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Ghostbusters
Ray Parker Jr. Lyrics


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(Ghostbusters)
If there's something strange
In your neighborhood
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

If there's something weird
And it don't look good
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

If you're seeing things
Running through your head
Who can you call?
(Ghostbusters)

An invisible man
Sleepin' in your bed
Oh, who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

If you're all alone
Pick up the phone
And call
(Ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
Ooh, I hear it likes the girls
Hm, I ain't afraid of no ghost
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

Mmm, if you've had a dose of a
Freaky ghost, baby
You better call
(Ghostbusters) ow

Lemme tell ya something
Bustin' makes me feel good

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

Don't get caught alone oh, no
(Ghostbusters)
When it comes through your door
Unless you just want some more
I think you better call
(Ghostbusters) ow

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Uh, think you better call
(Ghostbusters)
Ha ha, who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters) I can't hear you

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Louder
(Ghostbusters)
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Who can you call?
(Ghostbusters)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ghostbusters" is the theme song for the 1984 film of the same name. The song, written and performed by Ray Parker Jr., has become a classic and is instantly recognizable with its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics. The song's lyrics are about calling the Ghostbusters team when strange and paranormal things are happening in the neighborhood. It encourages people to not be afraid of ghosts and to pick up the phone and call the Ghostbusters.


The first two verses describe situations that would warrant a call to the Ghostbusters. The first verse talks about weird things happening in the neighborhood, and the second verse mentions an invisible man sleeping in your bed. The chorus encourages people to call the Ghostbusters when they are scared or experiencing strange things. The third verse talks about how the Ghostbusters are always available and willing to help, and the last verse mentions how "bustin' makes me feel good", implying that the Ghostbusters enjoy catching ghosts.


Line by Line Meaning

Ghostbusters!
The chorus is the theme of the song, urging the listener to call the Ghostbusters when they have paranormal problems.


If there's something strange
If there is something out of the ordinary that you can't explain,


In your neighborhood
In your local area,


Who you gonna call?
Who are you going to contact for help?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


If there's something weird
If there is something unusual or strange,


And it don't look good
If it looks like it might be a problem,


Who you gonna call?
Who are you going to contact for help?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


I ain't 'fraid of no ghost
I'm not afraid of ghosts.


If you're seeing things
If you're experiencing paranormal activity,


Running through your head
That you can't explain and seems unreal,


Who can you call?
Who are you going to contact for help?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


An invisible man
A transparent person,


Sleepin' in your bed
Lodging in your bed without your knowledge,


Ow, who you gonna call?
Who are you going to contact for help (expressing surprise at the situation)?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


If you're all alone
If you're by yourself,


Pick up the phone
Answer the phone,


And call
Dial


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


Ooh, I hear it likes the girls
Ghosts might have a preference for female targets.


Hm, I ain't 'fraid of no ghost
Hmm, I'm not scared of any ghost.


Mmm, if you've had a dose of a
If you've had an experience with a


Freaky ghost, baby
Strange or unusual ghost, my dear


You better call
You should contact


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


Lemme tell ya something
Let me tell you something


Bustin' makes me feel good!
I enjoy fighting and capturing ghosts, and it gives me a sense of satisfaction.


Don't get caught alone oh, no
Don't get into trouble by yourself, no.


When it comes through your door
If paranormal activity shows up at your doorstep,


Unless you just want some more
Unless you want more of it to happen,


I think you better call
I believe it would be best to contact


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


Ow! Who you gonna call?
Ow! Who are you going to contact for help?


Uh, think you better call
Uh, I think you should contact


Ha ha, who you gonna call?
Ha ha, who are you going to contact for help?


I can't hear you
I can't hear your answer.


Louder
Speak louder.


Who you gonna call?
Who are you going to contact for help?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


Who you gonna call?
Who are you going to contact for help?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.


Who can you call?
Who are you going to contact for help?


Ghostbusters!
Call the Ghostbusters.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Parker Jr.

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Comments from YouTube:

@foopthehoop3103

To be honest if the ghost of Ray Parker jr came in my house and started singing ghostbusters I wouldn’t have a problem with it

@petitio_principii

I'd be kind of scared, since he isn't even dead.

@blueshift661

@@petitio_principii but in our mind he is dead...

@beewell1600

ill be haunting you then, make sure to have beers in your fridge

@christopherkliagel8862

Ghostbusters is a timeless classic, the movie and the song.

@konigneptundergroe8277

I would Dance with him

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@louratlurflubaf3966

It's weird how the 80s is 40+ years in the past yet feels more sci-fi and full of promise than today.

@scholaroftheworldalternatehist

Because we are getting resurgence in electronic music so it sounds fresh again. Also 80s is when wages started stagnating so life was still pretty good back then.

@SexyAzzHell93

iktr

@samanders2676

The whole 80s is weird. As someone who grew up in that decade, women wore shoulder pads to make their shoulder broad and men wore mullet because it is sexy. It is the wildest decade without a doubt.

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