I Wish I Was a Witch
Embrace Halloween Fantasies: Yearning to Be a Witch!
Lyrics
It’s Halloween!
Expressing excitement about Halloween.
So, what are you going to get dressed up as?
Prompting a question about costume choice.
Some people like get dressed up as Mummies or Wizards
Listing popular Halloween costumes like Mummies and Wizards.
Other prefer to go out as Monsters or Zombies or even a skeleton
Offering more costume options, including Monsters, Zombies, and skeletons.
But me, well
Introducing the personal desire for a specific costume.
I wish, I wish, I wish
Expressing a repeated wish to be a witch.
I wish I was a witch. I wish I was a witch
Reiterating the desire to be a witch with emphasis.
With a big tall hat and a cute black cat
Describing the ideal witch outfit with a hat, black cat, and broomstick.
And a big broomstick. I wish I was a witch
Continuing the description of the desired witch persona.
One swish of my cloak… is gonna make you croak
Claiming magical powers to harm, using a swish of the cloak.
When I wave my wand… you’ll be in my pond
Asserting the ability to control others with a wand.
When I tap on a log… I’ll turn you into a frog
Expressing the power to transform someone into a frog by tapping on a log.
I wish I was a witch. I wish I was a witch
Repeating the desire to be a witch with emphasis.
With a big tall hat and a cute black cat
Reiterating the desired witch outfit.
And a big broomstick. I wish I was a witch
Continuing the description of the desired witch persona.
We got spells and potions. We’ve got two-for-one promotions
Listing magical items and promotions associated with being a witch.
We got a cauldron too… to make a thick green stew
Mentioning a cauldron for making magical potions.
And when you drink some of that… I’ll turn you into a bat
Claiming the ability to turn someone into a bat through a potion.
We got a bad reputation… but witches are a wonderful creation
Addressing the stereotypical bad reputation of witches, but asserting their positive qualities.
Sisters gotta stick together. If men laugh, we say ‘Whatever’!
Emphasizing solidarity among witches and dismissing criticism from men.
I’m gonna make you squirm. I’ll turn you into a worm
Asserting the power to transform someone into a worm.
I wish I was a witch. I wish I was a witch
Repeating the desire to be a witch with emphasis.
With a big tall hat and a cute black cat
Reiterating the desired witch outfit.
And a big broomstick. I wish I was a witch
Continuing the description of the desired witch persona.
I wish I was a witch. I wish I was a witch. I wish I was a witch
Concluding with a final repetition of the wish to be a witch.
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