Zombie
- the 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 fightin'
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are cryin'
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 fightin'
With their tanks and their bombs
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dyin'
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 of The Cranberries' song "Zombie" is a haunting commentary on the Troubles in Northern Ireland, especially the conflict between the Catholic and Protestant communities. The first verse of the song describes how a child has been taken away and how the violence has resulted in a "silence" that causes confusion and pain. The chorus repeats the word "Zombie" several times, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the soldiers who are fighting in the conflict, as they have become robotic and unfeeling in their actions.
The second verse of the song describes how another mother's heart is breaking because of the violence caused by the conflict. The lyrics highlight that the roots of the conflict can be traced back to 1916, which was a time of great civil unrest and violence in Ireland. Despite the passage of time, the cycle of violence has continued and has now become an entrenched part of the region's culture.
The overall message of the song is one of deep sadness and a call for peace. The lyrics ask a poignant question - what is in our heads when we allow violence to continue unchecked? The chorus repeats the term "Zombie" several times, underscoring how people become emotionless and unfeeling when they are caught up in the cycle of violence and hatred.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another life has been lost and we are mourning
Child is slowly taken
A young life has been taken away slowly, painfully
And the violence caused such silence
The violence has left us speechless and voiceless
Who are we mistaken?
Who is to blame for this senseless violence?
But you see, it's not me
I am not the one committing the violence
It's not my family
My family is not responsible for this suffering
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The conflict is taking place within our own minds
With their tanks and their bombs
The weapons of war are being used to destroy
And their bombs and their guns
Explosive devices and firearms are causing destruction
In your head, in your head, they are crying
We can hear the sounds of pain and sadness in our minds
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The violence has turned people into emotionless beings
What's in your head, in your head?
What thoughts and emotions are you experiencing?
Another mother's breaking
Another mother is experiencing heartbreak and pain
Heart is taking over
The overwhelming emotions of grief and loss are consuming us
We must be mistaken
We must find a way to end the violence and suffering
It's the same old theme
This conflict and violence has been repeating for a long time
Since nineteen-sixteen
The song references the Irish War of Independence that began in 1916
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
The conflict and violence continues in our thoughts
With their tanks and their bombs
The weapons of war are still being used to inflict harm
And their bombs and their guns
The same destructive devices are still causing devastation
In your head, in your head, they are dying
The loss of life continues to haunt us in our minds
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, eh-eh oh, ya-ya
Repetitive, mournful sounds that add to the emotional weight of the lyrics
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., 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.