Sick Bubblegum
Rob Zombie Lyrics


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Mechanized head and a god named Zed
I keep telling you it's alright
A parallax view that you can't unscrew
When it all just get's so tight

Rock motherfucker
Rock the motherfucker
Rock motherfucker yeah

Rock motherfucker
Rock the motherfucker
Rock motherfucker yeah

Chew it up, spit it out
Sick bubblegum
Blow it up, stick it out
Sick bubblegum
Tear it up, push it down
Sick bubblegum
Shove it in, rip it out
Sick bubblegum

Fireproof stick and I ain't so quick
I just made you think I am
Black numb days and a model hater
Brand new illusion scare

Rock motherfucker
Rock the motherfucker
Rock motherfucker yeah

Rock motherfucker
Rock the motherfucker
Rock motherfucker yeah

Chew it up, spit it out
Sick bubblegum
Blow it up, spit it out
Sick bubblegum

Turn it up, push it down
Sick bubblegum
Shove it in, rip it up
Sick bubblegum

Remember the coup when you hit the loop
A new God in Hollywood
Diamond daze and your locust plays
You wouldn't make it if you could

Rock motherfucker
Rock the motherfucker
Rock motherfucker yeah

Rock motherfucker
Rock the motherfucker
Rock motherfucker yeah

Chew it up, spit it out
Sick bubblegum
Blow it up, spit it out
Sick bubblegum
Turn it up, push it down
Sick bubblegum




Shove it in, rip it up
Sick bubblegum

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rob Zombie's song "Sick BubbleGum" are a mix of both chaos and attitude. The song is about the intensity of rock music and how it is a salvation, a means to escape from reality. The first part of the song talks about a mechanized head and a God named Zed. The mechanized head refers to a person who is just going through the motions, and Zed is used as a symbol for a higher force. The lines "I keep telling you it's alright" and "a parallax view that you can't unscrew" emphasize the sense of confusion and bewilderment that the singer is feeling.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "rock motherfucker" over and over again, acts as a call to arms for listeners to let loose and embrace the power of rock music. The following lines "chew it up, spit it out" and "tear it up, push it down" can be interpreted as instructions to take control of one's life and not allow anything or anyone to stand in the way.


Overall, "Sick BubbleGum" is a song about embracing the chaos of life and finding salvation in something as simple as rock music. It is both a celebration of the power of music and a declaration of its importance in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Mechanized head and a god named Zed
The singer describes a robotic or artificial intelligence and a higher being referred to as 'Zed.'


I keep telling you it's alright
The singer reassures someone that everything is okay despite the preceding mention of robotic beings and a god figure.


A parallax view that you can't unscrew
The singer references parallax, a phenomenon where the position of an object appears to change when viewed from different angles, that cannot be undone or fixed.


When it all just get's so tight
The artist feels overwhelmed and constricted when faced with the issues mentioned previously.


Rock motherfucker
A command to rock out and let go of inhibitions.


Rock the motherfucker
An extension of the previous command, encouraging the listener to let loose and embrace the music.


Chew it up, spit it out Sick bubblegum
The singer describes consuming something and then expelling it in a metaphor where it is compared to chewing and spitting out gum that has lost its flavor.


Blow it up, stick it out Sick bubblegum
Another comparison to the metaphorical 'sick bubblegum' from the previous line, this time being likened to inflating and exposing something before removing it with satisfaction.


Tear it up, push it down Sick bubblegum
Destroying or breaking apart something before squashing it further.


Shove it in, rip it out Sick bubblegum
A final metaphorical comparison of forceful insertion and then extraction, referring to the theme of destruction of the previous lines.


Fireproof stick and I ain't so quick
The singer describes a fire-resistant tool or weapon that they possess but admits that they are not very fast.


I just made you think I am
The artist admits to deceiving someone into thinking they are fast or capable.


Black numb days and a model hater
The singer describes dark and unfeeling periods of life and references someone who dislikes models or modeling.


Brand new illusion scare
The singer describes a newly-formed fear or concern that may not be grounded in reality.


Remember the coup when you hit the loop
The singer reminisces or urges to remember when some sort of assertion of power or overthrow occurred when a repeating melody or sound sequence was played.


A new God in Hollywood
The artist refers to a recent or newly-established higher power or key influencer that holds immense power in the media industry.


Diamond daze and your locust plays
The artist describes a period of time that felt surreal or intensely emotional and references a 'locust,' an insect that typically represents swarming and destruction.


You wouldn't make it if you could
The singer expresses doubt that someone could handle the intensity of a certain situation or time period.


Turn it up, push it down Sick bubblegum
Repeating the previous metaphor of destruction, commanding someone to increase the intensity before pushing it to the ground.


Shove it in, Rip it up Sick bubblegum
The final repetition of the metaphor, encouraging the total destruction and removal of the object before compared to gum.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LOWERY, ROB ZOMBIE

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Comments from YouTube:

@wnmetal666

Rob Zombie explained the meaning of the song title to MSN Music: "'Sick bubblegum'" was a phrase I heard my friend Johnny Ramone use on some VH-1 special about the history of punk. They asked him how he'd describe the Ramones' music, and he said 'bubblegum,' but then he paused and said, 'Sick bubblegum.' I really liked that, so I wrote it down and that's where the song came from."

@shelbymarek3671

Nice

@solonemo4930

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@solonemo4930

⁰pp

@skywalker7157

Ahhh cool

@Rick-pg8gf

It's what ever you feel about it. What's your thoughts?

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@arturomorales966

I am laughing my ass of because I just realized Rob Zombie is one of the few artists who I have enjoyed watching evolve, and if I may say so, has stayed true to his own style.

@RolandRED

 That made you laugh your ass off, huh?  

@huntertompson6850

Arturo Morales as well as his movies and graphic novels!

@Enrico_Palazzo_opera_singer

I like his style....but come on man...dunkleosteus has evolved more in the last 1000 years compared to Rob Zombie

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