Finale
Catherine O'Hara Danny Elfman & The Citizens of Halloween Lyrics

The first two lines of this verse speak to the fact that Jack, a central character in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas, has returned and is alright. The repetition of “okay” and “all right” reinforces this sense of relief and joy that he is back safely. The next line is a call to celebrate the return of Jack - to shout and scream in excitement. This is followed by a reminder of what town they are in: the town of Halloween. The final line encourages everyone to join in and sing in celebration of Halloween.

The next two lines, “What’s this? What’s this I haven’t got a clue? What it’s completely new, must be a Christmas thing,” reference a moment in the movie where Jack stumbles upon the concept of Christmas, which is entirely foreign to him and the Halloween-centric town he lives in. The confusion in these lines reflects Jack’s initial bewilderment and sets the stage for the rest of the movie’s plot, as Jack tries to capture the essence of Christmas and make it his own. The last line of this verse repeats the familiar refrain of “This is Halloween,” which emphasizes the stark contrast between Halloween and Christmas.

The final verse is a touching and romantic one, expressing a desire for two characters to be together forever. The sense of longing in this verse is underscored by the previous verses’ focus on celebration and confusion. The two characters “gaze into the stars” together, suggesting a closeness and intimacy that transcends their surroundings. The last line is a powerful statement that they are meant to be together, a concept that echoes the overall theme of the movie.