Prelude
Bloodsucking Zombies from Outer Space Lyrics


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Alright my little son, it's time to go to bed now
I don't want to go to bed
Why not?
Because ghosts and the monsters, they're so scary
Ghosts and monsters, where?
Everywhere, I'm afraid because all these fiendish things




Overall Meaning

The Prelude is a song by Bloodsucking Zombies from Outer Space's, and the lyrics above are the beginning of the song. The lyrics are a conversation between a parent and their child, where the parent is urging the child to go to bed, but the child is resisting going to bed due to their fear of ghosts and monsters. The lyrics show the child's vulnerability and fear towards the unknown.


The song is a commentary on our societal obsession with horror and the supernatural. It highlights the idea that people are drawn towards things that scare them, whether it is watching horror movies or exploring haunted places. The song seems to suggest that our fascination with the unknown and supernatural creates monsters in our minds, and it is always better to confront our fears than run away from them.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright my little son, it's time to go to bed now
A parent is instructing their child to go to bed.


I don't want to go to bed
The child is resisting going to bed.


Why not?
The parent is questioning the child's reluctance to go to bed.


Because ghosts and the monsters, they're so scary
The child is afraid of ghosts and monsters.


Ghosts and monsters, where?
The parent is asking where the ghosts and monsters are.


Everywhere, I'm afraid because all these fiendish things
The child is afraid because they believe ghosts and monsters are present everywhere.




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