Zombie
Rico A.R.T. 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 lyrics of Rico A.R.T.'s "Zombie" paint a bleak picture of the monotony and soul-crushing routine of a working-life. The song describes the mundane and robotic routines of daily life that have numbed our minds and left us feeling 'black and blue' inside. The first verse talks about the daily routine of waking up, exercising, getting ready for work, and leaving the house with a heavy heart. It is as if the singer is barely alive, and is simply going through the physical motions of living.
The second verse describes the singer's commute to work, how every day is the same, and how they are forced to squeeze into the crowded subway. The singer then walks to their desk, filled with piles of work, while feeling empty inside and trying to pretend to be happy. The chorus repeats the theme of the song, with the singer feeling as if they are 'living like a zombie' and 'walking like a zombie'. The singer is simply going through the motions, and their life feels empty and meaningless.
The final verse describes the singer's relief at the end of a long day of work. They go to a pub with their colleagues, but it's all bizarre as they mindlessly drink to numb themselves further. Even the singer's salary is low and taxes consume a big chunk of it. There is no time for relaxation, and life keeps moving forward like a machine. Overall, the lyrics of "Zombie" depict the existential crisis of an individual who is consumed by their work and has lost the zeal for life.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning, I open my eyes
Waking up early in the morning and opening my eyes.
Get out of bed do my exercise
Doing some exercise after getting out of my bed.
Go to the washroom, shave and shower
Going to the washroom, shaving, and then taking a shower.
Brush my teeth it's almost the hour
Brushing my teeth as it is almost time to leave.
Take my jacket, put on my shoes
Putting on my jacket and shoes before leaving.
Get out the door; feel the morning blues
Leaving the house and feeling a sense of sadness or depression.
Living like a zombie
Living life feeling like a zombie, going through the motions without any real feeling.
Walking like a zombie
Walking in a way that shows being tired or emotionally drained.
Days go by and nights are through
Days pass by quickly until it's night time.
Deep inside, feeling black, black and blue
Feeling very low, both emotionally and physically.
Up to the newsstand, it's on my way
Stopping by a newsstand as it's on the way.
Line up for a coffee smells like a bouquet
Standing in line to get coffee that has a nice aroma.
Waiting for the subway every day is the same
Waiting for the subway every day feels like a repetitive routine.
Squeezing into people is part of the game
Squeezing into people in a crowded subway is a normal part of the routine.
Walking to my desk, looking at that pile
Walking to my desk and seeing a pile of work to do.
Feeling empty trying to smile; trying to smile
Feeling emotionally empty and trying to put on a smile.
Finally, a long day is done
Finally, the long work day is over.
Going to the pub a cold one to call on
Going to the pub to have a cold drink to relax and unwind.
We all shuffle brainless down to the bar
Going to the bar feeling tired and without much thought.
Killing some brain cells it's all so bizarre
Drinking alcohol and feeling like it's strange to be doing so.
My paycheck's low no thanks to income tax
My paycheck is lower than expected due to high income tax rates.
Tomorrow's early morning gives no time to relax
Knowing that tomorrow will be an early start and there's no time to rest.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Erwin Van Cotthem
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aad de Klos
Alles wat ik tot nu toe van Irie heb gehoord is zo'n nice sound! Heerlijk!
CanadianBird
This is really awesome, Great post modern Graphic art influence, mixed along with character animation, I like how in depth this feels. Great work!!
LiquidTiger
geweldige album
Lilly Low Underground
Favoriete track van het album
Slapflip
Duidelijk noobs vinden dit niks, heerlijk A ritmische rico shit weer dit. Big up <3
Skullz & Tonez Records ♪
geniale track !
XxStreetShredderxX
Man dit moet me denken aan 5 jaar geleden met Duvelduvel - Wijd Verspreid.. Beetje vaag maar wel chill om naar te luisteren.. big up..!
g3Rb1n0
Haha al die boys die nog nooit van Rico hebben gehoord denken nu dat die man niet spoort
Ender Wolfer
Echt gave shit man
Mees Hoorman
Nicee