Spooky
Four Classics Lyrics
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I call you up and ask you if you want 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,
Spooky,
Oh-whoa, all right,
I said Spooky!
The song "Spooky" by Classics IV talks about the uncertainty and confusion in a romantic relationship with a woman described as spooky. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer, in the cool of the evening, asks the woman if she would be interested in going to the movies with him. Initially, she turns him down because of some other plans, but later on agrees to go with him. The singer describes his lover as spooky, emphasizing the uncertainty that comes with being with her as he never knows what she's thinking or how she feels about him. Her mysterious and ghostly tendencies leave him always guessing and, at the same time, fascinated.
As the song progresses, the singer, feeling deeply about the relationship, tries to make the woman see reason and end the uncertainty in their relationship. He tells her that just like a ghost, she has been haunting his dreams, and he wants to propose to her on Halloween. The song ends with a repetition of the word spooky.
The lyrics of "Spooky" are full of similes and metaphors that vividly describe the woman described as spooky. The song's melody is catchy and has a haunting sound, which amplifies the song's theme of uncertainty and mystery in love.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cool of the evening when ev'rything is gettin' kind of groovy,
During the pleasant part of the evening when everything is good,
I call you up and ask you if you want to go and meet and see a movie,
I contact you to ask if you would like to accompany me to watch a movie,
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night,
Initially, you say no as you have some other engagements for the night,
And then you stop, and say, "All right."
But after having a moment to think, you agree to watch the movie with me,
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
Love can be a strange thing when it's with a mischievous and mysterious girl like you.
You always keep me guessin', I never seem to know what you are thinkin'.
You keep me guessing all the time, and I can never tell what you are thinking or planning.
And if a fella looks at you, it's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'.
If some guy glances at you, you immediately respond by seductively winking your eye at him.
I get confused, 'cause I don't know where I stand,
You confuse me by keeping me in the dark about where I stand or how much you care for me.
And then you smile, and hold my hand.
But then you smile, take my hand in yours, and give me hope that everything is going to work out.
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
Love can be a strange thing when it's with a mischievous and mysterious girl like you.
Spooky!
You are spooky, thrilling, and exciting to be with, and I can't help but love it.
If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin',
If you ever choose to stop this game of toying with my emotions that you're playing,
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'.
I will tell you everything that I have been keeping hidden in my heart all this time.
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams,
Like a spooky ghost, you have been frequently appearing in my dreams and occupying my thoughts.
So I'll propose, on Halloween.
I'll make my marriage proposal to you on the spooky festival of Halloween.
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
Love can be a strange thing when it's with a mischievous and mysterious girl like you.
Spooky!
You are spooky, thrilling, and exciting to be with, and I can't help but love it.
Spooky!
You are spooky, thrilling, and exciting to be with, and I can't help but love it.
Spooky!
You are spooky, thrilling, and exciting to be with, and I can't help but love it.
Oh-whoa, all right,
It's all good, fine, and exciting.
I said Spooky!
I love everything about your spooky and enigmatic personality!
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BUDDY BUIE, HARRY MIDDLEBROOKS, J COBB, J R COBB, 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