All You Zombies

The Hooters

About All You Zombies

"All You Zombies" is a song by The Hooters. It was first recorded live and released as a single in 1982. It was subsequently included on the band's debut album Amore (1983) and an extended version of the song was included on their second album Nervous Night (1985). This version was released as a single in 1985. The song reached No. 3 on the Mainstream Rock and No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. It was most successful in Australia, peaking at No. 8 for two weeks in September 1985.  


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Holy Moses met the Pharaoh
Yeah, he tried to set him straight
Looked him in the eye,
"Let my people go!"

Holy Moses on the mountain
High above the golden calf
Went to get the Ten Commandments
Yeah, he's just gonna break 'em in half!

All you zombies hide your faces,
All you people in the street, 
All you sittin' in high places, 
The pieces gonna fall on you

No one ever spoke to Noah,
They all laughed at him instead
Workin' on his ark, 
Workin' all by himself

Only Noah saw it comin',
Forty days and forty nights, 
Took his sons and daughters with him,
Yeah, they were the Israelites!

All you zombies hide your faces,
All you people in the street, 
All you sittin' in high places, 
The rain's gonna fall on you

Holy Father, what's the matter?
Where have all your children gone?
Sittin' in the dark, 
Livin' all by themselves,
You don't have to hide anymore!

All you zombies show your faces,
All you people in the street, 
All you sittin' in high places, 
The pieces gonna fall on you!

All you zombies show your faces, 
(I see you out there!)
All you people in the street, 
(Let's see you!)
All you sittin in high places, 
It's all gonna fall on you!

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The Hooters

The Hooters (frequently listed simply as "Hooters", without the definite article) are an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By combining a mix of rock and roll, reggae, ska and folk music, The Hooters first gained major commercial success in the United States in the mid 1980s due to heavy radio and MTV airplay of several songs including "All You Zombies", "Day by Day", "And We Danced" and "Where Do the Children Go". Their popularity resulted in the band opening the Philadelphia portion of the Live Aid benefit concert in 1985. more »

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Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M. BAZILIAN, ROB HYMAN, ROBERT ANDREW HYMAN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"All You Zombies" was first made public by The Hooters in 1982, but it became mainstream in 1985 when it was re-released with a full band arrangement.
Musicians
The members of The Hooters who featured on the song are Eric Bazilian, Rob Hyman, David Uosikkinen, John Lilley, and Andy King.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success upon its re-release, reaching number 58 in the United States' Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a top 10 hit in Germany and Australia.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics reference biblical stories, such as Moses and Noah. It also mentions 'Zombies' in its chorus, which metaphorically represents people who are blind followers.
Unique Instruments
The Hooters used unique instruments in their recording of "All You Zombies." Besides using the usual guitar, drums, and bass, they also used a Hohner Melodica, an instrument mainly used in reggae and dub genre music.
Influential and Celebrated
The song is one of the band's most famous tracks and it helped cement The Hooters' place in rock music history.
Live Performances
"All You Zombies" has often been included in The Hooters' live performances and is usually a crowd favorite.
Album Placement
The song made its way onto their debut full-length album "Nervous Night," which achieved platinum status in the US.
Songwriting
"All You Zombies" was co-written by band members Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian, who have also written for other popular artists such as Cyndi Lauper and Joan Osborne.
Music Video
The music video for "All You Zombies" was in heavy rotation on MTV during its heyday in the mid-'80s.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by several artists over the years, demonstrating its continued popularity and impact on the music industry.

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