Science Fiction Double Feature
Original Soundtrack Lyrics
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But he told us where we stand
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
Claude Rains was the invisible man
Then something went wrong for Faye 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 (uh uh) double feature
Doctor X (uh uh) will build a creature
See androids fighting
Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Oh oh oh oh
At the late night double feature picture show
I knew Leo G. Carrol was over a barrel
When Tarantula took to the hills
And I really got hot when I saw Janette 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 (uh uh) double feature
Doctor X (uh uh) will build a creature
See androids fighting (uh uh)
Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in (uh uh) Forbidden Planet
Oh oh oh oh
At the late night double feature picture show
I want to go oh oh
To the late night double feature picture show
By R.K.O oh oh
To the late night double feature picture show
In the back row oh oh
To the late night double feature show
The lyrics of Science Fiction Double Feature are an homage to classic science fiction films and their most famous stars. Michael Rennie, from The Day the Earth Stood Still, is mentioned as the character who "told us where we stand", possibly referencing the film's warning against nuclear weapons. Flash Gordon's silver underwear is an iconic element of the character's outfit, and Claude Rains' performance as The Invisible Man is legendary. The song then references King Kong and actress Faye Wray, who became trapped in a "celluloid jam" as the film became a classic of the horror genre. The final verse mentions various other movies - Tarantula, The Day of The Triffids, and When Worlds Collide - and their stars, including Dana Andrews and Janette Scott.
The song reflects the sensationalist and thrilling nature of science fiction films, often involving daring heroes, perilous situations, and innovative special effects. The lyrics play on the audience's love for these elements, referencing iconic images and themes that would resonate with even casual viewers of the movies. Furthermore, the song has become a cult classic, itself a tribute to the midnight movies of the 1970s and 80s, where B-movie classics would be given a second life by dedicated fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still
Michael Rennie was sick when the infamous moment occurred
But he told us where we stand
Nevertheless, he addressed the crisis and recognized its gravity.
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
In a potentially revealing costume, Flash Gordon was present.
Claude Rains was the invisible man
Claude Rains portrayed the part of an unseen individual.
Then something went wrong for Faye Wray and King Kong
As for Faye Wray and King Kong, things did not go according to plan.
They got caught in a celluloid jam
They were stuck in an overly dramatic scene.
Then at a deadly pace it came from outer space
A lethal force soon burst forth from the reaches beyond the planet.
And this is how the message ran
The story continued to unravel in this fashion.
I knew Leo G. Carrol was over a barrel
I saw Leo G. Carroll struggling in a hopeless predicament.
When Tarantula took to the hills
As the Tarantula began to race towards higher ground.
And I really got hot when I saw Janette Scott
I was deeply aroused when I witnessed Janette Scott's performance.
Fight a triffid that spits poison and kills
Bravely battling a parasitic plant that unleashed a lethal toxin.
Dana Andrews said Prunes gave him the runes
Dana Andrews claimed that prunes provided him with supernatural powers.
And passing them used lots of skills
And learning to transfer those abilities required great effort.
But when worlds collide said George Pal to his bride
Then George Pal imparted to his spouse that if universes were to intersect.
'I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills'
The results would be nothing short of exhilarating.
Like a Science fiction (uh uh) double feature
Similar to a double screening of a sci-fi film.
Doctor X (uh uh) will build a creature
Doctor X will bring into being a new being.
See androids fighting (uh uh)
Observe robotic entities engaging in combat.
Brad and Janet
View both Brad and Janet.
Anne Francis stars in (uh uh) Forbidden Planet
Anne Francis plays a lead role in Forbidden Planet.
Oh oh oh oh
An excited utterance.
At the late night double feature picture show
At a theatrical exhibition featuring two movies.
I want to go oh oh
I am interested in attending the event.
To the late night double feature picture show
To a double showing of sci-fi films.
By R.K.O oh oh
Produced by RKO, a classic film studio.
In the back row oh oh
Seated toward the rear of the theater at this exhibition.
To the late night double feature show
To a double screening of films from the genre of speculative fiction.
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