Thriller
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Wayne Brady Lyrics

Hidey, hidey, hidey ho
A playful greeting that sets the tone for a fun and exciting experience

Hidey, hidey, hidey, hey
Continuing the upbeat and playful mood with another greeting

Oh, hody, hody, ho
Adding another playful greeting and contributing to the song's fun atmosphere

Alright
An expression of agreement and readiness to begin the song

Listen girls
Addressing the audience and establishing a rapport with them before diving into the song

I'm not like these other fellas'
Establishing that the singer is unique and different from other male performers, setting up the possibility for a memorable performance

It's close to midnight
Setting the scene for a spooky and suspenseful experience

Something evil lurkin' in the dark
Building tension and fear with the suggestion of something sinister present

Under the moonlight
Establishing the setting for the haunting events taking place

You see a sight that almost stops your heart
Creating a sense of fear and anticipation in the listener

You try to scream
Describing a natural reaction to fear and danger

Oh, but terror takes the sound before you make it, yeah
Indicating a sense of helplessness and hopelessness in the face of danger

You start to freeze
Describing a physical response to fear and shock

As horror looks you right between your eyes
Illustrating the intensity of the fear being experienced

You're paralyzed
Indicating the complete loss of control and ability to react to the situation

Cause this is thriller, thriller night
Introducing the main theme of the song, which is a spooky and exciting thriller

And no one's gonna save you
Creating a sense of danger and imminent threat to the listener

From the beast about to strike
Describing the danger in terms of a wild animal, heightening the suspense and fear

You know it's thriller, thriller night
Reinforcing the main theme of the song

You're fighting for your life
Illustrating the gravity of the danger and the urgency of the situation

Inside a killer, thriller tonight
Heightening the sense of danger and horror taking place

Hey ladies
Addressing the female members of the audience and focusing on them

You hear the door slam
Introducing another threatening element to the story

And realize there's nowhere left to run
Initiating a sense of doom and helplessness in the listener

You feel the cold hand
Describing a physical sensation and intensifying the fear being experienced

And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
Hinting at the possibility of a tragic ending to the story

You close your eyes
A common act of self-protection and an instinctive response to danger

And hope that this is just imagination
Indicating the possibility that the danger is not real and can be imagined away

Girl, but all the while
Addressing the female members of the audience again and building suspense

You hear a creature creepin' up behind
Reintroducing the danger and heightening the suspense and fear

Oh, you're outta time
Confirming the urgency and danger of the situation

Cause this is thriller, thriller night
Reinforcing the main theme of the song and the sense of danger and horror taking place

And, there ain't no second chance
Indicating that the situation is dire and there is no room for error or hesitation

Against the thing with the forty eyes, girl
Describing the danger in vivid and specific terms to heighten the suspense

This is thriller, thriller night
Repeating the main theme and emphasizing the horror and danger taking place

You're fighting for your life
Reinforcing the urgency and gravity of the situation

Inside a killer, thriller tonight, oh
Reiterating the danger and horror taking place and intensifying the sense of urgency

Night creatures call
Adding another element of horror to the story and building suspense

And the dead start to walk
Introducing a new element of horror and creating a sense of chaos and terror

In their masquerade, masquerade
Depicting the undead in a new and terrifying way, bringing a fresh sense of horror to the story

There's no escaping
Indicating that the danger is inescapable and there is no way out

The jaws of the alien this time
Reintroducing the danger, this time in otherworldly terms to add additional suspense and terror

This is the end of your life, end of your life
Confirming the impending doom and tragic ending of the story

Oh, this is thriller, thriller night, oh
Repeating the main theme and the sense of horror and danger taking place

I can thrill you more
Reasserting the singer's unique ability to entertain and thrill listeners

Than any who would ever try
Claiming superiority over other performers and reinforcing the idea of a thrilling, one-of-a-kind performance

And this is, thriller, thriller night
Reiterating the main theme and intensifying the sense of horror and danger taking place

So let me hold you tight
Creating a sense of intimacy and connection with the listener, offering them a sense of protection and comfort

And share a thriller, thriller
Inviting the listener to share in the excitement and thrills of the song

This is thriller, thriller night
Reinforcing the main theme and the sense of danger and horror taking place

Girl, I can thrill you more
Continuing to assert the singer's ability to provide a unique and thrilling experience

Than any who would ever try
Reinforcing the idea of the singer's superiority and ability to provide a one-of-a-kind performance

This is thriller, oh, thriller tonight
Repeating and intensifying the main theme and making it clear that the danger and horror are happening in the present

So let me hold you tight
Repeating the invitation for the listener to feel protected and comforted by the singer

Inside a killer, thriller
Reiterating the danger and horror taking place and intensifying the sense of urgency and fear

Thriller, killer, chiller, I fulfill ya
Using rhyming and wordplay to create an exciting and memorable lyric and reinforce the idea of a thrilling and unique experience

Girl I'll be your thriller, tonight
Offering the listener a sense of protection and comfort while also continuing to emphasize the horror and danger taking place

Let me be your thriller baby!
Continuing to offer the listener a sense of protection and comfort while also inviting them to join in the excitement and thrills of the song