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.
Girl on Fire
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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A blackened dream a golden eye
Trapped in a fantasy
A silent clown, a villain see
Mongrels of pinball filth
Electric shrines to boogey tilt
Dying is to get her way
Yeah, she's on fire
That girl's on fire
Burn me up, burn me up
She's on fire
That girl's on fire
Burn me up, burn me up
Yeah, get going under ground
A raven hood a blanket sound
(Save?) thee and aggravate
A ravaging, a frozen slate
Time square in outer space
I kick the move right in your face
Satanic fantasies
Get it, she want it
She's on fire
That girl's on fire
Burn me up, burn me up
She's on fire
That girl's on fire
Burn me up, burn me up
He is a megaman
A electric spark a desperate man
Track down to run away
Live to kill another day
Mongrels of pinball filth
Electric shrines to boogey tilt
Dying is to get her way
Get it she want it
She's on fire
That girl's on fire
Burn me up, burn me up (x4)
The lyrics to "Girl on Fire" by Rob Zombie seem to be describing the intense and destructive nature of this mysterious, alluring woman. The singer refers to himself as a "super-eye," suggesting that he has a heightened sense of perception that allows him to see through the woman's facade. He describes her as a "blackened dream," which could imply that she is dark and dangerous, yet also enticing and fascinating. The phrase "golden eye" seems to suggest that there is something valuable or precious about her, despite her tendency to destroy everything in her path.
The song is peppered with references to pinball, which could be a metaphor for the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the woman. The line "dying is to get her way" suggests that she is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, even if it means causing harm to others. The repetition of the phrase "Burn me up, burn me up" at the end of each verse gives the impression that the singer is both afraid of and drawn to the woman's intensity.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is dangerous, powerful, and impossible to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I am the super-eye
I am powerful and in control of everything I see.
A blackened dream a golden eye
My vision is distorted and I see things in a twisted way, but I believe my insights are valuable.
Trapped in a fantasy
I live in a world of my own creation and refuse to face reality.
A silent clown, a villain see
I appear harmless and docile, but people should be wary of me as I have a darker side.
Mongrels of pinball filth
Those around me are filthy and unimportant.
Electric shrines to boogey tilt
My obsession with material things brings me temporary pleasure, but ultimately emptiness.
Dying is to get her way
I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals, even if it means causing harm to others.
Get it, get it, she want it, she want it
I am emphasizing my desire to achieve my goals, even if it means causing harm to others.
Yeah, she's on fire
The girl I am describing is full of passion and drive.
That girl's on fire
The girl I am describing is full of passion and drive.
Burn me up, burn me up
I am willing to be consumed or destroyed by my fire-like passion and drive, as long as I achieve my goals.
Yeah, get going under ground
I am ready to retreat into darkness and obscurity to achieve my goals.
A raven hood a blanket sound
I am trying to conceal my true intentions and motives beneath a veneer of normalcy.
(Save?) thee and aggravate
I will do whatever it takes to further my agenda, even if it means hurting others.
A ravaging, a frozen slate
My actions can be both forceful and unyielding.
Time square in outer space
I feel like I am in the middle of a grand spectacle or drama.
I kick the move right in your face
I am not afraid to assert myself and take action in difficult situations.
Satanic fantasies
I indulge in ideas and activities that are taboo or controversial.
Get it, she want it
I am emphasizing my desire to achieve my goals, even if it means causing harm to others.
He is a megaman
I feel like I am powerful and capable, like a superhero or video game character.
A electric spark a desperate man
I am driven by a sense of urgency, desperation, or fear.
Track down to run away
I feel like I am constantly running from something or someone.
Live to kill another day
I am willing to use force or violence to achieve my goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
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