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.
Jesus Frankenstein
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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Eyes of a sideshow
Teeth of a dog
Face of a marvel
Wander in the fog
Into ragged mountains
Savior of the breed
Begging you to feed
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Fingers of a madman
Arms of a hoax
Hands of deception
Slide under the cloaks
Behold his sickness
Hallowed be thy name
Redeemer of the witches
Is what he became
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Body of a prophet
Hands of a snake
Mind of a devil
Walk among the fakes
As you perceive him
Hallowed be thy name
Into the blackness
Into the vein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
All hail
Jesus Frankenstein
The lyrics of Rob Zombie's song "Jesus Frankenstein" are an interesting mix of horror and religion, creating a unique and haunting image of a savior figure. The song starts with the description of the physical characteristics of this "Jesus Frankenstein" - "Eyes of a sideshow, Teeth of a dog, Face of a marvel." The lyrics then go on to describe his deeds and abilities, such as being the "Savior of the breed" and "Redeemer of the witches." His dark and eerie powers are further emphasized with lyrics such as "Hands of deception slide under the cloaks" and "Mind of a devil walk among the fakes."
It is interesting to note that the "Jesus Frankenstein" in the song is a combination of two seemingly different entities - Jesus and Frankenstein's monster. This unique creation challenges traditional religious beliefs and the fear of the unknown. The lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on the dual nature of society's view of religion - both holy and terrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
All hail
Praise and worship Jesus Frankenstein
Eyes of a sideshow
His eyes are strange and captivating like those of performers in a sideshow
Teeth of a dog
His teeth are sharp and dangerous like those of a vicious dog
Face of a marvel
His face is extraordinary and amazing like something out of a comic book
Wander in the fog
He is mysterious and difficult to decipher like a figure moving in the fog
Into ragged mountains
He goes into desolate and harsh places
Savior of the breed
He saves those who are considered different or abnormal
Vandal of the vultures
He destroys those who prey on others
Begging you to feed
He depends on others to survive and thrive
Fingers of a madman
His fingers are those of a disturbed and unstable person
Arms of a hoax
His arms are those of a trickster or imposter
Hands of deception
His hands are deceitful and manipulative
Slide under the cloaks
He sneaks around under cover, out of sight
Behold his sickness
He has a twisted and unhealthy mental state
Hallowed be thy name
Let his name be revered and honored
Redeemer of the witches
He saves those who are persecuted for their beliefs or practices
Is what he became
He transformed into a figure who fights for those who are marginalized
Body of a prophet
His body is like that of a holy messenger who speaks the truth
Hands of a snake
His hands are those of a cunning and dangerous reptile
Mind of a devil
His mind is like that of a malevolent and sinister being
Walk among the fakes
He moves through a world full of people who are not genuine or sincere
As you perceive him
He is interpreted in different ways by different people
Into the blackness
He goes into the unknown and mysterious darkness
Into the vein
He delves deep into the essence and core of himself and others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LOWERY, ROB ZOMBIE
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