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.
Go To California
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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A pistol in her hand and talking on the phone
Said go to California (go to California)
Go to California (go to California)
Sidewalk gazing diamonds in the sky
Silent movie Gods are flashing in your eye
Said go to California (go to California)
Go to California (go to California)
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Lon Chaney calling
Spelling out your name
Where everybody's different
But they're all the same
Yeah go to California (go to California)
Go to California (go to California)
You are perfect you are insane
We love to watch you break from the pain
Yeah go to California (go to California)
Go to California (go to California)
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Hit the lights and
Strip down on the floor
Everybody hates you
But they want some more
Yeah go to California (go to California)
Go to California (go to California)
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Go to California
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Go to California
The lyrics of Rob Zombie's "California" tell a story of a young girl who carries a pistol while talking on the phone, standing by the road with blond hair. The girl is advised to go to California while gazing at the sidewalk as the diamonds in the sky flicker like silent movie gods. Lon Chaney, a famous Hollywood actor known for his horror films, seems to call out the girl's name, signifying both the lure of Hollywood glamour, fame, and the darkness present in the entertainment industry. Everyone in California is portrayed as different, yet the same, and the girl's insanity is celebrated, as are her pain and suffering. The song is an invitation to come to California, where one can live out their wildest dreams and experience both pleasure and pain.
The chorus, "Get up, get out, get inside the outside," is an instruction to leave the mundane and embrace the unknown, to go beyond the limits of one's mind and physicality. The phrase "bump and grind" is a sexual reference to the famous burlesque strip club moves. By mentioning this, the song alludes to the strip club culture that is prevalent in Hollywood and how someone can become a part of it while living in California.
Line by Line Meaning
Blond haired baby standing by the road
A young girl with blonde hair is standing on the road
A pistol in her hand and talking on the phone
She is holding a pistol and speaking on the phone
Said go to California (go to California)
She instructs the person to travel to California
Sidewalk gazing diamonds in the sky
While walking on the street, one looks up and sees the stars shining bright like diamonds
Silent movie Gods are flashing in your eye
The person feels as if they are in a silent movie and their eyes are dazzled by the light
Get up get out
Get inside the outside
Get up get out get in
Get motivated and explore the world by going outside and discovering new things
Lon Chaney calling
Spelling out your name
Where everybody's different
But they're all the same
Lon Chaney, a famous horror movie star, is calling out one's name. California is full of unique individuals, but they all share something in common
You are perfect you are insane
We love to watch you break from the pain
You might be insane, but that's what makes you perfect. People enjoy watching one suffer
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
Go to California
Dance in California by bumping and grinding
Hit the lights and
Strip down on the floor
Everybody hates you
But they want some more
Turn on the lights and dance on the floor. People may not like you, but they want to see more of you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
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