Ghostbuster
Parker Ray Jr. Lyrics


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(Ghostbusters)
If there's something strange
In your neighborhood
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

If there's something weird
And it don't look good
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

If you're seeing things
Running through your head
Who can you call?
(Ghostbusters)

An invisible man
Sleepin' in your bed
Oh, who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

If you're all alone
Pick up the phone
And call
(Ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
Ooh, I hear it likes the girls
Hm, I ain't afraid of no ghost
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)

Mmm, if you've had a dose of a
Freaky ghost, baby
You better call
(Ghostbusters) ow

Lemme tell ya something
Bustin' makes me feel good

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

Don't get caught alone oh, no
(Ghostbusters)
When it comes through your door
Unless you just want some more
I think you better call
(Ghostbusters) ow

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Uh, think you better call
(Ghostbusters)
Ha ha, who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters) I can't hear you

Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)
Louder
(Ghostbusters)
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters)




Who can you call?
(Ghostbusters)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. is based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters. The lyrics talk about ghosts and who to call when encountering them in your neighborhood, your bed, or in your mind. The chorus is catchy and is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the importance of calling the Ghostbusters when encountering supernatural activities. The songwriter also includes the phrase "I ain't afraid of no ghost," to show that fear is not necessary when dealing with ghosts.


The first verse tells people to call the Ghostbusters when they see something strange or weird that does not look good. The second verse mentions an invisible man sleeping in your bed, which is referencing Slimer, one of the iconic ghosts from the film. The chorus then repeats the phrase "I ain't afraid of no ghost," reinforcing that people should not be afraid to call the Ghostbusters. In the third verse, the singer emphasizes the importance of calling the Ghostbusters if you are all alone and see something supernatural. The song ends with the phrase "Bustin' makes me feel good," which is a reference to the Ghostbusters catching and trapping ghosts, making them feel good about their work.


Line by Line Meaning

Ghostbusters!
The singer is emphasizing the importance of calling the Ghostbusters.


If there's something strange
In the neighborhood or within oneself, something that seems eerie and unfamiliar.


In your neighborhood
Assuming the person has a sense of place or belonging in his/her area.


Who you gonna call?
The artist is asking the listener a question about who they will call in the presence of a ghost.


If there's something weird
Describing a situation that is unusual and unexpected.


And it don't look good
The situation seems to be potentially dangerous.


I ain't 'fraid of no ghost
The singer is trying to show his bravery in the presence of ghosts.


If you're seeing things
The presence of hallucinations or any form of illusions.


Running through your head
Refers to the mind and imagination of the person experiencing the strange things.


An invisible man
A ghostly figure that's invisible to the naked eye.


Sleepin' in your bed
The ghost is in the person's personal space and vicinity.


Ow, who you gonna call?
The artist is emphasizing the urgency of the situation and asking who the listener will call for assistance.


If you're all alone
The person is on their own and needs help.


Pick up the phone
The singer is urging the listener to make a call for help.


And call
Making an intentional effort to reach out for help.


Ooh, I hear it likes the girls
The artist is playfully emphasizing that ghosts tend to target women.


Hm, I ain't 'fraid of no ghost
The artist is defying the typical trend and expressing his determination to overcome the situation.


Mmm, if you've had a dose of a
Describing how encountering a ghost is like an affliction or an illness.


Freaky ghost, baby
Reiterating how a ghost is scary and uncomfortable to be around.


You better call
The artist is emphasizing the importance of calling for help.


Lemme tell ya something
The artist has some information to share that's valuable to the listener.


Bustin' makes me feel good!
The artist is taking pride in his ability to handle and overcome ghosts.


Don't get caught alone oh, no
Emphasizing the importance of not being alone in the presence of ghosts.


When it comes through your door
The ghost has arrived and is making its presence felt.


Unless you just want some more
If the person doesn't seek help, they might be left facing more challenges.


I think you better call
The urgency of the situation is being emphasized and help is being encouraged.


Ha ha, who you gonna call?
The singer is repeating the question playfully to elicit a response.


I can't hear you
The artist is urging the listener to respond loudly and confidently.


Who can you call?
The artist is reiterating the importance of seeking help.




Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Parker Jr.

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3:26 Jeffrey Tambor
3:29 George Wendt
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3:42 Danny DeVito
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@yungspookers

BUSTIN MAKES ME FEEL GOOD is definitely a line for the ages

@SuperSlayTbh

Ikr

@adnanjamil7271

bustin makes me feel good......an invisible man sleepin on your bed.....these lines have different meaning as an adult 😄 🤣 😂

@blackman9008

he knew what he was doing

@androsgreene9824

😂😂

@whiteeye2121movalik

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@sambazparlak1445

I swear this song ruled the world for a while. this never gets old

@carloshinojosa4351

It always comes back for Halloween. And now that we’re having a ghostbusters movie we might actually see some costumes start to pop up again.

@LLVideomaker

@@carloshinojosa4351 hope so!

@dennismullany4755

It its the spot a sound

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