The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Edit

A longing that

A one, and a two, and a three, and a...

Absolutely no one is to know about it. Not a soul!

Ah, Halloween's finest trick or treaters.

Ah, little Harry and Jordan. Won't they be surprised?

Ah, you're jokin' You're jokin'

Ah! This'll stop Jack.

Ah. Lovely.

All around things to tantalize my brain

All is lost

All right.

All together that and this

All together that and this

Although I'd like to join the crowd

Although the impostor has been shot down...

Am I trying much too hard

An old man like me, who hardly has strength as it is.

And a demon of light

And a plaque that reads

And as hard as I tried I can't seem to describe

And at least I left some stories they can tell, I did

And by god I really tasted something swell

And by god I'm really going to give it all my might

And delivered Christmas to excited children all over the world.

And does he notice

And for a moment why, I even touched the sky

And for the first time since I don't remember when

And frog's breath?

And hang it like this on the wall

And I grow so weary of the sound of screams

And I just can't wait until next Halloween

And I, Jack

And I, Jack the Pumpkin King

And I'll scare you right out of your pants

And I've also heard it told That he's something to behold

And in my bones I feel the warmth

And in their place there seems to be good feeling all around

And Mr. Oogie Boogie man

And nobody really understood

And now with your permission I'm going to do my stuff

And on a dark cold night under full moonlight

And one more thing.

And scream like a banshee Make you jump out of your skin

And since I am dead I can take off my head

And sit together

And the best I must confess I have saved for the last

And the whole thing's topped with a bow

And the year before that, and the year before that.

And they call him

And this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.

And though I'd like to stand by him

And we thought you didn't like us, Jack.

And will he see

And will we ever

And you ain't goin' nowhere

Are you a gamblin' man, Sandy?

As anyone can see

As often as I've read them Something's wrong

Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust.

Attention. Attention, citizens.

Authorities assure us that at this moment...

Be careful with Sandy Claws when you fetch him.

Began to grow

Bitter!

Boys and girls of every age

Bury him for 90 years Then see if he talks

But it seems wrong to me. Very wrong.

But look There's nothing underneath

But there's still no sign yet of Santa.

But they don't understand

But they said you were dead. You must be double dead!

But who here

But you're the Pumpkin King!

By the time he's through with you, you'll be lucky if you...

Bye bye, doll face and sandman.

Can take the whole thing over then

Careful, my precious jewel.

Carting bulging sacks with his big great arms

Christmas Town.

Christmastime is buzzing in my skull

Come on into the lab and we'll get you all fixed up.

Come with us and you will see

Come year after year

Did anyone think to dredge the lake?

Doctor, thank you for coming.

Don't know if we're ever going to get him back

Dr. Beetlestein.

Eleven!

End up together

Eureka!

Everybody scream Everybody scream

Everybody's waiting for the next surprise

Everyone hail to the pumpkin song

Everyone, please Now not so fast

Everyone's waiting for the next surprise

Everything's

Everything's

Excellent, Igor.

Far from my home

Filling your dreams to the brim with fright

Find a deep cave to hide in

Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair

Fire!

First we're going to set some bait inside a nasty trap and wait

First we're going to set some bait inside a nasty trap and wait

For I am not the one

For it is plain

For most blood drained in a single evening.

For my talents are renowned far and wide

For the ruler of this Christmasland

Forgive me, Mr. Claws.

Frog's breath will overpower any odor.

Gone all wrong

Good bye, Jack.

Good news, folks. Santa Claus, the one and only, has finally been spotted.

Great Halloween, everybody.

Halloween, Halloween Halloween, Halloween

Halloween, Halloween Halloween, Halloween

Halloween, Halloween Halloween, Halloween

Happy Halloween!

Has been blown to smithereens.

Have grown so tired of the same old thing

Have I possibly gone daffy What is this

Haven't you heard of peace on earth and goodwill toward men?

He flies into a fog like a vulture in the sky

He'd give it all up

He'll be so pleased I do declare

He'll fix things, Jack. He knows what to do.

He's all alone up there locked away inside

He's setting things right, bringing joy and cheer wherever he goes.

Hee hee hee hee hee!

Hello. Police.

Help!

Help! Help! Help!

Here comes Jack.

Here in an instant Gone in a flash

Here lies poor old Jack

Here you go, boy.

Here, let me show you.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm. Experiments?

Hmm. Hmm.

Hmm. Ooh ooh ooh!

Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho!

Ho ho ho ho!

Ho ho ho ho! Hee hee hee hee hee!

Ho ho ho! Ha ha ha ha ho!

