To Die On Halloween
Two Steps from Hell Lyrics


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What do we get from the light of the sun?
A nasty burn, now isn't that fun?
Swim in the ocean, run on a beach,
Drown in the surf and blood like a leech.
We have no time for merry making.
Chop of the head for badness sake,
Sever a limb, batter and bake.
Nasty spells of Bubonic night.
Come close and see what's hidden from sight.
Something festering in my bed.
Bed bugs dancing on my head.
Whatever offends and makes you scream.
I want to die on Halloween.
Halloween, Halloween, I want to die on Halloween.
Under the bed a goblin waits,
She never sleeps so I hesitate.
Tell me a story full of betrayal
A headless horsemen covered with snails.
This is Gorgon, I'm his master.
Follow the path this sleepless night
Feels so good to have a bad fright
I know a witch who's big as a whale
Covered with boils, wrinkled and pale.
Something waiting down the hall
Watch your step, you'll have a great fall
I know a sight that will make you scream
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween, I want to die on Halloween.
Oftentimes we're better off dead
When we wake the sky turns red
There's no way to leave this room
Put on a hat and strap on a broom.
Halloween, Halloween Halloween, Halloween,
Bats will fly on Halloween.
Something festering in my bed.
Bed bugs dancing on my head.
Whatever offends, makes you scream.
I want to die on Halloween.
Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween.
Something rancid in the bowl
And we'll take your restless soul
Something breathing in the hall
Heed the man behind the window
Follow the path this sleepless night
Feels so good to have a bad fright
I know a sight that will make you scream
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!




I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of To Die On Halloween by Two Steps from Hell are filled with spooky, macabre and haunting imagery that creates a sense of impending doom and fear. The first stanza refers to the dangers of the natural world, where the sun can cause harm and even death, and the ocean can be deadly. The second stanza depicts horrific acts of violence, such as severing limbs and casting spells. The third stanza mentions supernatural beings such as goblins, headless horsemen, and witches. The repeated chorus of "I want to die on Halloween" suggests a desire for a terrifying end that is fitting for the spooky holiday.


The lyrics are a celebration of the darker side of Halloween and the things that scare us. They evoke a sense of foreboding and unease that is a hallmark of horror. The references to bed bugs, festering sores, and bodily fluids add to the sense of disgust and revulsion, which are common themes in horror. The imagery of dark hallways and hidden dangers create a sense of claustrophobia and paranoia.


Overall, To Die On Halloween by Two Steps from Hell is a powerful and atmospheric song that captures the essence of Halloween and the things that make it a terrifying and exhilarating holiday.


Line by Line Meaning

What do we get from the light of the sun?
The sun's rays can often cause us harm rather than good.


A nasty burn, now isn't that fun?
Getting burnt by the sun is more painful than enjoyable.


Swim in the ocean, run on a beach,
Engaging in fun activities can also be dangerous.


Drown in the surf and blood like a leech.
These enjoyable activities can turn deadly in an instant.


We have no time for merry making.
We are too preoccupied by the frightful things lurking in the dark.


Chop off the head for badness sake,
Violence is sometimes necessary to protect ourselves from evil.


Sever a limb, batter and bake.
In the face of danger, drastic measures are needed to survive.


Nasty spells of Bubonic night.
The darkness of the night can bring forth terrible things.


Come close and see what's hidden from sight.
The horrors of the night are often hidden until it's too late.


Something festering in my bed.
Even our safe spaces can be invaded by evil entities.


Bed bugs dancing on my head.
Unknown parasites infesting oneself can be a scary thought.


Whatever offends and makes you scream.
The haunts of Halloween are meant to frighten and terrify.


I want to die on Halloween.
Choosing the night of Halloween for my demise is a bizarre wish.


Under the bed a goblin waits,
Monstrous creatures can lurk in the most unsuspecting places.


She never sleeps so I hesitate.
The idea of a creature that never rests is a frightening thought.


Tell me a story full of betrayal
Stories that involve betrayal can be intriguing and terrifying.


A headless horsemen covered with snails.
A creature that is headless and covered in snails is a horrifying vision.


This is Gorgon, I'm his master.
Being a master of a creature as dreadful as Gorgon is a scary thought.


Follow the path this sleepless night
The night of Halloween is often filled with restless energy.


Feels so good to have a bad fright
The adrenaline rush that comes with fear can be exhilarating and addictive.


I know a witch who's big as a whale
Encountering a witch of enormous size is a terrifying thought.


Covered with boils, wrinkled and pale.
An image of a witch with disfigurements is an unsettling one.


Something waiting down the hall
The unknown figure lurking down the hallway can be a source of terror.


Watch your step, you'll have a great fall
In the midst of fear, even the most mundane tasks can become perilous.


Something rancid in the bowl
Even our basic necessities can be tainted on Halloween night.


