Monster Mash
Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers Lyrics

I was working in the lab, late one night
The singer was performing experimental work in a lab late at night

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
The singer saw something strange and unsettling with their eyes

For my monster from his slab, began to rise
A monster the singer had created started to come to life

And suddenly to my surprise
The artist was shocked by this sudden turn of events

(He did the mash) he did the monster mash
The monster started doing a dance called the monster mash

(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
The dance became very popular and was performed in graveyards

(He did the mash) it caught on in a flash
The dance caught on very quickly and became popular among monsters and other creatures

(He did the mash) he did the monster mash
The monster continued to dance the monster mash

(Wa-ooh) From my laboratory in the castle east
The artist's laboratory was located in a castle in the eastern part of some unspecified location

(Wa-ooh) To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The laboratory was connected to a master bedroom where vampires would go to eat their meals

(Wa-wa-ooh) The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
Ghouls came to the laboratory from their own humble homes

(Wa-ooh) To get a jolt from my electrodes
The ghouls were interested in the electrical equipment that the artist was using in their experiments

(They did the mash) they did the monster mash
The ghouls joined in the dancing and started doing the monster mash

(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
The monster mash continued to be very popular and was performed throughout graveyards

(They did the mash) it caught on in a flash
The ghouls quickly caught on to the popularity of the dance and started doing it themselves

(They did the mash) they did the monster mash
The ghouls continued to dance the monster mash

(Wa-ooh) The zombies were having fun
Zombies were also present and enjoying themselves

(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) The party had just begun
The party was just getting started and everyone was having a good time

(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) The guests included Wolfman
Other guests included a werewolf or 'Wolfman'

(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) Dracula, and his son
Dracula and his son were also in attendance

(Wa-ooh) The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
Everyone was really enjoying the music and atmosphere of the party

(Wa-ooh) Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
A character named Igor was present and had dogs with him

(Wa-wa-ooh) The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
A group of musicians called the 'coffin-bangers' were on their way to the party

(Wa-ooh) With their vocal group, The Crypt-Kicker Five
The coffin-bangers also had a vocal group called The Crypt-Kicker Five

(They played the mash) they played the monster mash
The musicians started playing the song 'Monster Mash'

(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
The song continued to be very popular, especially in graveyards

(They played the mash) it caught on in a flash
The song became very popular very quickly

(They played the mash) they played the monster mash
The musicians continued to play 'Monster Mash'

(Wa-ooh) out from his coffin', Drac's voice did ring
Dracula emerged from his coffin and spoke

(Wa-ooh) seems he was troubled by just one thing
Dracula was worried about something

(Wa-wa-ooh) opened the lid and shook his fist and said
Dracula opened a container and expressed his emotions

(Wa-ooh) "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?
Dracula wanted to know what had happened to his dance called the Transylvania Twist

(It's now the mash) it's now the monster mash
The song 'Monster Mash' had replaced the Transylvania Twist as the popular dance

(The monster mash) and it's a graveyard smash
Even Dracula had to admit that 'Monster Mash' was a very popular song, specifically in graveyards

(It's now the mash) it's caught on in a flash
Even Dracula had to admit that 'Monster Mash' had become very popular very quickly

(It's now the mash) it's now the monster mash
'Monster Mash' continued to be the popular dance

(Wa-ooh) Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
It seems that Dracula had joined the band

(Wa-ooh) And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
'Monster Mash' was now the most popular song around

(Wa-wa-ooh) For you, the living this mash was meant to
'Monster Mash' was intended for the living to enjoy

(Wa-ooh) When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
If anyone should ask, tell them that Boris recommended the song and dance

(Then you can mash) then you can monster mash
Once someone is aware of the song and dance, they can join in and start doing the monster mash

(The monster mash) and do my graveyard smash
They can also perform the dance in graveyards, which is where it originated

(Then you can mash) you'll catch on in a flash
People will quickly catch on to the dance and start doing it themselves

(Then you can mash) then you can monster mash
People can continue to enjoy doing the monster mash

(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The song 'Monster Mash' continues to be played

"Mash good" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
Someone was complementing the dance and expressing approval

"Easy, Igor, you impetuous young boy" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
Igor was starting to get carried away and needed to calm down

"Mash good, grr" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
Someone else confirmed that the monster mash was a good dance and sounded like a monster growling

(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The song 'Monster Mash' continues to be played