This is Halloween
Catherine O'Hara/Danny Elfman/Paul Reubens Lyrics

Boys and girls of every age
Everyone is welcome to join in on the Halloween festivities, regardless of their age or gender.

Wouldn't you like to see something strange
Halloween is a time to experience things that are unusual, creepy or out of the ordinary, and this song invites you to take part in this.

Come with us and you will see
Join in on the Halloween fun and discover what makes this holiday so special and unique.

This out town of Halloween
The Halloween season transforms our town into a thrilling and eerie place full of excitement and surprises.

Pumpkins scream in the dead of night
The pumpkins carved into jack-o-lanterns are given personalities that come alive in the darkness, adding to the spooky atmosphere.

This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
Halloween is a time to express yourself and show off your creative and spooky side.

Trick or treat 'till the neighbors come and die of fright
Children go door-to-door asking for candy on Halloween night, and this line humorously imagines that their neighbors are so scared they may even die of fright at the sight of them.

It's our town, everybody scream
This line emphasizes the shared experience of Halloween in our town, where everyone is free to express themselves and share in the excitement and spookiness of the season.

I am the one hiding under your bed
The song takes on a creepy tone as we are introduced to various Halloween creatures lurking in the shadows, such as a monster hiding under your bed.

Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red
A description of the monster hiding under your bed, revealing its creepy and scary features.

I am the one hiding under your stairs
The song continues with another scary creature, this one hiding under the stairs.

Fingers like snakes, and spiders in my hair
A description of the creature hiding under the stairs, including its frightening appearance with snake-like fingers and spiders in its hair.

In this town we call home
A reminder of the sense of camaraderie and community that Halloween brings to our town.

Everyone hail to the pumpkin song
The pumpkin is a staple decoration for Halloween, and this line encourages everyone to celebrate and appreciate the pumpkin in its various forms.

Everybody waiting for the next surprise
Halloween is full of surprises and this line captures the anticipation and excitement of waiting for the next one.

Something waiting that will howl and make you SCREAM
Halloween is all about being scared, and this line forewarns of the jump-scares and frights that lie ahead.

Red and black and spider green
A description of the colors associated with Halloween, including the traditional red and black, as well as spider green, which represents the creepy crawly creatures associated with the season.

Aren't you scared
A rhetorical question that underscores the scary and thrilling nature of Halloween.

Well that's just fine
The song acknowledges the fear that comes with Halloween and reassures that it's okay to be scared.

Say it once, say it twice
A call-and-response that encourages everyone to join in on the fun and shout in unison.

Take a chance and roll the dice
Halloween is a time to take risks and try new things, so why not take a chance and see where the night takes you?

Ride in the moon in the dead of night
An evocative image of riding through the moonlit night, conjuring feelings of magic and mystery that are associated with Halloween.

In our town of Halloween
A reminder that the festivities of Halloween are in full swing in our town, a place where anything can happen.

I am the clown with the tear away face
Another scary creature is introduced, this time a clown with a face that can be taken off like a mask.

Here like a flash, and gone without a trace
A description of the clown's movements, emphasizing its quickness and elusiveness.

I am the who in the 'hey, who's there'
An enigmatic figure who is always hiding and evading detection, adding to the overall sense of mystery and suspense.

I am the wind running through your hair
A personification of the wind, which is often associated with ghosts and spirits, adding to the eerie atmosphere of Halloween night.

I am the shadow on the moon at night
The song continues to describe various spooky figures, including a shadow that gives a sense of creeping dread and unease.

Filling your dreams to the brim with fright
A fitting end to this series of creepy descriptions, suggesting that these creatures will continue to haunt you in your nightmares.

Tender lovelings everywhere
A playful term that highlights the childlike joy and affection that can be found amidst all the scares and frights of Halloween night.

Life's no fun without a good scare
A sentiment that captures the essence of Halloween, acknowledging that a little bit of fear and excitement is an essential element of having fun.

That's our job, but we're not mean
The song makes it clear that while the creatures of Halloween may be scary, they are not actually mean and are just trying to have fun like everyone else.

Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back and SCREAM like a banshee
Yet another scary character is introduced, warning of the potential for a jump-scare or startle that could happen at any moment on Halloween night.

Make you jump out of your skin
A phrase that captures the sensation of being scared out of your wits, a feeling that is a hallmark of the Halloween season.

Won't you please make way for a very special guy
The song ends with a specific reference to Jack Skellington, the beloved character from the movie 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' who has become synonymous with Halloween.

Our man Jack is king of the pumpkin patch
The song ends on a celebratory note, hailing Jack Skellington as the preeminent figure of Halloween, the ultimate embodiment of its spooky and exciting spirit.

la la la la
Additional nonsensical lyrics that contribute to the playful and whimsical tone of the song.

Woooooh
A final, ghostly wail that brings the song to a close, leaving the listener with a sense of eerie delight and anticipation for the next Halloween season.