Lyrics
[Intro: spooky organ sting, creaky door, spoken in a gravelly “monster host” voice] Gather ‘round, you ghouls and gals, Two little monsters are out on the town... One wears a wizard hat. One wears wings. And the porch lights are about to go down... [Verse 1: swingy retro groove, finger snaps, light 808 underneath] There’s a pug in a robe, red as a rose, With a pumpkin grin and a wrinkly nose, Rocket-boots polished, candy bag wide, Marching down the block with a ton of pride! Beside him glides a shadow so sleek, Horns held high, with a wink and a squeak, Dragon-cat Flame in her midnight cloak, Tonight nobody runs, they think it’s a joke! [Pre-Chorus: rising snare roll, doo-wop ghouls chanting, riser sweep] Knock-knock-knock! (Who’s there?) Wings and fur! (Beware!) Ring the bell, give a little scare, Candy’s the toll, so pay it fair! [Chorus: big bass drop, trap hi-hats, organ and surf guitar hook on top, group shouts backing vocals “ooh-wah-ooh] It’s the Midnight Mash-Up, do the Pug & Flame! Spooky little legends, never quite the same! Cobwebs on the porch and a pumpkin on the stair, Boo! (Boo!) Trick or treat, if you dare! Wag your tail, flap your wings, everybody scream, It’s the cutest kind of creepy that you’ve ever seen! Do the Midnight Mash-Up, till the sun comes ‘round, Two little monsters scaring up the town! [Verse 2: stripped back, bouncy bass and snaps, playful vocal chops] Mrs. Higgins opened up and let out a shriek, Dropped the whole bowl, couldn’t even speak, Pug let out a “ROOOF!” so brave and so bold, Flame fluttered up and the candy rolled! Wizard hat wobbling, robe dragging low, Shadowflame giggling, putting on a show, Never been so welcome, never been so seen, Just a little dragon-cat on Halloween! [Pre-Chorus] Knock-knock-knock! (Who’s there?) Wings and fur! (Beware!) Ring the bell, give a little scare, Candy’s the toll, so pay it fair! [CHORUS] It’s the Midnight Mash-Up, do the Pug & Flame! Spooky little legends, never quite the same! Cobwebs on the porch and a pumpkin on the stair, Boo! (Boo!) Trick or treat, if you dare! Wag your tail, flap your wings, everybody scream, It’s the cutest kind of creepy that you’ve ever seen! Do the Midnight Mash-Up, till the sun comes ‘round, Two little monsters scaring up the town! [Bridge: beat drops to a hush, soft organ and heartbeat bass, two spoken voices] [Pug male gruff voice] “Another house, partner. Ready?” [Flame soft female voice] “Ready.” [Pug male gruff voice] “Stay frightful.” [Flame soft female voice] “Always. But... gently.” [Both] “...Mostly!” [Final Chorus: key change, faster, full retro and modern layers, big EDM-style drop] It’s the Midnight Mash-Up, do the Pug & Flame! Spooky little legends, never quite the same! Fog on the sidewalk, moon up high, Boo! (Boo!) Wave the town goodbye! Wag your tail, flap your wings, everybody scream, It’s the cutest kind of creepy that you’ve ever seen! Do the Midnight Mash-Up, till the sun comes ‘round, Two little monsters scaring up the town [Outro: organ fades, owl hoot, cackle, final 808 hit] Mmm-hmm-hmm... a full bag of treats, And not a single heart left beating at its normal beat! Happy Halloween, you creepy little crew... ...see you next year, from Pug and Flame, boo-hoo-hoo!