Named after the 1932 Bela Lugosi film, White Zombie's musical style was sample-heavy, based around groovy riffs and Rob Zombie's snarling vocals. The samples that filled their records were mostly from obscure horror films, but used creatively to create a kind of carnival freak-show vibe.
Rob Zombie, still known at this time as Rob Cummings, supported himself through multiple jobs, including working as a cycle courier. Most famously, he was a production assistant on Pee-Wee's Playhouse, but he also worked as a designer on pornographic magazines. At this time, he became involved with Shauna Reynolds, another up-and-coming designer. Together they shared a love of classic horror and sci-fi, heavy music, and the weirder corners of American underground culture. They decided to form a band that would draw upon all these influences and White Zombie was formed. Rob took vocals and the name Rob Straker (later changed to Rob Zombie), while Reynolds became the bassist and assumed the name of Sean Yseult. They became the only constants in the often-fluctuating band line-up.
White Zombie best showed their signature style on their final two studio albums. La Sexorcisto: Devil Music, Vol. 1 and Astro-Creep: 2000 Songs of Love, Destruction and Other Synthetic Delusions of the Electric Head were impressive displays of their sample/riff style, thanks to higher production values.
In 1998, Rob Zombie founded his own label, Zombie-A-Go-Go, signing surf and horror acts like The Bomboras and The Ghastly Ones, as well as compiling the mix album Halloween Hootenany. He was managing the new band of his brother Michael, now known as Spider One, the punk-tinged Powerman 5000, but also looked to his own solo career.
After huge opening week sales of his first solo album, Hellbilly Deluxe that dwarfed those of any White Zombie release, it was announced that the band had split up. Bassist Sean Yseult left to form female horror-rockers Famous Monsters and, later, Rock City Morgue. Rob Zombie went on to continued success with his solo music project, and new acclaim as a successful film director.
Children Of The Grave
White Zombie Lyrics
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Oh, against the world in which they have to live and all the hate that's in their hearts
Yeah, they're tired of being pushed around and told just what to do
Yeah, they'll fight the world until they've won and hell comes flowing through, yeah
In Los Angeles, 1969, they shot, stabbed and bludgeoned nine people to death
Committing one of the most heinous crimes in history.
Yeah, children of tomorrow live in the tears that fall today
Oh, will the sun rise up tomorrow bringing peace in any way
Yeah, can they win the fight for peace or will they disappear
In Los Angeles, 1969, they shot, stabbed, and bludgeoned nine people to death
Committing one of the most heinous crimes in history.
Yeah, so you children of the world, yeah, listen to what I say
Oh, if you want a better place to live in, spread the words today
Yeah, show the world that love is still alive, you must be brave
Yeah, or you children of today are children of the grave, yeah
The lyrics to White Zombie's "Children Of The Grave" is a song that reflects on the struggles and sufferings of young people in a world filled with hate and conflict. The song portrays the revolution of the youth led by children who are tired of being pushed around and told what to do, and who are willing to fight until they win. The lyrics also highlight the Los Angeles murder scene of 1969 where a group of young people, under the influence of Charles Manson, committed some of the most heinous crimes in history. The song encourages today's youth to spread the word of love as the key to a better world, and not to vanish in the shadow of atomic fear.
This song is a powerful statement that inspires hope for a better future, especially for young people who are often neglected in society. The lyrics are a rallying cry for today's youth to stand up against injustice and fight for their rights. The song is a reminder that young people have the power to change the world, but they need to be bold and brave. The verse "Oh, will the sun rise up tomorrow bringing peace in any way?" reflects the hope for peace that is common among young people. The lyrics of "Children Of The Grave" encapsulate the struggle of young people everywhere who are searching for meaning and purpose, and who refuse to be silent in the face of oppression and hate.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, revolution in their minds, the children start to march
The young generation is ready to revolt against their current state of affairs and take control of their lives.
Oh, against the world in which they have to live and all the hate that's in their hearts
The youth are against the unjust world they exist in, and angry at the hate that they experience.
Yeah, they're tired of being pushed around and told just what to do
The young are discontent with always being told what to do and dislike being bossed around.
Yeah, they'll fight the world until they've won and hell comes flowing through, yeah
The youth are determined and unwilling to give up and keep fighting until they achieve the desired outcome.
In Los Angeles, 1969, they shot, stabbed and bludgeoned nine people to death
This is a factual event of a gruesome crime in Los Angeles during 1969.
Yeah, children of tomorrow live in the tears that fall today
The children of the future are affected by the struggles, pains, and hardships endured by the youth of today.
Oh, will the sun rise up tomorrow bringing peace in any way
Is there hope for a better future and will there be peace in the world tomorrow?
Yeah, must the world live in the shadow of atomic fear
Do we always have to be overshadowed by the fear of nuclear war?
Yeah, can they win the fight for peace or will they disappear
Is winning the war for peace feasible or impossible?
In Los Angeles, 1969, they shot, stabbed, and bludgeoned nine people to death
This is the repetition of a factual event, highlighting its significance.
Yeah, so you children of the world, yeah, listen to what I say
The singer is addressing the young generation of the world and wants them to hear what he has to say.
Oh, if you want a better place to live in, spread the words today
To achieve a better future, the youth must take control and start spreading messages of positivity and acceptance.
Yeah, show the world that love is still alive, you must be brave
They must be brave in the fight to show that love still exists in the world.
Yeah or you children of today are children of the grave, yeah
If the youth of today do not take control and fight for their rights, they are doomed to a life of misery and eventual death.
Lyrics © Onward Music Limited
Written by: Frank Iommi, John Osbourne, Terence Butler, W.t. Ward
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Jonathan Kanter
Still one of the greatest tribute albums of all time!!
avelino chavarria
I'd say the best. Can't think of anything comprable
Std
Few ones the cover exceed the original
steviep76
Had to just buy it…it’s. A classic!
AliceInPantera
Oh man, I forgot how insanely good this cover was
Selig78
I saw them play it live in 1995. It was winter in Maine, and I had a cold. The bass shook so much, it cleared my sinuses lol
Shawn McAllum
These guys had such an awesome sound.
Ken
Such a great cover. Glad I got to see them play it live a few times.
Big Jake
Lucky you! I never have!! 😭🤷🏻♂️
Wilson's Channel aka Jason Ryan Wilson
Saw Filter open for them in 97. Viking Hall, Bristol.