Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters (Official HD Video)
Inspiration Behind Ghostbusters:
The inspiration behind the film series Ghostbusters was conceived out of Dan Aykroyd’s fascination with the paranormal. The Ghostbusters song by Ray Parker Jr. conjures up a sense of adventure, humor, and a call to action. The Ghostbusters song was written and performed by Ray. The popularity of this film and song became a sensation, enabling Parker’s hit to reach number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Biblical Application:
At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and[e] went into the holy city and appeared to many people, Matthew 27:51-53.
Exegesis of Ghostbusters:
If there’s somethin’ strange in your neighborhood
Who ya gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
This film commercialized ghosthunters, aka paranormal investigators. Subsequently, when you see something strange, call the Ghostbusters.
If it’s somethin’ weird an’ it don’t look good
Who ya gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
This team investigates this matter for you.
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
Trying to convince themselves that they are not afraid of ghosts.
If you’re seein’ things runnin’ through your head
Who can you call?
(Ghostbusters!)
The Ghostbusters handle entities and spirts as well.
An invisible man sleepin’ in your bed
Oh who ya gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
This song is like an infomercial for Ghostbusters.
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
Who ya gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
When you are afraid, call the Ghostbusters.
If you’re all alone, pick up the phone
And call
(Ghostbusters!)
Scenarios of when to call.
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
I hear it likes the girls
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Trying to be tough until screaming like a girl upon seeing a ghost.
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
Self-promotion.
Mmm, if you’ve had a dose
Of a freaky ghost baby
You better call
(Ghostbusters!)
Another possible encounter.
Let me tell you somethin’
Bustin’ makes me feel good
Capturing ghosts is an adrenaline rush.
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost
Don’t get caught alone, oh no
(Ghostbusters!)
When self-talk doesn’t work, call.
When he comes through your door
Unless you just a want some more
I think you better call
(Ghostbusters!)
Another scenario to watch out for.
Oh, who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
Another call to action.
Ah, think you better call
(Ghostbusters!)
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
A subliminal message in your mind.
I can’t hear you
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
Louder
(Ghostbusters!)
Last second plea to call.
Who you gonna call?
(Ghostbusters!)
Who can you call?
(Ghostbusters!)
Final promo.
Final Thoughts:
While there isn’t much substance to the lyrics, it’s made to be an advertisement for concerned residents dealing with the paranormal. I spent a quarter of a century living close to one of the most haunted cities in America. A combination of Civil and Revolutionary War spirits dwell in Elkton, Maryland homes. Meanwhile, there are more than 22 major references of ghosts and spirits in the Bible. Although Ghostbusters did commercialize paranormal investigators, ghost sightings continue today in the United States and throughout the world.
by Jay Mankus
