Monster Mash
Bobby Pickett and the Crypt-Kicker 5 Lyrics
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When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab, began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
(He did the mash) he did the monster mash
(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
(He did the mash) it caught on in a flash
(Wa-ooh) from my laboratory in the castle east
(Wa-ooh) to the master bedroom where the vampires feast
(Wa-wa-ooh) the ghouls all came from their humble abodes
(Wa-ooh) to get a jolt from my electrodes
(They did the mash) they did the monster mash
(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
(They did the mash) it caught on in a flash
(They did the mash) they did the monster mash
(Wa-ooh) the zombies were having fun
(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) the party had just begun
(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) the guests included Wolfman
(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) Dracula, and his son
(Wa-ooh) the scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
(Wa-ooh) Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
(Wa-wa-ooh) the coffin-bangers were about to arrive
(Wa-ooh) with their vocal group, The Crypt-Kicker Five
(They played the mash) they played the monster mash
(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
(They played the mash) it caught on in a flash
(They played the mash) they played the monster mash
(Wa-ooh) out from his coffin', Drac's voice did ring
(Wa-ooh) seems he was troubled by just one thing
(Wa-wa-ooh) opened the lid and shook his fist and said
(Wa-ooh) "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?
(It's now the mash) it's now the monster mash
(The monster mash) and it's a graveyard smash
(It's now the mash) it's caught on in a flash
(It's now the mash) it's now the monster mash
(Wa-ooh) now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
(Wa-ooh) and my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
(Wa-wa-ooh) for you, the living this mash was meant to
(Wa-ooh) when you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
(Then you can mash) then you can monster mash
(The monster mash) and do my graveyard smash
(Then you can mash) you'll catch on in a flash
(Then you can mash) then you can monster mash
(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
"Mash good" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
"Easy, Igor, you impetuous young boy" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
"Mash good, grr" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
(Wa-ooh)
The lyrics to "Monster Mash" tell the story of a mad scientist who creates a monster that rises from its slab and proceeds to dance the "Mash," catching on with other monsters in the area. The scientist's laboratory is situated in a castle, and the monsters come from their homes to party with him. The creatures include zombies, Dracula, Wolfman, and other ghoulish figures. The song's lyrics conjure up images of a Halloween party gone wild, where the monsters break from their usual, grave demeanor to dance and let their hair down. The song's catchy melody and spooky theme have made it a Halloween classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I was working in the lab, late one night
The singer tells us when the story takes place.
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
The singer describes the strange thing he saw.
For my monster from his slab, began to rise
The singer's monster starts to move.
And suddenly to my surprise
The artist is shocked by what he sees.
(He did the mash) he did the monster mash
The monster starts dancing.
(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
The song about the monster dancing becomes really popular.
(He did the mash) it caught on in a flash
Everyone starts copying the monster's dance moves.
(He did the mash) he did the monster mash
The monster keeps dancing.
(Wa-ooh) From my laboratory in the castle east
The artist tells us where he was when he saw the monster.
(Wa-ooh) To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The artist tells us a bit about the vampires.
(Wa-wa-ooh) The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
The singer tells us about the ghouls.
(Wa-ooh) To get a jolt from my electrodes
The ghouls want to try the artist's experiments.
(They did the mash) they did the monster mash
Now everyone is dancing the monster mash.
(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
The song is still really popular.
(They did the mash) it caught on in a flash
People are still copying the monster's dance moves.
(They did the mash) they did the monster mash
The party continues.
(Wa-ooh) The zombies were having fun
The artist tells us about the zombies' behavior.
(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) The party had just begun
The party is just getting started.
(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) The guests included Wolfman
The singer lists some of the guests.
(Tennis shoe wa-ooh) Dracula, and his son
The artist continues listing the guests.
(Wa-ooh) The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
Everyone is enjoying the music.
(Wa-ooh) Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
The artist describes some of the characters at the party.
(Wa-wa-ooh) The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
The singer tells us about another group of guests arriving.
(Wa-ooh) With their vocal group, The Crypt-Kicker Five
The artist introduces the next group of guests.
(They played the mash) they played the monster mash
The band starts playing the monster mash.
(The monster mash) it was a graveyard smash
The song is still really popular.
(They played the mash) it caught on in a flash
People start dancing the monster mash again.
(They played the mash) they played the monster mash
The party is still going strong.
(Wa-ooh) out from his coffin', Drac's voice did ring
Dracula speaks up.
(Wa-ooh) seems he was troubled by just one thing
Dracula has a problem.
(Wa-wa-ooh) opened the lid and shook his fist and said
Dracula is angry.
(Wa-ooh) "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?
Dracula misses his old dance moves.
(It's now the mash) it's now the monster mash
The artist explains that the monster mash is now more popular than the Transylvania Twist.
(The monster mash) and it's a graveyard smash
The song is still really popular.
(It's now the mash) it's caught on in a flash
Everyone is dancing the monster mash.
(It's now the mash) it's now the monster mash
The party is still going strong.
(Wa-ooh) Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
Dracula has joined in the fun.
(Wa-ooh) And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
The song is really famous now.
(Wa-wa-ooh) For you, the living this mash was meant to
The singer tells the audience who the song is for.
(Wa-ooh) When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
The artist invites the audience to his lab.
(Then you can mash) then you can monster mash
Anyone who comes to the party can dance the monster mash.
(The monster mash) and do my graveyard smash
The song is still really popular.
(Then you can mash) you'll catch on in a flash
Everyone will start dancing the monster mash.
(Then you can mash) then you can monster mash
The party never ends!
(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The song plays on.
"Mash good" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The guests are enjoying the party.
"Easy, Igor, you impetuous young boy" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The singer addresses one of the guests.
"Mash good, grr" (Wa-ooh, monster mash)
One of the guests responds to the artist.
(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The song plays on.
(Wa-ooh, monster mash)
The song plays on.
(Wa-ooh)
The song ends.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leonard Capizzi, Bob Pickett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rhymereason3449
Fun Fact: Every major record label declined to record this song... it was ultimately picked up by a small outfit and sold over 1 million records in it's first year and reached the number one spot on the billboards!
@strawberryseason
It was also a big hit in 1973. That is when I first heard it.
@derekmyers3258
I asked for this record for Christmas in 1978 when I was 2. Ha ha.
@raechelweir8861
I love hearing about successes like that.
@jonathanbrumfiel9909
Parrot records. The cover for the original vinyl is pretty rad with a vampire up front.
@rhymereason3449
@Jonathan Brumfiel What a collector's piece that would be!
@tom-kz9pb
Bobby's facial expressions were as classic as the song. Bobby is now dearly departed, but his song will live on, resurrected every Halloween.
@moaiman2246
It reminds me of Jim Carreys facial expressions
@josecalderon4879
you mean valentines day right???
@fearfulclan2007
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