Spooky
Classic IV/Dennis Yost Lyrics
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I call you up and ask you if you like to go and meet and see a movie
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night
And then you stop, and say, "All right"
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
You always keep me guessin', I never seem to know what you are thinkin'
And if a fella looks at you, it's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'
And then you smile, and hold my hand
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
Spooky!
If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin'
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams
So I'll propose on Halloween
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
Spooky
Spooky, oh alright
I said spooky, oh
Hey yeah, I said spooky!
Yeah yeah
The lyrics of Classic IV/Dennis Yost's song "Spooky" describe the confusion and unpredictability that comes with being in love with a mysterious woman. The song begins with the singer inviting the woman to go see a movie with him, but she initially turns him down before changing her mind. The chorus then declares that love is crazy with a "spooky little girl like you."
The second verse further emphasizes the woman's enigmatic nature, as the singer admits that he never knows what she's thinking and that she has a tendency to flirt with other men. Despite his confusion, he remains smitten with her, and the chorus repeats that love is crazy with a "spooky little girl like you."
The final verse serves as a sort of ultimatum, with the singer declaring that if the woman continues to play games with his heart, he'll propose to her on Halloween. The song ends with several repetitions of the word "spooky," emphasizing the eerie and mysterious nature of the woman.
Overall, the lyrics of "Spooky" capture the confusion, excitement, and unpredictability of being in love with someone who is both alluring and confounding.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cool of the evening when ev'rything is gettin' kind of groovy
As the night sets in and the atmosphere becomes relaxing
I call you up and ask you if you like to go and meet and see a movie
I give you a call to invite you for a hangout and enjoy a film together
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night
Initially, you decline my request since you have some other engagements scheduled for the evening
And then you stop, and say, 'All right'
Later, you give a second thought and agree to my proposal
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
The feeling of love is fantastical when it comes to a mysterious girl like you
You always keep me guessin', I never seem to know what you are thinkin'
I constantly find it hard to predict what's going on in your mind
And if a fella looks at you, it's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'
Whenever a guy casts a glance at you, you respond with a flirty gesture
I get confused 'cause I don't know where I stand
I am perplexed concerning the position I hold in your life
And then you smile, and hold my hand
But when you give me a grin and hold my hand, I feel reassured and hold onto hope
If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin'
I wonder if ever you plan to give up your teasing ways
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'
I will express to you what I've been desiring to articulate for so long
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams
I feel like you're always present, even in my dreams, like a ghost would be
So I'll propose on Halloween
To show you how deeply I'm in love with you, I'll choose Halloween to ask your hand in marriage
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
I can't help but think that love is a little mad when it comes to somebody just like you
Spooky!
Spooky!
Spooky, oh alright
Spooky, okay then
I said spooky, oh
I repeat, spooky
Hey yeah, I said spooky!
Oh yeah, I said spooky!
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Buddy Buie, Harry Middlebrooks, James B. Cobb Jr., Mike Shapiro
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@steely_Bob
Spooky was released October 1967. Can’t believe it’s almost 55 years. Still sounds great! RIP Dennis Yost & J.R. Cobb
@Cindy-rm6ul
I was a very type of girl that I'm grown I know everything you know nothing and even at 5 years old this song it was just great you know and those days happy days it was a child you could feel The vibes just listen to the song you know
@robertvincent5487
1967 was my graduation year. Yes those were the cool yrs. In the 60’s.
@brianduncan2793
i was 17 seems not that long ago
@summergivens242
I was 10 but music was a big part of my life even then. Now I'm 66 and this still sounds as fresh as it did back then to me.
@MarkJusty777
My dad said he heard this on his way to the airbase in California before he got shipped off to Vietnam and it always stuck with him. Pretty cool song.
@NoOne-bj1ys
I remember my grandpa always used to play this song on his guitar. He passed away early this year and I've decided to learn to play it myself in honor of him. I've never really played the guitar until now, but I figure I should carry on his musical legacy. Maybe then one day when I'm old, my grandchildren will learn to play as well.
@lazarogerardoviveroschargo3292
God blesses you!
@Capcoor
Just listened to this on Halloween.
@danielrice3966
Great story as I listen on Halloween '22