Zombie
♫the cranberries Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 describe the violence and conflict that has occurred in Ireland since 1916, when the Easter Rising began, and still continues to this day. The song emphasizes the impact of this violence on innocent children and mothers, who are left to bear the burden of grief and loss caused by the fighting. The lyrics ask us to consider who is really to blame for this cycle of violence, and challenge us to take action to end it.
The repeated use of the word "zombie" becomes a metaphor for the effect of the conflict on those involved, and the way in which it seems to strip people of their humanity and compassion. The song calls on us to question our own assumptions and biases about who is responsible for the violence, and to recognize the humanity of all those affected by it.
Overall, "Zombie" is a powerful call to action that challenges us to take responsibility for our own role in perpetuating violence and to work towards creating a more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another oppressed person faces hardship
Child is slowly taken
Innocent children are lost to violence
And the violence, caused such silence
The horrors of war have left a deep impact on people, causing them to be quiet and fearful
Who are we mistaken?
Who are we fooling by thinking that the acts of violence and war are justified?
But you see, it's not me
I am not the one responsible for this violence
It's not my family
My family is not the one behind the brutality
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The battle is not physical, but rather internal and mental
With their tanks, and their bombs
The aggressors use powerful weapons to attack and destroy
And their bombs, and their guns
They use various deadly tools to inflict damage and pain
In your head, in your head they are crying
The victims cry out for help and mercy, but their screams are unheard
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The oppressed have been stripped of their humanity and reduced to being like zombies
What's in your head, in your head
What is the mental and emotional impact of the violence on the victims
Another mother's breaking
Another mother is heartbroken
Heart is taking over
The pain and grief of losing a loved one is overwhelming
We must be mistaken
We are misguided if we think that the violence is justified or excusable in any way
It's the same old theme
The cycle of violence and warfare has been repeating throughout history
Since nineteen-sixteen
This has been going on for a long time, dating back to the First World War
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
The battle, although may be over on the surface, is still raging on in people's minds
In your head, in your head, they are dying
The mental and emotional impact of the war is just as deadly as the physical impact
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
The victims are trapped in a never-ending nightmare of violence and suffering
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cookieong794
2024 - Who's with me here?❤
@1forestfairie
I am. My Mum died a week ago…
@luzichavez7470
How did we get here!?! ♥️✨
@luzichavez7470
@@1forestfairiei am so incredibly sorry for your loss… may your Mum rest in power… she is an Angel watching over you 🙏🏼
@rosalindralte9230
Meeee 😂
@indaastutik5425
Meeeeeee ❤ 12 March
@RainSuarez
2023 and The Cranberries are still one of the greatest bands to exist.
@kanekabal79
💯
@Bradgdude
Very true.
@maxwhite4370
So fff true!