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Halloween Lyrics

So it's Halloween
And you feel like dancin'
And you feel like shinin'
And you feel like letting loose

Whatcha gonna be
Babe, you better know
And you better plan


Better plan all day
Better plan all week
Better plan all month
Better plan all year


You're dressed up like a clown
Putting on your act
It's the only time all year
You'll ever admit that


I can see your eyes
I can see your brain
Baby nothing's changed
(repeat)


You're still hiding in a mask
You take your fun seriously
No, don't blow this year's chance
Tomorrow your mold goes back on


After Halloween


You go to work today
You'll go to work tomorrow
Shitfaced tonight
You'll brag about it for months


Remember what I did
Remember what I was
Back on Halloween


But what's in between
Where are your ideas
You sit around and dream
For next Halloween


Why not everyday
Are you so afraid
What will people say
(repeat)


After Halloween


Because your roll is planned for you
There's nothing you can do
But stop and see it through
But what will your boss say to you


And what will your girlfriend say to you
And what will people out on the street they might glare at you
And whadya know, you're pretty self-conscious too


So you run back and stuff yourselves in rigid business costumes
Only at night to score is your leather uniform exhumed
Why don't you take your social regulations
And shove 'em up your ass.
Song Info
Copyright
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Writer
Klaus Flouride, Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray, D.h. Peligro
Duration
3:35
Submitted by
ice On Jun 02, 2001
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Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

Halloween is a day for people to be whatever they want and let go of their fear of being judged for it by others. The rest of the year though, most would just be too self conscious to do anything out of the ordinary.

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

holy shit. i can't believe i'm the first to comment on this song. it's truly one of dk's best songs lyrically. straight forward but with a clarity only a few people could muster. this is why i love the dead kennedys and punk music. jello is my hero.

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

"Only at night to score is your leather uniform exhumed"

It kinda sounds like he's so repressed by the 9 - 5 that he develops a bondage fetish

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

"You go to work today You'll go to work tomorrow Shitfaced tonight You'll brag about it for months"

So true of so many people. I hate when people brag about getting drunk.

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

The chorus(es) are so catchy:

"Better plan all week Better plan all month Better plan all year "

One of my fave DK songs, as always with great lyrical content.

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

gotta admit, great song, the lyrics are pretty much self explanatory.

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

great.... dk rules

Cover art for Halloween lyrics by Dead Kennedys

great song! great lyrics! my 2nd fav dk song.