Witch Doctor
Spooky Scary Skeletons Lyrics
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oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
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oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
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oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
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I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
and than the witch doctor he told me what to do,
he told me...
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
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I told the witch doctor you didn't love me true
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me nice
and than the witch doctor, he gave me this advice
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oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
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Now you can't keep love from me
just like you were a miser
and i'll admit it wasn't very smart
so i went myself
a guy that's so much wiser
and he told me the way to win your heart
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oh e oh a a
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oh e oh a a
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oh e oh a a
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oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
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COME ON AND:
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
(backround singers)
oh e oh a a
oh e oh a a
oh e oh a a
oh e oh a a
The majority of the lyrics in Witch Doctor by Spooky Scary Skeletons consist of the phrase "oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang," which is a nonsensical series of syllables that don't have any clear meaning. However, this phrase serves as the rhythmic backbone of the song, lending it its peculiar and catchy sound.
In the midst of these repetitive verses, the song tells a story about someone seeking advice from a witch doctor on how to win the affection of their love interest. The witch doctor gives them some mysterious instructions that are never fully elaborated upon, but the singer proclaims that the advice worked and that they "won" the heart of their beloved.
Despite the somewhat nonsensical lyrics, Witch Doctor has become a beloved Halloween song and a meme in its own right. The song's origins date back to the 1950s and it has been covered and parodied numerous times over the years. In recent years, the song has gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok, where users often use it as a soundtrack for silly videos and goofy antics.
Line by Line Meaning
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
Repeating chorus, indicating a magical chant or spell.
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
Confessing romantic feelings to a wise practitioner of magic.
and than the witch doctor he told me what to do,
Receiving advice or instructions from the aforementioned witch doctor.
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me true
Shifting blame or trying to elicit sympathy from the aforementioned witch doctor.
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me nice
Accusing the object of affection of unkindness or mistreatment.
and than the witch doctor, he gave me this advice
Receiving further guidance or wisdom from the aforementioned witch doctor.
Now you can't keep love from me
just like you were a miser
Confronting the object of affection for withholding love or affection.
and i'll admit it wasn't very smart
so i went myself
a guy that's so much wiser
and he told me the way to win your heart
Acknowledging previous mistakes and seeking outside help in order to fulfill romantic desires.
COME ON AND:
Encouraging others to join in the magical chant or spell.
oh e oh a a ching chang wala wala bing bang
Repeating chorus, continuing the magical chant or spell.
(backround singers)
oh e oh a a
oh e oh a a
oh e oh a a
oh e oh a a
Chorus of singers adding to the chanting and spellcasting.
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.