Creatures Was Stirrin'

Lyrics — From the Mice in the House [Intro – Whispered, Excited Mice] “Shh! Shh! He asleep?” “He asleep!” “Aight then… hit it!” [Verse 1 – Funky & Playful] The moon was shinin’ on the floorboards bright, Mama tucked the humans in for the night. But down in the walls, ’round half past two, We creatures woke up with a job to do. ’Cause Christmas Eve is the one big day When the humans dream, and the mice can play! We slid from the mouse hole quiet as can be— Just a bunch of tiny feet tappin’ Jingle Bell beats! [Pre-Chorus] We had crumbs on the table, cocoa in a thimble, Popcorn strings and cheese cubes simple. Oh Lord, we was ready to roll— Every creature in the house, heart and soul! [Chorus – Call & Response, Mouse Party] The creatures was stirrin’, oh yes we was! (Oh yes we was!) Dancin’ on the counters, raisin’ up a fuss! (Kick up that dust!) Spinnin’ ’round the kitchen, havin’ so much fun— Till somebody came down the chimney, son! (Uh-oh!) [Verse 2 – The Moment Santa Arrives] We froze in place, every whisker stiff, ’Cause the fireplace made a WHOOMP! and a mighty big shift. Soot came fallin’, sparks hit the floor, Then a big black boot stepped through the door. A red suit shimmered in the chimney light, A belly like jelly, beard snowy white. We never seen nothin’ like him before— A giant human with magic pourin’ out every pore! [Chorus – Shocked Mice] The creatures was stirrin’—but now we froze! (Hold your breath!) Peekin’ from the mouse hole, twitchin’ our nose! (Who that?!) Santa Claus himself! Lord, what a sight… We watched in awe on that silent night. [Bridge – Soft & Wondering] He moved so gentle, puttin’ gifts around, Not a single creak, not a single sound. He ate the cookies slow, wiped crumbs from his beard— And whispered, “Merry Christmas…” Lord, our little hearts cheered. We ain’t never seen magic Fall like snow on the floor— And every tiny mouse soul Felt somethin’ new in its core. [Verse 3 – Santa Notices the Mice] Then he turned his head with a twinkle bright, Looked straight at our mouse hole in the middle of the night. We ducked back quick— “Did he see us?!” “He saw us!!” But he chuckled real low, Said, “Merry Christmas, little fellas,” Then he turned to go. [Chorus – Celebratory Finale] The creatures was stirrin’, we back to life! (Back to life!) Tellin’ every mouse cousin, every mouse wife! (Spread the word!) We saw the man in red, the legend so true— And he wished Merry Christmas… to the little ones too. [Outro – Mouse Party Resumes, Fading Out] “Hit that cheese drum!” “Pass the raisin juice!” “We seen Santa, y’all!” Tiny feet tapping, laughter rising, Music soft as snowflakes falling. Creatures was stirrin’… Creatures was stirrin’… (fade)