Spooky
Gary Puckett Tommy Roe Dennis Yost and the Classics IV 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 song "Spooky" by Gary Puckett, Tommy Roe, Dennis Yost, and the Classics IV depicts a certain confusion and mystery that comes with being attracted to someone who is unpredictable and enigmatic. The first verse sets the scene of a cool and groovy evening where the singer calls up his love interest to ask her out to see a movie. However, she initially declines, saying she already has plans. But, she changes her mind and agrees to go, showing the fickle nature of love with a "spooky little girl" like her.
The second verse continues to add on to the confusion as the singer admits to never knowing what his love interest is thinking, but if a man looks at her, then she winks her eye. He is unsure of where he stands with her until she smiles and holds his hand. The repeated line "Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you" emphasizes the unpredictable and thrilling nature of love with such a person. The bridge brings in the Halloween theme, suggesting that this attraction is like a haunting ghost that has been in his dreams. The singer proposes to this person on Halloween, again reinforcing the eerie and spooky undertones of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cool of the evening when ev'rything is gettin' kind of groovy
During the pleasant evening when everything is delightful
I call you up and ask you if you like to go and meet and see a movie
I reach out to you, asking if you'd like to watch a movie together
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night
Initially, you turn me down, citing your pre-made plans
And then you stop, and say, "All right"
But then you change your mind and agree
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
Being in love with someone like you, who is unpredictable and mysterious, can be confusing
You always keep me guessin', I never seem to know what you are thinkin'
You're always making me wonder, I can never tell what's on your mind
And if a fella looks at you, it's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'
Whenever a guy checks you out, you always give him a flirtatious wink
I get confused 'cause I don't know where I stand
I'm bewildered because I'm not sure about our relationship status
And then you smile, and hold my hand
But then you beam and clasp my hand
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
It's difficult to comprehend love with a bizarre and enigmatic girl like you
Spooky!
Intense or alarming
If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin'
If you, someday, choose to halt this silly charade you're conducting
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'
I'll finally pour my heart out and express my feelings that I've been bottling up
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams
You keep visiting my dreams like a ghost
So I'll propose on Halloween
So I'll take a chance and pop the question on Halloween
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
Being in love with someone like you, who is weird and enigmatic, can be insane
Spooky
Intense or alarming
Spooky, oh alright
Intense, oh okay
I said spooky, oh
I mentioned it's intense
Hey yeah, I said spooky!
Hey yeah, I mentioned it's intense!
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Buddy Buie, Harry Middlebrooks, James B. Cobb Jr., Mike Shapiro
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