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.
What?
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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What you gonna do with that gun mama?
The opening line of Rob Zombie's song "What?" is a dark and provocative one, capturing the essence of the song's violent and disturbing themes. The lyrics are sung in Zombie's signature gravelly voice, evoking a sense of menace and danger. The line can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the most likely meaning is that someone is threatening violence or revenge against a female figure. The use of the word "mama" lends the lyric a Southern Gothic flavor, as if it were spoken by a character from a Faulkner novel. It is also significant that the lyric is directed at a woman, as this underscores the patriarchal nature of violence and aggression in our society.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly graphic and disturbing. The chorus repeats the question "What?" over and over again, as if in response to the violence and chaos unfolding in the verses. The second verse includes the lines "You see me comin' and you run for your life / Shot in the back as you fuckin' die". These lyrics are designed to shock and disturb the listener, and they succeed in creating a sense of unease and horror.
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Written by: Chris Harris, John Lowery, Rob Zombie
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