The Monster Hop
Bert Convy Lyrics
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BERT CONVY
I heard strange noises coming from a house on the hill
So I crept up to the window and looked over the sill
My heart almost stopped, I nearly died of fright
By the dim candlelight I saw the strangest sight
There was Frankenstein and Dracula and Wolfman too
Dancin' with some zombies, what a ghastly crew
The ol' ugly vampire was doing the bop
And everything was rocking at the monster's hop
The bats were flying and the room was full
The crazy witch doctor was dancing with a ghoul
The organ was playing, but no-one was there
And the headless horseman was combing his hair
There was Frankenstein and Dracula and Wolfman too
Dancin' with some zombies, what a ghastly crew
The ol' ugly vampire was doing the bop
And everything was rocking at the monster's hop
I can't forget that empty house upon the hill
The night has fall, the monsters dance and oh what a thrill
The wind did howl, the night was black
I nearly lost my mind, I'm never ever going back
There was Frankenstein and Dracula and Wolfman too
Dancin' with some zombies, what a ghastly crew
The ol' ugly vampire was doing the bop
And everything was rocking at the monster's hop
The lyrics of Bert Convy's song "The Monster's Hop" tell a story of a curious observer that stumbles upon a gathering of classic horror characters dancing at a "monster's hop." The first verse sets the scene with the observer recounting his surprise upon hearing strange noises from a nearby house. He sneaks up to take a peek and sees a surreal spectacle - characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolfman are all gathered together, dancing with zombies in a dark, candlelit room. The second verse describes the scene in more detail, with bats flying around and even the headless horseman making an appearance.
Despite the observer's initial fascination with the situation, it's clear that he becomes fearful and overwhelmed as the song progresses. The final verse recounts how he never wants to return to that "empty house upon the hill," with its black, windy night and "ghastly crew" of monsters. Overall, the song plays on classic horror imagery to create a detailed, visually vivid narrative that captures the imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard strange noises coming from a house on the hill
I became aware of weird sounds emanating from a building on a high ground
So I crept up to the window and looked over the sill
I approached cautiously and peered through the frame
My heart almost stopped, I nearly died of fright
My cardiovascular system almost ceased, I was terrified
By the dim candlelight I saw the strangest sight
I perceived, in the low luminance provided by a candle, a bizarre view
There was Frankenstein and Dracula and Wolfman too
I could distinguish characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, and Wolfman
Dancin' with some zombies, what a ghastly crew
Those individuals were moving rhythmically with some zombies, forming a gruesome ensemble
The ol' ugly vampire was doing the bop
The repulsive vampire was doing the bop dance move
And everything was rocking at the monster's hop
The gathering was lively, entertaining, and happening
The bats were flying and the room was full
Bats were airborne, and the room was packed with individuals
The crazy witch doctor was dancing with a ghoul
The insane witch doctor was dancing with a ghoulish creature
The organ was playing, but no-one was there
The musical instrument was producing sound, but no one was visible around it
And the headless horseman was combing his hair
The headless person, riding a horse, was grooming himself
I can't forget that empty house upon the hill
I cannot erase that vacant building atop the hill from my memory
The night has fall, the monsters dance and oh what a thrill
The night has come, and the monsters are reveling, providing an electrifying sensation
The wind did howl, the night was black
The wind produced a loud, depressing sound, and the darkness enveloped the surroundings
I nearly lost my mind, I'm never ever going back
I almost suffered a psychological breakdown, and I will never revisit that location
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@patrickstocks3576
Heard strange noises coming from a house on the hill
So I crept up to the window and looked over the sill
My heart almost stopped, I nearly died of fright
By the dim candlelight, I aww the strangest sight
There was Frankenstein and Dracula 🧛♂️ and Wolfman, too
Dancin’ with some zombies 🧟♀️ what a ghastly crew?
The old other vampire 🧛♀️ was doing the bop
And everything was rocking at the monsters hop
The bats were flying, and the room was full
The crazy witch doctor was dancing with a ghoul
The organ was playing, but no one was there
Abs the headless horseman was combing his hair
There was Frankenstein & Dracula 🧛♂️ and Wolfman, too
Dancin’ with some zombies 🧟♀️ what a ghastly crew!
The old other vampire 🧛♀️ was doing the bop
And everything was rocking at the monsters hop
I can’t forget that empty house upon the hill
The night I saw the monsters dance 💃 and ooh what a thrill?
The wind did howl, the night was black
I nearly lost my mind, I’m never, ever going back
There was Frankenstein and Dracula and Wolfman, too
Dancin’ with some zombies 🧟♀️ what a ghastly crew!
The old other vampire 🧛♀️ was doing the bop
And everything was rocking at the monsters hop
@MrRJDB1969
Probably the best Halloween song that I've ever heard.... hands down.
@trixhorror1183
Awesome horror rock
@markojameow
This is one underrated and underplayed Halloween song.
@RussellHughes-bk6lv
there's a song broned in this one to & that sogn is called the hero's hop.
@BeeWhistler
All the 60s Halloween songs seem to be a bunch of monster movie name drops all at a party, lol!
@beandipcartography
Yes, the olden vampire was doing the bop with Rigatoni Joni at the Monster Hop.
@rockindaddy6535
🎵 Sagenhaft ! 👍 🧡 Spitzenmäßiger R n R !!
@STR8graff
This song is really good lol
@mikekz4489
Fun song. I didn't know that Bert Convy was a singer. I'd put this song ahead of The Monster Mash.
@hempelchamp
RIP, Bert Convy!