Grease Paint & Monkey Brains
Rob Zombie · Other Songs - Rob Zombie
Gambling with souls
Roulette on the wire
Ace is in the hole
I sink beneath the feeling
Moon is in my hands
A crooked wheel of twenty-one
I just don't understand - no!
Laugh - yeah - drown and laugh
Your life is over
If God is the dealer
Why do we never win?
A bloody mix of silk and mud
That starts all over again
No - laugh - yeah -
Drown and laugh -
Your life is over!!
Yeah! yeah! yeah! yeah!
Clowns - they scare
The children
Roll around the
The ring - the
Animals they
Wanna kill
Anyone - anything
Laugh - yeah
Drown and
Laugh -
Your life is over!!
Grease Paint & Monkey Brains
Rob Zombie's 'Grease Paint & Monkey Brains' stands as a stark, visceral addition to his discography, embodying the raw, industrial aesthetic that defines his work. Released as part of the broader Hellbilly Deluxe era, the track exemplifies Zombie's signature blend of horror punk and heavy metal, characterized by distorted guitars and a relentless, driving rhythm. The song reflects the artist's deep engagement with the macabre and the grotesque, themes central to his visual and musical output. By stripping away traditional song structures, the recording creates an immersive auditory experience that mirrors the chaotic energy of his film soundtracks and live performances. It serves as a testament to Zombie's ability to fuse horror iconography with aggressive musicality, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the alternative metal and industrial rock scenes.