Planet Schmanet Janet
Richard O'Brien Lyrics


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I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice.
You'd better wise up Janet Weiss.
Your apple pie don't taste too nice
You'd better wise up, Janet Weiss

I've laid the seed it should be all you need
You're as sensual as a pencil,
Wound up like an E or a first string
When we made it, did you hear a bell ring?

You got a block? Well, take my advice
You better wise up Janet Weiss.
The transducer will seduce ya.

It's something you'll get used to -
A mental mind fuck can be nice.

Planet, schmanet, Janet!

You better wise up Janet Weiss.
You better wise up,




build your thighs up,
You better wise up..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Planet Schmanet Janet" by Richard O'Brien convey a warning to Janet Weiss, a female character from the musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The singer is urging her to wise up and become more savvy in order to avoid being taken advantage of. The phrase "I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice" suggests that the singer has already warned Janet before, and is now giving her a final warning. When the singer says "Your apple pie don't taste too nice", it is a reference to Janet's innocent and naïve nature, which might be attractive to some people. The singer is warning Janet that she needs to be more aware of others' intentions.


The rest of the lyrics are sexually suggestive, with the singer using metaphors to describe Janet's sensuality. The phrase "I've laid the seed it should be all you need" suggests that the singer has already initiated sexual contact with Janet. The metaphor "as sensual as a pencil" refers to the potential for sexual arousal in Janet, while the phrases "wound up like an E or a first string" and "did you hear a bell ring?" suggest that Janet is highly aroused during sexual encounters. The singer then warns Janet that she risks being seduced by a "transducer", which is perhaps a metaphor for something that will manipulate or control her. In the end, the singer urges Janet to wise up and build up her physical strength, implying that she needs to be more independent and assertive in order to avoid being taken advantage of in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice.
I'm warning you, so listen carefully.


You'd better wise up Janet Weiss.
You should start being cautious and alert, Janet Weiss.


Your apple pie don't taste too nice
The things you made do not have the expected taste.


I've laid the seed it should be all you need
I've provided the basic elements of what you require.


You're as sensual as a pencil,
You're not very attractive.


Wound up like an E or a first string
You are extremely nervous.


When we made it, did you hear a bell ring?
Did you feel the excitement in any way while being intimate?


You got a block? Well, take my advice
If you're having difficulty in any area, let me assist you.


The transducer will seduce ya.
This device will attract your senses.


It's something you'll get used to -
You will start to understand it.


A mental mind fuck can be nice.
Mental stimulation can be pleasant.


Planet, schmanet, Janet!
The planet does not matter, Janet!


You better wise up Janet Weiss.
You need to be smarter, Janet Weiss.


Build your thighs up,
Strengthen your legs,


You better wise up..
You cannot be careless.




Writer(s): richard o'brien

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