Fashion Zombies!
The Aquabats Lyrics


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See them creep out to nightlife
You see them walk the streets
These children of the undead look dressed for the endless Halloweens
and this horror like production,
takes total dedication
of black clothes and pale complexions
Rock jet black hair to match their makeup
And who can blame them?
They walk through asphalt cemeteries
Zombie fashionsā€”
They must have been born that way
So can you hear me?
Can you get hip to what I'm saying?
These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone

So lock those doors and windows
They crawl the malls to shop
For tight black jeans and spiky belts
and scissors for the Zelda cut
and there is no explanation
These creatures are just victims
Dressed in expensive fashions
To look like they crawled out of coffins

And who can blame them?
They walk through asphalt cemeteries
Zombie fashionsā€”
They must have been born that way
So can you hear me?
Can you get hip to what I'm saying?
These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone

Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To accessorize their black zipper hood
and monster children with monster faces
Are looking for love in all the wrong places

And who can blame them?
They walk through asphalt cemeteries
Zombie fashionsā€”
They must have been born that way
So can you hear me?
Can you get hip to what I'm saying?
These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone

So can you hear me?




Can you get hip to what I'm saying?
These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone

Overall Meaning

The Aquabats's song Fashion Zombies! is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the goth subculture, specifically those who take on the persona of "fashion zombies." The song opens with a description of these "children of the undead" who dress for "endless Halloweens" in all-black clothing and pale makeup. The lyrics suggest that these fashion zombies are committed to their horror-inspired look, walking through "asphalt cemeteries" to search for the perfect accessories to complete their outfits. The chorus stresses that these fashion zombies are not alone in their chosen style, as they show up everywhere from shopping malls to city streets.


The song's tone is playful and lighthearted, poking fun at the idea of fashion zombies while also celebrating their commitment to their chosen aesthetic. The chorus, in particular, suggests that while fashion zombies may look different from the average person, they are still part of the larger community of people who walk this world. The lyrics also reference Michael Jackson's "Thriller," with the line "Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand," adding to the spooky vibe of the song.


Overall, Fashion Zombies! celebrates the goth subculture and those who take their love of horror and the macabre to the next level. It's a fun, high-energy song that encourages listeners to embrace their unique sense of style and not be afraid to stand out.


Line by Line Meaning

See them creep out to nightlife
Observe them move into the nightlife scene


You see them walk the streets
It's evident as they traverse the streets


These children of the undead look dressed for the endless Halloweens
The undead descendants seem like they are donning costumes for Halloween, all year round


and this horror like production,
The entire atmosphere is reminiscent of a horror movie


takes total dedication
It requires complete commitment


of black clothes and pale complexions
Wearing black-colored clothes and having light complexions is the norm


Rock jet black hair to match their makeup
Their hair color is dark black, matching their makeup


And who can blame them?
It's understandable why they would do this


They walk through asphalt cemeteries
They roam within places that appear as graveyards


Zombie fashionsā€”
They dress as if they are zombies


They must have been born that way
It seems innate within them to act this way


So can you hear me?
Do you comprehend me?


Can you get hip to what I'm saying?
Do you understand what I'm saying?


These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone
These individuals don't exist alone in this world


So lock those doors and windows
It's time to lock up the house


They crawl the malls to shop
They traverse the malls on their hands and feet to go shopping


For tight black jeans and spiky belts
They search for black-colored tight jeans and belts with spikes


and scissors for the Zelda cut
They secure scissors to get a hairstyle like the character Zelda


and there is no explanation
There is no reasonable explanation for their actions


These creatures are just victims
They are merely victims themselves


Dressed in expensive fashions
They wear expensive clothes


To look like they crawled out of coffins
They wear such clothes to create the impression that they have risen from the dead


Darkness falls across the land
There is darkness everywhere


The midnight hour is close at hand
Midnight is approaching


Creatures crawl in search of blood
Monsters look for blood


To accessorize their black zipper hood
To go with their black-colored hood having a zipper


and monster children with monster faces
The monstrous-looking children have monster-like faces


Are looking for love in all the wrong places
They are seeking affection in places unlikely to find it


These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone
These individuals don't exist alone in this world


So can you hear me?
Do you comprehend me?


Can you get hip to what I'm saying?
Do you understand what I'm saying?


These fashion zombies don't walk this world alone
These individuals don't exist alone in this world




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Michael Memmott

Soon after I turned 16 I took my first date ever to an Aquabats concert in Salt Lake City and this is the first song they played! I'm on a ska/punk kick right now. The Aquabats and Less than Jake were the soundtracks of my high school years and it's been fun to look up their songs and reminisce.

The Graveyard Shift

same, the back for the attack tour was the best show iā€™ve ever seen! I was so confused who the aquabats were before it but I am now a fan lol

Christopher Goss

I just saw The Aquabats and Less Than Jake for the first time two days ago!

Maria Hockman

i have little kids who like to watch the videos over and over and insist we watch with them. i dont mind seeing aquabats shows repeatedly and that is rare.

MY FINGERS HURT

Never watched the show but I loved the band

Janelle Ebreo

I am 9 years old and, that's exactly me to my dad lol

Laura Marie

@K P you are as hip as me haha that's ace glad to know its not just me šŸ˜ŠšŸ¤˜šŸ»šŸ–¤

K P

@Laura Marie YES! My daughter is 7 & has been watching them for a few years now. We blast their music at home & in the car.

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Nerdtendo

I randomly discovered this song on Spotify and I got to say, this song is fantastic. I donā€™t know how this video is under 1 million views

Hunter Dwy

not anymore

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