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
Mickey
Zebrahead Lyrics
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You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
You've been around all night, and that's a little long
You think you've got the right, but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight, so you can take me home, Mickey?
'Cause when you say you will, it always means you won't
You're givin' me the chills, baby, please, baby, don't
Every night you still leave me alone
Mickey, Mickey, Mickey, Mickey
Oh, Mickey, what a pity, you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh, Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you, Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey
When you take me by the hooves, who's ever gonna know
And every time you move, I let a little more show
There's something you can use, so don't say no, Mickey
So come on and give it to me anyway you can
Anyway you want to do it, I'll take it like a man
But please baby, please don't leave me in the damp
Mickey, Mickey, Mickey, Mickey
Oh, Mickey, what a pity, you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh, Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you, Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh, Mickey, what a pity, you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh, Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you, Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey
Oh, Mickey, what a pity, you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh, Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you, Mickey
Oh what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey
Zebrahead's song "Mickey" is a cover of the 1981 hit by Toni Basil. The song is about a girl, presumably Toni Basil, who is being pursued by a man named Mickey. The singer is tired of Mickey's attempts to win her over and wants him to leave her alone. The chorus expresses how attractive Mickey is and how he "blows the singer's mind," but ultimately the singer is tired of Mickey's lack of commitment and empty promises. The verse that reads "when you take me by the hooves, who's ever gonna know" adds a humorous tone to the song and emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. The song ends with a plea for Mickey to stop messing with the singer's heart.
One interesting fact about "Mickey" is that it was originally written in 1979 as "Kitty" by a group called Racey. Toni Basil heard the song while she was touring as a backup dancer for David Bowie and decided to record a version with new lyrics. Another interesting fact is that the song's distinct cheerleader chant was inspired by Toni Basil's time as a cheerleader in high school. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Toni Basil the oldest female artist to achieve a chart-topping hit at the age of 39.
Zebrahead's cover of the song was released in 2000 and also achieved chart success, reaching the top 10 in the UK and several other countries. The song appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Bring It On and was also featured in a commercial for the beverage Bacardi Silver. Zebrahead's version of "Mickey" includes a rap section that was not present in the original song. The band took some creative liberties with the lyrics, changing "every time you move, I let a little more show" to "every time you move, you hurt my flow."
Chords: The chords for Zebrahead's version of "Mickey" are G, D, C, and Em.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
The singer is showing admiration toward Mickey.
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Mickey is so impressive that the singer cannot help but be fascinated and affected by their presence.
You've been around all night, and that's a little long
Mickey has been spending too much time with the singer.
You think you've got the right, but I think you've got it wrong
Mickey is mistaken about something, and the artist disagrees with their perception of the situation.
Why can't you say goodnight, so you can take me home, Mickey?
The artist wants to go home and wishes that Mickey would let them leave.
'Cause when you say you will, it always means you won't
Mickey is unreliable and makes promises that they do not keep.
You're givin' me the chills, baby, please, baby, don't
The singer is uncomfortable and scared because of Mickey's behavior and asks them to stop.
Every night you still leave me alone
Despite spending a lot of time together, Mickey still does not commit to the artist and leaves them alone every night.
Oh, Mickey, what a pity, you don't understand
The artist is upset that Mickey does not comprehend their feelings and desires.
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Mickey has a powerful emotional impact on the artist.
Oh, Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
The singer finds Mickey attractive and wants them to reciprocate their feelings.
It's guys like you, Mickey
The artist sees Mickey as an archetype of a particular type of man.
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
The singer asks Mickey to act on their feelings for them.
Don't break my heart, Mickey
The singer asks Mickey to not hurt them emotionally.
When you take me by the hooves, who's ever gonna know
The singer is suggesting that Mickey engage in potentially taboo behavior with them.
And every time you move, I let a little more show
The artist finds Mickey's movements to be seductive and allows themself to be vulnerable.
There's something you can use, so don't say no, Mickey
The artist is offering Mickey something that they believe is valuable and asks them to accept it.
So come on and give it to me anyway you can
The singer is asking Mickey to engage in intimate behavior with them, however Mickey sees fit.
Anyway you want to do it, I'll take it like a man
The singer is willing to accept Mickey's advances in any way they see fit, regardless of traditional gender roles.
But please baby, please don't leave me in the damp
The artist does not want to be left alone or uncomfortable in any way.
Oh, Mickey, you're so fine
Reiteration of the initial admiration the artist feels for Mickey.
Don't break my heart, Mickey
Reiteration of the artist's request for Mickey to not hurt them emotionally.
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.