Zomby Woof
Dweezil Zappa Lyrics

Three hundred years ago
A long time ago, possibly in the past or in a dream, the singer encountered something strange.

I thought I might get some sleep
The singer was trying to sleep but was unable to.

I stretched myself out onna antique bed
The singer lay down on an old bed, possibly to rest or sleep.

An' my spirit did a midnite creep
The artist experienced some sort of spiritual or supernatural phenomenon, perhaps while asleep or lying in bed.

You know I'll never sleep no more
The artist is unable to sleep and may have been traumatized by their previous experience.

It seem to me that it just ain't wise
The singer thinks that it is unwise to experience whatever they went through.

Didja ever wake up in the mornin'
The singer is asking if the listener has ever experienced a particular phenomenon.

With a ZOMBY WOOF behind your eyes
The artist is using a metaphor to describe a feeling of unease or dread upon waking up.

Just about as evil as you could be
The artist is describing themselves as very sinister or malevolent.

I am the ZOMBY WOOF
The artist is claiming the title of the song and identifying themselves as the subject of the lyrics.

I'm that creature all the ladies been
The singer is saying they are the monster that women are afraid of or fascinated by.

Talkin' about
The artist is emphasizing the fact that the women are discussing and gossiping about them.

They all seek for shelter when I come chargin' out
The singer is saying that they are intimidating or threatening to women, who fear them.

Tellin' you all the Zomby troof
The singer is revealing the truth about themselves and their nature.

Here I'm is, the ZOMBY WOOF
The singer is repeating their claim to the title of the song.

Reety-awrighty, he da ZOMBY WOOF
The artist is expressing approval or excitement for their identity as the Zomby Woof.

They said aw-reety
The artist is implying that others have noticed or recognized their identity as the Zomby Woof.

An' they was aw-righty
The singer is saying that others are accepting or acknowledging their identity as the Zomby Woof.

An' I was a Zomby for you, little lady...
The singer is suggesting that they might have been a threat or danger to the listener in the past.

I got a great big pointed fang
The artist is describing a physical characteristic that is associated with monsters or dangerous animals.

Which is my Zomby Toof
The artist is using a silly or childish way of saying 'tooth'.

My right foot's bigger than my other one is
The artist is describing a physical deformity or abnormality that is associated with monsters or freaks.

Like a reg'lar Zomby Hoof
The singer is comparing their foot to that of a monster or undead creature.

If I raid your dormitorium
The artist is threatening to invade the listener's bedroom or personal space.

Don't try to remain aloof...
The singer is warning the listener not to be distant or unapproachable when they come for them.

I might snatch you up screamin' through the window all nekkid
The singer is describing a violent or sexually aggressive act that they might commit against the listener.

An' do it to you on the roof, don't mess with the
The singer is continuing to describe their violent or sexual intentions for the listener and warning them not to resist or fight back.

ZOMBY WOOF
The artist is repeating their self-identification as the monster of the song.

I am about as evil as a Boogie Man can be!
The artist is emphasizing their wickedness and malevolence compared to other terrifying creatures like the Boogie Man.

Tellin' you all the Zomby Troof
The singer is repeating their claim to be revealing the truth about themselves and their identity as the Zomby Woof.

Here I'm is, the ZOMBY WOOF
The singer is repeating their self-identification as the monster of the song.