Jaq's Determination
There are few who'd deny, at what I do I have practice
But my talents are not as renowned as my dad's
When it comes to surprises in the moonlit night
I try without many complications
With the greatest of my efforts with my ghostlike charms
I could make grown men give out a shriek
With a loss of my hand, and some well-placed groans
I could swept the very bravest off their feet
Yet year after year, it's the same old thing
And I grow so tired of doing nothing
But I, Jaq, soon the Pumpkin Queen
Will break away from this same routine
Oh, somewhere deep inside of these bones
An untamed beast has begun to show
There's something in me, I can't control
A loneliness that I've always known
I'm a mistress of terror, and a demon of dark
And I'd scare you right out of your pants
To a guy in Kentucky, I'd be Lady Unlucky
And I'll be known throughout Russia and Greece
And since I am dead, I can scare you to lead
And leave you without hesitation
No animal nor man will scream like I can
With the fury of my full frustrations
But a parent here would never understand
Like the Pumpkin King and his skeleton grin
But he'd never see past age, if he only understood
I could make him proud if he'd let me I would
Oh, there's an sadness deep in my bones
That calls out for something I've always known
The fame and praise I have craved for these years
May never save me from these empty tears
Jaq's Planning
[Citizens of Halloween:]
Something's up with Jaq
Something's up with Jaq
Don't know if she'll ever tell us what she's playing at
She's all alone up there
Locked away inside
Never says a word
Hope she hasn't died
Something's up with Jaq
Something's up with Jaq
[Jaq:]
Plans and schemes are buzzing in my skull
Will they let me be? I cannot tell
There are so many things I cannot let go
When I think I've forgotten, and then at last
Through my memories they come back
Like a gray hair after its been plucked
Something's here I can't out run
Though I try, I keep remembering
Like a fly, buzzing 'round my head
Here in an instant, gone in a flash
What can I do?
What can I do?
In those little bric-a-brac
A clue is waiting to be cracked
These rhymes and riddles confuse me so
Confound it all, I love it though
Simple phrases, nothing more
But something's hidden through a door
Though I do not have the key
Something's there I cannot see
What do they mean?
What do they mean?
What do they mean?
Hmm...
I've read these codex books so many times
I know the patterns and I know the styles
I know the combinations all by heart
My skull's so full, it's tearing me apart
As often as I've read them, something's wrong
So hard to put my bony fingers on
Or perhaps it's really not as deep
As I've been led to think
Am I trying much too hard?
Of course! I've been too close to see
The answer's right in front of me
Right in front of me
It's simple really; very clever
Like music drifting in the air
Invisible, but everywhere
Just because I cannot read it
Doesn't mean I can't defeat it
You know, I think this tracking thing
It's not as tricky as it seems
And why should I let them have their fun?
I could still save everyone!
Not everyone, in fact, but Tabby
Why, I could find her in a flash
And there's no reason I can find
I couldn't handle stopping that grime
I bet I could defeat them too
And that's exactly what I'll do
Hee, hee, hee
Eureka! I've got it
Kidnap Little Skelington
[Lock, Shock, and Barrel:]
Kidnap little Skelington
[Lock:]
I wanna do it
[Barrel:]
Let's draw straws
[Shock:]
Mike said we should work together
Three of a kind
[All:]
Birds of a feather
Now and forever
Wheeee
La, la, la, la, la
Kidnap the Little Skelington, lock her up real tight
Throw away the key and then
Turn off all the lights
[Shock:]
First we're going to set some bait
Inside a nasty trap we'll wait
When she comes a-looking we will
Snap the trap and close the gate
[Lock:]
Wait! I've got a better plan
To catch this little ragdoll gal
Let's let her meet Old Seizer-hands
And when she's done we'll get some gas and light her up!
[All:]
Kidnap little Skelington
Throw her in a box
Bury her for ninety years
Then see if she talks
[Shock:]
Then Oogie Boogie Jr.