Ho, ho, ho! No.

Hold it. We haven't given out the prizes yet.

Hold on. Where are we going now?

How about it? Think you can manage?

How could I

How could it be? Just follow the pattern.

How dare you treat my friends so shamefully!

How did you get down here, Sally?

How horrible our Christmas will be.

How much he means to me

How perfectly marvelous!

Huh?

I am the clown with a tear away face

I am the one hiding under your bed

I am the one hiding under your stairs

I am the shadow on the moon at night

I am the who when you call who's there

I am the wind blowing through your hair

I believe it was our most horrible yet. Thank you, everyone.

I bet I could improve it too And that's exactly what I'll do

I can't believe my ears

I can't make decisions by myself.

I did! But he wasn't there.

I don't believe what's happening to me

I don't know. Do you get it?

I excel without ever even trying

I felt it in my gut.

I felt just like my old bony self again

I have a special present for you anyway. There you go, sonny.

I have seen grown men give out a shriek

I knew it!

I knew this Christmas thing was a bad idea.

I know how you feel.

I know the stories and I know the rhymes

I made you with my own hands.

I might just split a seam now if I don't die laughin' first

I need to go over them with you so we can get started.

I peeked behind the cyclops' eye.

I repeat, the impostor has been shot down...

I say that we take a cannon Aim it at his door and then

I sense there's something in the wind

I think it's not to be

I told you!

I tromped through the pumpkin patch.

I want it, oh, I want it Oh, I want it for my own

I went and did my best

I'd like to join you by your side

I'll get you out of here.

I'm conducting a series of experiments.

I'm not hungry. Oops.

I'm Santa Claus.

I'm very sorry for the inconvenience, sir.

I've got something, listen now This one is real good you'll see

I've got the beard, the coat, the boots, the belt...

I've got to know, I've got to know what is this place that I have found

I've never felt so good before

I've never known

I've read these Christmas books so many times

If he only could

If you haven't, I'd say it's time you begun!

In a million years

In a place that perhaps you've seen in your dreams.

In our town of Halloween

In the town of Halloween

In their enthusiastic cloud

In these little bric a brac A secret's waiting to be cracked

In this town Don't we love it now

In this town of Halloween

In this town we call home

In this town we call home

Inside of these bones

Instead of screams, I swear I can hear music in the air

Interesting reaction! But what does it mean?

Into a most delightful hat

Invisible but everywhere

Is that so? Whatever for?

Is there anywhere we've forgotten to check?

Isn't that wonderful? It couldn't be more wonderful!

It goes something like this.

It requires craft, cunning, mischief.

It's a phase, my dear. It'll pass.

It's a world unlike anything I've ever seen

It's as real as my skull and it does exist

It's been dead for much too long Try something fresher Something pleasant

It's never to become

It's okay, Zero. Head higher.

It's our town Everybody scream

It's ours this time

It's ours this time

It's simple really, very clear Like music drifting in the air

It's so hard to put my bony finger on

It's someplace new!

It's the same routine

It's time to sound the alarms!

Jack has been blown to smithereens!

Jack is back now Everyone sing

Jack, answer me!

Jack, I know you think something's missing, but...

Jack, Jack, it's Boogie's boys.

Jack, look out!

Jack, please listen to me. It's going to be a disaster.

Jack, please! I'm only an elected official here.

Jack, you home?

Jack.

Jack's okay And he's back

Just a box with bright colored paper

Just because I cannot see it Doesn't mean I can't believe it

Just because I cannot see it Doesn't mean I can't believe it

Kathleen, Bobby, Susie. Yes, Susie's been nice.

Kidnap Mr. Sandy Claws

Kidnap the Sandy Claws Chop him into bits

Kidnap the Sandy Claws Throw him in a box

Kidnap the Sandy Claws Tie him in a bag

La, la, la It's almost here and we can't wait

La, la, la, la La la la la

La, la, la, la, la, la Whee

Leave that no account Oogie Boogie out of this!

Let's play. Hmm?

Let's pop him in a boiling pot And when he's done we'll butter him up

Life's no fun without a good scare

Like a lobster huge and red

Like a memory long since past

Like a most improbable dream

Like a snowflake in a fiery grip

Listen now You don't understand

Lock him in a cage and then throw away the key

Lock him up for 90 years See what makes him tick

Looks like it's Oogie's turn to boogie now.

Making Christmas

Making Christmas Making Christmas

Making Christmas Making Christmas is so fine

Master. The plans.

Me, on vacation? On Christmas Eve?

Me, on vacation? On Christmas Eve?

Me, to whom you owe your very life.

