Thriller
Lulu Joppert Lyrics


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Ahahahahahahahaha
It's close to midnight
Something evil's lurking from the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
As horror looks you right between your eyes
You're paralyzed
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer thriller tonight, yeah
Ahahahahahahahaha
I'm gonna bring it tonight
Ahahahahahahahaha
You hear the door slam
And realize there's nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand
And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You close your eyes
And hope that this is just imagination
Girl but all the while
You hear a creature creeping up behind
You're out of time
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer thriller tonight
Ahahahahahahahaha
I'm gonna thrill ya tonight
Get up, get up
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
I'm gonna thrill ya tonight
I'm gonna thrill ya tonight
Ooh, babe
I'm gonna thrill ya tonight
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
Get up, get up (I'm gonna thrill you tonight)
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight




I'm gonna thrill you tonight
'Cause this is thriller

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lulu Joppert's song Thriller describe a scary and suspenseful encounter with an unknown evil force lurking in the darkness. Amidst the close-to-midnight setting under the moonlight, the singer comes upon a sight that terrifies them and renders them unable to scream. The horror takes hold, freezing them in place as they face the realization that they are in the presence of a dangerous beast that is about to strike. The lyrics emphasize the fear and dread of the situation, with repeated lines of "thriller" and "fighting for your life."


The second verse builds on the suspense by describing the feeling of being trapped and pursued by the creature. As the door slams shut, the singer realizes they have nowhere left to run, and the cold hand of the creature creeps up on them. The lyrics play up the idea of an unreal or imaginary situation, with the singer wondering if it's just their imagination or if what they are experiencing is truly happening. This ambiguity makes the lyrics even more chilling, as the listener is left unsure of what is really going on.


Overall, the lyrics to Thriller are filled with tense and haunting images, enhanced by the repetition of key phrases and the use of vivid language. They create a spooky atmosphere that perfectly captures the mood of Halloween or any other spooky occasion.


Line by Line Meaning

Ahahahahahahahaha
Lulu Joppert laughs menacingly, establishing a spooky atmosphere from the get-go.


It's close to midnight
The time of day sets the tone for the impending danger that is about to take place.


Something evil's lurking from the dark
There is a dark and malevolent presence nearby, preying on its victim in the night.


Under the moonlight
The only source of light available amplifies the shadows in the night and adds to the fear factor.


You see a sight that almost stops your heart
The sight that appears is such that would evoke a sense of fear that could potentially cause one's heart to stop altogether.


You try to scream
The victim is trying to raise an alarm and call for help.


But terror takes the sound before you make it
The fear is such that it overpowers the victim's vocal cords, effectively rendering them mute.


You start to freeze
In response to the fear, the victim's body involuntarily begins to shut down.


As horror looks you right between your eyes
The fear is so intense that it feels like one's deepest nightmares have come to life and are staring right into their soul.


You're paralyzed
The fear and shock are so great that the victim is unable to move or react in any way.


'Cause this is thriller
The song title acts as a reminder that the events unfolding are the epitome of a classic thriller.


Thriller night
The events being described are taking place in the dead of night, an already scary time of day.


And no one's gonna save you
The victim is alone and has no one to turn to for help.


From the beast about to strike
The source of the danger is not human, but a terrifying beast that is about to attack.


You know it's thriller
Once again, the song title is mentioned to remind the listener of the genre this song belongs to.


You're fighting for your life
The victim is in a fight for their life, and their survival is not guaranteed.


Inside a killer thriller tonight, yeah
The victim is trapped inside a deadly thriller, with no clear way out.


You hear the door slam
The victim hears an alarming noise that alerts them to danger.


And realize there's nowhere left to run
The victim understands that they have run out of options and are now cornered.


You feel the cold hand
The victim can sense the presence of the beast, which is getting closer to them.


And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
The victim is unsure if they will live to see another day.


You close your eyes
The victim tries to block out the horror and hope it's not real by shutting their eyes.


And hope that this is just imagination
The victim wants to believe that what they are experiencing is just a figment of their imagination and not real.


Girl but all the while
Despite the hopeful thoughts, the evil presence remains ever-present and close by.


You hear a creature creeping up behind
The beast has crept up behind the victim, quietly and without warning.


You're out of time
The victim has no more time, as the beast is about to strike.


'Cause this is thriller
The song title is repeated, emphasizing the horror genre of the events taking place.


Get up, get up
The listener is urged to take action and defend themselves from the beast.


Darkness falls across the land
The darkness is a metaphor for the impending doom that is about to come upon the victim and the land they are in.


The midnight hour is close at hand
The approaching hour of midnight symbolizes the inevitable attack that is coming.


Creatures crawl in search of blood
The beast described is one of many creatures that have come to feed on the blood of the living.


To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
The beast is not just targeting one individual but is also terrorizing the entire local community.


And whosoever shall be found Without the soul for getting down Must stand and face the hounds of hell And rot inside a corpse's shell
Those who lack the bravery to defend themselves must face the wrath of the beast and will ultimately be doomed to a lifeless existence.


Ooh, babe
A term of endearment is used to create a false sense of security that is quickly replaced by the horror about to unfold.


I'm gonna thrill ya tonight
The beast is coming to bring the ultimate thrill and fear to its victims.


'Cause this is thriller
The song title is repeated once more to further emphasize the genre and mood of the song.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON, ENRICO RAVA

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