Get into the Halloween spirit with some Very Scary Verses, from our database's most chilling tracks!

Was that... a chill in the air? Do we spot the hairs on the back of your neck standing at attention? Or, is that the bone-chilling sound of a werewolf's howl? That's right, it’s time to bring in the hocus pocus, because it’s almost Halloween!

Music is critical in curating an atmosphere, and unforgettable lyrics can capture a moment like a time capsule. When it comes to seasons like these, certain tracks become ingrained in our memories — and playlists! From cerebral songs echoing softly in haunted hallways to spooky sing-alongs ringing out at costume parties, Halloween just wouldn’t be complete without a frighteningly delightful soundtrack.

So, from seasons past to new hits, we put together a list of our favourite lyrics from the spookiest songs in our database to fuel this month’s celebrations. Beware: these creepy classics and eerie anthems are scary good.

Grab your spellbook, prepare your finest brew, and check out our round-up of this season’s Very Scary Verses!

10

My haunted lungs

Ghost in the sheets

I know if I’m haunting you, you must be haunting me

"HAUNTED"

Performed by: Beyoncé;  Written by: Beyoncé Knowles, Jordan Cruz;  Released: 2013

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9

(Ghostbusters)

If there’s something strange

In your neighborhood

Who you gonna call?

(Ghostbusters)

"GHOSTBUSTERS"

Performed by: Ray Parker, Jr.;  Written by: Ray Parker, Jr.;  Released: 1984

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8

All I want is to be left alone in my average home

But why do I always feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone and?

I always feel like somebody’s watching me

And I have no privacy (oh, oh)

"SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME"

Performed by: Rockwell ft. Michael Jackson;  Written by: Kennedy Gordy;  Released: 1984

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7

Baby, it’s Halloween

There’s a last time for everything

Oh, come on, man

We can be anything

"HALLOWEEN"

Performed by: Phoebe Bridgers;  Written by: Phoebe Bridgers, Christian Lee Hutson, Conor M. Oberst;  Released: 2020

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6

Look, he’s crawling up my wall

Black and hairy, very small

Now he’s up above my head

Hanging by a little thread

"BORIS THE SPIDER"

Performed by: The Who;  Written by: John Entwhistle;  Released: 1966

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5

I’m friends with the monster that’s under my bed

Get along with the voices inside of my head

"THE MONSTER"

Performed by: Eminem ft. Rihanna;  Written by: Aaron Kleinstub, Jonathan Bellion, Robyn Fenty, Bleta Rexha, Marshall Mathers, Bryan Fryzel, Maki Athanasiou;  Released: 2013 

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4

Off, off with your head

Dance, dance ‘til you’re dead

Heads will roll

Heads will roll

"HEADS WILL ROLL"

Performed by: Yeah Yeah Yeahs;  Written by: Brian Chase, Karen Lee Orzolek, Nicholas Joseph Zinner;  Released: 2009

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3

Spooky scary skeletons

Send shivers down your spine

Shrieking skulls will shock your soul

Seal your doom tonight

"SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS"

Performed by: Andrew Gold;  Written by: Andrew M. Gold;  Released: 1996

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2

I must admit, I can’t explain

Any of these thoughts racin’ through my brain

It’s true

But, baby, I’m howlin’ for you

"HOWLIN' FOR YOU"

Performed by: The Black Keys;  Written by: Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney;  Released: 2010

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1

Boys and girls of every age

Wouldn’t you like to see something strange?

Come with us and you will see

This, our town of Halloween

"THIS IS HALLOWEEN"

Performed by: The Citizens of Halloween from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas;  Written by: Danny Elfman;  Released: 1993

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Thanks for tuning into this month’s post from LyricFind Out Loud! Join us in November as we swap out cobwebs for cozy gatherings, and learn how lyrics shape our traditions across time and tables as we settle into the holiday season. Until then – happy Halloween!

See you next month,

The LyricFind Team