In 2003 he made his directorial debut with the release of the film 'House of 1000 Corpses' to a lukewarm reception, though it garnered quite a cult-following. Its sequel, 'The Devil's Rejects,' was released in 2005. It was received much better than the first film, even getting the 'thumbs up' from well-known film critic Roger Ebert. Also in his films is his wife Sheri Moon Zombie.
In March 2006, he released his newest album, entitled "Educated Horses". The album was a more stripped down, raw rock record, and quite a departure from the techno-industrial feel of the old Zombie albums. While this change, along with Zombie's change of appearance (he lost the dreadlocks and went back to his natural hair color, blonde), upset many of his fans, it allowed Rob to experiment with his style without deviating from his core fan base.
The new album also featured two new band members. John 5, of Marilyn Manson fame, and Tommy Clufetos, the former drummer for Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper, replaced Mike Riggs and John Tempesta, who had left the band in 2003 to work on other projects.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2, released in February 2010, is the first release where Rob Zombie worked with his full touring band. Previous albums were written and recorded by Rob Zombie himself and a rotating set of musicians. Commenting on the change, Zombie stated, "I've always had a revolving roster of studio and touring musicians, but the three guys in my band now have been on tour with me for years. So we're making it as a band. It's called Rob Zombie, but we're treating it like a band.
His half-brother, Michael Cummings is the lead singer of Powerman 5000.
Death Of It All
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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They call her Helen Lyle
Life's a respirator when you got the sinner style
She float out on the midway
She wrangle at the show
Life's a revelation wherever you go
Together we fall
Together we all see
The death of it all
Together we fly
Together we fall
Together we all see
The death of it all
See what's in the trailer
Count up all the holes
Bullets and the movies never tell the whole
Now Clyde was a lover
And nonnie was a queen
They set their sights for Texas and never left the scene
Together we fly
Together we fall
Together we all see
The death of it all
Together we fly
Together we fall
Together we all see
The death of it all
See the horrifying
Beast behind the bars
Watch the transformation the monster is a star
Out steps a beauty
Now watch her walk away
Another grand illusion if you wanna pay
Together we fly
Together we fall
Together we all see
The death of it all
Together we fly
Together we fall
Together we all see
The death of it all
The lyrics to Rob Zombie's song "Death Of It All" take the listener on a journey through a carnival-esque world full of eccentric characters and the idea that life is a constant cycle of birth, growth, decay, and death. The song starts with the image of the "famous lung girl" (likely a reference to the real-life "Lobster Boy" who had a lung condition) who exists only with the aid of a respirator, yet still revels in her unique "sinner style" and continues to perform on the midway. This sets the stage for the rest of the lyrics, which introduce more carnival performers such as Clyde and Nonnie who are on the run and seeking a new life in Texas, as well as the horrifying beast behind bars who transforms into a star when he is released.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "together we fly, together we fall, together we all see the death of it all" which seems to suggest that no matter how unique or different we may be as individuals, we all ultimately face the same fate of death. The song encourages the idea of living life to the fullest, regardless of the circumstances and obstacles faced along the way. It's a haunting and visceral portrayal of a world fueled by spectacle and excess, where the lines between reality and illusion are constantly blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
See the famous lung girl
Witness the spectacle of the infamous girl with lung disease
They call her Helen Lyle
Her name is known as Helen Lyle
Life's a respirator when you got the sinner style
When you're a sinner, life feels like a struggle to breathe every day
She float out on the midway
She appears on the carnival midway
She wrangle at the show
She performs at the show
Life's a revelation wherever you go
Everywhere you go, there's something new and interesting to discover
See what's in the trailer
Take a look inside the trailer
Count up all the holes
Count all the bullet holes
Bullets and the movies never tell the whole
Movies and bullets are partial representations of reality
Now Clyde was a lover
Clyde was a passionate man
And nonnie was a queen
Nonnie was an important figure
They set their sights for Texas and never left the scene
They aimed for Texas and never moved away from their objective
See the horrifying
Observe the horror
Beast behind the bars
A monstrous creature is trapped behind bars
Watch the transformation the monster is a star
Observe the transformation of the monster into an object of fascination
Out steps a beauty
A beautiful person walks out
Now watch her walk away
Now observe her walk away
Another grand illusion if you wanna pay
Another impressive but false experience if you're willing to pay for it
Together we fly
As a group, we take off
Together we fall
As a group, we come crashing down
Together we all see
As a group, we all witness
The death of it all
The end of everything
Together we fly
As a group, we take off
Together we fall
As a group, we come crashing down
Together we all see
As a group, we all witness
The death of it all
The end of everything
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LOWERY, ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
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