He is also responsible for the little-known sequel, Shock Treatment.
Dammit Janet
Richard O'Brien Lyrics
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Yes, Brad?
I've got something to say
Uh huh?
You beat the other girls
To the bride's bouquet
Oh...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 met Mom 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, ah-hoo
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
The song "Dammit Janet" is a playful duet between two characters, Brad and Janet, in the musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The lyrics describe Brad's love and admiration for Janet, and his excitement about their engagement. He praises her for her skillful way of catching the bouquet at a wedding, and he declares his love for her multiple times throughout the song.
The line "The river was deep but I swam it" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggles that Brad and Janet have faced in their relationship, but they are still together because of their strong love for each other. The song's title, "Dammit Janet," is more of an exclamation of passion and frustration rather than a derogatory term towards Janet.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and cheerful moment in the midst of the dark and bizarre events of the musical. It portrays the innocence and sweetness of Brad and Janet's relationship before they are introduced to the wild and unfamiliar world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Janet
The singer is addressing Janet.
Yes, Brad?
Janet responds to Brad's greeting.
I've got something to say
Brad intends to express his feelings to Janet.
Uh huh?
Janet acknowledges Brad's intention to speak.
I really love the...skillful way
You beat the other girls
To the bride's bouquet
Oh...oh, Brad
Brad admires Janet's superior ability to catch the bride's bouquet at a wedding, and appreciates her.
The river was deep but I swam it
Janet
Brad has overcome difficult situations to make it to this point with Janet.
The future is ours, so let's plan it
Janet
So please don't tell me to can it
Janet
Brad is optimistic about their future together and warns Janet not to dismiss his plan as useless.
I've one thing to say, and that's
Dammit Janet, I love you
Brad expresses his love for Janet very clearly and straightforwardly.
The road was long but I ran it
Janet
Brad endured hardships and came out stronger to be with 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
Brad's love for Janet burns deeply and he acknowledges being foolish for her.
Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker
Brad offers a ring to Janet to formally propose to her, showing that he is serious.
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 the many forms love can take, but in his case, it is strongly good and he is expressing his affection towards Janet.
Oh, it's nicer than Betty Munroe had
Oh, Brad
Janet acknowledges the ring is better than what Betty Munroe received when she got engaged.
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad
Oh, Brad
That you met Mom and you know Dad
Oh, Brad
Janet is happy they are now engaged and that Brad has met her parents.
I've one thing to say, and that's
Brad, I'm mad, for you too
Oh, Brad
Janet reciprocates Brad's love and is passionate about him too.
Oh, dammit
I'm mad
Oh, Janet
For you
I love you too
Brad also passionately reciprocates Janet's love for him.
There's one thing left to do, ah-hoo
And that's go see the man who began it
Janet
When we met in his science exam-it
Janet
Brad wants to visit the science teacher who brought them together, reminding Janet how they first met.
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
Brad is reminded of being mesmerized by Janet and is still full of love for her, as expressed again in the song's chorus.
Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
@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
@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"