Dammit Janet
Barry Bostwick 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
Oh, Brad

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

The song "Dammit Janet" from the musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is a declaration of love between the two main characters, Brad and Janet. In the song, Brad expresses his love for Janet in a playful and energetic way, with both characters singing together in harmony. Brad recalls the moment at the wedding where Janet caught the bouquet, and the lyrics hint at how Brad sees Janet as the only one for him. He talks about how he swam through the river and ran on a long road to be with Janet, and how she has put a fire in his heart. Brad even suggests that he is willing to get engaged and settle with Janet: "Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker." The song ends with both characters agreeing to visit the man who brought them together, leading into the next scene.


The lyrics of "Dammit Janet" are playful, humorous, and full of puns. The song is also a satire of traditional musical love ballads. The use of the name "Janet" itself is a reference to the type of love songs that typically feature a female name. The song also references the good, bad, or mediocre nature of love, in contrast to traditional love ballads that portray love as perfect and always positive. The song is a fun, lively expression of love, which fits perfectly with the playful and irreverent tone of the "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, Janet
Brad is initiating the conversation with Janet.


Yes, Brad?
Janet responds to Brad's initiation.


I've got something to say
Brad has a confession to make to Janet.


Uh huh
Janet acknowledges Brad's confession.


I really loved the skilful way You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet
Brad congratulates Janet for catching the bouquet at the wedding.


Oh, Brad
Janet responds to Brad's compliment.


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
Brad expresses his determination to be with Janet and professes his love for her, despite any obstacles that may come their way.


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
Brad describes the hardships he faced but overcame to be with Janet, acknowledges that he is foolish for her, and again emphasizes his love for her.


Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker
Brad gives Janet a ring as a symbol of his commitment to her.


There's three ways that love can grow That's good, bad or mediocre Oh J-A-N-E-T I love you so
Brad acknowledges that love can take different forms but he knows that he deeply loves Janet.


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
Janet expresses her joy in being engaged to Brad, her happiness that he has met her parents, and her reciprocal love for him.


Oh, Brad
Janet expresses affection for Brad.


Oh, dammit
Brad declares his frustration or annoyance but it's unclear why.


I'm mad
Brad affirms his strong feelings for Janet.


Oh, Janet
Janet responds to Brad's declaration.


For you I love you too
Janet declares her love for Brad as well.


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
Brad suggests that they visit the person who introduced them and caused him to fall in love with Janet. He then reminisces about their first encounter and again proclaims his love for her.


Dammit, Janet
Brad exclaims his frustration or annoyance yet again, but it is unclear why.


Oh Brad, I'm mad
Janet responds with love and admiration for Brad.


Dammit Janet I love you
Brad declares his love for Janet one final time.




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Written by: Richard O Brien

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ss-vp4ne

Hey Janet (Yes Brad?), I've got something to say.
I really loved the skillful 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
Now 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
When we met in his science exam-it
Made me give you the eye and then panic
There's one thing to say and that's

Dammit, Janet, I love you

Dammit Janet; Oh brad, I'm mad
Dammit Janet; I love you!



@fernandaporto9155

Brad:
Hey Janet, I've got something to say
I really love the skillful way
You beat the other girls
To the bride's bouquet

Brad (company):
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 (Dong-Dong-Dong)
There's three ways that love can grow
That's good, bad, or mediocre
Oh Janet (Janet!), I love you so

Janet (company):
Oh, it's nicer than Betty Munroe had (Oh Brad)
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad (Oh Brad)
That you met Mom and you know Dad (Oh Brad)
I've one thing to say and that's
Brad, I'm mad, for you too

Janet (Brad):
Oh Brad... (Oh... dammit!)
I'm mad... (Oh... Janet!)
For you (I love you too)

Brad and Janet:
There's one thing left to do

Brad (company):
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)
I've one thing to say and that's
Dammit, Janet I love you

Brad:
Dammit, Janet

Janet:
Oh Brad, I'm mad

Brad:
Dammit, Janet

Brad and Janet:
I love you

Brad:
You beat the other girls
To the bride's bouquet

Brad (company):
The river was deep but I swam it (Janet)
The future is ours so let's plan it (Janet)
Now please, don't tell me to can it (Janet)
'Cause 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)
Now, 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 (Dong-Dong-Dong)
There's three ways that love can grow
That's good, bad, or mediocre
Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh Janet (Janet!), I love you so

Janet (company):
Oh, it's nicer than Betty Munroe had (Oh Brad)
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad (Oh Brad)
That you met Mom and you know Dad (Oh Brad)
I've one thing to say and that's
Brad, I'm mad, for you too

Janet (Brad):
Oh Brad... (Oh... dammit, ha!)
I'm mad... (Oh... Janet!)
For you! (I love you too)

Brad y Janet:
There's one thing left to do

Brad (company):
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

Brad:
Dammit, Janet

Janet:
Oh Brad, I'm mad

Brad:
Dammit, Janet

Brad, Janet and company:
I love you



All comments from YouTube:

@guillerminadonoculini6172

Janet cheated on Brad twice the same night with two different guys and Brad cheated on Janet with another man, yet they're couple goals.

@guillerminadonoculini6172

FrOsTy P dr.frank

@lilliangriffin9013

Dr.Frank: Unfortunately for you Brad and Janet, your goals are going to be changed.

@misslupita4949

+Lillian Griffin do they end up together?

@lilliangriffin9013

Well SPOILORS, in Rocky Horror Shows His Heels, Brad leaves Janet for Dr. Scott and Janet has Franks baby and also goes with Riff Raff and Magenta to Transexual in the galaxy of Transelvania.

@olgalidiamoralescastellano3441

Guillermina Donoculini

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@leannehaddock6254

The backup that says, "Janet" or "Oh Brad" gets me every single time!!!

@Disneyfan1955

Hello Leanne!, Did you see the reboot of RHPS? on Fox?
I saw it, I thought they tried hard, but it was not the same!, let me know what you think, David from Calif.

@lardoyle7455

Leanne Haddock I'd fan it for Janet,dammit

@xxpaigexx7837

i'm so used to the remake so when i listened to the original i couldn't help but laugh when i heard them say "janet" and "oh brad"

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