Dead Girl Superstar
Rob Zombie Lyrics


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Well, she threw downtown on a gambling green
And fenced a chicken dog in a movie
A long haired baby got a record machine
Like a hacksaw falling on me

Go, go, go, go
Dying to go
She's moving in like a demon

Dead girl, dead girl
Well, she blew uptown on a cemetery sound
And wore her leather pants for week, yeah
A canteen butcher got tiger teeth
And a handmade circus freak, yeah

Go, go, go, go
Dying to go
She moving in like a demon

Dead girl, dead girl superstar
Well, she hit the ground like a bounty killer Clown
With a fistful of dollars to eat, yeah




I see her there with blood in her hair
And a flesh killing brat to beat, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rob Zombie's song Dead Girl Superstar are relatively enigmatic and filled with vivid imagery, leaving ample room for interpretation. The song's opening lines describe a woman throwing herself into the thrill of gambling and engaging in somewhat unconventional acts involving animals and music. The line "Like a hacksaw falling on me" creates a jarring and almost uncomfortable image, perhaps alluding to the overwhelming impact this woman has on the singer.


Throughout the remainder of the song, the dead girl superstar is described as an otherworldly force, moving and acting like a demon. The imagery used to describe her is often violent and grotesque, with mentions of cemetery sounds, leather pants, and tiger teeth. The line "she hit the ground like a bounty killer Clown" is particularly striking, evoking a sense of danger and recklessness that characterizes the woman at the center of the song.


Ultimately, the meaning of the dead girl superstar is left up to interpretation. Some may view her as a symbol of rebellion, pushing against societal norms and expectations. Others may see her as a darker force, representing the dangers of addiction and self-destruction. Regardless, the lyrics of the song create a vivid and memorable portrait of a woman who defies easy categorization.



Line by Line Meaning

Well, she threw downtown on a gambling green
She ran through the city recklessly, maybe even on drugs, and gambled on life.


And fenced a chicken dog in a movie
She did something unexpected and odd, like putting a chicken in a movie or purposely raising a strange breed of dog.


A long haired baby got a record machine
A young person passionate about music found a way to make and distribute their own tunes.


Like a hacksaw falling on me
She had a sharp and intense impact on the artist, like a painful instrument slicing through them.


Go, go, go, go
The intensity of the situation requires immediate action and seems to motivate everyone present.


Dying to go
This person's excitement and urge to live on the edge is so strong, they feel like they might actually die if they don't keep going.


She's moving in like a demon
The way she moves is fast, furious, and possibly evil or chaotic.


Dead girl, dead girl
The artist is either referring to a corpse or someone who acts like they are dead inside - cold, numb, and unfeeling.


Well, she blew uptown on a cemetery sound
She moved to a new area that was eerie and possibly haunted or death-stricken, attracted to the macabre.


And wore her leather pants for week, yeah
She wore a signature article of clothing for an extended period of time, maybe to prove a point or stand out.


A canteen butcher got tiger teeth
A person of a seemingly calm profession developed a fierce and predatory side.


And a handmade circus freak, yeah
Another person had a unique appearance, like a sideshow attraction or self-made non-conformist.


Dead girl, dead girl superstar
The person the singer is referring to is not only dead or numbed to life, but is also an infamous figure, like a popular celebrity.


Well, she hit the ground like a bounty killer Clown
Her arrival was sudden and shocking, like that of a violent character from a western movie.


With a fistful of dollars to eat, yeah
She seemed to have the resources to survive on her own, despite her unconventional behavior.


I see her there with blood in her hair
She caused some violence or harm to herself or others, leaving her with visible injuries.


And a flesh killing brat to beat, yeah
She has some kind of weapon or fierce attitude to take on potential threats or enemies.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY

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