A devil hobo walked into a house
Found that it was empty and clean
So he went and made a big mess
He was the dirtiest devil
That you’ve ever seen
He had bugs in his hair
Dirt ev’rywhere
And I won’t even try to tell you
About his underwear
Oh the dirty filthy
Stinky old devil was he
Hold your nose and say P-U (P-U)
Stinky old devil was he
Well the owner came home
And they kicked him right out
The house looked like
A garbage dump or worse
It took them a month
To clean it all up
When they got done they were
So tired that they needed a nurse
‘Cause there were bugs on the chairs
Dirt on the stairs
And I won’t even try to tell you
Where they found his underwear
Oh but dirty filthy
Stinky old devil was he
Hold your nose P-U
Stinky old devil was he
Well the house was clean again
It made the people smile
So they decided to vacation
For a while
So the devil came back
With seven filthy friends
And found that it was empty
So they went right in
They had bugs in their hair
Dirt everywhere
And I won’t even try to tell you
About their underwear
They were dirty filthy
Stinky old demons they were
Hold your nose say P-U
Stinky old demons they were
So if your life is empty
You’d better beware
‘Cause the dirty old devil
He’s lurking out there
He wants to make your life
A terrible sin
Remember what that devil did
I’ll tell you again
He had bugs in his hair
Dirt everywhere
And I won’t even try to tell you
About his underwear
Oh but dirty filthy
Stinky old devil was he
Hole your nose P-U
Stinky old devil was he
Song Meaning
Using comic imagery, the song retells Jesus’ warning about an unclean spirit returning to an empty, swept house with seven worse spirits.
Biblical Message
Matthew 12:43–45 is the direct source of the empty house and returning spirit. Ephesians 5:18 points positively toward a life filled with God’s Spirit.
Reflection
Outward cleanup without inward transformation leaves a dangerous emptiness. The song can introduce children to the need for a life genuinely occupied by God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “The Unclean Spirit”?
Using comic imagery, the song retells Jesus’ warning about an unclean spirit returning to an empty, swept house with seven worse spirits.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Matthew 12:43–45 is the direct source of the empty house and returning spirit. Ephesians 5:18 points positively toward a life filled with God’s Spirit.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits children’s teaching, lessons on inner transformation, and biblical storytelling.