Current members:
Adrain Estrella - Rhythm Guitar, co Lead vocals (2021–present)
Ali Tabatabaee - co Lead Vocals (1996–present)
Dan Palmer - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (2013–present)
Ben Osmundson - Bass, Backing Vocals (1996–present)
Ed Udhus - Drums (1996–present)
Zebrahead spent summer 2006 on the Warped Tour while their new album Broadcast to the World was released in Europe on July 3 through the German based record company SPV. The album which had come out in February of the same year in Japan, went gold in just over a month's time.
Due to Zebrahead's growing popularity in Japan, Matty Lewis and Zebrahead bandmate Ali Tabatabaee were asked by SEGA to record vocals for a new theme song, entitled "His World", which appears in the game Sonic The Hedgehog for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The entire band later recorded an alternate version of the song for the vocal soundtrack.
The rest of 2006 was spent touring Europe and the US as part of the Broadcast To The World Tour.
In March 2007, the band took two months off to begin writing new material for their, currently as of yet, untitled new studio album. The band later returned to Europe in May on a co-healine tour with MxPx and a headline UK tour. From June - July of the same year, Zebrahead toured America, supporting Unwritten Law with the band Bullets and Octane. On completion of the tour, Zebrahead spent more time writing material for their new album which had a planned release date of February, 2008.
Recently, after several of the active users at MFZB.com made it apparent they were in need of update from the band during this 'quiet' period, Zebrahead responded by posting a video update to YouTube which was promised as "the first of many". The video talks about the writing/recording process and has an update on Zebrahead's official fanclub.
October 2007 saw the return of Zebrahead to the UK as part of the annual Get Happy Tour where they shared the stage with Army of Freshmen, The Bloodhound Gang and Bowling For Soup. Zebrahead will be returning to Download 2008 (UK) after their first appearance in 2006. For the rest of 2007 the band continued to write songs for the new album. Demos were recorded and received input from Jason Freese of Green Day fame.
In March 2008 Zebrahead entered the studio and recorded 18 songs for their new album. The first two songs, including "Art Of Breaking Up" were recorded with Howard Benson, while the remaining 16 were recorded with Cameron Webb. Zebrahead released clips giving an insight into the making of the album the same month.
June saw Zebrahead return to the UK and Europe to headline a tour and play certain festival dates including Download, Leeds Slam Dunk Festival and Greenfield Festival. Several new songs from the upcoming album are likely to make their debut appearance in live form.
On May 17th 2008, it was revealed via the band's MySpace tagline that the upcoming album would be entitled "Phoenix". A day later, Zebrahead's fan blog, Postcards From Hell, revealed that the first single from the album would be entitled "Mental Health" and its music video was be directed by Elliot Dillman of Pandaworks.
In August 2010, Zebrahead has confirmed through video updates on their website that they have begun writing a new studio album. In the video, Ali Tabatabaee said that the band intends on entering the studio to record before the end of the year, and it has been mentioned through Twitter that the projected release date is early 2011.
Official Zebrahead Site: www.zebrahead.com
Anthem
Zebrahead Lyrics
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Only she don't know it yet
I got a six string best friend
Who sleeps with a broken neck
I want to make my mark
Change the world, with this flow
But, all this doubt in my head
It won't let me go
Can't you see I want to lock my door and shut out all the world surrounding me
Safe from the problems and the pressures caused by insecurities
Get up! Get up!
Let the good times roll!
Get up! Get up!
Take my heart and my soul!
Get up! Get up!
Let the good times roll
On and on and on
Feel like everyone else just needs to see through different eyes
From the outside looking in we shout the anthem of our lives
Come on and let me go
And just like everyone else
I feel the pain each time I try
But I'll fight the bitter end
To shout the anthem
The anthem of our lives
I got a heartache
She's my insecurity
I got all these on my tongue but they escape me
I want to breakout, carpe diem,
I know, but all this doubt in my head It won't let me go
Can't you see I want to find my own direction on this busy one-way street
Where all the influential people never bother helping me
Get up! Get up!
Let the good times roll
Get up! Get up!
Take my heart and my soul!
Get up! Get up!
Let the good times roll
One and on and on
Feel like everyone else just needs to see through different eyes
From the outside looking in we shout the anthem of our lives
Come on and let me go
And just like everyone else
I feel the pain each time I try
But I'll fight the bitter end
To shout the anthem
The anthem of our lives
This is the anthem
Out to all the misfits
If you feel you don't belong
If you don't give a shit
About authority
About majority
About conformity
Shout it out
Let us go!
Let us go!
