Zombies
Childish Gambino Lyrics

All I see is zombies
The singer sees people who are so consumed by their greed and desires that they have become like zombies, only seeking to fulfill their own needs without concern for others.

Walking all around us
This metaphorical zombie-like behavior surrounds us all and is present in our society.

You can hear them coming (they come to take your life)
The singer warns of the harm that can come from those who embody this zombie-like behavior.

You can hear them breathing, breathing down your spine
The negative consequences of this behavior are always close by and feel like a threat.

Hear them screaming at her
The artist emphasizes the loud and intimidating nature of those who embody this zombie-like behavior.

They can smell your money
These people are attracted to and motivated by monetary gain.

And they want your soul
These people are so consumed by their desires that they don't care about others' well-being, only their own gain.

Here they come behind you
The artist warns listeners that these people could be anywhere.

Try to stay alive
The artist advises listeners to be cautious and not let themselves fall victim to this behavior.

We're coming out to get you
The artist embodies the metaphorical zombies and signals their intent to harm or take advantage of others.

We're oh, so glad we met you
This line is sarcastic and emphasizes the duplicitous nature of those who embody zombie-like behavior.

We're eating you for profit
These people are only pursuing their own gain and do not care about the well-being of those they harm.

There is no way to stop it
The singer emphasizes the harm that those who embody this behavior can cause and how helpless it can feel to try to stop them.

You will find there is no safe place to hide, hide
The negative consequences of zombie-like behavior can never truly be escaped or avoided.

Feeding all around us
Like zombies, those who embody this behavior are constantly seeking to fulfill their own needs and desires at the expense of others.

All they eat are people (and you won't survive)
Metaphorically, these people feed off of others and will not stop until they get what they want.

They don't know what happened
The artist suggests that those who embody this behavior might not even realize how destructive and harmful their actions are.

They just stay alive
These people are so focused on their own survival that they are willing to harm others to ensure their own well-being.

Do you feel alive, yeah?
The singer questions whether someone can truly feel alive if they are only focused on their own desires and not concerned with others' well-being.

Do-do-do-do-do
This is a filler line with no specific meaning.

Do you feel alive?
The artist repeats the question to emphasize its importance and to encourage listeners to reflect on their own behavior and priorities.