Current members:
Adrain Estrella - Rhythm Guitar, co Lead vocals (2021–present)
Ali Tabatabaee - co Lead Vocals (1996–present)
Dan Palmer - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (2013–present)
Ben Osmundson - Bass, Backing Vocals (1996–present)
Ed Udhus - Drums (1996–present)
Zebrahead spent summer 2006 on the Warped Tour while their new album Broadcast to the World was released in Europe on July 3 through the German based record company SPV. The album which had come out in February of the same year in Japan, went gold in just over a month's time.
Due to Zebrahead's growing popularity in Japan, Matty Lewis and Zebrahead bandmate Ali Tabatabaee were asked by SEGA to record vocals for a new theme song, entitled "His World", which appears in the game Sonic The Hedgehog for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The entire band later recorded an alternate version of the song for the vocal soundtrack.
The rest of 2006 was spent touring Europe and the US as part of the Broadcast To The World Tour.
In March 2007, the band took two months off to begin writing new material for their, currently as of yet, untitled new studio album. The band later returned to Europe in May on a co-healine tour with MxPx and a headline UK tour. From June - July of the same year, Zebrahead toured America, supporting Unwritten Law with the band Bullets and Octane. On completion of the tour, Zebrahead spent more time writing material for their new album which had a planned release date of February, 2008.
Recently, after several of the active users at MFZB.com made it apparent they were in need of update from the band during this 'quiet' period, Zebrahead responded by posting a video update to YouTube which was promised as "the first of many". The video talks about the writing/recording process and has an update on Zebrahead's official fanclub.
October 2007 saw the return of Zebrahead to the UK as part of the annual Get Happy Tour where they shared the stage with Army of Freshmen, The Bloodhound Gang and Bowling For Soup. Zebrahead will be returning to Download 2008 (UK) after their first appearance in 2006. For the rest of 2007 the band continued to write songs for the new album. Demos were recorded and received input from Jason Freese of Green Day fame.
In March 2008 Zebrahead entered the studio and recorded 18 songs for their new album. The first two songs, including "Art Of Breaking Up" were recorded with Howard Benson, while the remaining 16 were recorded with Cameron Webb. Zebrahead released clips giving an insight into the making of the album the same month.
June saw Zebrahead return to the UK and Europe to headline a tour and play certain festival dates including Download, Leeds Slam Dunk Festival and Greenfield Festival. Several new songs from the upcoming album are likely to make their debut appearance in live form.
On May 17th 2008, it was revealed via the band's MySpace tagline that the upcoming album would be entitled "Phoenix". A day later, Zebrahead's fan blog, Postcards From Hell, revealed that the first single from the album would be entitled "Mental Health" and its music video was be directed by Elliot Dillman of Pandaworks.
In August 2010, Zebrahead has confirmed through video updates on their website that they have begun writing a new studio album. In the video, Ali Tabatabaee said that the band intends on entering the studio to record before the end of the year, and it has been mentioned through Twitter that the projected release date is early 2011.
Official Zebrahead Site: www.zebrahead.com
Born To Lose
Zebrahead Lyrics
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I can arm wrestle and roll and joint left handed
Later to the hater, brown Darth Vader,
Kick a Tre Flip, Make money like a skater
Double down aces, melt your faces,
I'm out of this world just like outer space is
Always been a quitter, tweet it on twitter,
My breath stinks 'cause I'm a bullshitter
They say I live my life too fast, they call me an outcast
Borrowed time and they say that it won't last
Misunderstood, there goes the neighbourhood
Couldn't win even if I should
Cause I've got a bad reputation
Born to lose in a dying generation
Whoa-Oh I'm lost in translation
I can't win cause I was born to lose
Born to lose
Got my train of thought rapid, some say vapid,
Pole position you then come round, lap it
Burnin' ya laser, shock ya like a tazer,
Stab ya in the back-a dirt bag trailblazer
A no good liar, high like a flyer
I'm a Les Paul, callin' you a Squire
Acting like I'm better, take go-getter,
Start the slow clap as I take a fuckin' header
They say I am a reject, they call me a defect
Wasted time, I'm the cause and the effect
Misunderstood, there goes the neighbourhood
Couldn't win even if I should
Cause I've got a bad reputation
Born to lose in a dying generation
Whoa-Oh I'm lost in translation
I can't win cause I was born to lose
Born to lose
Cause I've got a bad reputation
Born to lose in a dying generation
Whoa-Oh I'm lost in translation
I can't win cause I was born to lose
Born to lose
Cause I've got a bad reputation
Born to lose in a dying generation
Whoa-Oh I'm lost in translation
I can't win cause I was born to lose
Born to lose
It doesn't matter what I do
It doesn't matter what I do
I can't win cause I was born to lose
Yeah, Born to lose
Born to lose
Born to lose
The verse "Cause I lie like a bandit, punks can't stand it, I can arm wrestle and roll a joint left handed" brings forth a personality trait that some people may view negatively. He has a bad reputation as a liar, though he makes this revelation with pride. The references to arm-wrestling and rolling a joint reveals his rebellious and nonconformist side.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of aimlessness and resignation towards his destiny. The chorus repeats the phrase "Born to lose" multiple times that emphasises the inevitability of his failure. He's resigned to the fact that no matter what he does, he can't win. He also mentions "Misunderstood, there goes the neighbourhood, couldn't win even if I should", which suggests a sense of alienation- he doesn't fit in with the people around him who seem to be doing better than him, and he feels like an outsider.
