Zombina and the Skeletones are especially popular on Halloween playlists.
Prom Night
Zombina and the Skeletones Lyrics
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For the first time, in a crowded room, I'll be seen holding his hand
I can't wait, I just can't wait for my prom night
When I get to the door my watch tells me it's eight
But the man on the door, he tells me I'm too late
Too late, no date, and I'm left all alone
A sneak round the back, through a broken window
But I cut my hands on the glass
How am I supposed to cope? It's happening too fast
What am I doing? This night is ruined, some prom night
I finally make my way to the hall
Just to see you dancing with another girl
I give up, this sucks, I just wanna be alone
I'm not having fun and I wanna go home
There's no way that I can watch this scene unfold
She and me and a knife makes three
So heads are gonna roll
I'm not having fun and I wanna go home
The song "Prom Night" by Zombina & The Skeletones depicts the excitement and anticipation of prom night, but ultimately subverts the expectations of a traditional prom experience. The singer expresses her enthusiasm for attending the event with her date and being seen as a couple. However, her hopes are quickly dashed as she arrives too late and is left stranded with no date. She attempts to remedy the situation by sneaking into the prom through a window, but this only results in injury and further disappointment as she sees her date dancing with another girl.
The lyrics are poignant and highlight the pressures and anxieties of teenage social expectations, as well as the disappointment and frustration of not meeting them. The singer's disgruntled attitude and desire to leave the prom are compounded by the disturbing imagery of violence and revenge, revealing darker themes beneath the surface of adolescent romance.
Overall, "Prom Night" offers a unique perspective on the classic teenage rite of passage that is prom night, providing a twist on the traditional narrative and portraying the complexities and difficulties of that experience.
Line by Line Meaning
This night is a very special one for me, you gotta understand
Tonight is a significant occasion for me and you must comprehend the magnitude of its importance
For the first time, in a crowded room, I'll be seen holding his hand
It will be the first time, in a crowded space, that I will display public affection with him
I can't wait, I just can't wait for my prom night
I am eagerly looking forward to my prom night with excitement and anticipation
When I get to the door my watch tells me it's eight
As I approach the entrance, my timepiece indicates that it is eight o'clock
But the man on the door, he tells me I'm too late
However, the bouncer informs me that I am tardy
Too late, no date, and I'm left all alone
It's too late, I don't have a partner, and I'm now all by myself
I'm not having fun and I wanna go home
I am not experiencing enjoyment and desire to return to my residence
A sneak round the back, through a broken window
I sneak around the rear and enter through a shattered window
But I cut my hands on the glass
Unfortunately, I injure my hands on the broken shards
How am I supposed to cope? It's happening too fast
How can I manage this circumstance? It is too fast-paced for me
What am I doing? This night is ruined, some prom night
What have I gotten myself into? This night is ruined; it's a lousy prom night
I finally make my way to the hall
Eventually, I reach the main hall
Just to see you dancing with another girl
Only to catch a glimpse of you dancing with another woman
I give up, this sucks, I just wanna be alone
I surrender, this is terrible, I just want to be isolated
There's no way that I can watch this scene unfold
I cannot bear to observe this situation imfold
She and me and a knife makes three
If she and I are together, then there will be a third object- a knife
So heads are gonna roll
As a result, someone is going to be punished severely
I'm not having fun and I wanna go home
I am not having a good time and want to return to my place of residence
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.