Monster Mash
Misfits John Cafiero Lyrics
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I was working in the lab late one night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
When my monster, from its slab, began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
He did the Mash, he did the Monster Mash
He did the Mash, it caught on in a flash
He did the Mash, he did the Monster Mash
From my laboratory in the castle east
To the master bedroom, where the vampires feast
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
To get a jolt from my electrodes
He did the Mash, he did the Monster Mash
The Monster Mash, and it's a graveyard smash
He did the Mash, they caught on in a flash
He did the Mash, they did the Monster Mash
Well, the zombies were having fun
The party had just begun
The guests included the Wolfman
Dracula, and his son
(He did the mash)
The scene was rocking, all were digging the sound
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
The Coffin Bangers were about to arrive
With their vocal group, The Crypt Keeper Five
They did the Mash, they did the Monster Mash
The Monster Mash, and it's a graveyard smash
He did the Mash, they caught on in a flash
He did the Mash, they played the Monster Mash
Now everything is cool, Drac's a part of the band
And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
For you, the living, this Mash was meant, too
When you get to my door, tell them Only sent you
Mash, then you can Monster Mash
He did the Mash, and it's a graveyard smash
Then you can Mash, you'll catch on in a flash
Then you can Mash, then you can Monster Mash
Wha-oo
Monster mash
Monster mash
Oh, Monster mash
Oh!
The Misfits’ John Cafiero’s song “Monster Mash” is a cover of Bobby Pickett’s 1962 classic song of the same name. The lyrics are about a scientist who creates a monster and is surprised when it suddenly rises from the slab and begins to dance the “Monster Mash.” The song’s popularity leads to a graveyard party where zombies, ghouls, the Wolfman, Dracula, and his son all join in on the dancing. The final line in the song invites the living to join in on the fun, promising that “you can mash, then you can monster mash.”
The lyrics of the song are filled with spooky and ghoulish imagery, making it a Halloween classic. The repetition of the phrase “he did the Mash” emphasizes the infectiousness of the dance, and the idea that even monsters can’t resist moving to the beat. The song’s melody and upbeat tempo are catchy, and the chorus is easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
I was working in the lab late one night
At an ungodly hour, I was at the lab
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
Then I saw something bizarre with my own two eyes
When my monster, from its slab, began to rise
My monster, which was resting on a slab, suddenly awakened and rose up
And suddenly to my surprise
This happened unexpectedly and without warning, which took me aback
He did the Mash, he did the Monster Mash
My monster started to dance the Mash
And it's a graveyard smash
The dance was such a huge hit that it could wake up the dead
He did the Mash, it caught on in a flash
My monster's dance moves quickly became popular and trendy
From my laboratory in the castle east
My lab is situated on the eastern part of a castle
To the master bedroom, where the vampires feast
It spans all the way to the master bedroom, where vampires like to enjoy their meals
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
Ghouls traveled from their simple dwellings to be part of it
To get a jolt from my electrodes
They wanted to get shocked by my electrodes, which is part of my experiment
Well, the zombies were having fun
Zombies were enjoying themselves
The party had just begun
The festivities had only just commenced
The guests included the Wolfman
Wolfman was among the guests
Dracula, and his son
Dracula, along with his son, was invited as well
The scene was rocking, all were digging the sound
The venue was amazing, and everyone was enjoying the music
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
Igor was chained up, and his dogs provided an instrumental piece
The Coffin Bangers were about to arrive
The Coffin Bangers were about to join in the festivities
With their vocal group, The Crypt Keeper Five
Their band included vocal group The Crypt Keeper Five
Now everything is cool, Drac's a part of the band
Now everything is fine, even Dracula is a part of the band
And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
My Monster Mash is the most famous song around the area
For you, the living, this Mash was meant, too
This Mash is also for those who are alive
When you get to my door, tell them Only sent you
When you reach my place, say that somebody named Only sent you
Then you can Mash, you'll catch on in a flash
Then you can join in the dance, and it will be easy to catch the rhythm
Then you can Mash, then you can Monster Mash
Once you've mastered the Mash, you'll be doing the Monster Mash like a pro
Wha-oo
An exclamation to express excitement
Monster mash
Dance called Monster Mash
Oh, Monster mash
Oh, the famous Monster Mash dance
Oh!
An exclamation to express astonishment
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music
Written by: LEONARD CAPIZZI, BOB PICKETT
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