Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

When You’re an Addams Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

The Addams Family (Original Broadway Cast)

2010

GOMEZ (spoken):
Ah, the intoxicating smell of the graveyard.
Once a year when the last leaf of autumn falls,
we gather to honor the great cycle of life and death.
Come, every member of our clan - living,
dead, and, undecided - and let us celebrate what it is to be an Addams.
(sung)
When you're an Addams
You need to have a little moonlight
When you're an Addams
You need to feel a little chill
You have to see the world in shades of grey
You have to put some poison in your day
MORTICIA (spoken):
That's the way
BOTH:
When you're an Addams
GOMEZ:
You need to have a sense of humor
MORTICIA:
Ha
BOTH:
When you're an Addams
MORTICIA:
You need to have a taste for death
BOTH:
Who cares about the world outside
And what it wants from you
When you're an Addams
You do what Addams always do!
ADDAMS FAMILY:
When you're an Addams
GOMEZ:
You gotta have a lotta passion
ADDAMS FAMILY:
When you're an Addams
MORTICIA:
You need to really love your wife
GOMEZ (spoken):
Several times a day
ADDAMS FAMILY:
You're happy when your toes are in the mud
FESTER/GRANDMA:
You smile a bit the moment you smell blood
ADDAMS FAMILY:
AA-OOOH!!!
When you're an Addams
WEDNESDAY:
You need to grab a bow and arrow
ADDAMS FAMILY:
When you're an Addams
PUGSLEY:
You need a moment to explode
GRANDMA:
Just pour a potion
FESTER:
Flip the switch
FESTER/GRANDMA/WEDNESDAY/PUGSLEY:
And wait 'till things get hot
ADDAMS FAMILY:
When you're an Addams
You have to really stir the pot
FESTER:
So keep your sunshine
And keep your glee
GOMEZ:
Country music in Tennessee
WEDNESDAY:
Keep your laughter
GRANDMA:
And MTV
ADDAMS FAMILY:
And all will be all right
Give us shadows and give us gloom
Broken glass in a motel room
Something fun we can all exhume
And give it all tonight!
GOMEZ (spoken):
And on this special night, beneath our Family Tree, we summon our beloved Ancestors.
ANCESTORS:
Once torn asunder
Down six feet under
We get to gather here
MALE ANCESTOR ONE:
Dead for forever
MALE ANCESTOR TWO:
Bled from whatever
BOTH:
Called now to reappear
MALE ANCESTOR THREE/FEMALE ANCESTOR ONE:
Every cadaver
Start the palaver
Once in an Addams year
ANCESTORS:
Hold your decaying
Hear what we're saying
Time now to give a cheer
GOMEZ (spoken):
Line Dance!
Bunny Hop!
Do the Twist!
Rigor Mortis!
ALL:
When you're an Addams
MALE ANCESTORS:
 
That's right!
When you're an Addams
Late night! Out with the Addams!
 
With one bite
ADDAMS FAMILY/FEMALE ANCESTORS:
 
You have a very special duty
 
 
When you're an Addams
ALL:
You're obligated to the clan
It's family first and family last
And family by and by
When you're an Addams
The standard answers don't apply
When you're an Addams
You do what Addams do or-
LURCH:
Ughhh
ALL:
Die!
Credits
Andrew Lippa

Andrew Lippa

About “When You’re an Addams” by Andrew Lippa

Read the complete lyrics to "When You’re an Addams" by Andrew Lippa from the album "The Addams Family (Original Broadway Cast)" in 2010. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music, Broadway, Musicals.

"When You’re an Addams" is performed by Andrew Lippa. from the album "The Addams Family (Original Broadway Cast)" in 2010 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "When You’re an Addams", explore more songs by Andrew Lippa using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Andrew Lippa · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"When You’re an Addams" is credited to Andrew Lippa. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"When You’re an Addams" appears on "The Addams Family (Original Broadway Cast)" in 2010.

Visit the Andrew Lippa artist page at /artist/andrew-lippa for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.