Can take the whole thing over then
He'll be so pleased, I do declare
That he will cook her rare
[All:]
Wheeee
[Lock:]
I say that we take a cannon
Aim it at her door
And then knock three times
And when she answers
Skelington will be no more
[Shock:]
You're so stupid, think now
If we blow her up to smithereens
We may lose some pieces
And then Mike will beat us black and green
[All:]
Kidnap little Skelington
Tie her in a bag
Throw her in the ocean
Then, see if she is sad
[Lock and Shock:]
Because Oogie Boogie Jr is the meanest guy around
If I were on his Boogie list, I'd get out of town
[Barrel:]
He'll be so pleased by our success
That he'll reward us too, I bet
[All:]
Perhaps he'll make his special brew
Of snake and spider stew
Ummm!
We're his little henchmen and
We take our job with pride
We do our best to please him
And to stay on his good side
[Shock:]
I wish my cohorts weren't so dumb
[Barrel:]
I'm not the dumb one
[Lock:]
You're no fun
[Shock:]
I've got something, listen now
This one is real good, you'll see
We'll send a present to her door
Up there'll be a note to read
Now, in the box we'll wait and hide
Until her curiosity entices her to look inside
[Barrel:]
And then we'll have her
One, two, three
[All:]
Kidnap the little Skelington, beat her with a stick
Lock her up for ninety years, see what makes her tick
Kidnap the little Skelington, chop her into bits
Oogie Boogie Jr. is sure to get his kicks
Kidnap the little Skelington, see what we will see
Lock her in a cage and then, throw away the key
[Oogie Jr's Song
[Oogie Michal Boogie Jr:]
Well, well, well, what have we here?
Skelington, huh?
Oh, I'm really scared
So you're the one my old man was talking 'bout, 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 kind
She's tiny, she's cutsie
I don't know which is worse
I might just split a seam now
If I don't die laughing first
When Oogie Boogie Jr says
There's trouble close at hand
You'd better pay attention now
'Cause I am the NEW Boogie Man
And if you aren't shakin'
Then there's something very wrong
'Cause this may be the last time now
That you hear the boogie song, ohhh
[Three Bats:]
Ohhh
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
Ohhh
[Seven Lizards:]
Ohhh
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
Ohhh
[Seven Lizards:]
Ohhh, he's the NEW Boogie Man
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
Well if I'm feelin' antsy
And there's nothin' much to do
I might just cook a special batch
Of dad's snake and spider stew
And don't ya know the one thing
That would make it work so nice?
A tinny tiny Sekington to add a little spice
[Three Skeletons:]
Ohhh
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
Oh, yeah
[Three Bats:]
Ohhh
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
Ohhh
[Three Bats:]
Ohhh
[Three Skeletons and Oogie Boogie:]
Oh, yeah, (he's) I'm the NEW Boogie Man
[Tabby:]
Release me now
Or you must face some deadly consequences
My sister is protective of me
So please, come to your senses
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
You're jokin', you're jokin'
I can't believe my ears
You think your sister is so tough?
I'm drownin' in my tears
It's funny, I'm laughing
You really are too much
And now, with your permission Miss
I'm gonna do my stuff
[Tabby:]
What are you gonna do?
[Oogie Boogie Jr:]
I'm gonna do what ever I like
Oh, the sounds of peoples screams
To me is music in the air
'Cause I'm a sadist Boogie Man
So don't expect me to play fair
It's much more fun, I must confess
With Young lives on the line
Not mine, of course, but yours, ragdoll
Now that'd be just fine
[Santa:]
Release me now or face the wrath
Of the Princess of Halloween
[Oogie Boogie:]
Oh, brother, you're something
You put me in a spin
You aren't comprehending
The position I've put her in
She's desperate, she's ditzy
You haven't got a prayer
'Cause I'm Oogie Boogie Jr
And you ain't going nowhere
Poor Jaq
What have I done?
What have I done?
How could I be so blind?
All is lost, where was I?
Failed all, failed all
Everything's gone all wrong
What have I done?
What have I done?