Merry Christmas to all...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! And what is your name?

Mmm! See? Scrumptious!

Mocking and mangling this joyous holiday.

Mornin', gents!

Mr. Oogie Boogie is sure to get his kicks

Mr. Oogie Boogie says there's trouble close at hand

My bugs! My bugs!

My bugs! My bugs!

My bugs! My bugs! My bugs!

My Christmas is filled with laughter and joy.

My dearest friend if you don't mind

My dearest Jack.

My fantasies

My feelings for him

My hopes, my dreams

My precious plans, my glorious dreams.

My skull's so full it's tearing me apart

My, my! What have we here?

Naughty children never get any presents!

Nice work, Bone Daddy.

Nice, nice, naughty, nice, nice, nice...

No animal nor man can scream like I can

No ghouls, no witches here to scream and scare them or ensnare them

No, he's not. If he can go down a chimney...

No, he's not. If he can go down a chimney...

No, I think not

No, Zero. Down, boy.

No!

No! Thanks to you, Jack.

Not anymore. And I feel so much better now!

Not mine, of course But yours, old boy

Not Sandy Claws! Take him back!

Not Sandy Claws! Take him back!

Now and forever

Now in the box we'll wait and hide until his curiosity

Now look what you've done!

Now pay attention We pick up an oversized sock

Now that'd be just fine

Now, who could that be?

Now, why don't you all practice on that, and we'll be in great shape.

Now, you've probably wondered where holidays come from.

Now.

Of course I've been too close to see

Of my ghost like charms

Of snake and spider stew

Oh, brother, you're somethin' You put me in a spin

Oh, could it be I got my wish What's this

Oh, how I hope my premonition is wrong.

Oh, I I was trying to... Well, I wanted to, to...

Oh, I'm feeling weak with hunger!

Oh, look, what's this They're hanging mistletoe

Oh, my head!

Oh, somewhere deep

Oh, there's an empty

Oh, wait!

Oh, well.

Oh, yea He's all right

Oh, yes, does it still have a foot

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

Oh! Oh! Oh oh oh.

Oh. How jolly our Christmas will be.

Old Saint Nick appears to be traveling at supersonic speed.

One more roll of the dice oughta do it.

Only little cozy things secure inside their dreamland

Ooh, Jack, you made wounds ooze and flesh crawl.

Or perhaps it's really not as deep as I've been led to think

Our first award goes to the vampires...

Our man Jack is king of the pumpkin patch

Outshining every star...

Over that treacherous Sally.

Patience, everyone. Jack has a special job for each of you.

Perhaps he'll make his special brew

Perhaps it's the head that I found in the lake

Police. I know. I know. A skeleton. Keep calm.

Pumpkins scream in the dead of night

Release me fast or you will have to answer for this heinous act

Release me now or you must face the dire consequences

Reports are pouring in from all over the globe...

Ride with the moon in the dead of night

Sally, I need your help more than anyone's.

Sally!

Sally?

Sally? Is that soup ready yet?

Sandy Claws

Sandy Claws in person! What a pleasure to meet you!

Sandy Claws! Hmm.

Santa!

Santa?

Say it once, say it twice Take a chance and roll the dice

See how I transform this old rat

See that he's comfortable. Just a second, fellas. Of course!

She's the only one who makes any sense around this insane asylum.

Shh.

Simple objects, nothing more But something's hidden through a door

Skeleton Jack is now a pile of dust.

Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back

Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice

So now correct me if I'm wrong This looks like fun, this looks like fun

So ring the bells and celebrate

Something here I'm not quite getting Though I try I keep forgetting

Something unknown

Something's up with Jack Something's up with Jack

Something's up with Jack Something's up with Jack

Spoiled all

Stand aside. Coming through.

Surprised, aren't you? I knew you would be.

Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red

Terrible news, folks.

Terrible, terrible news!

Thank you. Thank you! Thank you very much!

That calls out for

That feels like tragedy's at hand

That he will cook him rare Whee

That is so I've heard it said

That's not Sandy Claws!

That's right, I am the Pumpkin King Ha ha ha ha

That's the point of the thing Not to know

That's twice this month you've slipped deadly nightshade into my tea and run off.

The answer's right in front of me Right in front of me

The children are expecting me So please, come to your senses

The children are expecting me So please, come to your senses

The door is open!

The fame and praise

The job I have for you is top secret.

The King of Halloween...

The monsters are all missing and the nightmares can't be found

The next time you get the urge to take over someone else's holiday, I'd listen to her.

