Dammit Janet
Susan Sarandon & Barry Bostwick Lyrics
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Yes, Brad?
I've got something to say
Uh huh
I really loved the skilful 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)
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 (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 Brad and Janet, the two main characters in the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The lyrics indicate that Brad has fallen in love with Janet and wants to plan their future together. He compliments her for being a skilled catcher of the bride's bouquet, and he tells her that he's willing to do whatever it takes to be with her. Janet reciprocates his feelings, and the two end up singing about their love in unison.
The song is upbeat and cheerful, which is unusual for a love song in a horror musical. It shows the carefree spirit of the characters and their willingness to embrace love, despite the strange circumstances they find themselves in. The lyrics are also humorous and use simple, catchy rhymes that are easy to sing along to. The song serves as a foreshadowing of the surreal events that will unfold in the film later on, as it introduces the audience to the quirky personality of Brad and Janet.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Janet
Starting the conversation.
Yes, Brad?
Janet's politeness.
I've got something to say
Brad's honesty.
Uh huh
Janet's quickly agreeing before hearing him out.
I really loved the skilful way You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet
Brad appreciates Janet's efforts.
Oh, Brad
Janet is touched.
The river was deep but I swam it (Janet)
Brad faced difficulties but overcame them.
The future is ours so let's plan it (Janet)
They have a future together and can make plans.
So please don't tell me to can it (Janet)
Brad is asking Janet not to interrupt.
I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet, I love you
Brad declares his love for Janet.
The road was long but I ran it (Janet)
Brad has gone through a lot to reach this point.
There's a fire in my heart and you fan it (Janet)
Janet ignites Brad's passion.
If there's one fool for you then I am it (Janet)
Brad is willing to be foolish for Janet.
I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet, I love you
Brad repeats his declaration of love.
Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker
Brad is serious about Janet.
There's three ways that love can grow
Brad notes the different forms love can take.
That's good, bad, or mediocre
Brad is acknowledging that love can have varying outcomes.
Oh J-A-N-E-T I love you so
Brad reinforces his love for Janet.
Oh, it's nicer than Betty Munroe had (oh Brad)
Janet is surprised and happy.
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad (oh Brad)
Janet is excited and grateful.
That you've met mum and you know dad (oh Brad)
Janet is happy that Brad is accepted by her family.
I've one thing to say and that's Brad I'm mad for you too
Janet reciprocates Brad's love.
Oh, Brad
Janet expresses her affection.
Oh, dammit
Janet is frustrated by her feelings.
I'm mad
Janet is passionately in love with Brad.
Oh, Janet
Brad is pleased to hear it.
For you
Brad loves Janet wholeheartedly.
I love you too
Brad is glad to hear it.
There's one thing left to do, and that's Go see the man who began it (Janet)
They reminisce about their past and decide to revisit where it began.
When we met in his science exam-it (Janet)
Brad remembers where they fell in love.
Made me give you the eye and then panic (Janet)
Brad remembers feeling nervous around Janet.
Now I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet, I love you
Brad still loves Janet and wants to be with her.
Dammit, Janet
Brad is showing his frustration about his feelings.
Oh Brad, I'm mad
Janet is also frustrated with her feelings.
Dammit Janet
Brad repeats his expression of frustration.
I love you
Janet and Brad's feelings for each other are strong and mutual.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard O Brien
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@attackforever
i went to a show, and this one dude just had so many one-liners. i almost cried.
LIST OF ONE-LINERS;
- Riff Raff: you're wet.
Guy in audience: JANET's ALWAYS WET
- Magenta while sliding down railing: he's lucky, i'm Lucky, we're all lucky!!
guy in audience: THAT RAILING'S LUCKY!
- Janet, to Rocky: did they do that to you?
Guy in audience: no I did that to myself!!
- scene where they're being turned into statues
guy in audience, singing : HOLY SH*T, WHAT A B**CH; QUICK MAGENTA. FLIP THE SWITCH
- riff raff puts eddie's cooked, seasoned body on the dinner table
guy in audience: EDDIE GET UR BUTT OFF THE TABLE
@hildahietanen
I love how they say lazily "Janet"๐
@lianasoares8052
Hilda Hietanen, the 3 people are Colombia, Magenta, & Riff Raff.
@Debt_Angel
They at a funeral, are they not clicking their heels together enough for you?
@RedRose99975
After a scene like this, I was NOT ready for all the twists and turns this movie was gonna throw at me!
@terrencefairhurst3813
You have too watch it now๐
@mort19x
@@terrencefairhurst3813this person already watched it
@RoseHowat
The half assed "Janet" cracks me up
@02protoman
Disturbing to think that the clergy is actually: Frank, Riff Raff, Columbia, and Magenta (without their make up)
@justindel888
+02protoman do you think that was cause of casting budgets? or was it purposely donethat way.
@02protoman
I think it was done purposely, because the story for Brad and Janet follows a theme of spoiled ย innocence, so it would make sense to have those "characters" be in a church so cleverly disguised, but not make a big deal out of it