Dammit Janet
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Lyrics


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Hey Janet (Yes Brad?), I've got something to say.
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
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!

Overall Meaning

The song Dammit Janet is a duet between the two main characters in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Brad and Janet, as they express their love for each other. The song starts with Brad telling Janet that he loves her and how she caught the bouquet at the wedding. He then expresses how he has swam through deep rivers to be with her and wants to plan their future together. Janet responds to Brad's confession by telling him that she loves him too and presents him with a ring as proof. The two sing in unison about how much they love each other, and Brad suggests that they go see the man who brought them together - the scientist who they met during a science exam.


The song is a classic example of the '50s rock and roll genre, with upbeat music and simple lyrics that emphasize the characters' feelings. It's also a parody that pokes fun at this type of music and the chaste romance of the 1950s. The use of the name Janet (which was a common name in the 1950s) is said to be a reference to the similarity of the name and the word "genital," which was meant to be both comical and subversive. Also, during the performance of the song in the film, the characters move in unison, which is a nod to the synchronized dance moves of the '50s.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Janet (Yes Brad?), I've got something to say.
I want to express my love for you and have something important to convey.


I really loved the skilful way You beat the other girls to the bride's bouquet!
I was impressed and fell in love with you when you caught the bride's bouquet at the wedding.


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...
I faced obstacles to be with you, but I'm committed to planning our future together. Please don't silence me, because all I want to say is that 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...
Even though the journey to be with you was difficult, my deep passion for you is what fueled me. I'm willing to risk being a fool for your love and need to express that love for 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
To show my seriousness, I offer you this ring as evidence that I am not playing around. Love can manifest in different ways, but my love for you is real and strong.


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...
I am thrilled that we are engaged and that you have met my parents. I want to express that I am equally as crazy about you as you are about me.


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
I am overcome with emotion and express my love for you too. The only thing left for us to do is take action on our love.


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...
Let's go visit the man who brought us together, which was during a science exam where I noticed you and was both excited and nervous. All that matters now is that I love you.


Dammit Janet; Oh brad, I'm mad Dammit Janet; I love you!
I am frustrated and exclaim out of my love for you, reinforcing that my love for you is true and runs deep.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@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"

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