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Zombie Lyrics – Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Soundtrack Album: Kitchen 2024

Zombie Text

Zombie o, zombie (zombie o, zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (zombie o, zombie)
Zombie no go go, unless you tell 'em to go (zombie)
Zombie no go stop, unless you tell 'em to stop (zombie)
Zombie no go turn, unless you tell 'em to turn (zombie)
Zombie no go think, unless you tell 'em to think (zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (zombie o, zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (zombie o, zombie)
Zombie no go go, unless you tell 'em to go (zombie)
Zombie no go stop, unless you tell 'em to stop (zombie)
Zombie no go turn, unless you tell 'em to turn (zombie)
Zombie no go think, unless you tell 'em to think (zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (zombie o, zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (zombie o, zombie)
Tell them to go straight
A joro, jara, joro
No break, no job, no sense
A joro, jara, joro
Tell 'em to go kill
A joro, jara, joro
No break, no job, no sense
A joro, jara, joro
Tell them to go quench
A joro, jara, joro
No break, no job, no sense
A joro, jara, joro
Go and kill (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and die (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and quench (joro, jaro, joro)
Put 'em for reverse (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and quench (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and kill (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and die (joro, jaro, joro)
Put 'em for reverse (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and die (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and quench (joro, jaro, joro)
Go and kill (joro, jaro, joro)
Put 'em for reverse (joro, jaro, joro)
Uh-huh
Joro, jara, joro
Zombie wey na one way
Joro, jara, joro
Zombie wey na one way
Joro, jara, joro
Zombie wey na one way
Joro, jara, joro
Attention (zombie), quick march
Slow march (zombie), left turn
Right turn (zombie), about turn
Double up (zombie), salute
Open your hat (zombie), stand at ease
Fall in (zombie), fall out
Fall down (zombie), get ready
Attention (zombie), quick march
Slow march (zombie), left turn
Right turn (zombie), about turn
Double up (zombie), salute
Open your hat (zombie), stand at ease
Fall in (zombie), fall out
Halt (zombie)
Order
Whoa
Attention (zombie), quick march
Slow march (zombie), left turn
Right turn (zombie), about turn
Double up (zombie), salute
Open your hat (zombie), stand at ease
Fall in (zombie), fall out
Fall down (zombie), get ready
Attention (zombie), quick march
Slow march (zombie), left turn
Right turn (zombie), about turn
Double up (zombie), salute
Open your hat (zombie), stand at ease
Fall in (zombie), fall out
Fall down (zombie), get ready
Halt
Order
One more time, everybody
Attention (zombie), quick march
Slow march (zombie), left turn
Right turn (zombie), about turn
Double up (zombie), salute
Open your hat (zombie), stand at ease
Fall in (zombie), fall out
Fall down (zombie), get ready
Attention (zombie), quick march
Slow march (zombie), left turn
Right turn (zombie), about turn
Double up (zombie), salute
Open your hat (zombie), stand at ease
Fall in (zombie), fall out
Fall down (zombie), get ready
Halt
Order
Dismiss
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie
Zombie, zombie

Kitchen 2024

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February, 05th 2024

"Fela Anikulapo Kuti's "Zombie" is a politically charged song that serves as a sharp crityque of the Nigerian military at the time. The repetitive chorus, "Zombie o, zombie," and the repeated phrases, "Zombie no go go, unless you tell 'em to go" and "Zombie no go stop, unless you tell 'em to stop," are metaphors likening soldiers to zombies. This comparison suggests that the soldiers, like zombies, move without thinking, blindly following orders without questioning the morality or consequences of their actions. The lyrics describe the soldiers as automatons who can only act on comands, unable to make independent decisions or think for themselves. Phrases like "No break, no job, no sense" and "Tell them to go kill," emphasize the mindless obedience expected from the military personnel, portraying them as tools of oppression rather than individuals with agency. The song's structure, with its call-and-response pattern and Fela's commanding vocal delivery, mirrors the military commands and responses that the lyrics describe. This clever composition style reinforces the message that the soldiers are just following orders without understanding or care for the implications. "Zombie" also reflects the harsh reality of life under a military regime that was notorious for its brutality and lack of regard for human rights. By using the term 'zombie' to describe soldiers, Fela Anikulapo Kuti highlights the dehumanizing effect of such regimes on individuals who are reduced to mere instruments of power. Overall, "Zombie" is a powerful protest song that uses vivid imagery and metaphor to criticize the Nigerian military's blind obedience and the government's authoritarian rule. It is a call to consciousness, urging individuals to think for themselves rather than being mindless followers."

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