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.
Rock And Roll
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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A number one said he wins fight
A number two said "It's a Saturday night"
A number three said "Come look at the whore"
A number four said "Please, give me some more"
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
A number five said he Captain Kirk
A number six said "I want to hurt you, jerk"
A number seven said "I'm Peeping Tom"
A number eight said "Let's drop the bomb"
(You may think you're normal, but you are all the product of mutation.
You may think you're normal, but you are all the product of mutation.)
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
A number one said "Let's get this right"
A number two said "You're outta sight"
A number three said "Go wipe down the door"
A number four said "Hey, this is war"
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
A number five said he Captain Kirk
A number six said "I gotta get to work"
A number seven said "Go fuck the prom"
A number eight said "Hey, cherry bomb"
(You may think you're normal, but you are all the product of mutation.
You may think you're normal, but you are all the product of mutation.)
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
(What's gonna happen when mutations are uncontrollable?)
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
We're all dancing in a black hole
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
The lyrics of Rob Zombie's Rock and Roll are a critique of society's fascination with entertainment and the superficiality that comes with it. The first lines of the song refer to the idea of genetic manipulation, suggesting that humans will become glorified creatures in the future. However, the numbered individuals represent the shallow and meaningless aspects of society. They are focused solely on pleasure, debauchery, and power. The line "You may think you're normal, but you are all the product of mutation" reinforces this idea of social evolution and the loss of traditional values.
The chorus "We're all dancing in a black hole when all we wanna do is rock and roll" is a cry of frustration, implying that we are all caught up in the endless cycle of entertainment and distractions. We get caught up in the trivial aspects of life and forget what truly matters. This desire to escape from the black hole and return to pure rock and roll is a longing for a simpler time, a call to return to what is real and true.
Line by Line Meaning
A number one said he wins fight
One person confidently says he will win a fight.
A number two said "It's a Saturday night"
Another person acknowledges that it is a weekend night, the perfect time to have fun.
A number three said "Come look at the whore"
A third person suggests looking or staring at a sex worker for amusement.
A number four said "Please, give me some more"
A fourth person asks for more of something, perhaps referring to drugs, alcohol or sex.
You gotta, gotta open your mind, girl
The singer urges someone, possibly a woman, to be more open-minded.
We're all dancing in a black hole
The song describes the feeling of being trapped, helpless and lost in a difficult situation or life.
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
Despite the problems, the characters and the singer just want to have fun and enjoy rock and roll music.
A number five said he Captain Kirk
A fifth person makes a reference to a character from the TV series Star Trek.
A number six said "I want to hurt you, jerk"
A sixth person expresses violent intentions towards someone else.
A number seven said "I'm Peeping Tom"
A seventh person confesses to watching others without their knowledge or consent.
A number eight said "Let's drop the bomb"
An eighth person suggests a violent, extreme measure as a solution to a problem.
(You may think you're normal, but you are all the product of mutation.
The song implies that everyone is different, unique and evolved in their own way, possibly due to genetic mutation.
We're all dancing in a black hole
The song reiterates the feeling of helplessness and confusion that the characters and the singer experience.
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
Despite the difficulties, they choose to focus on the enjoyment and escapism that rock and roll music provides.
A number five said he Captain Kirk
The fifth person repeats his reference to the Star Trek character.
A number six said "I gotta get to work"
The sixth person realizes that he has a responsibility or task to do, indicating a change in tone.
A number seven said "Go fuck the prom"
The seventh person suggests ruining a public event or ritual for fun or chaos.
A number eight said "Hey, cherry bomb"
The eighth person calls someone a nickname, possibly a term of endearment, sarcasm or insult.
(What's gonna happen when mutations are uncontrollable?)
The song poses a question about the consequences of uncontrolled or unpredictable genetic mutations.
We're all dancing in a black hole
The song repeats the feeling of being stuck, lost and powerless in a difficult situation.
When all we wanna do is rock and roll
The song repeats the sentiment that despite everything, the characters and the singer just want to enjoy rock and roll music.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, JOHN LOWRY, ROBERT ROY MARLETTE
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