Nightmares on Wax is DJ and musician George Evelyn, also known as DJ Ease (… Read Full Bio ↴Nightmares on Wax is DJ and musician George Evelyn, also known as DJ Ease (Experimental Audio Sample Expert), from Leeds, United Kingdom. The musical style is a combination of electronic sounds and hip hop beats, often regarded as "chillout". Nightmares On Wax's music is released on Warp Records.

Initially working with Kevin Harper a.k.a Boy Wonder their first release was the massive underground hit 'Dextrous' which sampled the as yet unknown A Guy Called Gerald's 'Voodoo Ray' on their own Poverty Records label.

Along with Unique 3 'The Theme' ,The Forgemasters 'The Track With No Name' and LFO 'Frequencies' this was one of the defining tracks of the Northern Bleep movement.

The album 'Car Boot Soul' also featured the knock out vocals and keyboards of Sarah Winton.

The duo also hosted their own night 'The Downbeat', initially at Rickys, Leeds before moving to the larger Warehouse Club, Leeds.

Spooky
Nightmares on Wax Lyrics

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In the cool of the evening
When everything is gettin' kinda groovy
You call me up and ask me
Would I like to go with you and see a movie?
At first I say: "No, I've got some plans for tonight"
But then I stop
And say: "Alright"

Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you

You always keep me guessing
I never seem to know what you are thinking
And if a girl looks at you
It's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'
I get confused I never know where I stand
And then you smile
And hold my hand

Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you
Spooky hey

If you decide some day to stop this little game that you are playing
I'm gonna tell you all the things my heart's been a-dying to be sayin'
Just like a ghost you plan on hauntin' my dreams
But now I know
You're not what you seem

Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you
Spooky hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nightmares on Wax's song "Spooky" was written by Mike Sharpe and Harry Middlebrooks Jr. and first recorded in 1967 by the Classics IV. The song tells the story of a girl who is trying to understand the intentions of a boy who has a mysterious and unpredictable personality. The girl is hesitant at first but agrees to go out with him to see a movie. She gets confused by his ways and is never sure where she stands with him. He always keeps her guessing and sends mixed signals with his actions. However, despite all this, the girl is still drawn to the boy and feels that love is crazy with a guy like him. The lyrics also hint at the idea of the boy being like a ghost who haunts her dreams.

Overall, "Spooky" is a fun and light-hearted song with a catchy melody that captures the playful and confusing nature of a budding romantic relationship. The girl is intrigued by the boy's personality despite not having a clear understanding of his intentions. The lyrics paint a picture of a situation that is relatable to many people who have experienced the uncertainty of getting to know someone new.

Line by Line Meaning

In the cool of the evening
During a peaceful and quiet time of the day

When everything is gettin' kinda groovy
When everything is going well and enjoyable

You call me up and ask me
You contact me and invite me

Would I like to go with you and see a movie?
If I am interested in accompanying you to watch a film

At first I say: "No, I've got some plans for tonight"
Initially declining the offer due to pre-existing arrangements

But then I stop
Pause and reflect on the offer

And say: "Alright"
Eventually agreeing to the proposal

Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you
Being in a relationship with a mysterious person like you is bizarre

You always keep me guessing
You continuously surprise me

I never seem to know what you are thinking
It's difficult for me to anticipate your thoughts

And if a girl looks at you
When another girl gazes at you

It's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'
You will react with a sly and mischievous gesture

I get confused I never know where I stand
I feel puzzled and uncertain about where we stand in our relationship

And then you smile
You beam with joy or contentment

And hold my hand
You grasp my hand firmly

If you decide some day to stop this little game that you are playing
In case you choose to end this playfully deceptive persona

I'm gonna tell you all the things my heart's been a-dying to be sayin'
I will express all the emotions I've suppressed and kept hidden

Just like a ghost you plan on hauntin' my dreams
Like a specter, you intend to continuously invade and affect my dreams

But now I know
I have realized

You're not what you seem
You are not the person you appear to be

Spooky hey
An exclamation indicating a spooky or eerie feeling

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BUDDY BUIE, HARRY MIDDLEBROOKS, J COBB, J R COBB, MIKE SHAPIRO

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