Stephanie Mabey, The Zombie Song | Wacky Wednesday

In the 40^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “The Zombie Song,” performed by Stephanie Mabey. 

Do you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze, break down, and explore songs from various musicians of various genres that can be considered unique, unusual, or ‘wacky.’  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  With the background established, in the 40^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “The Zombie Song”, performed by Stephanie Mabey. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence!

Stephanie Mabey ate on “The Zombie Song”, PERIOD.  “The Zombie Song” is the fourth track from her 2012 album, Wake Up Dreaming. Mabey penned and produced “The Zombie Song.” “The Zombie Song” starts strong with its electronic intro. Those synths are sweet.  Also, the song has a lightness about it. Even though it is light, it still packs a mean punch.  The melodies, which Mabey brings to life sensationally, are rhythmic.  She sings with incredible ease, delivering a decadent, tasteful performance.  The lyrics are a treat!

“We’d meet at a post-apocalypse / Yeah, I’d be slowly walking / In a group stalking you,” Mabey sings in the first verse, and continues, “You’d be the only man alive / That I could not resist.” Oh, wow! That is zombie-like to the nth degree! Keeping things captivating, in the second verse, she sings “Double-barrel shotgun, taking out the slow ones / Then you’d see the passion burning in my eye.” It should come as no surprise that the chorus is quite tuneful, featuring some of the songs most unforgettable lyrics. “If I were a zombie / I’d never eat your brain,” Mabey sings, and adds, “I’d just want your heart.” The bridge section is a welcome contrast, led by rich piano. Once more, the lyrics catch the ears. “And I’d try not to bite and infect you / Because I’d respect you too much,” she sings, adding after marriage, they’d pick “Off all your friends / And they’d see a love this deep won’t stay buried.” Okay… All told, “The Zombie Song” is a surefire bop from 2012 that hasn’t lost the least bit of its luster.  This song still slaps!