Annunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the… Read Full Bio ↴Annunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani

Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to England in 1912, where he studied at Trinity College of Music in London. After graduation, he formed his own orchestra, which played in and around Birmingham. By the time World War II broke out, his orchestra was one of the most popular in England, both on the BBC and in live performances.

Main Theme
Mantovani & His Orchestra Lyrics

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They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family
Their house is a museum
Where people come to see 'em
They really are a scream
The Addams family

Neat
Sweet
Petite

So get a witches shawl on
A broomstick you can crawl on

We're gonna pay a call on
The Addams family

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mantovani & His Orchestra's "Main Theme" paints a vivid picture of the Addams family - a popular fictional family from American comics and television shows. The song describes the quirks and eccentricities of the family, who are creepy, mysterious and spooky yet intriguingly fascinating. The line "they're all together ooky" reinforces the idea that the family is an oddball group that is very close-knit and contented with their unconventional lifestyle.

Their house is highlighted as a museum - a place where people come to see them. The song suggests that they are celebrities, but not in a traditional sense. They are a family that exudes a strange appeal and are really funny in their unconventional ways. The last lines of the song suggest that the subject of the song is going to visit the family, and instruct the listener to get a witch's shawl and broomstick for the occasion.

The song is catchy and fun to listen to, mainly due to its humorous lyrics and upbeat rhythm. It is a classic tune that successfully captures the spirit of the Addams family and their undeniably entertaining and strange lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

They're creepy and they're kooky
The members of the Addams family are strange and unsettling in their habits and behaviors.

Mysterious and spooky
There is an air of mystery and eeriness surrounding the Addams family.

They're all together ooky
As a family, they possess a peculiar and offbeat quality that sets them apart from others.

The Addams family
This phrase reiterates the focus being placed on the members of the Addams family.

Their house is a museum
The Addams' house is a unique and remarkable collection of oddities and curiosities, much like a museum.

Where people come to see 'em
As such, many people flock to the Addams' home to witness the strange and fascinating things that are found there.

They really are a scream
The members of the Addams family are amusing and entertaining in their bizarre behaviors and quirks.

The Addams family
This line acts as a refrain, reminding the listener of the focus of the song.

Neat
The Addams family, while unorthodox, have a certain style and elegance about them.

Sweet
They possess a certain charm and appeal, despite their oddities.

Petite
The Addams family is small, close-knit, and closely interrelated.

So get a witches shawl on
The listener is invited to participate in the strange world of the Addams family, by donning a garb that is appropriate for the occasion.

A broomstick you can crawl on
This line is an allusion to the common trope of witches flying on broomsticks, and emphasizes the fantastical nature of the Addams' world.

We're gonna pay a call on
The listener is directly invited to visit the Addams' household.

The Addams family
Once again, the focus is brought back to the eccentric and fascinating members of the Addams family.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vic Mizzy

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