Monster Mash
DJ's Choice Lyrics
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When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
He did the mash
He did the monster mash
The monster mash
He did the mash
It caught on in a flash
He did the mash
He did the monster mash
From my laboratory in the castle east
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
To get a jolt from my electrodes
They did the mash
They did the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
They did the mash
It caught on in a flash
They did the mash
They did the monster mash
The zombies were having fun
The party had just begun
The guests included Wolf Man
Dracula and his son
The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
With their vocal group, "The Crypt-Kicker Five"
They played the mash
They played the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
They played the mash
It caught on in a flash
They played the mash
They played the monster mash
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist?"
It's now the mash
It's now the monster mash
The monster mash
And it's a graveyard smash
It's now the mash
It's caught on in a flash
It's now the mash
It's now the monster mash
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
And my monster mash is the hit of the land
For you, the living, this mash was meant too
When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
Then you can mash
Then you can monster mash
The monster mash
And do my graveyard smash
Then you can mash
You'll catch on in a flash
Then you can mash
Then you can monster mash
DJ's Choice's song "Monster Mash" is a classic Halloween song that tells the story of a scientist who creates a monster, and their wild and spooky night filled with ghosts, zombies, and other creatures. The song starts by narrating how the scientist was working in his lab late at night when he saw his monster rise from the slab and start dancing the Monster Mash. The song uses the metaphor of dance to subtly hint at the idea that the monster is a product of the scientist's obsessive and unnatural experiments.
As the song progresses, it takes us on a tour of the spooky mansion where various monsters have gathered to dance to the Monster Mash. The ghouls, zombies, and vampires all join in, and the party starts getting wilder and more chaotic. The song even manages to sneak in some humor in the form of Dracula asking about his Transylvania Twist. By the end of the song, the monsters have caught on to the trend of the Monster Mash, and it has turned into a graveyard smash, with Drac himself joining the band.
Overall, DJ's Choice's "Monster Mash" provides a fun and nostalgic look back at Halloween traditions and the spooky story behind the iconic dance. The song's catchy beat and playful lyrics make it a favorite for Halloween parties and events to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I was working in the lab late one night
During a late night laboratory work, I witnessed something peculiar
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
Unexpectedly, my eyes encountered a spooky scene
For my monster from his slab began to rise
The creature I created began to come to life from the table it was on
And suddenly to my surprise
To my astonishment, the monster performed a dance
He did the mash
The creature danced a monster dance
He did the monster mash
The monster performed a spooky dance routine
The monster mash
The dance named 'The Monster Mash'
It was a graveyard smash
The dance became an instant hit
He did the mash
The monster kept on doing the dance
It caught on in a flash
The dance became popular very quickly
He did the mash
The creature kept on dancing
He did the monster mash
The monster continued performing the spooky dance
From my laboratory in the castle east
My laboratory is located in the eastern part of the castle
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The main bedroom where vampires satisfy their thirst for blood
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
The ghosts arrived from their modest dwellings
To get a jolt from my electrodes
To receive an electric shock from my equipment
They did the mash
The supernatural beings joined in the dance
They did the monster mash
The creatures started performing 'The Monster Mash'
The zombies were having fun
The walking deads were enjoying their time
The party had just begun
The celebration was just getting started
The guests included Wolf Man
Among the attendees was a man who transforms into a werewolf
Dracula and his son
Dracula and his child were present in the gathering
The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
The atmosphere was electrifying, and everyone was enjoying the music
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
Igor, restrained by chains, was supported by his barking dogs
The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
The people who make noise with coffins were on their way
With their vocal group, "The Crypt-Kicker Five"
They had a musical troupe called 'The Crypt-Kicker Five'
They played the mash
The music group played 'The Monster Mash'
They played the monster mash
The band performed the spooky dance song
It was a graveyard smash
The song became an instant hit
They played the mash
The musical group continued playing 'The Monster Mash'
It caught on in a flash
The song's popularity surged very quickly
They played the mash
The band still played 'The Monster Mash'
They played the monster mash
The music troupe stuck to the spooky song
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Dracula came out of his tomb and spoke aloud
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He was distressed about a particular issue
He opened the lid and shook his fist
He raised the lid of his coffin and expressed his frustration
And said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist?"
He enquired about his signature dance, the Transylvania Twist
It's now the mash
'The Monster Mash' is now the new dance
It's now the monster mash
'The Monster Mash' has taken over
And it's a graveyard smash
The song has become a massive hit
It's now the mash
'The Monster Mash' is what people are dancing to
It caught on in a flash
The song's popularity skyrocketed instantly
It's now the mash
The song is still trending
It's now the monster mash
'The Monster Mash' is the new sensation
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
Now everything is excellent, and Dracula has joined the music group
And my monster mash is the hit of the land
'The Monster Mash' is the most popular song in the region
For you, the living, this mash was meant too
This music was created for the living as well
When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
If you ever visit me, let them know that Boris recommended you
Then you can mash
You can start dancing 'The Monster Mash'
Then you can monster mash
You can perform the spooky dance
The monster mash
'The Monster Mash' spooky dance song
And do my graveyard smash
You can also do the 'Graveyard Smash' dance with it
Then you can mash
You can keep dancing 'The Monster Mash'
You'll catch on in a flash
You'll learn the dance quite quickly
Then you can mash
You can still dance 'The Monster Mash'
Then you can monster mash
You can keep on performing the spooky dance
Lyrics Β© RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leonard Capizzi, Bob Pickett
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