“Zombieboy” is a heartfelt tribute by Lady Gaga to her late friend Rick Genest, given the nickname “Zombie Boy,” who passed away in 2018. Genest gained popularity for his extensive tattoos resembling a skeleton, which led to his collaboration with Lady Gaga in her “Born This Way” music video. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Lady Gaga described the song as a celebration of the nights when fun leads to feeling like a “zombie” the next morning, an emotional thought she associated with Genest’s persona. She remarked:

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