Trick Or Treat
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Trick or treat

Trick or treat, baby, on a night like this,
Trick or treat, wo, wo, an d that means a kiss.
Trick or treat, baby, and don't let me miss
A sweet kiss from you on a night like this.

Trick or treat, baby, by the light of the moon,
Trick or treat, wo, wo, don't leave me so soon.
Trick or treat, baby, I go in a swoon
From the sweet way you kiss me by the light of the moon.

Trick or treat, baby, oh, what a night,
Trick or treat, wo, wo, what a sweet delight.
Trick or treat, baby, and hold me tight,
And keep kissin' me sweetly, oh, what a night.

Trick or treat, baby, in your own sweet way,
Trick or treat, wo, wo, anything you say.




Trick or treat, wo, wo, wo, wo,
I just love for you to kiss me in your own sweet way.

Overall Meaning

The song "Trick or Treat" by Chuck Berry is a sweet romantic song that can be interpreted as a date night between two lovers. The title references the famous Halloween phrase "Trick or Treat," but, in this context, it's used to request a kiss from the beloved on a moonlit night. The lyrics highlight how the singer desires from their beloved, requesting their sweetheart not to leave them so soon and to keep kissing them sweetly. The song's playful tone with its jazzy rhythm and catchy chorus adds to its romantic charm. The lyrics keep the focus on the couple and their budding love in a very innocent way.


The lyrics nicely depict the magic of young love, which seems sweet and innocent, and the trick or treat phrase is cleverly incorporated into these lyrics to request the desired kiss. The song stands out from other love songs by using the trick-or-treat phrase and the Halloween thematic elements just in the title. The song has a great rhythm, and Chuck Berry's voice fits perfectly; his style and guitar-playing techniques make it an interesting and engaging song to listen to. Chuck Berry has a mastery to create a vivid and lively world through his music, and "Trick or Treat" is an example of how his creativity and musical abilities make a simple song about love uniquely enjoyable.


Line by Line Meaning

Trick or treat, baby, on a night like this,
Asking for a kiss, emphasizing how special and unique this moment is.


Trick or treat, wo, wo, and that means a kiss.
Clarifying that the request is for a kiss, which is the true intent of the phrase 'trick or treat.'


Trick or treat, baby, and don't let me miss
Asking explicitly for the kiss not to be missed, while still maintaining a playful tone.


A sweet kiss from you on a night like this.
Further emphasizing the sweetness and importance of this kiss on this particular night.


Trick or treat, baby, by the light of the moon,
Emphasizing the romantic setting of the request, invoking a classic scene from traditional Halloween stories.


Trick or treat, wo, wo, don't leave me so soon.
Expressing a desire for the kiss to last longer, potentially hinting at a deeper affection for the recipient of the request.


Trick or treat, baby, I go in a swoon
Comparing the intensity of the emotions felt during the kiss to being overwhelmed or fainting, further emphasizing the passion of the moment.


From the sweet way you kiss me by the light of the moon.
Explaining the cause of the swooning feeling during the kiss, which is the recipient's kissing technique.


Trick or treat, baby, oh, what a night,
Reflecting on how this night will be unforgettable due to the kiss that is about to happen, reinforcing the importance of the request.


Trick or treat, wo, wo, what a sweet delight.
Expressing the joy and pleasure that will come from the kiss, framing it as a 'sweet delight.'


Trick or treat, baby, and hold me tight,
Asking for the recipient to hold the requester during the kiss, potentially to add further intimacy and passion to the moment.


And keep kissin' me sweetly, oh, what a night.
Reiterating the desire for the sweetness and passion of the kiss to continue throughout the night, potentially hinting at deeper romantic feelings between the two individuals.


Trick or treat, baby, in your own sweet way,
Allowing the recipient to be completely in control of the kiss, emphasizing their individuality and unique style.


Trick or treat, wo, wo, anything you say.
Granting the recipient complete control over the situation, reiterating the playful and flirtatious tone of the request.


Trick or treat, wo, wo, wo, wo,
Adding an extra 'wo' for emphasis and to add to the playful nature of the song and request.


I just love for you to kiss me in your own sweet way.
Summing up the entire request by reiterating the pleasure and joy that comes from experiencing a kiss from the recipient, emphasizing the strong romantic feelings that exist between them.




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Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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Jack


on Little Marie (Alternate)

Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie

It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.

I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all


Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.