Science Fiction/Double Feature
Jamie Donnelly Lyrics

Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still
Michael Rennie, the actor who played the alien Klaatu in the movie 'The Day the Earth Stood Still', was sick on the day that Earth stood still in the movie. However, the character he played gave a message to humanity about the state of the world.

But he told us where we stand
Although Michael Rennie was ill, the character he played in the movie gave an important message that informed us about our place in the world.

And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
Flash Gordon, the science fiction character, was depicted wearing silver attire.

Claude Raines was the invisible man
Claude Raines was the actor who played the character of the invisible man, who was unseen throughout the movie.

Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong
Fay Wray and King Kong, the characters from the movie 'King Kong', faced problems when they got stuck in a film production glitch.

They got caught in a celluloid jam
Fay Wray and King Kong got caught in a technical difficulty within the production of the movie that involved the use of celluloid film.

Then at a deadly pace it came from outer space
An unknown entity arrived from outer space with a lethal approach.

And this is how the message ran:
This is how the story unfolded in the science fiction movie.

Science Fiction - Double Feature
This refers to the overall theme of the song, which celebrates classic science fiction movies.

Dr. X will build a creature
A reference to a science fiction movie where a character named 'Dr. X' creates a monster as part of the story.

See androids fighting Brad and Janet
In a science fiction flick, there is a scene where androids are shown fighting against lead characters named Brad and Janet.

Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
The movie 'Forbidden Planet' stars Anne Francis, an actress known for her iconic roles in science fiction movies.

Oh-oh at the late night, double feature, picture show.
This line represents the feeling of excitement and anticipation associated with attending a late-night science fiction movie screening.

I knew Leo G. Carroll was over a barrel
Leo G. Carroll, an actor famous for his roles in classic science fiction movies, was in a tough spot in the movie plot.

When Tarantula took to the hills
In a science fiction film, a monstrous tarantula escaped into the hills, causing panic and chaos.

And I really got hot when I saw Janet Scott
The character Janet Scott, who is known for her bravery in science fiction movies, captivated the singer's imagination.

Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills
The character Janet Scott fought against a plant-like creature known as a Triffid that has a dangerous ability to spit poison and kill.

Dana Andrews said prunes gave him the runes
Dana Andrews, an actor who played the lead role in a science fiction movie, made a comment about prunes affecting his destiny, which is akin to the supernatural concept of runes.

And passing them used lots of skills
It took a lot of effort and skill to use prunes in such a way that affected one's destiny, according to the movie's plot.

But when worlds collide, said George Pal to his bride
George Pal, a famous science fiction movie director, alludes to one of his movies where two worlds literally collided with cataclysmic effects.

I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills, like a:
George Pal promises the audience that he will provide them with intense and thrilling experiences, much like the characters in his movies.

I wanna go, oh-oh, to the late night double feature picture show.
The singer expresses a desire to be a part of the late-night, double feature sci-fi movie screenings.

By RKO, oh-oh, to the late night double feature picture show.
The singer wants to attend the movie screening by RKO production company, which is known for releasing classic science fiction movies.

In the back row to the late night double feature picture show.
The singer wants to sit in the back row of the theater while attending a late-night, double feature screening of classic sci-fi movies.