Stillborn (song)

"Stillborn" is a song by the American heavy metal band Black Label Society, released on their 2003 album The Blessed Hellride. It is arguably the band's most commercially successful and well-known song.

The song is characterized by its heavy, melodic sound and its powerful, emotional lyrics. It is a power ballad with a prominent guitar solo. Lyrically, "Stillborn" addresses themes of inner turmoil, personal struggle, and the feeling of being trapped or lifeless despite being alive. The lyrics depict a sense of hopelessness and the desire for release from a painful existence.

The song's music video features Zakk Wylde performing the song with the band. Its widespread airplay on music television channels helped to significantly boost the band's popularity. "Stillborn" has become a staple of Black Label Society's live performances and is often a crowd favorite. The song continues to be highly regarded by fans and critics as a significant work in the band's discography.