Story Behind The Song
Mean-spirited little lullaby drawn from me by a kid who wouldn't go to bed, due to all the sugar she ate on Hallowe'en.
Song Description
Exasperated mother singing to her uncooperative child
| Song Length |
2:09 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Annoyed |
Subject |
Baby, Children, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Outside your door
Are creatures who
Would happily make
A meal of you
But don't you worry
Don't you fret
Mama's here
I will protect you
So don't be afraid of the dark
My little one
Don't be afraid of the dark
Outside your gate
And down the street
Someone waits
For me to leave you
Don't you worry
And don't be alarmed
I will keep you
Safe from harm
And don't be afraid of the dark
My darling
Don't be afraid of the dark.
There are lions and tigers and bears in the woods
And ogres and witches right here in the hood
So I'm telling you now you'd better be good
Go to sleep
But inside your closet
Under your bed
Are monsters so scary
No more can be said
But don't you worry
And don't you fret
I won't let them get you ... yet
So don't be afraid of the dark
My dear one
Don't be afraid of the dark.