Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Born Without a Head” by Zombina & The Skeletones
‘Born Without a Head’ by Zombina & The Skeletones is an anthem for those who feel powerless in the face of society’s expectations and norms. The song’s protagonist knows they will never be able to meet these standards, and instead has to find strength in their own individualism.
The lyrics describe someone feeling like an outsider, having been born without a head, and due to this feeling like they are “trying to fit in where [they] don’t belong”. They question why they can’t seem to conform, while also expressing the strength of their uniqueness. Despite feeling like an outcast, they defiantly declare that “I’m gonna live my way” and become a force to be reckoned with.
The metaphor of being born without a head speaks to a life without a direction or an obvious path, but also a life without the toxic expectations of society. The message is about having the courage to stay true to yourself and make your own path. It is a reminder to all of us that we need not bow to the expectations of others. We can make our own way and blaze our own trail. We can all be born without a head.