Halloween in Heaven
Type O Negative Lyrics

The dead they got that morbid beat
The dead have a certain rhythm to their existence that is eerie and disturbing.

It goes deo deo
This rhythm is constant and repetitive, never changing or faltering.

They dance upon decaying feet
Despite being dead, the dead still move and 'dance,' but their actions are limited by their physical decay.

With their black toes, oh no
Even their feet are decayed and black, adding to the morbid nature of their existence.

Heaven, limbo, and hell
These are the three planes of existence, with the deceased going to one or the other based on their deeds in life.

Purgatory oh well, oh well
Purgatory, the state of temporary suffering before reaching heaven, is accepted nonchalantly here as a necessary part of existence.

Halloween in heaven
Even in heaven, the theme of the macabre holiday persists.

It's Christmas in hell
In contrast, this line states that hell, the place of eternal punishment, is celebrated with the joyous spirit of Christmas.

The devil stole a yule tree
This line further highlights the juxtaposition of the joyous holiday with the evil themes of the devil and hell.

Decorated with souls
Even the traditional decoration of a Christmas tree is taken to grotesque, macabre levels in this context.

Jesus trick or treating
Even Jesus Christ participates in the worldly traditions of Halloween in this distorted reality.

As him below
This line refers to the idea of Christ being divine in heaven and human on earth, blurring the lines between heaven and earth.

Bonham on drums, Entwistle on bass
These two lines nod to famous deceased musicians John Bonham and John Entwistle and their respective instruments.

As guest morticians
Their spirits haunt the world of the dead, playing music for the deceased in a symbolic representation of their mortal profession.

Bon Scott on vox
Bon Scott, the deceased lead singer of AC/DC, is represented as singing in this surreal setting.

Rhoads just for kicks
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads is also present, performing just for the sake of it.

On guitar Hendrix
Late guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is represented as continuing to play music even in death.

Lennon sits in
Similar to the other deceased musicians, John Lennon is present in this dimension.

With his friend George
George Harrison, another deceased Beatle, is also in attendance in this surreal setting.

But where is Morrison?
Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, is notably absent from this gathering.

Of course I cried
This line invokes a sense of nostalgia and sadness for the deaths of famous musicians.

When I heard they'd died
The impact of these deaths is emphasized as being profound and shocking.

And took a part of me
This line suggests that the death of these musicians took an emotional toll on the singer.

Same time gave
This line suggests that their deaths also inspired a sense of inspiration, prompting the creation of even more music.

From beyond the grave
Their legacy and impact lives on even after their physical death.

Became what was meant to be
These deaths ultimately led to the creation of their most iconic works and artistic expressions.

Elvis ain't dead
This line calls back to the infamous conspiracy theory regarding the death of Elvis Presley.

So he isn't here
In this world, even Elvis is not present among the deceased musicians.

Party never ends
In death, the musicians are free to continue playing and enjoying themselves without the limitations of physical bodies or linear time.

Demon roadies, angel groupies
Even the concept of traditional groupies and roadies is skewed in this setting, with demonic and angelic counterparts taking their place.

Suicide losers
This line suggests that suicide victims are present in this purgatorial existence, despite their actions in life.

If only I'd known how cool death is
The line highlights the bizarre and surreal nature of this setting, where death is viewed in a cooler, positive light.

I'd have killed myself sooner
This line is an exaggeration of the positive aspects of death and shows that even the concept of suicide is viewed in a surreal, nonchalant way.

Of harps and choirs
These two lines evoke the traditional image of heaven and the peaceful sounds of music.

Pumpkin pine pyres
This line creates a surreal image of the blend of the peacefulness of harps and the fiery energy of Halloween flames.

Flames of red and green
This line evokes a sense of Christmas with its color scheme, but still retains the eerie, otherworldly energy of this universe.

Orange and black
Orange and black are the traditional Halloween colors, further emphasizing the theme of the macabre.

Years take me back
These two lines suggest nostalgia and looking back on past experiences, even in the afterlife.

Christmas or Halloween
These two lines bring the song full circle, highlighting once again the juxtaposition and blending of these two holidays in this strange universe.

Halloween in heaven
The final repetition of this line serves as the song's refrain, emphasizing the overall theme and message of the song.

It's Christmas in hell
Similarly, the repetition of this line emphasizes the contrast and blending of these two holidays in the afterlife.

Oh well, oh well
This repetition of these two lines serve as a sort of nonchalant acceptance of the bizarre universe of the song, as if to say there is nothing to be done about it.