Dammit Janet
Barry Bostwick; Susan Sarandon Lyrics


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Hey Janet
Yes Brad?

I've got something to say
Uh huh
I really loved the skilful way
You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet
The river was deep but I swam it (Janet)
The future is ours so let's plan it (Janet)
So please don't tell me to can it (Janet)
I've one thing to say and that's
Dammit, Janet, I love you

The road was long but i ran it (Janet)
There's a fire in my heart and you fan it (Janet)
If there's one fool for you then I am it (Janet)
I've one thing to say and that's
Dammit, Janet, I love you

Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker
There's three ways that love can grow
That's good, bad or mediocre
Oh J-A-N-E-T I love you so

Oh it's nicer than Betty Munroe had (oh Brad)
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad (oh Brad)
That you've met mum and you know dad (oh Brad)
I've one thing to say and that's
Brad I'm mad for you too

Oh Brad

Oh, dammit

I'm mad

Oh Janet

For you

I love you too
There's one thing left to do, and that's

Go see the man who began it (Janet)
When we met in his science exam-it (Janet)
Made me give you the eye and then panic (Janet)
Now I've one thing to say and that's
Dammit, Janet, I love you

Dammit Janet

Oh brad, I'm mad

Dammit Janet





I love you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Dammit Janet" from the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," the character Brad proposes to his beloved Janet in a rather unconventional way. While at a friend's wedding, Brad praises Janet for her ability to catch the bride's bouquet in a skillful way, and declares his undying love for her. He reminisces about the challenges they overcame together and how they are now ready to plan their future as a couple. Brad presents Janet with a ring as a symbol of his commitment, and they both confess their love for each other. The song ends with them deciding to visit the man who brought them together and expressing their love for each other once more.


The lyrics of "Dammit Janet" convey the growing affection between the two main characters in the film as well as their readiness to take the next step in their relationship. The use of colloquial language and repeated phrase "dammit Janet" adds to the playfulness and lightheartedness of the song. Additionally, the upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a memorable and iconic number in the film's soundtrack.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Janet
Brad greets Janet


Yes Brad?
Janet responds to Brad


I've got something to say
Brad has something on his mind


Uh huh
Janet acknowledges Brad's statement


I really loved the skilful way
Brad is impressed with Janet's catch of the bouquet


You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet
Janet caught the bouquet


The river was deep but I swam it (Janet)
Brad faced a tough challenge, but he overcame it


The future is ours so let's plan it (Janet)
Brad and Janet are excited about their future together


So please don't tell me to can it (Janet)
Brad doesn't want Janet to silence him


I've one thing to say and that's
Brad has one important message


Dammit, Janet, I love you
Brad expresses his love for Janet


The road was long but i ran it (Janet)
Brad faced many challenges, but he persevered


There's a fire in my heart and you fan it (Janet)
Janet brings out the best in Brad


If there's one fool for you then I am it (Janet)
Brad is willing to do anything for Janet


Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker
Brad proposes to Janet


There's three ways that love can grow
Brad explains the different levels of love


That's good, bad or mediocre
The three levels of love can be great, terrible or just so-so


Oh J-A-N-E-T I love you so
Brad spells out his love for Janet


Oh it's nicer than Betty Munroe had (oh Brad)
Brad is happy with his engagement to Janet


Now we're engaged and I'm so glad (oh Brad)
Brad is elated about their engagement


That you've met mum and you know dad (oh Brad)
Brad is happy that Janet has met his parents


Brad I'm mad for you too
Janet reciprocates Brad's love


Oh Brad
Janet addresses Brad


Oh, dammit
Janet exclaims


I'm mad
Janet confirms her love for Brad


Oh Janet
Brad addresses Janet


For you
Brad confirms his love for Janet


I love you too
Janet echoes Brad's words


There's one thing left to do, and that's
Brad has one more thing to do


Go see the man who began it (Janet)
Brad and Janet are going to meet the person who introduced them


When we met in his science exam-it (Janet)
Brad and Janet met during a science exam


Made me give you the eye and then panic (Janet)
Brad was attracted to Janet when they first met


Now I've one thing to say and that's
Brad has one more message to convey


Dammit, Janet, I love you
Brad reiterates his love for Janet


Dammit Janet
Brad exclaims Janet's name


Oh brad, I'm mad
Janet confirms her love for Brad


Dammit Janet
Brad exclaims Janet's name


I love you
Brad reaffirms his love for Janet




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@attackforever

i went to a show, and this one dude just had so many one-liners. i almost cried.
LIST OF ONE-LINERS;
- Riff Raff: you're wet.
Guy in audience: JANET's ALWAYS WET
- Magenta while sliding down railing: he's lucky, i'm Lucky, we're all lucky!!
guy in audience: THAT RAILING'S LUCKY!
- Janet, to Rocky: did they do that to you?
Guy in audience: no I did that to myself!!
- scene where they're being turned into statues
guy in audience, singing : HOLY SH*T, WHAT A B**CH; QUICK MAGENTA. FLIP THE SWITCH
- riff raff puts eddie's cooked, seasoned body on the dinner table
guy in audience: EDDIE GET UR BUTT OFF THE TABLE



All comments from YouTube:

@hildahietanen

I love how they say lazily "Janet"๐Ÿ˜„

@lianasoares8052

Hilda Hietanen, the 3 people are Colombia, Magenta, & Riff Raff.

@Debt_Angel

They at a funeral, are they not clicking their heels together enough for you?

@RedRose99975

After a scene like this, I was NOT ready for all the twists and turns this movie was gonna throw at me!

@terrencefairhurst3813

You have too watch it now๐Ÿ˜‚

@mort19x

@@terrencefairhurst3813this person already watched it

@RoseHowat

The half assed "Janet" cracks me up

@02protoman

Disturbing to think that the clergy is actually: Frank, Riff Raff, Columbia, and Magenta (without their make up)

@justindel888

+02protoman do you think that was cause of casting budgets? or was it purposely donethat way.

@02protoman

I think it was done purposely, because the story for Brad and Janet follows a theme of spoiled ย innocence, so it would make sense to have those "characters" be in a church so cleverly disguised, but not make a big deal out of it

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