Jess Harnell, Dorian Harewood, Jim Cummings & Rob Paulsen
Origin
Animaniacs Sketch
Characters
Pinky, The Brain, Elmyra Duff
Network
The WB / Kids’ WB
Pinky, Elmyra & The Brain Theme Lyrics
Gee Brain what do you want to do today
The same thing we do everyday Pinky Endure Elmyra and then try to take over the world
The situation’s changed
For Pinky and the Brain
No laboratory
Alone in the rain
And someone’s looking round
For where they might be found
It’s stinky for Pinky and the Brain Brain Brain Brain
Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain
Their pressure magnified
With every lab they tried
They had to flee constantly
Needing a place to hide
Trapped inside a store
A girl ran in the door
She bought a discount turtle
But ended up with more
Furry things are nice
I love my talking mice
I take them to school
And make them eat rice
I spray them with perfume
In my own bedroom
They’re crinkly
And often in great pain pain pain pain
Pain pain pain pain Brain
So Pinky and the Brain
Share a new domain
It’s what the network wants
Why bother to complain
The Earth remains a goal
Some things they can’t control
They’re Pinky Elmyra and the Brain Brain Brain Brain
I deeply resent this Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain
Troz
Mousies
Official Intro Video
Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The Pinky, Elmyra & The Brain theme song tells the story of how the two famous lab mice ended up in a very different situation. In their original show, they lived in a high-tech lab. But in this version, their lab is gone, and they are forced to hide in a pet store to stay safe. That’s where they meet Elmyra Duff, a girl who loves animals way too much!
The lyrics are funny because they show how annoyed The Brain is. He still wants to take over the world, but now he has to deal with Elmyra dressing him up and spraying him with perfume. When the song says “It’s what the network wants, why bother to complain,” the writers are actually making a joke to the audience, suggesting that the TV network forced them to change the show’s format.
Overall, the song explains the “new domain” (their new home) where the mice have to survive Elmyra’s “squeezing” and “hugging” while still trying to come up with evil plans. It’s a mix of the old mission to rule Earth and the new struggle to survive a kid’s bedroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this show a sequel to Pinky and the Brain?
Yes, it is a follow-up and a revamp of the original series, moving the characters from Acme Labs to Elmyra’s house.
Who is Elmyra Duff?
Elmyra is a character who first appeared in Tiny Toon Adventures. She is known for loving pets so much that she accidentally scares or hurts them with her “love.”
What happened to the laboratory?
According to the theme song, the laboratory was closed or destroyed, leaving the mice “alone in the rain” until they were found by Elmyra.
