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.
Electric Head Pt. 1
White Zombie Lyrics
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Crucifixion nails stain the bed of the holy.
Space thing blues diamond studded, sugar coated
Well, I am hell a miracle overloading
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
Turn me on yeah
We all go down for the God of the moment
Super demon seed running wild and below and
Head trip news turn a trick to the flow and
Sugarland Express what you know and
Get inside get in there
Evil in your eyes baby I don't care
Get inside get in there
See the flesh falling everywhere
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
Get inside get in there
Evil in your eyes baby I don't care
Get inside get in there
See the flesh falling everywhere
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
We all go down for a piece of the moment
Watch another burn to the death to the core
And the roadshow thrills pack the freaks and the phonies
Sing, now is now, yeah! All I ever wanted
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
Turn me on yeah
Electric head, all over
The lyrics to White Zombie's song Electric Head Pt. 2 sound like a declaration from a character who has surrendered to the overwhelming force of rock music. The lyrics evoke religious and spiritual themes, referencing crucifixion nails and the God of the moment. Here, the "electric head" is a metaphor for the all-consuming power of rock and roll music. The singer declares that they are "hell a miracle overloading," suggesting that they are riding the wave of this electric power and are experiencing a transcendental state.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more chaotic and anarchic, as the singer describes a "super demon seed running wild and below" and a "sugarland express." These lines capture the frenzied and illicit energy that rock music represented for many fans in the 1990s. The lyrics of the chorus repeat the phrase "Turn me on, yeah, electric head all over," further emphasizing the idea that this music is an all-consuming force that takes over the body and the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
We all go down for the sacrificial moment
We all suffer for the sake of a particular purpose or goal
Crucifixion nails stain the bed of the holy.
Symbols of punishment and suffering are evident in religious practices and relics
Space thing blues diamond studded, sugar coated
A blend of different genres and styles, mixed with a shiny yet sweet exterior
Well, I am hell a miracle overloading
A chaotic fusion of elements, representing a powerful, overwhelming force
Turn me on yeah
Activate my senses and emotions, excite me
Electric head, all over
Intense, electrifying feelings that consume the entire being
We all go down for the God of the moment
We all submit to the whims and trends of the current time period
Super demon seed running wild and below and
Negative, destructive influences that exist within and without
Head trip news turn a trick to the flow and
Media manipulations that alter reality and shape public opinion
Sugarland Express what you know and
The entertainment industry's attempt to distract and numb the masses with shallow content
Get inside get in there
Immerse oneself and fully experience the situation, no matter how disturbing
Evil in your eyes baby I don't care
Unconcerned with the darker aspects of human nature, perhaps even embracing them
See the flesh falling everywhere
The consequences of one's actions are evident and unavoidable
We all go down for a piece of the moment
Everyone desires to be a part of the current trend or movement
Watch another burn to the death to the core
Observing the destruction and downfall of those who are too consumed or too late to escape
And the roadshow thrills pack the freaks and the phonies
The spectacle of it all gathers an audience of both genuine and fake fans
Sing, now is now, yeah! All I ever wanted
Embracing the present, living in the moment, may be the ultimate goal
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY NOEL YUENGER, JOHN TEMPESTA, ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SHAUNA YSEULT REYNOLDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cody Bartel
We all go down for the sacrificial moment
Crucifixion nails stain the bed of the holy.
Space thing blues diamond studded - sugar coated
Well, I am hell a miracle overloading
[Chorus:]
Turn me on yeah
Electric head - all over
Turn me on yeah
Electric head - all over
We all go down for the God of the moment
Super demon seed running wild and below and
Head trip news turn a trick to the flow and
Sugarland Express what you know and
Get inside get in there
Evil in your eyes baby I don't care
Get inside get in there
See the flesh falling everywhere
[Chorus]
Get inside get in there
Evil in your eyes baby I don't care
Get inside get in there
See the flesh falling everywhere
[Chorus]
We all go down for a piece of the moment
Watch another burn to the death to the core
And the roadshow thrills pack the freaks and the phonies
Sing: now is now, yeah! All I ever wanted
[Chorus]
Saint666
This song has always been my favorite off this album. Who's still jamming in 2022?
Cyber_elk
Hey, i'm from 2022 year
Tyler Christy
Dont care how old this is ill always jam it reminds me of better times
Paul Tully
Saw them live on this tour and they opened the show with this, pitch black with just the sounds through the p.a. And then when the drums come in the whole place erupted ,probably the best energy of any show I’ve seen, would love to go back in time and see it again
Nicole Elkin
Still jamming with ya! Just can't get with the music these days.
Dylan Hon
dec 9th rockin to work🤟
Tyler Swearinger
In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated metal songs
Ferenc Ferenczi
absolutely true my friend!
akathasamurai
Whoever handled all the samples & keyboards & effects on this album is fucking awesome and deserves some recognition.
BuncoJelvis
One of the greatest opening tracks in history.