Science Fiction/Double Feature
Naya Rivera Lyrics


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Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still
But he told us where we stand
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
Claude Raines was the invisible man
Then something went wrong for Fay 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
Dr. X will build a creature
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Ann Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Oh-oh at the late night, double feature, picture show.

I knew Leo G. Carroll was over a barrel
When Tarantula 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
Dr. X will build a creature
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Ann Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Oh-oh at the late night, double feature, picture show.
I wanna go, oh-oh, to the late night double feature picture show.




By R.K.O., oh-oh, at the late night double feature picture show.
In the back row at the late night double feature picture show.

Overall Meaning

Naya Rivera's "Science Fiction/Double Feature" is a tribute to the B-movie and sci-fi horror flicks from the 1950s and 60s, specifically referencing classic films such as The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Invisible Man, King Kong, and Forbidden Planet. The first verse mentions Michael Rennie, who played Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still, and Claude Rains, who played the eponymous character in The Invisible Man. Flash Gordon, the singer of a comic book series and several movie adaptations, is also mentioned. The second verse references Tarantula, The Day of the Triffids, and When Worlds Collide.


The chorus and refrain repeat the phrase "Science Fiction/Double Feature," referring to the double feature movie screenings that were popular in the 1950s and 60s. The song's lyrics pay homage to the campy, low-budget aesthetic of these films, as well as the era's obsession with space travel, atomic bombs, and otherworldly creatures.


Line by Line Meaning

Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still
Even in the midst of an earth-shattering event, there are those who are aware of the true nature of things.


But he told us where we stand
This knowledge gives us a sense of our place in the world and what we must do to survive.


And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
There are heroes among us, and they don't always wear capes or possess superpowers.


Claude Raines was the invisible man
Some heroes are hidden in plain sight, and their actions go unnoticed and unappreciated.


Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong
Not every hero is guaranteed a happy ending, and sometimes even the strongest among us fall.


They got caught in a celluloid jam
Their story was captured on film, but it was also trapped and limited by its medium.


Then at a deadly pace it came from outer space
There are threats beyond our world that we may not be prepared to face.


And this is how the message ran
These stories are cautionary tales, designed to teach us a lesson about our place in the universe.


Science fiction
The genre of storytelling that encompasses all these stories and more.


Double feature
A screening of two films for the price of one, often with a common theme or genre.


Dr. X will build a creature
The mad scientist archetype, who uses science to create something dangerous and unpredictable.


See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Even in the future, there will be conflicts between man and machine, and love can be a powerful motivator.


Ann Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Another example of science creating something that we may not be ready to confront, and the consequences that follow.


Oh-oh at the late night, double feature, picture show.
A statement of excitement and anticipation for this type of cinematic experience.


I knew Leo G. Carroll was over a barrel
Even those who seem to be in control can find themselves in a precarious position.


When Tarantula took to the hills
Nature can be a powerful adversary, and there may be some creatures we should leave alone.


And I really got hot when I saw Janet Scott
The stories we are drawn to are often the ones that feature strong, capable women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and others.


Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills
Our worst nightmares can take on a life of their own, and we must be prepared to face them head-on.


Dana Andrews said prunes gave him the runes
Sometimes even the most rational among us can be superstitious, and we all have our own quirks and beliefs.


And passing them used lots of skills
We must adapt and learn to survive, even in the face of something that seems silly or inconsequential.


But when worlds collide, said George Pal to his bride
The end of the world is a frightening prospect, but even in chaos and destruction, there is always the possibility of love and connection.


I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills, like a
Even in our darkest moments, there can be a thrill to the unknown and the unexpected.


I wanna go, oh-oh, to the late night double feature picture show.
A desire to experience the excitement and satisfaction that comes with this type of storytelling.


By R.K.O., oh-oh, at the late night double feature picture show.
A recognition of the studio that produced many classic films in this genre.


In the back row at the late night double feature picture show.
A nod to the idea that enjoying this type of storytelling can be a shared experience, with a sense of camaraderie and community.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard O'Brien

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