[Verse 1] You nailed your warning to the door I drew a grin and asked for more Your paper crown slid down your face I stole the keys and left no trace [Whispered] Count the teeth. Count them twice. [Pre-Chorus] You built a cage with perfect lines I kicked the hinges out of time [Chorus] Bite the bell, ring it wrong! Run the red lights all night long! Kick the clock and crack the grin! Let the little monsters in! [Verse 2] The black cat stole your velvet glove The jack-o'-lantern called your bluff Your silver rules went up in smoke I laughed so hard the gargoyles woke [Whispered] Behind the mask... It's still me. [Chorus] Bite the bell, ring it wrong! Run the red lights all night long! Kick the clock and crack the grin! Let the little monsters in! [Stop] [Whispered] One... Two... [Breakdown] Who owns the night? WE DO! Who shuts the gate? NOT YOU! Who gets the last laugh? WE DO! [Bridge] You wanted silence, neat and clean I brought a crooked tambourine Now every pumpkin rolls your way And every ghost demands to play [Final Chorus] Bite the bell, ring it wrong! Run the red lights all night long! Kick the clock and crack the grin! Let the little monsters in! [Outro] Step right up, the moon's a clown Your tidy little world spins round Tip your hat and join the parade We stole the rules; now watch them play!
