiction.


Science fiction - double feature
The movie depicted was one that showcased science fiction as a genre.


Doctor X will build a creature
Doctor X is creating a monster.


See androids fighting
Artificial humans are engaged in a battle.


Brad and Janet
These are the names of the artists in the story.


Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Anne Francis played a leading role in the science fiction movie 'Forbidden Planet'.


Oh oh oh oh
An expression of excitement, wonder, or anticipation.


At the late night double feature picture show
These were the show times for the science fiction double feature movie.


I knew Leo G. Carrol was over a barrel when
Leo G. Carrol, an actor in the movie, found himself in a difficult situation.


Taratula took to the hills
A tarantula began moving toward higher ground.


And I really got hot when I saw Janet Scott fight a
The singer was excited by a scene that featured Janet Scott engaged in a fight.


Triffid that spits poison and kills
The creature Janet Scott fought was a Triffid, which had the ability to project poisonous substances.


Dana Andrews said Prunes gave him the runes
Dana Andrews' character mentioned that prunes were responsible for his unusual fate.


And passing them used lots of skills
Eating prunes required some level of experience.


But When Worlds Collide said George Pal to his bride
George Pal, the director of the movie 'When Worlds Collide', made a statement to his wife.


'I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills'
George Pal was confident that he could provide his audience with an exhilarating, but scary experience.


Like a Science fiction - double feature
The featured double header was based on a science fiction theme.


Doctor X will build a creature
Doctor X is still working on building his monster.


See androids fighting
Artificial humans are engaging in a fight.


Brad and Janet
The two characters Brad and Janet are still involved in the adventure.


Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Anne Francis is still playing a leading role in the movie adaptation of the novel 'Forbidden Planet'.


Oh oh oh oh
An expression of excitement, wonder, or anticipation.


At the late night double feature picture show
Again, these were the show times for the science fiction double feature movie.


I wanna go oh oh
The singer desires to attend the event.


To the late night double feature picture show
The event in question is the showing of the science fiction movies.


By are. K. O oh oh
The artist's name could be written as 'are. K. O.'


To the late night picture show
The artist again expresses a desire to attend the late night movie showing.


In the back row oh oh
The singer has a preference for sitting in the back rows of the theater when attending the movie screening.


To the late night double-feature show
The artist is eager to attend the event that features a double header of science fiction movies.




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