The Blob
Burt Bacharach/Hal David Lyrics
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And leaps and glides and slides
Across the floor
Right through the door
And all around the wall
A splotch, a blotch
Be careful of The Blob
Beware of The Blob, it creeps
And leaps and glides and slides
Across the floor
Right through the door
And all around the wall
A splotch, a blotch
Be careful of The Blob
Beware of The Blob, it creeps
And leaps and glides and slides
Across the floor
Right through the door
And all around the wall
A splotch, a blotch
Be careful of The Blob
Beware of The Blob, it creeps
And leaps and glides and slides
Across the floor
Right through the door
And all around the wall
A splotch, a blotch
Be careful of The Blob
The lyrics to Burt Bacharach and Hal David's song "The Blob" are quite straightforward and depict a warning about a mysterious and elusive creature known as "The Blob." The song repeatedly emphasizes the movement of The Blob through phrases like "it creeps and leaps and glides and slides" and "across the floor, right through the door." The Blob is described as leaving marks on the wall, with the lyrics mentioning "a splotch, a blotch." The overall message is to be cautious and careful of this strange entity.
The simplicity of the lyrics allows for multiple interpretations. On the surface, it is a playful warning about a mischievous and uncatchable creature. However, it can also be seen as a metaphor for the unknown, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous aspects of life. The Blob can represent any fears or challenges that creep into our lives unexpectedly and disrupt our sense of security.
The repetition of the lyrics further emphasizes the relentlessness of The Blob. Its continual movement and ability to invade any space it desires reinforces the idea that we must always remain vigilant and adaptable in the face of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Beware of The Blob, it creeps
Take caution of The Blob, as it moves slowly and sneakily
And leaps and glides and slides
It also jumps, smoothly glides, and effortlessly slips
Across the floor
It covers the entire surface of the ground
Right through the door
Even entering through an open entrance
And all around the wall
It spreads in all directions along the wall
A splotch, a blotch
Leaving marks or stains
Be careful of The Blob
Remain cautious and mindful of The Blob
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, MACK DAVID
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Steve McDonald
Bernie Nee recorded and performed all the singing and other multi-track musical sounds, except for Paul Roberts, on the saxophone. When I first heard this at a theatre on the Army base where I was stationed, I was so taken by the music, I stayed for the 2nd showing, just to hear the theme song again. I memorized those words just from hearing it twice and could still recite them, decades later. By the way, this presentation of the song is the best, out of dozens on this website. It's one of the few that plays it at the correct, full-speed tempo. My rear-channel speakers come alive, much better than with the others. Paul Roberts playing was rated at #37 on the all-time, top-50 list of best saxophone solos.
Past Colours
This...Yes...Just Yes...Best Wishes from Australia.
tycerium
The best theme song ever is back! This high quality recording was on youtube previously, but one day, it was gone! How can I pay my bills without The Blob in stereo? But now it's back, and I can balance my check book!
Steve McDonald
Yes, this version sounds the best. Better stereo and surround effects and at the correct, fast tempo. My neighbors probably think I'm crazy, playing this thing loudly, so often!
Rafael Salas
Finally I found THE BLOB (the original song) from Hal David and Burt Bacharach. The spanish version (Titled as La Burbuja) is one of the most remembered masterpieces recorded by one of the highest dance orchestras in Latin America, the venezuelan BILLO´S CARACAS BOYS (1961, LP Pobre del Pobre, B-DCM-002)
Eric Seal
Great song! Has a very distinctive, unique, and haunting quality to it. Always play around halloween!
Maleiva
Beware of the blob, it creeps And leaps and glides and slides Across the floor Right through the door And all around the wall A splotch, a blotch Be careful of the blob Cool song :D
Super Tigress
I actually think this song is good for a movie because it has a good beat to it that my family's cats will sometimes purr in time with when they hear it. The words have good feel to them as they are synergized with the movie.
Luis Vivanco
Even as a small kid, this song was puzzling for me, because it is definitely humoristic, and the movie was really terrorific!!! I never understood why they made this so joyful or playful music for such a suspense movie.
Steve McDonald
The movie was tongue-in-cheek, a parody of the genre of monster movies, so a humorous theme song to lead into it was quite appropriate.