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.
Scum of the Earth
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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Come on
Yeah
Run and kill
Destroy the will
A hero that doesn't exist
Yeah
Smoking gun
A bullet hole
In your fist
Yeah
Hey, I'm breathing
Hey, I'm bleeding
Hey, I'm screaming
Scum of the earth
Come on
Hey, I'm breathing
Hey, I'm bleeding
Hey, I'm screaming
Scum of the earth
Come on
Yeah
Wake up dead
Bleeding bed
A world that doesn't exist
Yeah
Heaven waits
With the gates
Rusting in the mist
Yeah
Yeah
Hey, I'm breathing
Hey, I'm bleeding
Hey, I'm screaming
Scum of the earth
Come on
Hey, I'm breathing
Hey, I'm bleeding
Hey, I'm screaming
Scum of the earth
Come on
Go
Yeah
Run and kill
Destroy the will
A hero that doesn't exist
Yeah
Smoking gun
Well I am the one
A bullet hole
In your fist
Yeah
Hey, I'm breathing
Hey, I'm bleeding
Hey, I'm screaming
Scum of the earth
Come on
Hey, I'm breathing
Hey, I'm bleeding
Hey, I'm screaming
Scum of the earth
Come on
Hey Scum of the earth
Hey Scum of the earth
Hey Scum of the earth
Hey Scum of the earth
The lyrics of Rob Zombie’s “Scum of the Earth” describe a violent and destructive society in which the singer (presumably a member of the “scum of the earth”) takes center stage. The song begins with a call to action, urging the listener to “Run and kill/Destroy the will/A hero that doesn't exist”. The singer then reveals himself to be a “smoking gun” with a “bullet hole in your fist,” suggesting that he himself is a symbol of destruction.
The chorus repeats the phrase “Hey, I'm breathing/Hey, I'm bleeding/Hey, I'm screaming/Scum of the earth,” emphasizing the violent, chaotic nature of the world being portrayed. The second verse adds to this portrait, depicting a world that is “not real” and populated by “heaven” that is “rusting in the mist”. The final chorus repeats the earlier call to action, with the singer urging the listener to join him: “Hey Scum of the Earth/Hey Scum of the Earth/Hey Scum of the Earth/Hey Scum of the Earth.”
Overall, “Scum of the Earth” paints a bleak picture of a violent and chaotic world, with the singer seeming to revel in the destruction and chaos around him. While the song can certainly be interpreted as a critique of such a society, it can also be viewed as a celebration of rebellion and freedom from societal constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Scum of the earth
The singer is addressing a group of people that they consider to be the lowest of the low.
Come on
The singer is inviting the scum of the earth to join them and listen to what they have to say.
Run and kill
The singer is encouraging the scum of the earth to commit violent acts.
Destroy the will
The artist wants the scum of the earth to break the spirits of their victims.
A hero that doesn't exist
The artist is suggesting that there are no true heroes in the world, and therefore no one to stop the scum of the earth.
Smoking gun
The singer has just used a weapon to kill someone.
Well I am the one
The singer is taking responsibility for the violent act they just committed.
A bullet hole
The artist has shot someone and caused them to have a hole in their body.
In your fist
The person who was shot had their fist closed around a weapon, implying that they were trying to fight back, but failed.
Hey, I'm breathing
The artist is reminding themselves that they are still alive.
Hey, I'm bleeding
The singer is acknowledging that they have been injured during a violent act, but they are still alive.
Hey, I'm screaming
The artist is expressing their emotions about the violent act they have committed, likely feeling excitement or satisfaction.
Wake up dead
The singer is suggesting that their victim will never wake up, because they have died.
Bleeding bed
The singer imagines their victim bleeding on the bed where they were killed.
A world that doesn't exist
The singer perceives the world as being twisted and violent, a place that doesn't match up with the idea of a utopia.
Heaven waits
The artist is suggesting that their victim is dead and has gone to heaven.
With the gates
The artist is suggesting that there are gates to heaven that their victim has passed through.
Rusting in the mist
The singer is suggesting that there is a kind of decay or erosion taking place in heaven.
Hey Scum of the earth
The singer is once again addressing the group of people they consider to be the worst in society.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
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