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
Big Shot
Zebrahead Lyrics
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Everybody grab a friend and jump on in
Get a new view and a message to send
Look for the truth and hand you can lend
But you Got something to prove
A turn of your back and you're on the move
And me I get to see
When the world is all about you
Can't you make your way through
And all I can do is say
Hey man, where ya going
Going real far and I won't stop for nothing
Hey man, what ya thinking
What I see is me, don't you see me shining
Why do you think you can make the world yours
No way today
So your a big shot now, still don't know who you are and
Everything you want and need is at your feet, so what
Good times
Drink your red wine
Try not to think of things left behind
You're a star
And you've made it this far
Strange how you really don't know who you are
Divide All your time and your pride
Take all the names that you've learned in stride
When the world is all about you
Can't you make your way through
And all I can do is say
Hey man, where ya going
Going real far and I won't stop for nothing
Hey man, what ya thinking
What I see is me, don't you see me shining
Why do you think you can make the world yours
No way today
God damn
Here it comes again
My friend, I'll stay to the end
But I need some room so that I can get in This place
It's all a waste
Your energy spent on just getting a taste
And me
I get to see
All the things that you had and all you could be
When the world is all about you
Can't you make your way through
And all I can do is say
Hey man, where ya going
Going real far and I won't stop for nothing
Hey man, what ya thinking
What I see is me, don't you see me shining
Why do you think you can make the world yours
No way today
So ideal
Your time is running but you don't know why
And nothing comes for free when you don't want to try
So unreal
Your time is running and I see it
All of your life did you really want to be it
Your time is running out
The overall meaning of the song "Big Shot" by Zebrahead seems to be about a person who has risen to fame and success and has become a big shot but has lost their way along the way. The lyrics suggest that this person may be lost and confused about who they are and what they stand for. They seem to be chasing success and fame blindly, without caring about the consequences of their actions.
The song begins with the line "LH cause 714 is the area," which is likely a reference to the band's origins in Orange County, California. The lyrics go on to describe how this person has become a big shot and has everything they could possibly want or need, but they are still not happy or fulfilled. The chorus repeats the lines "Hey man, where ya going / Going real far and I won't stop for nothing / Hey man, what ya thinking / What I see is me, don't you see me shining," which seems to suggest that this person is so focused on their own success and fame that they don't see the damage they are causing to themselves and others.
The second verse describes the toll that this lifestyle is taking on this person's life, with lines like "Drink your red wine / Try not to think of things left behind / You're a star / And you've made it this far." The lyrics suggest that this person is living in a world of excess but is still not happy, as evidenced by the line "Strange how you really don't know who you are."
Overall, "Big Shot" seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of chasing fame and success at any cost, and the toll that this lifestyle can take on a person's life and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
LH cause 714 is the area
Refers to their hometown area code, which is where their roots lie and what shapes their identity
Everybody grab a friend and jump on in
Invites people to join in and participate in the conversation or action
Get a new view and a message to send
Encourages people to seek new perspectives and gain insights which they can communicate to others
Look for the truth and hand you can lend
Encourages people to seek the truth and offer support to others who may need it
But you Got something to prove
Acknowledges the desire to demonstrate one's abilities or worth to others
A turn of your back and you're on the move
Suggests that people are quick to move on to the next thing in their life
And me I get to see
The singer feels privileged to observe the actions and choices of others
All of the things that you had and all you could be
The artist is able to see the potential and successes of the person they are addressing
When the world is all about you
Refers to the self-centered mindset of some people
Can't you make your way through
Encourages people to overcome challenges and pursue their goals
And all I can do is say
The singer is expressing their frustration at the person's behavior
Hey man, where ya going
A direct question about the person's plans or goals
Going real far and I won't stop for nothing
Asserting that they will relentlessly pursue their objectives without hesitation
Hey man, what ya thinking
Another direct question, seeking clarification about their thoughts or intentions
What I see is me, don't you see me shining
The singer emphasizes their own perspective and accomplishments, highlighting their own successes
Why do you think you can make the world yours
A rhetorical question implying that their confidence is misplaced or unwarranted
No way today
The artist dismisses the other person's behavior or ideas without further discussion
So your a big shot now, still don't know who you are and
The singer is pointing out that the person may have achieved success or recognition, but lacks self-awareness
Everything you want and need is at your feet, so what
The singer is questioning the value or importance of material possessions or success
Good times
A casual expression, reflecting on positive experiences, but also suggesting that they are fleeting
Drink your red wine
A reference to indulgence, but also implies that this pleasure is temporary
Try not to think of things left behind
Reflects on the idea of the past and suggests that it may hold regrets or unfinished business
You're a star
The singer acknowledges the person's success or fame, but also suggests that it may be superficial or fleeting
And you've made it this far
Acknowledges the person's accomplishments, but also implies that there is still more work to be done
Strange how you really don't know who you are
Reflects on the idea of identity and how it may change or evolve over time, but also suggests that the person may lack self-awareness
Divide All your time and your pride
Suggests that the person is spreading themselves too thin or is too focused on external validation
Take all the names that you've learned in stride
Encourages the person to take challenges or setbacks in stride, and learn from them
God damn
An expression of frustration or exasperation
Here it comes again
A recognition that challenges or obstacles will continue to arise
My friend, I'll stay to the end
The singer is pledging loyalty or support
But I need some room so that I can get in This place
Acknowledges that the person needs their own space or independence, despite the singer's support
It's all a waste
A reflection on the futility of some actions or attempts at success
Your energy spent on just getting a taste
Suggests that the person is too focused on superficial pleasures or experiences, instead of pursuing meaningful goals
So ideal
Suggests that the person's goals or aspirations may be unrealistic or out of reach
Your time is running but you don't know why
Suggests that the person may lack purpose or direction in their life
And nothing comes for free when you don't want to try
Highlights the importance of effort and hard work in achieving goals or success
So unreal
Suggests that the person may be disconnected from reality or the consequences of their actions
All of your life did you really want to be it
A reflective question, prompting the person to consider their true desires or goals in life
Your time is running out
A reminder that time is finite and that the person should consider how they want to spend it
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