Let us go!
Let us go!
Let us go!
Let us go!
Let us go!
Everyone else just needs to see through different eyes
From the outside looking in
We shout the anthem of our lives
Just like everyone else
I feel the pain each time I try
But I'll fight the bitter end
To shout the anthem
The anthem of our lives
Feel like everyone else just needs to see through different eyes
From the outside looking in
We shout the anthem of our lives
Just like everyone else
I feel the pain each time I try
But I'll fight the bitter end
To shout the anthem
The anthem of our lives
The lyrics to "Anthem" by Zebrahead explore themes of self-doubt and insecurity, the desire to break free from societal norms, and the need to find one's own identity. The first verse describes the singer's desire for fame and success as a musician, while acknowledging the self-doubt that holds them back. The second verse delves into personal relationships and the singer's struggle with expressing their emotions.
The chorus encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace life, while also acknowledging the struggle of feeling like an outsider. The bridge then becomes an inspiring call-to-action for all "misfits" who don't fit into society's norms to proclaim their individuality and break free from conformity.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to find their own voice, pursue their passions, and celebrate their differences rather than try to conform to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a girlfriend
I have someone who I envision as a perfect partner, but they are not aware of my feelings yet.
Only she don't know it yet
I have not communicated my feelings to the person who I consider as my girlfriend.
I got a six string best friend
My guitar is my constant companion and it means a lot to me.
Who sleeps with a broken neck
It's a metaphor indicating that the guitar may not always be in perfect condition but it is still an indispensable part of my life.
I want to make my mark
I aspire to do something significant and leave my mark on this world.
Change the world, with this flow
I believe that music has the power to make a difference and want to use it to bring positive change.
But, all this doubt in my head
I am plagued by self-doubt that makes it difficult for me to confidently pursue my goals.
It won't let me go
The self-doubt is persistent and I struggle to shake it off.
Can't you see I want to lock my door and shut out all the world surrounding me
I feel overwhelmed by the challenges and negativity of the world and just want to isolate myself from it.
Safe from the problems and the pressures caused by insecurities
I believe that if I can keep myself separate from the world, then I can protect myself from the negative impact on my confidence and self-worth.
Get up! Get up!
I'm trying to motivate myself and take action to move forward.
Let the good times roll!
I want to enjoy life to the fullest and have fun.
Take my heart and my soul!
I am willing to put everything into pursuing my dreams and passions.
On and on and on
I want to keep pushing forward, relentlessly pursuing my goals.
Feel like everyone else just needs to see through different eyes
I think that if people would look at the world from a different perspective they would see things in a new and meaningful way.
From the outside looking in we shout the anthem of our lives
Despite our differences, we all have a set of beliefs and values that we stand for and express uniquely through our lives.
Come on and let me go
I am daring myself to leave my comfort zone and take risks.
And just like everyone else
In many ways, I am no different from anyone else and face similar challenges and struggles.
I feel the pain each time I try
Pursuing my dreams can be difficult and painful, but I am willing to endure the hardships to achieve my goals.
But I'll fight the bitter end
I am determined to never give up and keep pushing forward until the very end.
To shout the anthem
My life is my own and I will express it in my own unique way.
This is the anthem
The things we stand for and believe make up the anthem of our lives.
Out to all the misfits
I am addressing all those who feel like they don't fit in or belong in the world.
If you feel you don't belong
I'm acknowledging the feeling that many people have of not fitting in or being accepted by others.
If you don't give a shit
I'm speaking to those who are unapologetically themselves and don't care about conforming to societal norms.
About authority/ majority/ conformity
I'm rejecting the notion that we need to conform to the expectations of others and instead encourage people to be true to themselves.
Let us go!
I'm urging everyone to break free from the chains that hold them back and pursue their passions with full enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DANIEL LEWIS, ANDREW BRADFORD, RODNEY PRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dyllin
This band is criminally underrated
Max Jacob
the likes right now
Matt Mura
the great thing is that, when you see a pop-punk "anthem" song, no matter what band is it's always an awesome song
Miles Gomez
Matteo Muratore exactly!
DSG REESE
True that
Magik Mike
zebrahead is underrated everywhere! I am suprised that nobody I have met knows them and I have never heard them on the radio. well anyway, ZEBRAHEAD RULES!!!
Elo
Shit concret/live please magik mike
Kyle Hinton
Should totally do a video on them ;)
Kuba Koseda
@Magik Mike Oh, Magik Mike and zebra. "Let's do Anthem but it's a complete mess"
Crygogen
Oh God, I've found your decade old comment