Find a deep cave to hide in
In a million years they'll find me
Only dust and a plaque
That reads, "Here Lies Poor Old Jaq"
But I never intended all this madness, never
And for Tabby to be Hurt? I cant believe it.
That all I ever wanted was to bring them something fun
Why does nothing turn out as it should?
Well, honestly, this can't get worse
And, by gosh, I've come through harder still!
And for a moment, why, I even made them smile
And at least I'd die knowing I did something big
And for the first time since I don't remember when
I felt my lonely beast subside again
And I, Jaq, soon the Pumpkin Queen
That's right! I am Crown Princess Jaq, ha, ha, ha
And I did inharit Fathers Wit and mothers intuition
And I have fathers Library with knowlage just bursting the seems
And, by lucifer, I'm really gonna put up one hell of a fight
Uh oh, I hope there's still time to get those purp's in my sights
Boogie Jr, huh…
Jaq's Dream 'This is Halloween'
[Shadow:]
Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
[Siamese Shadow:]
Come with us and you will see
This, our town of Halloween
[Pumpkin Patch Chorus:]
This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night
[Ghosts:]
This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
Trick of treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween
[Creature Under Bed:]
I am the one hiding under your bed
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red
[Man Under the Stairs:]
I am the one hiding under your stairs
Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair
[Corpse Chorus:]
This is Halloween, this is Halloween
[Vampires:]
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
In this town we call home Everybody's waiting for the pumpkin song
[Mayor:]
In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise
[Corpse Chorus:]
Round that corner, man hiding in the trash can
Something's waiting now to pounce, and how you'll
[Harlequin Demon, Werewolf, and Melting Man:]
Scream! This is Halloween
Red 'n' black, and slimy green
[Werewolf:]
Aren't you scared?
[Witches:]
Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take the chance and roll the dice
Ride with the moon in the dead of night
[Hanging Tree:]
Everybody scream, everybody scream
[Hanged Men:]
In our town of Halloween
[Clown:]
I am the clown with the tear-away face
Here in a flash and gone without a trace
[Second Ghoul:]
I am the "who" when you call, "Who's there?"
I am the wind blowing through your hair
[Oogie Boogie Shadow:]
I am the shadow on the moon at night
Filling your dreams to the brim with fright
[Corpse Chorus:]
This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween!
[Child Corpse Trio:]
Tender lumpings everywhere
Life's no fun without a good scare
[Parent Corpses:]
That's our job, but we're not mean
In our town of Halloween
[Corpse Chorus:]
In this town
[Mayor:]
Don't we love it now?
[Mayor with Corpse Chorus:]
Everyone's waiting for the next surprise
[Corpse Chorus:]
Skeleton Jaq might catch you in the back
And scream like a banshee
Make you jump out of your skin
This is Halloween, everyone scream
Won't ya please make way for a very special child
Our girl Jaq is Queen of the Pumpkin patch now
[Everyone:]
This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
[Child Corpse Trio:]
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song
[Everyone:]
La la la la, Halloween! Halloween!(etc.)
Jaq's And Tabbys Return
[Chorus]
La, la, la
Jaq's OK, and she's got Tabby back!
[Child Corpse and Chorus]
They're all right
[Mayor and Chorus]
Let's shout make a fuss
Scream it out, wheee
[Chorus]
The Skelington kids are back now, everyone sing
In our town of Halloween
[Child Corpse]
What's this?
[Cyclops]
What's this?
[Harlequin Demon]
Jaq seems like shes new
[Mr. Hyde]
What's this?
[Clown]
Why, her father's glowing with pride
[Off-screen Voice]
What's this?
[Werewolf]
Must be a Skelington thing
[Off-screen Voice]
What's this?
[Mayor]
It's really very sweet
[Chorus]
This is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
What's this?
What's this?
(Repeat)
[Jaq]
My dearest friends, now I understand
I can wait my turn to feel self-pride
When I know I'm strong just like you are Dad
[Skelington family]
And we can better, our lives forever
For it's so plain to see
What we are is what we're meant to be
