In my opinion, I don't think this song is as somber or dark as it initially comes off. I believe its more a tounge-in-cheek look at the 'gothic' stereotype.
Lines such as "Will she trick or treat/I bet she will", and "Lilly Munster/Ain't got nothing on you" suggest a gently mocking tone. Coupled with the chorus that gives this song its name, "You can't go out 'cause your roots are showing/Dye 'em black" , and I think its overall a very humorous tune. Judging by the tone set with these statements, I think the first and last verse tie up the song as an archetypal representation of a brooding gothic female.
In my opinion, I don't think this song is as somber or dark as it initially comes off. I believe its more a tounge-in-cheek look at the 'gothic' stereotype.
Lines such as "Will she trick or treat/I bet she will", and "Lilly Munster/Ain't got nothing on you" suggest a gently mocking tone. Coupled with the chorus that gives this song its name, "You can't go out 'cause your roots are showing/Dye 'em black" , and I think its overall a very humorous tune. Judging by the tone set with these statements, I think the first and last verse tie up the song as an archetypal representation of a brooding gothic female.