Grim Grinning Ghosts
Betty Taylor And Bill Lee And Paul Frees And The Mellomen And Thurl Ravenscroft Lyrics
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And the tombstones quake
Spooks come out for a singing wake
Happy haunts materialize
And begin to vocalize
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize
Now don't close your eyes
Or a silly spook may sit by your side
Shrouded in a daft disguise
They pretend to terrorize
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize
As the moon climbs high o'er dead oak tree
Spooks arrive for the midnight spree
Creepy creeps with eerie eyes
Start to shriek and harmonize
Grim grinning ghosts come out socialize
When you hear the knell of a requiem bell
Weird glows gleam where spirits dwell
Restles bones etherealize
Rise as spooks of every size
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize
Grim grinning ghosts come out
Grim grinning ghosts come out
To socialize
The song Grim Grinning Ghosts is a classic Disney tune that invites listeners to a spooky world filled with ghosts, ghouls, and all things eerie. The lyrics describe a ghostly gathering where the dead come to life and socialize with the living. The singer warns the audience not to close their eyes or try to hide because the ghosts will come and sit by their side. The song goes on to describe the creepy and eerie atmosphere that welcomes the spirits as they arrive for their midnight party. The final verse describes the haunting bell tolls, the eerie ghosts filling the air, and the restless bones rising to join the spectral dance.
The lyrics of Grim Grinning Ghosts speak of a world filled with supernatural creatures and events, and the music complements this theme in its tone and melody. The song is intended to be a sort of celebratory anthem for Halloween, and its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics make it a favorite among Disney fans of all generations. However, the song's popularity goes beyond the realm of Disney and has spawned various covers, remixes, and adaptations in pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
When the crypt doors creak
As soon as the doors of the tomb begin to make a noise
And the tombstones quake
Simultaneously with the shaking of the tombstones
Spooks come out for a singing wake
Ghosts emerge for a party and dance around
Happy haunts materialize
Content spirits appear physically
And begin to vocalize
They start to sing and make sounds
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize
Scary grinning ghosts appear to hang out
Now don't close your eyes
Avoid shutting your eyes
And don't try to hide
Don't attempt to conceal yourself
Or a silly spook may sit by your side
Otherwise, an unserious ghost could sit next to you
Shrouded in a daft disguise
Covered in a foolish costume
They pretend to terrorize
They feign being frightening
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize
Scary grinning ghosts appear to hang out
As the moon climbs high o'er dead oak tree
When the moon rises above the lifeless oak tree
Spooks arrive for the midnight spree
Ghosts show up for a celebration at midnight
Creepy creeps with eerie eyes
Frightening beings with unsettling eyes
Start to shriek and harmonize
Begin to scream and sing together
Grim grinning ghosts come out socialize
Scary grinning ghosts appear to hang out
When you hear the knell of a requiem bell
Once the sound of a funeral bell is heard
Weird glows gleam where spirits dwell
Strange lights twinkle where ghosts reside
Restles bones etherealize
Unrestful bones become spectral
Rise as spooks of every size
Increase in number as ghosts of all kinds
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize
Scary grinning ghosts appear to hang out
Grim grinning ghosts come out
Scary grinning ghosts appear
Grim grinning ghosts come out
Scary grinning ghosts appear
To socialize
To hang out
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Xavier Atencio, Norman Buddy Baker
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