Modern Monster Mash – English Lyrics

• By: Key of Awesome

Lyrics & Translation

“Modern Monster Mash” offers a fun and satirical look at the evolution of horror movie monsters. By learning the lyrics, you can pick up vocabulary related to both classic and modern horror tropes. The song is special because it cleverly uses humor to comment on how our fears and entertainment have changed over time, making it a great and memorable way to engage with the English language and pop culture.

[English]

You remember in the 60's

When I invented the mash.

Well now the time has come

For me to update that smash.

Since I've been out of the fright game

For 52 odd years,

I invited a new crew to spread spooky cheer.

The first to arrive was Doctor Hannibal Lecter,

He brought his own date and he seemed to respect her.

They hit the dance floor with a jive and a jitter.

Then he, he ripped off her face. He's pulling out her liver!

(That's really gross) Oh my God! What just happened?

(He ate her face) Yes I know, I saw!

(Speaking of Saw) *Jigsaw* "I like to play disgusting games"

(He broke his jaw) That is way too graphic, I'm going to faint.

(Waaahooo) Surely all the other guests won't be this rude.

Like this classic monster, a scary, hip dude.

He's got a kooky style and a spooktastic look

Oh my God! He just hung the waiter on a meat hook

Why? (He's Leatherface) He's cutting him up with a chainsaw

(It's what he does)

Who is Freddy Krueger? (He haunts your dreams)

Ooo he sounds like a real spooker

*Freddy Krueger* 'I murder teens! You can't escape me bitch" Language!

In my day the monsters would just give you a spook

Nowadays it seems they all just want to make you puke

Ahh! The Human Centipede that sounds like a hit

Wait, the ones in back have to eat the front one's shit

Enough! The party's over, everybody out

You all have no idea what Spooktober is about

Here comes the Wolfman, He'll show you how it's done

He knows how to be creepy, but he always keeps it fun

Noooooo, that was my friend. Why did he meet such a horrifying end?

Is it too much to ask, to have some monsters dance?

It's really quite a hoot if you give it half a chance

*Jigsaw* "This guy won't let it go, I think it's rather sad"

*Freddy Krueger* "Guys, I feel guilty." *Hannibal Lecter* "And I also feel bad"

*Leatherface* "Let's give him a couple moves, it's the least we can do"

*Jigsaw* "Okay places everybody. And a one, and a two

*All Monsters* "Look at us dance" You did the monster dance?

*Leatherface* "Hey look, Jazz hands" Don't twist too fast!

*Dead Guys* "Our skulls are smashed"

*Leatherface* "Ah great, it's the girl from the ring"

(Her heart is black) Ooo she really knows how to swing

*Freddy Krueger* "I wouldn't look directly at her face if I were you"

*Leatherface* "Oh well we tried"

*Freddy Krueger* "He died doing what he loved" *Jigsaw* "Monster Choreography"

*Jigsaw* "Hey guys I know a game we can play. Guys, anyone? No?"

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
invented /ɪnˈventɪd/ B1	verb - to create or design something new
update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ B2	verb - to make something more modern or up-to-date
fright /fraɪt/ B2	noun - a feeling of sudden and intense fear
spooky /ˈspuːki/ B2	adjective - sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and unease
respect /rɪˈspekt/ B1	verb - to admire (someone or something) deeply as the result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room or vehicle, on which one may walk
gross /ɡroʊs/ B1	adjective - repulsively ugly or offensive
games /ɡeɪmz/ A1	noun - a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or chance.
graphic /ˈɡræfɪk/ B2	adjective - relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering.
rude /ruːd/ B1	adjective - offensively impolite or ill-mannered
classic /ˈklæsɪk/ B1	adjective - judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
scary /ˈskeri/ A2	adjective - causing fear; frightening
haunts /hɔːnts/ B2	verb - (of a ghost) frequently visit (a place)
murder /ˈmɜːrdər/ B2	verb - intentionally and unlawfully kill (a person)
guilty /ˈɡɪlti/ B1	adjective - culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white
choreography /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/ C1	noun - the sequence of steps and movements in dance or figure skating, especially in a ballet or other staged dance.

Key Grammar Structures

• When I invented the mash.

  ➔ Past Simple (Simple Past)

  ➔ Use of the Past Simple to describe a completed action in the past. The verb "invented" indicates that the action of inventing the mash is finished.

• Well now the time has come For me to update that smash.

  ➔ Present Perfect (has come) + infinitive of purpose (to update)

  ➔ The phrase "the time has come" uses the Present Perfect to indicate a time that is relevant to the present. "To update" is an infinitive expressing the purpose or reason for the time coming.

• Since I've been out of the fright game For 52 odd years,

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous (I've been)

  ➔ The Present Perfect Continuous emphasizes the duration of being out of the fright game, starting in the past and continuing until now. It highlights the prolonged absence.

• He brought his own date and he seemed to respect her.

  ➔ Past Simple (brought, seemed) + infinitive (to respect)

  ➔ Uses the Past Simple to describe actions completed in the past. "Seemed to respect" indicates his apparent behavior. The infinitive "to respect" is linked to the seeming.

• Nowadays it seems they all just want to make you puke

  ➔ Present Simple (seems, want) + infinitive (to make)

  ➔ "Seems" and "want" are in the Present Simple, expressing a general truth or current desire. "To make" is an infinitive used as the object of the verb "want".

• You all have no idea what Spooktober is about

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'what'

  ➔ "What Spooktober is about" is a relative clause acting as the object of the verb "have no idea". The word "what" functions as both the relative pronoun and the object within the relative clause itself.

• Is it too much to ask, to have some monsters dance?

  ➔ It + adjective + to-infinitive construction; Bare infinitive after causative 'have'

  ➔ The structure "Is it too much to ask" is a common way to phrase a polite request. The second "to have some monsters dance" uses a bare infinitive ("dance") because "have" is being used as a causative verb, meaning to cause or allow something to happen.

• Hey guys I know a game we can play. Guys, anyone? No?

  ➔ Relative clause (reduced) 'a game we can play'

  ➔ The phrase "a game we can play" contains a reduced relative clause. The full relative clause would be "a game that we can play." The relative pronoun "that" has been omitted.