This song has a great beat, that’s the hook for sure. And that hook’s what’s got me posting these lyrics, along with the particular theme. It’s a little spooky, just right for HALLOWEEN!
The band name is cool fun too:
OINGO BOINGO. Danny Elfman was the lyrical and musical heart and soul of the band. Great writer, great musician.
And this song, come to think of it, the words do call us to not be afraid…a good message too!
“Dead Man’s Party
I’m all dressed up with nowhere to go
Walkin’ with a dead man over my shoulder
I’m all dressed up with nowhere to go
Walkin’ with a dead man over my shoulder
Waiting for an invitation to arrive
Goin’ to a party where no one’s still alive
Waiting for an invitation to arrive
Goin’ to a party where no one’s still alive
I was struck by lightning
Walkin’ down the street
I was hit by something last night in my sleep
It’s a dead man’s party
Who could ask for more?
Everybody’s comin’; leave your body at the door
Leave your body and soul at the door…
Don’t run away; it’s only me (only me)
All dressed up with nowhere to go
Walkin’ with a dead man (dead man)
Waitin’ for an invitation to arrive
Walkin’ with a dead man…Dead man…
Got my best suit and my tie
Shiny silver dollar on either eye
I hear the chauffer comin’ to my door
Says there’s room for maybe just one more…
I was struck by lightning
Walkin’ down the street
I was hit by something last night in my sleep
It’s a dead man’s party
Who could ask for more?
Everybody’s comin’; leave your body at the door
Leave your body and soul at the door…
Don’t run away; it’s only me
Don’t be afraid of what you can’t see
Don’t run away; it’s only me
Don’t be afraid of what you can’t see
I was struck by lightning
Walkin’ down the street
I was hit by something last night in my sleep
It’s a dead man’s party
Who could ask for more?
Everybody’s comin’; leave your body at the door
Leave your body and soul at the door…
Don’t run away; it’s only me
Don’t be afraid of what you can’t see
Don’t run away; it’s only me
Don’t be afraid of what you can’t see
it’s only me
it’s only me
it’s only me
it’s only me”
Writer(s): Danny Elfman
