zombie
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Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head they are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
The lyrics of "Zombie" by The Cranberries speak about the violence and conflict that has been ongoing in Ireland for decades. The first verse describes a child being taken away slowly and the resulting silence caused by the violence. The singer questions who is mistaken in the situation, indicating that people's perceptions of the conflict may not be accurate.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "zombie" repeatedly, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for people's apathy and lack of action in the face of this ongoing conflict. The second verse speaks of another mother's breaking heart and the mistaken belief that the conflict has ended. The lyrics repeat the description of tanks, bombs, and guns, which emphasizes the brutality of the violence. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that people are being numbed and rendered unresponsive by the violence.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the ongoing conflict in Ireland, which has caused a great deal of suffering for many people over the years. It speaks to the need for people to take action and to be aware of the reality of the situation. The Cranberries use a poignant and emotive style to convey their message, which has made "Zombie" a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Someone else has died, and their body is now hanging low.
Child is slowly taken
A child is being taken away slowly, perhaps to be killed or harmed.
And the violence, caused such silence
The violence that has occurred has caused everyone to become silent and still in shock.
Who are we mistaken?
Who have we misjudged or misunderstood to cause these violent actions?
But you see, it's not me
The singer is not causing this violence.
It's not my family
Nor is the singer's family responsible for it.
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The violence is only happening in people's minds, but it is still causing real harm and turmoil.
With their tanks, and their bombs, and their bombs, and their guns
The violent thoughts in people's minds include the use of heavy military force and weapons.
In your head, in your head they are crying
Although this violence is only imaginary, it still causes people to feel emotional pain and sadness.
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The violent thoughts and actions of these people are like those of zombies, mindlessly attacking without reason.
What's in your head, in your head
What kind of violent thoughts and ideas are you harboring in your mind?
Another mother's breaking
Another mother is now in pain and heartbreak over the loss of her child.
Heart is taking over
Her heart is now consumed by sadness and despair.
We must be mistaken
We must be wrong in our beliefs or actions to allow this violence to keep happening.
It's the same old theme, since nineteen-sixteen
Violence and conflict have been ongoing issues for decades, even a century.
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
These violent thoughts and actions are still ongoing in people's minds.
In your head, in your head, they are dying
The violence in people's thoughts is leading to the death of imaginary foes.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alicebrus2703
Lyrics:
Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head they are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
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@Supernatural_technology_DNA
this song is also about alien invasion
"Abortion" is the destruction of humanity.
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I am alarmed about the danger of human extinction in the future.
Humanity is facing an extremely complex, Elaborate invasion.
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Invasion of the earth in silence.
"Abortion" is the best way to destroy the future of humanity.
Humanity is facing a war against falsehoods that want to destroy innocent unborn children.
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No need to use starships or rockets to destroy another world!
I have a better way: Use quantum entanglement technology to control the minds of people in other worlds to destroy their unborn children.
@MnMPryoBanana
Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head
They are fighting
With their tanks and their bombs
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head
They are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Another mother's breaking heart
Is taken over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme since 1916
In your head, in your head
They're still fighting
With their tanks and their bombs
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head
They are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
@TheCranberriesTV
"We are so delighted with the news that Zombie has reached 1 Billion views on YouTube! 🎉 We are sure Dolores has a big, proud smile on her face too.
Thank you so much to all our fans around the world for supporting us over so many years.
Hopefully you are all safe and well in this bizarre time and managing to find some hope and positivity in our music." ❤️
- Fergal Lawler
@Ewelaila
Greetings from Poland!
@patrickconnors9448
Congratulations..well deserved amazing song
@user-vb8ws4hd1m
Congratulations! Greeting from Greece
@oscarsoto9512
Thanks to the cranberries and dolores for your music, greetings from honduras ❤
@metalangel3978
Congratulations The Cranberries ❤❤🎼🎵🎶🎙🎸🥁🎸
@alicebrus2703
Lyrics:
Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head they are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
Please like so that others can find this easily.
@mariapopa6883
Thanks
@rachelsmith9469
I clearly hear it’s the a
same old deed since 1916 🤷♀️
@calla9892
Thanks, kind stranger.