[Intro — Creepy music box, howling wind, distant laughter, male whisper]
The moon is rising…
The gates are wide…
The monsters are waiting
On the other side.
So grab your mask.
Put out the light.
It’s Halloween…
AND WE OWN THE NIGHT!
[Verse 1 — Playful male vocals, stomping drums, sinister carnival organ]
Black cats crossing, candles glow,
Something’s scratching down below.
Pumpkin grins and crooked trees,
Whispers riding on the breeze.
Little ghosts in window frames,
Calling out forgotten names.
Hear the footsteps on the stair?
Turn around…
There’s nothing there!
[Pre-Chorus — Building percussion, whispered backing vocals]
Three knocks on the door,
Two shadows on the floor,
One scream in the darkness—
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
[Chorus — Explosive theatrical pop, gang vocals, huge drums]
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Let the nightmares out to play!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
It’s the monsters’ holiday!
Raise your hands to the midnight sky,
Watch the black-winged ravens fly!
From the graveyard to the scene,
Everybody scream—
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
[Verse 2 — Bouncy bass, mischievous male delivery]
Vampires dancing in the street,
Zombies stumbling to the beat.
Witches flying overhead,
Skeletons are leaving bed!
Haunted houses, poisoned punch,
Hear the werewolves howl at lunch.
Every shadow hides a fright,
Every monster’s out tonight!
[Pre-Chorus — Rising strings and pounding drums]
Three knocks on the door,
Two shadows on the floor,
One scream in the darkness—
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
[Chorus — Bigger drums, layered vocals, spooky choir]
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Let the nightmares out to play!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
It’s the monsters’ holiday!
Raise your hands to the midnight sky,
Watch the black-winged ravens fly!
From the graveyard to the scene,
Everybody scream—
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
[Bridge — Music box, deep spoken vocals, distant thunder]
At twelve o’clock, the church bells ring.
The dead awaken, the night takes wing.
The mirrors crack, the candles die.
Something ancient opens its eyes.
But don’t run home.
Don’t hide away.
The darkness only comes to play…
[Beat stops — Whispered male vocal]
Unless…
You hear it call your name.
[Beat slams back in — Shouted vocals]
THEN RUN!
[Final Chorus — Maximum energy, cinematic choir, theatrical male vocals]
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Hear the howling, feel the fright!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
We’re alive among the night!
Let the thunder shake the ground,
Let the ghosts come dancing round!
From the crypts to the big screen,
This is our wicked dream!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Let the midnight madness rise!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
There’s a monster in disguise!
When the morning kills the scene,
We’ll be waiting in between…
Happy Halloween!
[Outro — Fading music box, wind, three slow knocks]
Trick or treat…
Sweet dreams…
And whatever you do…
DON’T LOOK UNDER YOUR BED.
[Sinister laughter — abrupt silence]