Track 1
Dr. Yohanson Lyrics


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You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch,
You really are a heel,
You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch,
You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel!

You're a monster, Mr. Grinch,
Your heart's an empty hole,
Your brain is full of spiders, you have garlic in your soul, Mr. Grinch,
I wouldn't touch you with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!

You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch,
You have termites in your smile,
You have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, Mr. Grinch,
Given a choice between the two of you I'd take the seasick crocodile!

You're a vile one, Mr. Grinch,
You're a nasty wasty skunk,
Your heart is full of unwashed socks, your soul is full of gunk, Mr. Grinch,
The three words that best describe you are as follows, and I quote,
"Stink, stank, stunk"!

You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch,
You're the king of sinful sots,
Your heart's a dead tomato splotched with moldy purple spots, Mr. Grinch,
Your soul is an appalling dump heap overflowing with the most disgraceful
Assortment of rubbish imaginable mangled up in tangled up knots!

You nauseate me, Mr. Grinch,
With a nauseous super "naus"!




You're a crooked dirty jockey and you drive a crooked hoss, Mr. Grinch,
You're a three decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from Dr. Yohanson's song Track 1 is a playful and witty criticism of the infamous mean-spirited character from the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. The lyrics emphasize the grinch's repulsive manners, physical appearance, and overall sour personality. The song opens with a direct attack on the Grinch, referring to him as a "mean one" and applauding his reputation as a "heel." The second paragraph brings his outward appearance into the mix, deeming him no more endearing than a "cuddly cactus" or "charming eel," declaring him a revolting "monster" with no love in his heart. The song continues to paint the Grinch in unflattering terms with lines such as "your brain is full of spiders" and "your soul is full of gunk." However, despite the negative portrayal, the lyrics maintain a lighthearted tone sprinkled with humor, making it an enjoyable anthem for children.


Line by Line Meaning

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch,
You are a cruel and unpleasant person, Mr. Grinch,


You really are a heel,
You truly are despicable,


You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch,
You are not at all pleasant to be around, Mr. Grinch,


You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel!
You are a terrible person with a dark and unappealing personality, Mr. Grinch,


You're a monster, Mr. Grinch,
You are a frightening and monstrous individual, Mr. Grinch,


Your heart's an empty hole,
You have no compassion or empathy, Mr. Grinch,


Your brain is full of spiders, you have garlic in your soul, Mr. Grinch,
Your thoughts and intentions are repulsive and vile, Mr. Grinch,


I wouldn't touch you with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!
I want nothing to do with you, Mr. Grinch,


You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch,
You are a repulsive and unpleasant individual, Mr. Grinch,


You have termites in your smile,
Your smile is not genuine and has a hidden agenda, Mr. Grinch,


You have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, Mr. Grinch,
You lack any pleasant or appealing qualities, Mr. Grinch,


Given a choice between the two of you I'd take the seasick crocodile!
If I had to choose, I would rather be around the seasick crocodile than you, Mr. Grinch,


You're a vile one, Mr. Grinch,
You are a loathsome and contemptible individual, Mr. Grinch,


You're a nasty wasty skunk,
You are an unpleasant and unlikable person, Mr. Grinch,


Your heart is full of unwashed socks, your soul is full of gunk, Mr. Grinch,
You have no redeemable qualities and are morally bankrupt, Mr. Grinch,


The three words that best describe you are as follows, and I quote,
There are three words that perfectly describe you and they are,


"Stink, stank, stunk"!
"Horrible, disgusting, and repugnant" describe you perfectly, Mr. Grinch,


You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch,
You are a contemptible and unpleasant person, Mr. Grinch,


You're the king of sinful sots,
You are a leader among the morally bankrupt, Mr. Grinch,


Your heart's a dead tomato splotched with moldy purple spots, Mr. Grinch,
You have no heart or compassion and are filled with decay and ugliness, Mr. Grinch,


Your soul is an appalling dump heap overflowing with the most disgraceful Assortment of rubbish imaginable mangled up in tangled up knots!
Your soul is a disgusting and shameful mess of garbage and filth, Mr. Grinch,


You nauseate me, Mr. Grinch,
You make me sick and repulsed, Mr. Grinch,


With a nauseous super "naus"!
I am extremely disgusted by you, Mr. Grinch,


You're a crooked dirty jockey and you drive a crooked hoss, Mr. Grinch,
You are a dishonest and corrupt individual, Mr. Grinch,


You're a three decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce!
You are terrible and unpleasant to be around, and being forced to be in your presence is like eating a horrid sandwich with poison on it, Mr. Grinch,




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Written by: ALBERT HAGUE, THEODOR S. GEISEL

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