And we'll take your restless soul
The evil spirits of Halloween night are always on the lookout for fresh souls to claim.


Something breathing in the hall
The sound of heavy breathing in the hall is a chilling thought.


Heed the man behind the window
The faceless man who lurks outside can be a figure of terror.


Bats will fly on Halloween.
The imagery of bats flying on Halloween adds to the night's eerie atmosphere.


I want to die on Halloween!
I am unexplainably drawn to the terrifying mystique of Halloween night.




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@skmh842

The tentative lyrics to the song. Please fix anything I left out or messed up.

What do we get from the light of the sun?
A nasty burn, now isn't that fun?
Swim in the ocean, run on a beach,
Drown in the surf and (I don't know) like a leech.
We have no time for merry-making.
Chop off a head for badness' sake,
Sever a limb, batter and bake.
Nasty spells and *Teutonic *knight,
Come close and see what's hidden from sight.
Something festering in my bed,
Bedbugs dancing on my head,
(I don't know) that make you scream,
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween!
(something about a) goblin waits,
(I have no clue about this next line)
Tell me a story, full of betrayal,
A headless horseman covered with snails,
(Once again, no idea), I'm his master!
Follow the path to sleepless nights,
Feels so good to have a bad fright!
I know a witch who's big as a whale,
Covered with boils, wrinkled and...pale!
Something waiting down the hall,
Watch your step, you'll have a great...fall!
I know a sight that will make you scream!
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween!
(I don't know these lines again),
When we wake the sky turns red,
There's no way to leave this room,
Put on a hat and strap on a broom.
Halloween, Halloween,
Halloween, Halloween,
Bats will smile on Halloween!
Something festering in my bed,
Bedbugs dancing on my head,
(I don't know) that makes you scream,
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween,
Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween!
Something rancid in the bowl,
And we'll take your restless soul,
Something breathing in the hall,
Leave the man behind the window,
Follow the path to sleepless nights,
Feels so good to have a bad fright,
I know a sight that will make you scream,
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!



All comments from YouTube:

@erindowning9375

In the soundtrack of The nightmare before Christmas. Jack & Sally have kids that play strange music on their xylophones. Whenever I hear this song, I imagine Jack & Sally's kids playing & singing this very song with all the citizens of Halloween Town singing along to it.

@skmh842

The tentative lyrics to the song. Please fix anything I left out or messed up.

What do we get from the light of the sun?
A nasty burn, now isn't that fun?
Swim in the ocean, run on a beach,
Drown in the surf and (I don't know) like a leech.
We have no time for merry-making.
Chop off a head for badness' sake,
Sever a limb, batter and bake.
Nasty spells and *Teutonic *knight,
Come close and see what's hidden from sight.
Something festering in my bed,
Bedbugs dancing on my head,
(I don't know) that make you scream,
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween!
(something about a) goblin waits,
(I have no clue about this next line)
Tell me a story, full of betrayal,
A headless horseman covered with snails,
(Once again, no idea), I'm his master!
Follow the path to sleepless nights,
Feels so good to have a bad fright!
I know a witch who's big as a whale,
Covered with boils, wrinkled and...pale!
Something waiting down the hall,
Watch your step, you'll have a great...fall!
I know a sight that will make you scream!
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween!
(I don't know these lines again),
When we wake the sky turns red,
There's no way to leave this room,
Put on a hat and strap on a broom.
Halloween, Halloween,
Halloween, Halloween,
Bats will smile on Halloween!
Something festering in my bed,
Bedbugs dancing on my head,
(I don't know) that makes you scream,
I want to die on Halloween!
Halloween, Halloween,
Halloween, Halloween,
I want to die on Halloween!
Something rancid in the bowl,
And we'll take your restless soul,
Something breathing in the hall,
Leave the man behind the window,
Follow the path to sleepless nights,
Feels so good to have a bad fright,
I know a sight that will make you scream,
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!
I want to die on Halloween!

@TimakaTie

The album was released on 24. or 25. September. Most tracks are from Ashes and the other dark and Sound-Design-Albums. It´s not the typical "epicness" you can find on the album, but i still bought it.

@Whimsy3692

Somewhere, Tim Burton is smiling. 🖤💀

@JJTownley_Classical-Composer

All through it I thought I was on the Disneyland Haunted Mansion ride. Superb stuff.

@nyarlatothepthereptantanon1915

So similar than This is halloween of A nightmare before Christmas .

@SteamSoftworks

Lol I didn't know peewee Herman was in this XD

@hronolord

There sing dwarves, gnomes, goblins and imps?

@TimakaTie

You're actually right, but that's the track-title on amazon and other sites, so i just left it. And it sounds better than "sung by Nick Phoenix".

@SunRayz3r

🎶 This is Halloween, this is Halloween..🎶

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