The ultimate anti-government/military song.
The song was a scathing attack on Nigerian soldiers using the zombie metaphor to describe the methods of the Nigerian military. The album was a smash hit with the people and infuriated the government, setting off a vicious attack against the Kalakuta Repub...
[Instrumental intro]
[Verse 1]
Zombie o, zombie (Zombie o, zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (Zombie o, zombie)
Zombie no go go, unless you tell am to go (Zombie)
Zombie no go stop, unless you tell am to stop (Zombie)
Zombie no go turn, unless you tell am to turn (Zombie)
Zombie no go think, unless you tell am to think (Zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (Zombie o, zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (Zombie o, zombie)
Zombie no go go, unless you tell am to go (Zombie)
Zombie no go stop, unless you tell am to stop (Zombie)
Zombie no go turn, unless you tell am to turn (Zombie)
Zombie no go think, unless you tell am to think (Zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (Zombie o, zombie)
Zombie o, zombie (Zombie o, zombie)
[Verse 2]
Tell them to go straight, a joro, jara, joro
No break, no job, no sense, a joro, jara, joro
Tell them 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 am for reverse! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Go and quench! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Go and kill! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Go and die! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Put am for reverse! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Go and die! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Go and quench! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Go and kill! (Joro, jaro, joro)
Put am for reverse! (Joro, jaro, joro)
[Bridge]
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
[Chorus]
Attention! Quick march! (Zombie)
Slow march! Left turn! (Zombie)
Right turn! About turn! (Zombie)
Double up! Salute! (Zombie)
Open your hat! Stand at ease! (Zombie)
Fall in! Fall out! (Zombie)
Fall down! Get ready! (Zombie)
Attention! Quick march! (Zombie)
Slow march! Left turn! (Zombie)
Right turn! About turn! (Zombie)
Double up! Salute! (Zombie)
Open your hat! Stand at ease! (Zombie)
Fall in! Fall out! (Zombie)
(Zombie)
[Bridge]
Halt!
Order!
[Chorus]
Attention! Quick march! (Zombie)
Slow march! Left turn! (Zombie)
Right turn! About turn! (Zombie)
Double up! Salute! (Zombie)
Open your hat! Stand at ease! (Zombie)
Fall in! Fall out! (Zombie)
Fall down! Get ready! (Zombie)
Attention! Quick march! (Zombie)
Slow march! Left turn! (Zombie)
Right turn! About turn! (Zombie)
Double up! Salute! (Zombie)
Open your hat! Stand at ease! (Zombie)
Fall in! Fall out! (Zombie)
Fall down! Get ready! Halt! (Zombie)
[Bridge]
Order!
One more time everybody
[Chorus]
Attention! Quick march! (Zombie)
Slow march! Left turn! (Zombie)
Right turn! About turn! (Zombie)
Double up! Salute! (Zombie)
Open your hat! Stand at ease! (Zombie)
Fall in! Fall out! (Zombie)
Fall down! Get ready! (Zombie)
Attention! Quick march! (Zombie)
Slow march! Left turn! (Zombie)
Right turn! About turn! (Zombie)
Double up! Salute! (Zombie)
Open your hat! Stand at ease! (Zombie)
Fall in! Fall out! (Zombie)
Fall down! Get ready! Halt! (Zombie)
[Bridge]
Haha...
Order!
Dismiss!
[Outro]
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie! Zombie!
Zombie was written by Fela Kuti.
Zombie was produced by Fela Kuti.
Though Fela is known for his strong socio-political lyrics, his band – Africa ‘70, are arguably the creators of the Afrobeat sound which is still being enjoyed and has evolved since the 1970’s.
On March 4th, 2018, Diddy is seen on his instagram post vibing out to this very track playing in the backg...