In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Masquerade, masquerade,
Grab your mask and don't be late
(Get out get out)
Well disguised heat and fever in the air tonight
Meet the others at the store,
Knock on other people's door
Trick or treat they have the choice
Little ghost's are makin'lotsa noise
But watch, out beware
Listen, take care
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's tonight
Someone's sitting in a field,
Never giving yield
Sitting there with gleaming eyes
Waiting for big pumpkin to arise
Bad luck if you get a stone
Like the good old Charlie Brown
You think linus could be right
The kids will say it's just a stupid lie
But watch out, beware
Listen, take care
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween tonight
Listen now we are calling you
Listen now we are calling you
Listen now we are calling you
Listen (tonight) we are calling you
And there's magic in the air
Magic in the air
Magic in the air
Magic in the air on Halloween
Black is the night full of fright
You'll be missing the day
Watch will be here very soon changing your way
A knock at your door
Is it real or is it a dream
On trembling legs you open the door
And you scream on Halloween
On Halloween
Darkness
Where am I now
Is there anybody out there
What has happened
Am I in heaven
Or is it hell
I can see a light comin'
It's comin' nearer
It's shining
It's shining so bright
It's shining on me, yeah
I am the one, doom 's in my hands
Now make your choice,
Redeemed or enslaved
I'll show you passion and glory?
He is the snake
I'll give you power and abundance
He's the corrupter of man
Save me from the evil one
Give me strength to carry on
I will fight for all mankind's
Deliverance and peace of mind
But watch out, beware
Listen, take care
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween
Oh yeah, it's Halloween
Yeah it's Halloween
Yeah it's Halloween
Yeah it's Halloween tonight
Grab your mask and don't be late
(Get out get out)
Well disguised heat and fever in the air tonight
Meet the others at the store,
Knock on other people's door
Trick or treat they have the choice
Little ghost's are makin'lotsa noise
But watch, out beware
Listen, take care
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's tonight
Someone's sitting in a field,
Never giving yield
Sitting there with gleaming eyes
Waiting for big pumpkin to arise
Bad luck if you get a stone
Like the good old Charlie Brown
You think linus could be right
The kids will say it's just a stupid lie
But watch out, beware
Listen, take care
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween tonight
Listen now we are calling you
Listen now we are calling you
Listen now we are calling you
Listen (tonight) we are calling you
And there's magic in the air
Magic in the air
Magic in the air
Magic in the air on Halloween
Black is the night full of fright
You'll be missing the day
Watch will be here very soon changing your way
A knock at your door
Is it real or is it a dream
On trembling legs you open the door
And you scream on Halloween
On Halloween
Darkness
Where am I now
Is there anybody out there
What has happened
Am I in heaven
Or is it hell
I can see a light comin'
It's comin' nearer
It's shining
It's shining so bright
It's shining on me, yeah
I am the one, doom 's in my hands
Now make your choice,
Redeemed or enslaved
I'll show you passion and glory?
He is the snake
I'll give you power and abundance
He's the corrupter of man
Save me from the evil one
Give me strength to carry on
I will fight for all mankind's
Deliverance and peace of mind
But watch out, beware
Listen, take care
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween
Ah it's Halloween
Oh yeah, it's Halloween
Yeah it's Halloween
Yeah it's Halloween
Yeah it's Halloween tonight
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Halloween Lyrics as written by Kai Hansen
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