Zombina and the Skeletones are especially popular on Halloween playlists.
0800-666
Zombina and the Skeletones Lyrics
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Number seventeen
There's a wind out there
Blowing blustery
There′s a semi out there
A semi-strange occurance
Where the tyre tracks disappear
It's there to remind me
That the find is free
That the find is free
Forget all about cash
And best to forget about wires
Now don′t go getting yourself in a rash
You′d better forget about your aspires
We're in the middle of nowhere
Way out in the great beyond
Flying around the sun
Flying around the sun
The lyrics to Zombina and the Skeletones' song 0800-666 are open to interpretation, as many songs are. One possible interpretation is that the song is about a mysterious location, represented by number seventeen, that is both alluring and dangerous. The wind blowing blustery and the semi-strange occurrence with disappearing tire tracks add to the eerie vibe. The singer warns not to focus on money or ambition, as those things will lead to disappointment. The line "we're in the middle of nowhere, way out in the great beyond, flying around the sun" reinforces the idea of being lost in an endless, unknown space. The find, whatever it may be, is free, but at what cost?
Another interpretation could be that the song is about letting go of material possessions and societal expectations in order to find freedom and a deeper sense of purpose. The window at number seventeen could represent a literal or metaphorical window of opportunity, but it's not the typical route to success. The singer references forgetting about cash and wires, possibly referring to financial wealth and technology, and instead encourages listeners to let go of their aspirations, which may be holding them back from true fulfillment. The idea of flying around the sun suggests a journey towards something greater than oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a window out there
There is an open view to the world outside
Number seventeen
The specific window in question is the seventeenth one
There's a wind out there
A gust of air is blowing outside
Blowing blustery
The wind is strong and forceful
There's a semi out there
A semi-truck is present in the area
A semi-strange occurance
The situation is somewhat unusual
Where the tyre tracks disappear
The truck's tracks vanish for some reason
It's there to remind you
The odd occurrence serves as a reminder
It's there to remind me
The odd occurrence serves as a reminder
That the find is free
Whatever is discovered can be obtained for no charge
That the find is free
Whatever is discovered can be obtained for no charge
Forget all about cash
Don't worry about using money
And best to forget about wires
Electronic transactions should also be disregarded
Now don't go getting yourself in a rash
Avoid becoming overly excited or agitated
You'd better forget about your aspires
Abandon any high-reaching goals or ambitions
We're in the middle of nowhere
We are far away from civilization
Way out in the great beyond
We are deep in the vast expanse of space
Flying around the sun
Moving in orbit around the sun
Flying around the sun
Moving in orbit around the sun
Writer(s): Howe Gelb
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.