Zombie
Cranberries Lyrics
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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-ie, oh
Do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do
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-ie
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, eh-eh oh, ya-ya
The lyrics to "Zombie" by The Cranberries are a powerful and haunting allegory about the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland. The song begins with a description of a child being taken and the violence that has caused such silence, leading the singer to question who they are mistaken about. The next verse describes the ongoing conflict, where people are fighting with tanks, bombs, and guns, leading to crying and death.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "Zombie," representing the idea that those who are fighting in the conflict are no longer human, having lost their sense of empathy and humanity in the struggle. The song ends with a description of another mother's breaking heart, suggesting that the cycle of violence and conflict is ongoing and inevitable.
The imagery used in the song is striking, with the description of tanks, bombs, and guns making it clear that this conflict is a violent one. The repetition of the word "Zombie" underscores the dehumanizing effects of the conflict, where people are reduced to mindless killing machines.
Overall, "Zombie" is a powerful and emotional song that expresses the pain and tragedy of the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland. The lyrics are a reminder that even in the midst of conflict, we must never forget the humanity of those we are fighting against.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another person is a victim of violence.
Child is slowly taken
An innocent child is a victim of the violence.
And the violence, caused such silence
The violence is so extreme that it causes shock and fear, which results in silence.
Who are we mistaken?
The song questions society's misplaced beliefs and values.
But you see, it's not me
The artist distances herself from the violence and the mistakes of society.
It's not my family
The artist distances her family from the violence and the mistakes of society.
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The violence is imagined in one's head, but it has a real impact on society.
With their tanks, and their bombs
Militant weapons are a symbol of the violence.
And their bombs, and their guns
Militant weapons are a symbol of the violence.
In your head, in your head they are crying
The victims of violence are suffering and crying in one's mind.
Zombie, Zombie, Zombie-ie-ie
The zombie metaphor represents the dehumanization of individuals and communities due to violence and conflicts.
What's in your head, in your head
The song asks listeners to reflect on their own thoughts and beliefs about violence and conflicts.
Do, do, do, do
The repetition of the syllable 'do' provides a tense, eerie atmosphere, which adds to the song's message about violence and conflicts.
Another mother's breaking
Another person is suffering the loss of a loved one.
Heart is taking over
The emotions of anger, grief, and despair become overwhelming.
When the violence causes silence
The song emphasizes the destructive impact of violence and conflicts, which deprives people of their voice and agency.
We must be mistaken
The song calls on society to recognize its own failures and ignorance that lead to violence and conflicts.
It's the same old theme
The song reminds listeners that violence and conflicts have been an ongoing issue throughout history.
Since nineteen-sixteen
The reference to the year 1916 may refer to historical events such as World War I or the Easter Rising in Ireland, both of which were marked by violence and conflicts.
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
The song emphasizes the persisting nature of violence and conflicts, which remain ongoing issues despite the passing of time.
In your head, in your head, they are dying
The violence and conflicts have taken a severe toll on the victims, who are dying and suffering.
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.