The album's title, Zaba, is derived from a mysterious and obscure term, setting the tone for an enigmatic listening experience. From the opening notes of "Black Mambo," it is clear that Glass Animals are not interested in following traditional musical structures. The song's driving rhythms, courtesy of Joe Seaward's pulsing bassline and Edmund Irwin-Singer's tribal-inspired drumming, propel the listener into a dreamlike state. Dave Bayley's soulful vocals weave in and out of the instrumentation, adding an air of mystery to the track.