Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 50 minutes ago
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/5l7CLbHOczwH1UqZlfWZ67?si=dee1a053f2a0415d
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/krampusnacht/1799057739?i=1799057742
Lyrics by me: @Arystina
Musical composition and voice made by Suno AI.
Video/visualizer by Vizzy.io.
Image/Image Edits by 123RF/ @Arystina
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I decided, being the holiday season and all, I need to write a suitable holiday song! And what better for the season than the 'Christmas Devil,' Krampus? It's a bit late, given that this particular celebration occurs on December 5th, but I hope you all enjoy it regardless. I had a lot of fun writing this one. ^_^
Krampusnacht is the German word for Krampus Night. It originated in Germany around the 12th century, with Krampus being portrayed as the dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas who would come to punish naughty children. I decided to go with the original word in this song to honor its origins as well as my own German lineage.
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Lyrics:
Tis the season for Christmas cheer
Now is winter, Saint Nick is here
Yet be wary those who misbehave
For Krampus knows, your soul he’ll take
Hooves on the rooftop, horns in the mist
He is here with a clenched iron fist
Roaming the town with chains and a sack
Leave out your sin or he'll carry it back
Ooh, it’s Krampusnacht
The demon comes
Upon your door, he will knock
With rusty bells, and iron chains
Within his sack, your soul he’ll claim
So mind your sins, don’t let them show
Or Krampus will come and drag you down below
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
Better run and hide
Beware what lurks this festive night
A legend born from dark and fright
He comes for those who lack delight
Punishment for the misbehaved
Only coal is left for the depraved
Fear the night when he does creep
While good children have peaceful sleep
He's hunting for the naughty few
Better be kind and it won't be you
Ooh, it’s Krampusnacht
The demon comes
Those with greed, should mind the clock
He’s taken names, he has a list
Already judged, his actions swift
So mind yourself, don’t let him know
Or Krampus will come and drag you down below
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
Better run and hide
Beware what lurks this festive night
No jolly laughter, no holiday cheer
Just the creeping dread and the smell of fear
With glowing red eyes and a devilish grin
No place to hide if you're soaked in sin
Hear the jingle of his chains echo in the dark
Your every misdeed he'll surely mark
No more sugar, and no more spice
All he’ll bring is bones as cold as ice
Don't look behind, don't dare to peek
For Krampus is here and you feel so weak
Can’t hide under the bed or behind a door
He will drag you away forevermore
Children will shiver children will quake
So you better be good for goodness sake
With hoof and claw and a wicked laugh
Naughty children cannot flee his grasp
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
Better run and hide
Beware what lurks this festive night
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
In the dark, he does reside
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/5l7CLbHOczwH1UqZlfWZ67?si=dee1a053f2a0415d
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/krampusnacht/1799057739?i=1799057742
Lyrics by me: @Arystina
Musical composition and voice made by Suno AI.
Video/visualizer by Vizzy.io.
Image/Image Edits by 123RF/ @Arystina
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I decided, being the holiday season and all, I need to write a suitable holiday song! And what better for the season than the 'Christmas Devil,' Krampus? It's a bit late, given that this particular celebration occurs on December 5th, but I hope you all enjoy it regardless. I had a lot of fun writing this one. ^_^
Krampusnacht is the German word for Krampus Night. It originated in Germany around the 12th century, with Krampus being portrayed as the dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas who would come to punish naughty children. I decided to go with the original word in this song to honor its origins as well as my own German lineage.
~
Lyrics:
Tis the season for Christmas cheer
Now is winter, Saint Nick is here
Yet be wary those who misbehave
For Krampus knows, your soul he’ll take
Hooves on the rooftop, horns in the mist
He is here with a clenched iron fist
Roaming the town with chains and a sack
Leave out your sin or he'll carry it back
Ooh, it’s Krampusnacht
The demon comes
Upon your door, he will knock
With rusty bells, and iron chains
Within his sack, your soul he’ll claim
So mind your sins, don’t let them show
Or Krampus will come and drag you down below
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
Better run and hide
Beware what lurks this festive night
A legend born from dark and fright
He comes for those who lack delight
Punishment for the misbehaved
Only coal is left for the depraved
Fear the night when he does creep
While good children have peaceful sleep
He's hunting for the naughty few
Better be kind and it won't be you
Ooh, it’s Krampusnacht
The demon comes
Those with greed, should mind the clock
He’s taken names, he has a list
Already judged, his actions swift
So mind yourself, don’t let him know
Or Krampus will come and drag you down below
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
Better run and hide
Beware what lurks this festive night
No jolly laughter, no holiday cheer
Just the creeping dread and the smell of fear
With glowing red eyes and a devilish grin
No place to hide if you're soaked in sin
Hear the jingle of his chains echo in the dark
Your every misdeed he'll surely mark
No more sugar, and no more spice
All he’ll bring is bones as cold as ice
Don't look behind, don't dare to peek
For Krampus is here and you feel so weak
Can’t hide under the bed or behind a door
He will drag you away forevermore
Children will shiver children will quake
So you better be good for goodness sake
With hoof and claw and a wicked laugh
Naughty children cannot flee his grasp
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
Better run and hide
Beware what lurks this festive night
Oh, Krampusnacht, Krampusnacht
In the dark, he does reside
