Discover the story of the song > Girl Anachronism – The Dresden Dolls

The protagonist of the song is struggling with mental health issues and physical scars, indicated by the scars on her arms, bruises on her thighs, and pills she's taken. She feels out of place in society and like she doesn't fit in, making excuses for her behavior and pretending to be someone else. Despite feeling like there may not be a cure for her struggles, she still tries to navigate through life.