Tick-tock, gears twist, shadows creep…

The night is young, and so are we…

Ghost-draped, haunted threads, tickin’ like a clock,

Steam-hissed whispers, shadows talk!

Oogie Boogie grin, a sinister scheme,

Dancing through gears, a nightmare dream!

Hats off! Bow low! The waltz begins,

To the sound of clinking gin!

With a flick of my cane and a spectral glow,

I tip my hat… now enjoy the show!

City lights, whisper fright, mischief on prowl,

Tattered cloth sways, I twist and howl!

Clockwork jazz in the alleyway hums,

Shadows stretch—tick-tock, here it comes!

Step right up, don’t be shy…

Eyes like lanterns in the foggy sky.

Click, clack, top hat tight,

I haunt these streets till morning light!

Brass chains clink, gears unwind,

A melody cursed, a waltz unkind!

Boots tap quick, steam hisses wide,

Let’s dance, let’s twist… now RUN and hide!

"Tick… tock… the gears will stop…

A mask may grin, but time won’t swap…

Step in the light, take your bow…

Oh wait… too late now!"

City lights, whisper fright, mischief on prowl,

Tattered cloth sways, I twist and howl!

Clockwork jazz in the alleyway hums,

Shadows stretch—tick-tock, here it comes!

"Did you hear that…?

No?

Well… maybe next time…"