Dammit Janet
Barry Bostwick & Susan Saradon Lyrics
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Yes Brad?
I've got something to say.
I really loved the skilful way
You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet!
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, Janet
When we met in his science exam-it, Janet
Made me give you the eye and then panic,
Janet
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!
The song "Dammit Janet" is a cheerful, upbeat and a light-hearted duet between Brad and Janet. Brad expresses his unconditional love to Janet by praising her skillful way of catching the bride's bouquet at a wedding they attended. He promises to swim any deep river and run any long road for her and, most importantly, tells her that he loves her. He proposes to her with a ring as proof of his love for her, confirming that he has met her parents, and he is madly in love with her too. Both Brad and Janet take turns expressing their love for each other as they come to the realization that they are ultimately and deeply in love with each other.
The song is a part of the musical comedy "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which was first produced in 1973 by English writer Richard O'Brien, who also starred in the production. The musical is a parody of science fiction and horror movies from the 1930s to the 1960s, and it became a cult classic, with fans often dressing up as characters and performing the musical in front of large crowds.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Janet
Brad is addressing Janet.
Yes Brad?
Janet responds to Brad.
I've got something to say.
Brad wants to confess his feelings to Janet.
I really loved the skilful way
You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet!
Brad admires Janet for catching 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...
Brad assures Janet that they can overcome any obstacles and wants to express his love for her.
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...
Brad emphasizes the challenges he faced while pursuing Janet but confesses that he loves her anyway.
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
Brad proposes to Janet and expresses his deep affection for her.
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 is thrilled to be engaged to Brad and confesses her love for him.
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
Brad and Janet express their mutual love for each other and realize that there's only one thing left to do.
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
There's one thing to say and that's
Dammit, Janet, I love you...
Brad and Janet reminisce about how they met and confirm their love for each other.
Dammit Janet;
Oh brad, I'm mad
Dammit Janet;
I love you!
Brad and Janet express their love for each other one last time before continuing on their journey together.
Contributed by Mackenzie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.