In the not-too-distant future Next Sunday A.D. There was a guy named Joel Not too different from you or me He worked at Gizmonic Institute Just another face in a red jumpsuit He did a good job cleaning up the place But his bosses didn't like him So they shot him into space We'll send him cheesy movies The worst we can find (La-la-la) He'll have to sit and watch them all And we'll monitor his mind (La-la-la) Now keep in mind Joel can't control Where movies begin or end (La-la-la) Because he used those special parts To make his robot friends Robot roll call Cambot (Cambot) Gypsy (Hi, girl) Tom Servo (Tom Servo) Croooow (What a cool guy) If you're wondering how he eats and breathes And other science facts (La-la-la) Then repeat to yourself it's just a show I should really just relax For Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Instrumental) We'll send him cheesy movies The worst we can find (La-la-la) He'll have to sit and watch them all And we'll monitor his mind (La-la-la) If you're wondering how he eats and breathes And other science facts (La-la-la) Then repeat to yourself it's just a show I should really just relax For Mystery Science Theater 3000