The verses "A no-good liar, high like a flyer, I'm a Les Paul, callin' you a Squire" and "Acting like I'm better, take go-getter, start the slow clap as I take a fuckin' header" show how he tries to compensate for his lack of success by pretending to be something he's not. He's a liar, and he's high. He thinks he's a Les Paul when he's actually a Squire, which is an attempt to make himself feel more valuable. Even when he takes a literal fall, he tries to make it seem intentional by starting the slow clap.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause I lie like a bandit, punks can't stand it,
I am deceitful and cause irritation to others.
I can arm wrestle and roll and joint left handed
My physical abilities are beyond average and unique.
Later to the hater, brown Darth Vader,
I pay no heed to those who dislike me, and my intimidating nature is akin to Darth Vader's.
Kick a Tre Flip, Make money like a skater
I can make quick and easy money through skateboarding tricks like a Tre Flip.
Double down aces, melt your faces,
I am so exceptional that I can even make the unbeatable combination in a game of Blackjack and perform excellently in a tough situation.
I'm out of this world just like outer space is
I am so unique and outstanding that it is as if I belong to a different realm altogether.
Always been a quitter, tweet it on twitter,
I often give up on things and I let the world know through Twitter.
My breath stinks 'cause I'm a bullshitter
I am a liar and have no qualms about it.
They say I live my life too fast, they call me an outcast
People criticize me for my fast-paced lifestyle and ostracize me.
Borrowed time and they say that it won't last
People believe that I am living on borrowed time, and my actions will eventually catch up to me.
Misunderstood, there goes the neighbourhood
People do not understand me, and this affects the people living in my surroundings.
Couldn't win even if I should
Even if I try my best, I will still not succeed.
Cause I've got a bad reputation
I am infamous for my actions.
Born to lose in a dying generation
My fate is to fail, and I am a part of the current generation that is facing extinction.
Whoa-Oh I'm lost in translation
My message is not being understood by others.
I can't win cause I was born to lose
No matter how hard I try, I am inherently bound to fail.
Got my train of thought rapid, some say vapid,
My thought process is quick, but some might find it shallow.
Pole position you then come round, lap it
I always take the lead and win, leaving others trailing behind.
Burnin' ya laser, shock ya like a tazer,
I can attack and cause harm to others through words or actions.
Stab ya in the back-a dirt bag trailblazer
I am a pioneer of treacherous acts and no better than a dirtbag.
A no good liar, high like a flyer
I am an untrustworthy liar who feels above everyone else.
I'm a Les Paul, callin' you a Squire
I am of exceptional quality, and I am calling others mediocre.
Acting like I'm better, take go-getter,
I behave like I am superior, and I am always striving to achieve more.
Start the slow clap as I take a fuckin' header
I receive appreciation and approval for my foolish decisions or mistakes.
They say I am a reject, they call me a defect
People consider me inferior and riddled with flaws.
Wasted time, I'm the cause and the effect
I am responsible for the time that has been wasted due to my actions, and the resulting consequences.
It doesn't matter what I do
No matter what I attempt, it will lead to failure.
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