[Intro — Whispered vocals, creepy music box, distant church bells] Gather 'round, my pretties… The harvest moon is rising. Kneel. The queen is home. [Verse 1 — Dark, seductive vocals] Black silk dragging through the cemetery dirt, Gold on my fingers and a curse on my skirt. Dead roses blooming where the wild things grow, I've got a thousand little secrets underneath the snow. My castle's got cracks and my garden's got bones, I dance with the devil when I'm all alone. Got a crooked little smile and a heart made of stone, If you came looking for heaven, you took the wrong road. Jack-o'-lanterns grin when I walk through town, Every little sinner wants to kiss my crown. You can bring me your prayers, you can bring me your gold, But I'll take your pretty little kingdom before I grow old. [Pre-Chorus — Drums building, whispers layered] Hear the ravens. Hear them cry. Something wicked Rules tonight. Strike the match. Ring the bell. Welcome, darling, Straight to hell. [Chorus — Huge guitars, anthemic female vocals] BOW DOWN, BOW DOWN, THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! THE BADDEST BITCH THAT YOU'VE EVER SEEN. Crown of thorns and a heart of flame, Every little nightmare knows my name. TRICK OR TREAT, BETTER GET ON YOUR KNEES, I OWN THE DARKNESS AND I DO AS I PLEASE. Orange skies and a blood-red moon, The dead start dancing when I enter the room. I'm the queen! I'm the curse! Make some room In your hearse! LONG LIVE THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! [Verse 2 — Heavier bass, confident vocals] I've got black cats sleeping on my velvet throne, A hundred little ghosts who will never leave home. My lipstick's red and my intentions are worse, I could give you a blessing or I could give you a curse. No prince coming to rescue me tonight, I sharpened my crown and I learned how to fight. I don't need a kingdom built on somebody's name, I'll burn the whole damn castle just to watch it rain. The witches are whispering out in the trees, The skeletons rattle when they hear my keys. I've got candy in my pocket and a knife in my boot, And if you test my patience, you'll be wearing my suit. [Pre-Chorus — Rising vocals, pounding drums] Hear the ravens. Hear them cry. Something wicked Won't fucking die. Light the candles. Feed the flame. Everybody's gonna Learn my name. [Chorus — Full band, layered backing vocals] BOW DOWN, BOW DOWN, THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! THE BADDEST BITCH THAT YOU'VE EVER SEEN. Crown of thorns and a heart of flame, Every little nightmare knows my name. TRICK OR TREAT, BETTER GET ON YOUR KNEES, I OWN THE DARKNESS AND I DO AS I PLEASE. Orange skies and a blood-red moon, The dead start dancing when I enter the room. I'm the queen! I'm the curse! Make some room In your hearse! LONG LIVE THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! [Bridge — Music drops to piano and whispered vocals] They called me wicked. They called me vain. They tried to lock me Inside their chains. But every October, When the cold winds scream, The gates swing open… And they crown their queen. [Whispered, building into a scream] WHO OWNS THE NIGHT? ME! WHO RULES THE DEAD? ME! WHO'S THE NIGHTMARE INSIDE YOUR HEAD? ME! [Breakdown — Crushing guitars, industrial drums, screamed vocals] NO GODS! NO KINGS! NO MERCY FOR THE WEAK! I AM THE VOICE THAT MAKES THE GRAVEYARDS SPEAK! NO HALO! NO HEAVEN! NO FUCKING IN-BETWEEN! GET OUT OF MY WAY— I'M THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! [Final Chorus — Massive cinematic climax] BOW DOWN, BOW DOWN, THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! THE DARKNESS WEARS ME LIKE A SECOND SKIN. Crown of fire and a wicked grin, Let the Halloween apocalypse begin! TRICK OR TREAT, BETTER GET ON YOUR KNEES, I OWN THE NIGHT AND THE NIGHT OWNS ME. Orange skies and a blood-red moon, The whole damn world is my haunted ballroom. I'm the queen! I'm the curse! Sing my name Until it hurts! LONG LIVE THE PUMPKIN QUEEN! [Outro — Music box returns, distant laughter] The candles are dying. The ravens have flown. But don't get comfortable, darling… I'll be back for my throne. [Whisper] Every October. Forever your queen.
