Spooky Scary Skeletons
Andrew Gold Lyrics


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Spooky scary skeletons
Send shivers down your spine
Shrieking skulls will shock your soul
Seal your doom tonight

Spooky scary skeletons
Speak with such a screech
You'll shake and shudder in surprise
When you hear these zombies shriek

We're so sorry skeletons
You're so misunderstood
You only want to socialize
But I don't think we should

'Cause spooky scary skeletons
Shout startling shrilly screams
They'll sneak from their sarcophagus
And just won't leave you be

(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

Spirits supernatural are shy
What's all the fuss?
But bags of bones seem so unsafe
It's semi-serious

Spooky scary skeletons
Are silly all the same
They'll smile and scrabble slowly by
And drive you so insane

Sticks and stones will break your bones
They seldom let you snooze




Spooky scary skeletons
Will wake you with a boo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andrew Gold's "Spooky Scary Skeletons" embrace the Halloween spirit. The main focus of the song is the description of the scary nature of skeletons. The song creates vivid imagery for the audience, as it describes how these spooky scary skeletons send shivers down the spine of those who come into contact with them. The shrieking skulls mentioned in the lyrics heighten the fear that skeletons instill in people. The song creates an eerie environment that any horror lover would enjoy. However, the song also highlights how misunderstood these skeletons are. Although they may appear spooky and frightening, they are only looking for an opportunity to socialize. Andrew Gold's lyrics convey that the fear associated with skeletons is baseless and that even if they seem scary, they are docile.


Line by Line Meaning

Spooky scary skeletons
The eerie souls of the deceased, now bones, are here to reveal themselves.


Send shivers down your spine
Their presence makes you feel uneasy and sends a chill down your spine.


Shrieking skulls will shock your soul
The vocal cries of their heads will stun your mind.


Seal your doom tonight
They've come to take you with them to your inevitable end.


Speak with such a screech
They communicate in a sharp, high-pitched tone which can be horrifying.


You'll shake and shudder in surprise
Their sudden appearance will cause you to tremble with fear.


When you hear these zombies shriek
Their terrifying noises will make you aware of their presence.


We're so sorry skeletons
Humans feel apologetic for demonizing creatures who just want to socialize.


You're so misunderstood
People have misinterpreted the intentions of skeletons and fear them unnecessarily.


You only want to socialize
Skeletons just want to have fun and get to know people.


But I don't think we should
Despite their harmless nature, it's still understandable to fear the unknown.


Cause spooky scary skeletons
These haunting beings can provoke fright.


Shout startling shrilly screams
They exclaim piercing, attention-grabbing sounds.


They'll sneak from their sarcophagus
Skeletons can suddenly appear from their burial boxes.


And just won't leave you be
Their haunting presence will stay with you.


Spirits supernatural
Often, the souls that linger are those of the supernatural realm.


Are shy whats all the fuss
Most spirits are less harmlessly frightful and more guarded in their appearances.


But bags of bones seem so unsafe
Skeletons, on the other hand, can be frightfully dangerous.


It's semi-serious!
The warning of skeletons is not wholly serious, but it's essential to be cautious.


Are silly all the same
Even though they're often misjudged, skeletons can act like wacky creatures.


They'll smile and scrabble slowly by
Skeletons can lurch by, looking both creepy and comical at the same time.


And drive you so insane
Their idle wandering can unnerve some people.


Sticks and stones will break your bones
Physical attacks result in physical damage, but it can't compare to what skeletons can cause.


They seldom let you snooze
Because of the everlasting terror, they can interrupt weekly amounts of rest.


Spooky scary skeletons
These eerie beings are here to stay.


Will wake you with a boo!
And they're sure to wake you up with a startling, playful cry.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew M. Gold

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheHorselessCantor

it's sad because Andrew Gold (original writer of Spooky Scary Skeletons) likely appreciates The Living Tombstone's remix from Heaven (Andrew died before TLT released their remix)... but the actual The Living Tombstone remix was taken down by UMG publishers. And then this version was made to "remix the remix" but it just isn't the same as the TLT version. Not-for-profit remixes and transformations are protected under fair use. If this was made to "replace" the TLT version it's kinda shady, especially since Andrew himself isn't alive and didn't have a say on how the TLT remix situation was handled. of course if this remix of a remix has the blessing of both Andrew's estate and TLT I'm ok with it... there's just no concrete way to know

@redmanghost

I made the original remix that brought fame to the song long before andrew gold actually died and I cant say I mind that TLTs version isnt officially recognized (for the record, mine was)

@sunbuYT

​@@redmanghost How much did yours differ from Yoav's (TLT'S)?

@lorriwilson1581

I don't know what you guys are talking about but I just like listening to it on loop😅

@GlaggleBoi

I'm seriously going to cry, there are idiots making arguments under a comment that details someone who died, like, come on.

@GXSilvio1220

❤Kooperation

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@Martdiva1979

Andrew Gold ❤also sung thank you for being a friend ❤️ what a legend x

@shereensamander

Me: listening to this song wayyyyy before Halloween

My whole fricking class: Intense Stare

@Froyo956

My brother used to blast this in the car on long car drives with me my mom and him it was amazing

@r.rajalakshmi9a197

lol this just makes my sad moon haappy thnx for the remix lol i just cant

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