Zombie
Rico & a.r.t Lyrics

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Early morning, I open my eyes
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

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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Zombie" by Rico & A.R.T. is a horror-themed track that describes a nightmarish scenario of being chased and attacked by zombies. The chorus repeats the phrase "Zombie stalk, all night long" as a reminder of the relentless and unyielding pursuit of the undead creatures. The verses describe the chaos and destruction caused by the zombies, with lines such as "The neighbors must be lying dead" and "Brains all over the floor" painting a vivid picture of the carnage left in their wake.

The song urges listeners to take action against the zombies, with lines like "Get a shotgun and a chainsaw" and "Run for your fuckin' life" representing the desperate and primal instinct to survive. The lyrics also hint at the idea that the zombies are after more than just physical nourishment - they are "searching for your soul," suggesting that their attacks are not simply mindless hunger but also driven by some deeper, perhaps even supernatural, purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Zombie stalk, zombie stalk
The act of zombies following, and perhaps hunting their prey.

Zombie stalk, all night long
The stalking of a zombie occurs all night long without rest or interruption.

They want your brains
Zombies may exhibit a behavioral tendency towards the consumption of brains.

Living dead
Zombies are classified as living dead, as they are dead, yet still function as a living organism.

Out there in the darkness
Zombies may be more dangerous when they cannot be seen by their prey. They may engage in stalking behaviors in darkness.

They're coming after me
The lyricist feels that they are being specifically targeted by the zombies.

A thousand stalking zombies
The use of the word 'thousand' in this context may suggest that the amount of zombies is overwhelming or impossible to overcome alone.

They want my brains to feed
Once again, the consumption of brains by zombies is mentioned, which could suggest that this is the primary drive behind their behavior.

The neighbors must be lying dead
The implication here is that the zombie infestation has already claimed the lives of those who live nearby.

Brains all over the floor
The gruesome and violent nature of zombie attacks are depicted through this graphic description of the aftermath.

Now the dead they walk the earth
The undead rising and walking on Earth is a common theme in zombie mythology.

And they're searching for your soul
This particular line could imply that the zombies are not just seeking food, but potentially something more metaphysical or meaningful beyond just consuming flesh.

Get a shotgun and a chainsaw
The use of weaponry is often seen as necessary in zombie survival scenarios.

In the cellar lock your wife
Protecting one's loved ones can be a key component in surviving a zombie outbreak.

Kick down the front door
The use of force could be necessary in situations where one is surrounded by zombies or other survivors.

Run for your fuckin' life
The sense of urgency and the need to flee from danger prompts the use of profanity in this line.

More in the garden
This line could suggest that zombies are present in unexpected locations.

In the graveyard they should be
In traditional zombie mythology, graveyards are often the site of undead activity.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Erwin Van Cotthem

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