The Pumpkin King

The sights, the sounds they're everywhere and all around

The smell of cakes and pies are absolutely everywhere

The sound of rolling dice to me is music in the air

The streets are lined with little creatures laughing Everybody seems so happy

The whole thing starts with a box

The worst is just around the bend

The worst tragedy of our times.

Their construction should be exceedingly simple, I think.

There are few who deny at what I do I am the best

There are hardly any naughty children this year.

There go all of my hopes...

There goes Christmas.

There isn't anywhere in the whole world more comfortable than that.

There were objects so peculiar they were not to be believed

There's frost in every window Oh, I can't believe my eyes

There's got to be a logical way to explain this Christmas thing.

There's no foot inside but there's candy

There's only 365 days left till next Halloween!

There's so many things I cannot grasp

There's something here that you don't quite grasp

There's something out there

These empty tears

They kiss, why that looks so unique, inspired

They'll find me only dust

They'll talk about for years to come

They're busy building toys and absolutely no one's dead

They're celebrating!

They're covering it with tiny little things

They're gathering around to hear a story

They're thanking us for doing such a good job.

They're trying to hit us. Zero!

They've got electric lights on strings and there's a smile on everyone

Think of us as you soar triumphantly through the sky...

This device is called a nutcracker.

This empty place inside of me is filling up I simply cannot get enough

This fog's as thick as, as...

This is a thing called a present

This is Halloween Everybody make a scene

This is Halloween Everybody scream

This is Halloween Halloween, Halloween, Halloween

This is Halloween This is Halloween

This is Halloween This is Halloween

This is Halloween This is Halloween

This our town of Halloween

This year, Christmas will be ours!

Though I do not have the key Something's here I cannot see

Three sixty four!

Throw him in the ocean Then see if he is sad

Tickle, tickle, tickle. Uh, tickle, tickle, tickle.

Time to give them something fun

To fix Christmas? Of course there is!

To Oogie Boogie, of course.

To recite Shakespearean quotations

To set things right.

To the head of the team, Zero!

Took place in the holiday worlds of old.

Town meeting! Town meeting!

Tree.

Trick or treat till the neighbor's gonna die of fright

Try again Don't give up

Turn off all the lights. Make sure the doors are locked. Hello. Police.

Um, let me explain.

Until you taste it, I won't swallow a spoonful.

Wait, Jack! No!

Wake up, Jack, this isn't fair What's this

Walls fall? You made the very mountains crack, Jack.

We do our best to please him and stay on his good side

We may lose some pieces and then Jack will beat us black and green

We need some of these.

We need to be patient, that's all.

We opened the sarcophagi!

We'll get it right next time.

We'll have conversations worth having!

We'll send a present to his door Upon there'll be a note to read

We're his little henchmen and we take our job with pride

We're off!

We've got to find Jack!

Well, come on, bone man!

Well, I may as well give them what they want.

Well, well, well! What have we here?

Well, what the heck

Wh What's wrong? I I thought you liked frog's breath.

What a splendid idea This Christmas sounds fun

What does it mean What does it mean

What does it mean What does it mean

What have I done

What have I done

What is this

What kind of noise is that for a baby to make?

What the...

What will become of my dear friend

What? Snake eyes?

What? You try to make a dupe out of me!

What's that you said about luck, rag doll?

What's this

What's this Must be a Christmas thing

What's this There's white things in the air

What's this, there's people singing songs, what's this

What's this, what's this There's something very wrong

Whatever you say, Jack.

When he comes a sniffing We will snap the trap and close the gate

When he comes a sniffing We will snap the trap and close the gate

When he sets out to slay with his rain gear on

When it comes to surprises in the moonlit night

Where are we?

Where was I

Where we can gaze into the stars

Where will his actions lead us then

Where'd you spot him? Fast as we can, ma'am.

Which door? There's more than one.

Who else is clever enough to make my Sandy Claws outfit?

Whoa

Whoa oa oa!

Whoa!

Whoa!

Whoa! Careful down there. You almost hit us!

Whoa! Help! Help!

Why does nothing ever turn out like it should

With a wave of my hand and a well placed moan

With the fury of my recitations

With the slightest little effort

Without your brilliant leadership...

Won't they be impressed I am a genius

Worm's wart! Mmm!

Worm's wart. But where, where is that worm's wart?

Would ever understand

Would someone shut this fella up I'm drownin' in my tears

Would tire of his crown If they only understood

Wouldn't you like to see something strange

Ya!

Yeah, I guess so. Just like last year...

Yes, folks, Kris Kringle has pulled it out of the bag...

Yet year after year

You better pay attention now 'cause I'm the boogie man

You can come out now if you promise to behave.

