More Human Than Human
White Zombie Lyrics

The opening lines of White Zombie's song "More Human Than Human" introduces the persona of the singer as a sci-fi character. He is the "Astro-Creep", a hellish American "freak" who is undead and exists only as a "phantom in a box" or "shadow in your head". The lyrics suggest that the character is created from the depths of science fiction and horror stories, and that he represents the darker aspects of American culture - the "acid suicide freedom of the blast" and the "fucker lies" that pervade society. The character then challenges the listener to "Make me do it again" in a manner that suggests he is daring them to confront their own darker impulses.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "More human than human" - a line that has become synonymous with the song since its release. The meaning behind the phrase is ambiguous, but it suggests that the character is attempting to assert his own humanity even in the face of his monstrous appearance and actions. The second verse reinforces this idea, as the character describes himself as the "jigsaw man" who can "turn the world around with a skeleton hand". However, he also acknowledges his monstrous side by referring to himself as "electric head" and a "cannibal core". The character then echoes the earlier lines about "fucker lies" and "psychoholic lies", suggesting that he himself is a victim of the lies that pervade the world around him.

As the song progresses, the character becomes increasingly violent and destructive. He describes himself as the "ripper man" with a "locomotion mind" who seeks "more life". The closing line of the song, "Fucker I ain't done yet", suggests that the character is far from finished with his destructive path.