Overview of Oogie Boogie's Song Lyrics – Ken Page
Soundtrack: Classic Disney
Full Lyrics
Oogie Boogie's Song Text[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Well, well, well, what have we here?
Sandy Claws, huh?
Oh, I'm really scared
So you're the one everybody's talkin' about, ha, ha
You're jokin', you're jokin'
I can't believe my eyes
You're jokin me, you gotta be
This can't be the right guy
He's ancient, he's ugly
I don't know which is worse
I might just split a seam now
If I don't die laughing first
When Mr. Oogie Boogie says
There's trouble close at hand
You'd better pay attention now
'Cause I'm the Boogie Man
And if you aren't shakin'
Then something's very wrong
'Cause this may be the last time now
That you hear the boogie song, ohhh
[THREE BATS]
Ohhh
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Ohhh
[SEVEN LIZARDS]
Ohhh
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Ohhh
[SEVEN LIZARDS]
Ohhh, he's the Oogie Boogie Man
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Well if I'm feelin' antsy
And there's nothin' much to do
I might just cook a special batch
Of snake and spider stew
And don't ya know one thing
That would make it work so nice?
A roly-poly Sandy Claws to add a little spice
[THREE SKELTONS]
Ohhh
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Oh, yeah
[THREE BATS]
Ohhh
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Ohhh
[THREE BATS]
Ohhh
[OOGIE BOOGIE & THREE SKELETONS]
Oh, yeah, I'm/he's the Oogie Boogie Man
[SANTA]
Release me now
Or you must face the dire consequences
The children are expexting me
So please come, to your senses
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
You're jokin', you're jokin'
I can't believe my ears
Would someone shut this fella up
I'm drownin' in my tears
It's funny, I'm laughing
You really are too much
And now, with your permission
I'm going to do my stuff
[SANTA]
What are you going to do?
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
I'm gonna do the best I can
Oh, the sound of rollin' dice
To me is music in the aor
'Cause I'm a gamblin' Boogie Man
Although I don't play fair
It's much more fun, I must confess
When lives are on the line
Not mine, of course, but yours, old boy
Now that'd be just fine
[SANTA]
Release me fast or you will have to
Answer for this heinous act
[OOGIE BOOGIE]
Oh, brother, you're something
You put me in a spin
You aren't comprehending
The position
That you're in
It's hopeless, you're finished
You haven't got a prayer
'Cause I'm Mr. Oogie Boogie
And you ain't going nowhere
Classic Disney
Soundtrack Lyrics for Cartoon, 2003
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"Oogie Boogie's Song" is a standout track from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" sounstrack. This 1993 animated musical, a brainchild of Tim Burton, melds Halloween and Christmas into a unique narrative. The song showcases Oogie Boogie, the film's antagonist, taunting his captive, Santa Claus, with a blend of menace and glee.
Main Message and Theme.
At its core, "Oogie Boogie's Song" juxtaposes fear with whimsy. Oogie Boogie, revveling in his villainy, embodies the thrill of the scare, a theme central to Halloween. The song's playful menace contrasts with the usual cheer of Christmas, highlighting the film's innovative blend of holidays and themes.
Meaning and Summary.
The lyrics introduce us to Oogie Boogie, delighting in the capture of Santa Claus. Through boasting and threats, Oogie revels in his identity as the "Boogie Man," a figure of fear. The song's clever wordplay and vivid imagery paint Oogie as both comical and threatening, a villain who finds joy in the terror he creates.
Emotion and Mood.
The song's mood swings between eerie and exhilarating. Oogie Boogie's exuberance is infectious, despite his sinister intentions. The blend of swing and jazz influences adds a lively, almost danceable quality to the song, inviting listeners to revel in the villain's joyous malevolence.
Analysis.
"Oogie Boogie's Song" brilliantly encapsulates the character's essence and the film's thematic core. The lyrics' mix of humor and horror reflects the complex interplay of fear and fun that defines Halloween. Oogie's glee in gambling with lives, metaphorically through his love of dice, underscores a darker, more unpredictable side of the holiday season.
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