Spooky
Original TV Soundtrack Lyrics
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I call you up and ask you if you want 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,
Spooky,
Oh-whoa, all right,
I said Spooky!
The lyrics to "Spooky" tell the story of a man who is charmed by a woman who keeps him on his toes. The song starts with the man asking the woman out to see a movie, but she initially declines, only to change her mind soon after. This indecisiveness is something that he finds both frustrating and exciting. He never knows what she's thinking and is always left guessing. This woman also has a mischievous side, as she is quick to wink at other men, leaving the singer feeling confused about where he stands with her. Despite all of this, he is still in love with her, and in the final verse, he proposes on Halloween, drawing a comparison between her elusive nature and that of a ghost.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cool of the evening when ev'rything is gettin' kind of groovy,
As the day cools down and the atmosphere becomes pleasant, I call you to ask if you want to go out and watch a movie.
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night,
Initially, you reject my offer because you already have plans for the night.
And then you stop, and say, "All right."
However, you change your mind and agree to come along to watch the movie with me.
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
Being in love with someone as unpredictable and mysterious as you can be a little crazy, but it's also exciting and intriguing.
You always keep me guessin', I never seem to know what you are thinkin'.
You always keep me guessing about your thoughts and intentions, and it's hard for me to read you.
And if a fella looks at you, it's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'.
Whenever someone shows interest in you, you respond with a sly wink, which makes it harder for me to understand what you want.
I get confused, 'cause I don't know where I stand,
Your inability to communicate your feelings and intentions clearly makes me confused about where I stand in our relationship.
And then you smile, and hold my hand.
But whenever you smile and hold my hand, I feel reassured about our relationship, even though there are still many uncertainties.
If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin',
If you ever decide to stop playing games and start being honest with me about your feelings, there's something I want to share with you.
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'.
I will finally get the chance to express the feelings that have been weighing on my heart for so long.
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams,
You've been like a ghost in my dreams, haunting me with your enigmatic presence and making me wonder if you'll ever open up to me.
So I'll propose, on Halloween.
So I'll use the spookiest day of the year as an opportunity to propose to you and hope that you'll finally reveal your true feelings to me.
Spooky!
The whole situation is spooky and mysterious, but also thrilling and captivating.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BUDDY BUIE, HARRY MIDDLEBROOKS, J COBB, J R COBB, MIKE SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SonicDestroyer12
When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls...
Whenever candle lights flicker where the air is deathly still...
That is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight.
Welcome, foolish mortals...to the Haunted Mansion.
In all seriousness, this is beautifully terrifying and terrifyingly beautiful. I can sense influences from not only the original Haunted Mansion, but also Phantom Manor from Disneyland Paris; there may be other sources as well but I'm sadly not that knowledgeable about Disney's other parks. Fantastic job, perfect for the Halloween season!
@Frightmarelordofthenightmares
People say my house is haunted. But thats crazy. Ive been living here for 500 years and nothings wrong.
@emilylalewicz1331
oop-
@lexiwonderland1679
So anyone gonna tell 'em?
@Kayhi
Not me….
@starspiritthedutchangeldra8140
Oh man-
@fanaticat1
And the house is only 200 years old!
@firebolt100
As a full-time college student, this is getting me through my rigorous studying. This makes me feel like I'm still celebrating Halloween, but I'm remaining a dedicated student at the same time.
@imaginaryobserver
I respect it. Best of luck to you.
@nicolewagner5320
as a fellow college student struggling through midterms and trying to celebrate the spooky season, I feel ya. We got this tho!
@itsmariaa18
EXACTLY! I don't feel in the Halloween spirit overall but i love doing my work listening to this. I feel like I'm gonna celebrate Halloween this year haha