You can make other creations.

You certainly do, Jack. I had the most terrible vision.

You don't look like yourself, Jack, not at all.

You don't need to have another worry about Christmas this year.

You know I think this Christmas thing is not as tricky as it seems

You really are too much

You wait 'til Jack hears about this!

You want me to starve...

You will be a decided improvement...

You, who are our glory.

You, who are our pride.

You, who have, uh...

You're jokin' You're jokin'

You're right. Something is missing, but what?

You're so stupid Think now if we blow him up to smithereens

You're welcome, one and all!

You've come back.

You've poisoned me for the last time, you wretched girl.

Your Christmas assignment is ready.

Your silhouette a dark blot on the moon.

Zero!

A bow But why How ugly What's in it, what's in it

A box Is it steel Are there locks

And Jack said to make him comfortable, didn't he? Yes, he did.

Aren't you scared Well, that's just fine

Bunny! Eek! Ooh.

Curiosity killed the cat, you know. I know.

Do they bite Do they snap Or explode in the sack

He sure is big, Jack! And heavy!

Hear that? Ah, what? Shh.

Hello! Jack Skellington!

Ho, ho, ho! I know.

Huh? He's not home.

I had to. For this!

I think he might be too big! Ooh!

I wanna do it Let's draw straws Jack said we should work together

I wish my cohorts weren't so dumb I'm not the dumb one

I'm the Oogie Boogie man He's the Oogie Boogie man

If I were on his boogie list I'd get out of town

Is it filled with a pox A pox, how delightful, a pox

It isn't? Who is it?

It's a mistake, Jack. Now, don't be modest.

It's over! We did it!

It's peculiar. It's scary.

It's your turn to take it easy. B But there must be some mistake!

It's your turn to take it easy. B But there must be some mistake!

Jack! Jack's back!

Jack! Jack! Here he is! Alive!

Jack! Someone has to help Jack. Wherever you are...

Jack? Jack's okay! He's all right! It's Jack!

Jack's back! Jack's back! Jack's back!

Jellied brains. Or thicker!

Just like we said! Grab ahold, my boy!

La, la, la, la, la, la Halloween, Halloween

Let me see, let me look Is it rotted and covered with gook

Let's have a cheer from everyone It's time to party

Lock. Shock. Barrel.

Never says a word Hope he hasn't died

Next! Fantastic!

Next! I have...

Not at all, Mayor. You're such a scream, Jack.

Of course, Jack. Wouldn't dream of it, Jack.

Oh. every confidence in you.

Ow! Sorry.

Perhaps it can be improved? No problem!

Skeletons! Boogie men! Ooh. I hope there's still time.

Specifically. By name.

Thanks. Y You just can't...

That's splendid! No! It was about your Christmas.

That's what I'm missing! B B but...

The deadly nightshade you slipped me wore off, Sally. Let go!

The reindeer can't see an inch in front of their noses. Whew!

There was smoke and fire. That's not my Christmas.

This has never happened before. It's suspicious.

This is Halloween Red and black And slimy green

This is worse than I thought. Ho, ho, ho. Much worse.

This time, this time It's ours

Three of a kind Birds of a feather Now and forever

Three times. You're mine, you know!

To help me. I couldn't let you just...

Treat him nicely. Got it.

Trick or treat! Huh?

Up here, my boy. Doctor, I need to borrow some equipment.

We followed your instructions. We went through the door.

Wha... Well, wha... Wha... Consider this a vacation, Sandy, a reward.

What are you doing here? Jack sent for us.

What are you going to do? I'm gonna do the best I can.

What? What's goin' on?

What's this It's really very strange

What's this What's this I haven't got a clue

What's this Why, it's completely new

When? Immediately!

Where are we taking him? Where?

Where have you been? Call a town meeting and I'll tell everyone all about it.

Where is he? He hasn't been home all night.

Where'd they take that Sandy Claws? come back and save Christmas.

Whoa oh Whoa oh

Yes. Shall we, then?

You don't have claws at all! Wha...

You knock it off! Get... Ow! Ow!

You, who have frightened millions into an early grave. Ow!

You're a witch's fondest dream. You made walls fall, Jack.

You're coming with me! No, I'm not!

You're no fun Shut up Make me

You're not ready for so much excitement. Yes, I am!

'Cause I'm Mr. Oogie Boogie

'Cause I've got some new ideas that will really make them scream

'Cause this may be the last time you hear the boogie song

'Cause when the full moon starts to climb, we'll all sing out

'Twas a long time ago, longer now than it seems...