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Jimmy Buffett — Vampires, Mummies and the Holy Ghost
Album: Fruitcakes
Avg rating:
3.6

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Total ratings: 81









Released: 1994
Length: 4:50
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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Lyrics:

Looked in my laptop what did I see
A flashing message said today therapy
Rather walk through fire
Than converse with my shrink
But I'm getting better
That's what some people think

Talk about denial
And dysfunctional things
Head's like a bell somedays
It dongs and it dings
My brain playing tricks on me
It likes to shift gears
Spend lots of money
But I'm tackling my fears

Vampires, mummies and the holy ghost
These are the things that terrify me the most
No aliens, psychopaths or MTV hosts
Scares me like vampires, mummies and the holy ghost

Had a dream last night
Took a time traveling ride
Back to my childhood
Where those monsters reside
They snack on innocence
And dine on self-esteem
But I like to be in touch with what makes me scream

Vampires, mummies and the holy ghost
These are the things that terrify me the most
No aliens, psychopaths or MTV hosts
Scares me like vampires, mummies and the holy ghost

I was never ever frightened
By the murderer on our block
He nurtured orchids and raised hamsters
The neighborhood is still in shock
La, la, la, la, la

So many dragons lurking out in the fog
So many crazy people mumblin' monologues
It's not the tales of Stephen King that I've read
I need protection from the things in my head

Vampires, mummies and the holy ghost
These are the things that terrify me the most
No aliens, psychopaths or MTV hosts
Scares me like vampires, mummies and the holy ghost
Posted 4 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
Damn straight when it comes to Jimmy Buffett... ugh... ahoylola wrote:
whoa. that is one pitifully close-minded remark. i'm not a parrothead, btw.
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Ooooohhh a bunch of drunken, wacky, nutty 50 somethings and 40 somethings dressed in Hawaiian shirts making idiots of themselves getting ripped. Yippee. How kooky. Yep,that sounds like "fun" to me netstv wrote:
Oh please... how many Parrotheads do you really know? It's about going to a big party, drinking a ton and having a good night out dancing. If that's not what you like, why live?
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
junebaby65 wrote:
I loathe anything and everything about Jimmy Buffett and the BS that encompasses "Parrotheads" aka "S&*@heads". However I am happy to hear a song other than Margaritaville....
Oh please... how many Parrotheads do you really know? It's about going to a big party, drinking a ton and having a good night out dancing. If that's not what you like, why live?
Posted 18 years ago by netstv    [ Reply ]
I had to leave the room.....that is one pathetic song
Posted 18 years ago by Ichthyologist    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Oh COME ON. This song isn't THAT bad. Definitely not a 3.5!
..yes it is...and the rating is plummetting as I speak
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
tnt_thomas wrote:
Nope. Ain't.
You're right. I just rated it a 1. Now it's a 3.3, which is closer to the truth.
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
yeah, it is.
Nope. Ain't.
Posted 18 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Oh COME ON. This song isn't THAT bad. Definitely not a 3.5!
yeah, it is.
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Yucko!!
Posted 18 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
hahaha great comments from the DJ. "...probably one of our lowest rated..."
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
more Buffett!!
Posted 18 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
DJ Shadow sample from this track, I think
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
Oh COME ON. This song isn't THAT bad. Definitely not a 3.5!
Posted 18 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
I loathe anything and everything about Jimmy Buffett and the BS that encompasses "Parrotheads" aka "S&*@heads". However I am happy to hear a song other than Margaritaville....
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
All I can say is MORE BUFFETT! This song is funny... but I would love to hear more Jimmy Buffett..
Posted 18 years ago by netstv    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
Add my comment? What could I possibly say to this?
"now...where DID i put that stake......?"
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
I'm glad they only play this once a year.
Posted 18 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Add my comment? What could I possibly say to this?
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
BKardon wrote:
HA HA HA! I never thought I'd hear THIS song on RP. This album is actually very fun, it has gotten a lot of spins in my CD player over the years.
Indeed, not the best song from the album ....
Posted 18 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Masterpiece. If only I could give it a 12.
Posted 18 years ago by kevin36    [ Reply ]
Gribnif wrote:
What scares me is just how awful this song is. While I'm sure some parrotheads will get on and say how wonderful it is, I'm sure even they have to admit this is far from Jimmy's best.
This was recorded long after Buffett had become a true parody of what made him so good in the first place. I can listen to anything before, maybe Coconut Telegraph all day long, but stuff like this is really really terrible.
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
WORST ending EVER!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
All parrotheads should be de-feathered.
Posted 19 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
This song is weird but it made me laugh.
Posted 19 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
What scares me is just how awful this song is. While I'm sure some parrotheads will get on and say how wonderful it is, I'm sure even they have to admit this is far from Jimmy's best.
Posted 19 years ago by Gribnif    [ Reply ]
You gotta give Buffett credit - he has made an eensy-weensy bit of talent go a LOOOOOONG way.
Posted 19 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
formersnowbug wrote:
Jimmy Buffett is scary indeed.
sheesh, he has his camp moments, but he's never claimed to be anything other than fun time music. And a lot of his more recent stuff (bannana wind, and beach house on the moon) have some really excelent songs that defy the buffet mold.
Posted 19 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
3.6 - sounds about right.
Posted 19 years ago by Leaf13    [ Reply ]
I love how all Jimmy Buffett makes me crave Tequila!!
Posted 19 years ago by JonnyNismo    [ Reply ]
Just not a Buffet fan. Been to a concert before, and just did not understand the Parrot-head thing. Certainly did not expect to find it here....and this is worse than most of his other drivel.
Posted 19 years ago by Jayhawk    [ Reply ]
HA HA HA! I never thought I'd hear THIS song on RP. This album is actually very fun, it has gotten a lot of spins in my CD player over the years.
Posted 19 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Jimmy Buffett is scary indeed.
Posted 19 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]