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boris s. and greg silver Lyrics
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When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
He did the mash
He did the monster mash
The monster mash
He did the mash
It caught on in a flash
He did the mash
He did the monster mash
From my laboratory in the castle east
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
To get a jolt from my electrodes
They did the mash
They did the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
They did the mash
It caught on in a flash
They did the mash
They did the monster mash
The zombies were having fun
The party had just begun
The guests included Wolf Man
Dracula and his son
The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
With their vocal group, "The Crypt-Kicker Five"
They played the mash
They played the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
They played the mash
It caught on in a flash
They played the mash
They played the monster mash
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist"
It's now the mash
It's now the monster mash
The monster mash
And it's a graveyard smash
It's now the mash
It's caught on in a flash
It's now the mash
It's now the monster mash
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
And my monster mash is the hit of the land
For you, the living, this mash was meant too
When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
Then you can mash
Then you can monster mash
The monster mash
And do my graveyard smash
Then you can mash
You'll catch on in a flash
Then you can mash
Then you can monster mash
The song "Monster Mash" by Boris Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers is a Halloween-themed novelty song that was released in 1962. It tells the story of a mad scientist who creates a monster, which then rises from its slab and does a dance called the "monster mash." As the night progresses, other supernatural creatures like vampires, zombies, and werewolves join in and dance to the catchy tune. The chorus of the song urges listeners to do the mash and the monster mash, emphasizing the contagious and fun nature of the dance.
The lyrics of "Monster Mash" are a tribute to classic horror movies and their iconic characters. The lyrics reference Dracula, his son, Frankenstein's monster, Igor, Wolf Man, and various other monsters and ghoul. The song's narrative suggests that these monsters and creatures are not inherently evil, but instead just want to have a good time and get down to the monster mash. The lyrics also include a nod to a previous dance craze, the "Transylvania twist," which Dracula bemoans has fallen out of fashion.
"Monster Mash" has remained a Halloween staple ever since its release in 1962. The catchy melody and retro charm have made it a beloved classic that continues to be played and covered year after year. The song's lyrics have also inspired countless Halloween decorations and costumes, cementing the song's place in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I was working in the lab late one night
I was conducting experiments in the laboratory during the late hours of the night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
I saw something strange and spooky with my own eyes
For my monster from his slab began to rise
The monster I created through my experiments started to come to life
And suddenly to my surprise
I was caught off guard by what happened next
He did the mash
The monster began dancing to a new kind of music
He did the monster mash
The monster danced to a song inspired by horror movie themes
The monster mash
The song that the monster was dancing to
It was a graveyard smash
The song was a hit among those who enjoy horror themes
He did the mash
The monster continued to dance to the song
It caught on in a flash
The song became popular quickly
He did the mash
The monster kept dancing to the song
He did the monster mash
The monster continued to dance and enjoy the song
From my laboratory in the castle east
My laboratory is located in a castle on the eastern side
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The castle has a master bedroom where vampires like to eat
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
The undead creatures came from their resting places
To get a jolt from my electrodes
They came to experience the power of my electrical equipment
They did the mash
The ghouls also danced to the horror-themed song
They did the monster mash
The ghouls enjoyed dancing to the same song as the monster
It was a graveyard smash
The song was a popular hit among the undead creatures
They did the mash
The ghouls continued to dance to the song
It caught on in a flash
The song quickly became popular among the undead
They did the mash
The ghouls kept dancing to the song
They did the monster mash
They happily danced to the song inspired by horror movies
The zombies were having fun
The zombies at the party were enjoying themselves
The party had just begun
The party had just started and there was a lot of fun to be had
The guests included Wolf Man
One of the guests at the party was the Wolf Man
Dracula and his son
Dracula also showed up to the party with his son
The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
The music was great, and everyone was enjoying it
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
Igor was playing an instrument while his dogs howled along
The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
More guests were on their way to the party
With their vocal group, "The Crypt-Kicker Five"
The new guests were a singing group called "The Crypt-Kicker Five"
They played the mash
The new guests also enjoyed the monster-themed song and started performing it
They played the monster mash
The new guests continued playing the same song for everyone to enjoy
It was a graveyard smash
The song was still very popular among all the guests
They played the mash
The new guests kept playing the song for everyone to dance to
It caught on in a flash
The song was still spreading quickly among those who attended the party
They played the mash
The new guests still continued to play the monster-themed song
They played the monster mash
The guests still happily danced to the same song
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Dracula made an announcement from his resting place
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
Dracula had one concern that was bothering him
He opened the lid and shook his fist
Dracula was very upset and showed it by waving his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist"
Dracula was upset that his signature dance was not being played
It's now the mash
The monster-themed song had become the new hit song
It's now the monster mash
The monster-themed song had become more popular than Dracula's dance
And it's a graveyard smash
The song was still very popular among all the guests
It's now the mash
The monster-themed song was still the crowd favorite
It caught on in a flash
The popularity of the song was still spreading quickly
It's now the mash
The song continued to be played
It's now the monster mash
The song continued to be enjoyed by everyone
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
Dracula has joined the party, and everything is OK now
And my monster mash is the hit of the land
My new song has become incredibly popular everywhere
For you, the living, this mash was meant too
The song was not just for the undead, but also for the living guests at the party
When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
If anyone asks who sent them to the party, tell them it was me, Boris
Then you can mash
Everyone at the party can dance to the song
Then you can monster mash
They can enjoy dancing to the song inspired by horror movies
The monster mash
The hit song of the party
And do my graveyard smash
They can join in on the fun and dance along to the song
Then you can mash
Everyone can continue to dance to the song
You'll catch on in a flash
Those who are new to the song will quickly learn and enjoy it
Then you can mash
Everyone can keep on dancing
Then you can monster mash
And they can continue to dance to the spooky, fun song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music
Written by: LEONARD CAPIZZI, BOB PICKETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mauri Fuentes
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MÅT
I've been looking for this from Klangkuenstler's set, thank you