Zombie
R. Demon Lyrics
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Get out of bed do my exercise
Go to the washroom, shave and shower
Brush my teeth it's almost the hour
Take my jacket, put on my shoes
Get out the door; feel the morning blues
The morning blues
Walking like a zombie
Days go by and nights are through
Deep inside, feeling black, black and blue
Feeling black, black and blue
Up to the newsstand it's on my way
Line up for a coffee smells like a bouquet
Waiting for the subway every day is the same
Squeezing into people is part of the game
Walking to my desk, looking at that pile
Feeling empty trying to smile; trying to smile
Living like a zombie
Walking like a zombie
Days go by and nights are through
Deep inside, feeling black, black and blue
Feeling black, black and blue
Finally a long day is done
Going to the pub a cold one to call on
We all shuffle brainless down to the bar
Killing some brain cells it's all so bizarre
My paycheck's low no thanks to income tax
Tomorrow's early morning gives no time to relax
No time to relax
Living like a zombie
Walking like a zombie
Days go by and nights are through
Deep inside, feeling black, black and blue
Feeling black, black and blue
The song "Zombie" by R. Demon describes the daily monotony of life, and paints it as a zombie-like existence. The lyrics depict the mundanity of tasks such as exercising, getting ready for work, and commuting, all of which become routine and repetitive. The singer feels like they are living in a constant state of exhaustion, or feeling "black and blue", highlighting the toll that this lifestyle takes on mental and physical health. The lyrics also touch on the financial struggles of living paycheck to paycheck and dealing with taxes. In the end, even the release of going out for a drink after work feels scripted and robotic.
This song offers a poignant commentary on the modern working world and the struggle to maintain a sense of individuality in the face of a regimented routine. The metaphor of the zombie highlights how people can become like automatons, lacking any sort of agency, purpose or awareness of their own existence. The lyrics demonstrate how this way of living can be draining and depressing and make you feel like you are just going through the motions of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning, I open my eyes
The singer wakes up early in the morning.
Get out of bed do my exercise
The singer exercises after waking up.
Go to the washroom, shave and shower
The singer follows a typical morning routine such as cleaning up.
Brush my teeth it's almost the hour
The singer brushes their teeth in preparation for starting their day.
Take my jacket, put on my shoes
The singer is getting ready to leave for the day.
Get out the door; feel the morning blues
Although the singer has a routine, they still feel uninspired or tired in the morning.
Living like a zombie
The singer feels like they are living life without much purpose or energy.
Walking like a zombie
The singer feels like they are going through the motions without much thought or motivation.
Days go by and nights are through
Time seems to pass quickly and the singer feels like they are stuck in a cycle.
Deep inside, feeling black, black and blue
The singer is feeling emotionally drained and worn out.
Up to the newsstand it's on my way
The singer has a routine of stopping at a newsstand.
Line up for a coffee smells like a bouquet
The singer enjoys the smell of coffee at the coffee shop.
Waiting for the subway every day is the same
The singer has little variety in their daily life, even when commuting.
Squeezing into people is part of the game
The singer feels like commuting is a game and they have to squeeze into the crowded subway.
Walking to my desk, looking at that pile
The singer has a lot of work to do at their desk.
Feeling empty trying to smile; trying to smile
The singer feels like they have to put on a smile even when they don't feel happy.
Finally a long day is done
The singer is relieved that their workday is over.
Going to the pub a cold one to call on
The singer is going to a pub to have a drink.
We all shuffle brainless down to the bar
The singer feels like people in the pub are mindlessly drinking.
Killing some brain cells it's all so bizarre
The singer is critical of people who drink without much thought.
My paycheck's low no thanks to income tax
The singer is unhappy that their paycheck is reduced by taxes.
Tomorrow's early morning gives no time to relax
The singer has to wake up early the next day and feels like they won't have time to relax.
No time to relax
The singer feels like they never have enough time to relax and unwind.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Erwin Van Cotthem
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INfamous
F*** I miss this zombie. First metal album I ever owned and what a way to get into metal! This group was unstoppable. These guys together made damn good music. Love John 5 he's an amazing guitarist and a very humble down to earth guy, but these guys really brought the heavy in zombie (IMO). Also IMO these first 2 zombie albums (Hellbilly, sinisters urge) will go down amongst the greatest albums ever made.
Stoned Meadow Of Doom
Amongst all of Rob Zombie's post White Zombie work, this is the song that stands above the rest for me
Darth Malgus
Hellbilly deluxe in general is his best solo album imo. Tho i do enjoy all of his music, new and old
Hg16
the tone is really damn good. If it was a little slower, i might like it even more.
B Sanz
One of my favorite of his. :)
Scott Tenorman's pubes
@Darth Malgus I just wish it had more than 5 good songs on it.
fulgens1K1
Idem
Daniel Stewart
Rob Zombie has been one of my favorites for almost 20 years and has many amazing songs but this has to be my favorite. The pure angst is just adrenaline pumping.
Jack Booth
Seriously, this has to be the best live video I've ever seen in my entire life.
The Septuagint vs. Masoretic
Check out The Prodigy - Spitfire