zombie
A.D.A.M./Amy Lyrics
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Child is slowly taken
When the violence calls in silence
Who are we mistaken
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head
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
What's in your head?
Another mother's breakin'
Heart is takin' over
When the violence calls in 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
What's in your head?
In your head
Zombie, zombie
Zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head?
In your head
Zombie, zombie
Zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head?
What's in your head?
What's in your head?
What's in your head?
The lyrics to A.D.A.M.'s song "Zombie" paint a vivid picture of a violent conflict that has resulted in the slow destruction of innocent lives. The opening lines set the tone of the song as the singer describes a somber image of a head hanging lowly, and a child being slowly taken. The next lines suggest that the violence that has caused this pain is happening silently, and those involved have mistaken their targets.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "Zombie" several times, a potent metaphor for how the victims of war and violence can become numb to their surroundings and their own emotions. The singer asks the listener, "What's in your head?" to draw their attention to the idea that we are all affected by the violence happening around us, even if it isn't happening directly to us.
The verses continue the somber tone with the image of another mother's heart breaking, and the idea that the theme of war and violence has been repeating itself since 1916. The repeating image of tanks, bombs, and guns emphasizes the destructive power they hold and the toll they take on the people involved.
Overall, "Zombie" is a powerful commentary on the devastation of war and violence, and how it affects us all, even if we aren't directly involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another person is feeling defeated and dejected
Child is slowly taken
Innocent lives are being lost in a tragic manner
When the violence calls in silence
Violent acts are happening around us with no one to stop them
Who are we mistaken
We are making mistakes by not taking action against violence
But you see, it's not me
The singer is not responsible for the violence happening
It's not my family
The singer's family is not responsible either
In your head, in your head
The violence is happening in your mind
They are fighting
There is conflict and aggression happening in your thoughts
With their tanks, and their bombs
The violent thoughts are represented by weaponry
And their bombs, and their guns
More symbolic representation of violent thoughts
They are crying
The violent thoughts lead to sadness and despair
Zombie, zombie
The violent mindset is like being in a zombie-like state
What's in your head?
The singer questions the listener's thoughts
Another mother's breakin'
Another person is experiencing heartbreak
Heart is takin' over
Emotions are taking control
We must be mistaken
We are making a mistake by not taking action against violence
It's the same old theme
Violence has been a prevalent issue for a very long time now
Since 1916
A reference to the Easter Rising in Ireland in 1916
They're still fighting
Violence and conflict continue to persist
They are dying
A reminder that violence leads to loss of life
Zombie, zombie
Repeating the idea that a violent mindset is like being in a zombie-like state
What's in your head?
The singer is urging the listener to reflect on their own thoughts
What's in your head?
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
What's in your head?
Continuing to urge the listener to reflect on their thoughts
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@liverbird46
I absolutely love this version of this song. I think it's my favourite song ever. I'm 76 and still love it, I want it played at my funeral 😄
@user-jp8ng6wc1f
Хороший комментарии., я тоже хочу чтоб на похороны на полную мощь с tehnics играла мой любимый евродэнс 90х
@Wildzippy
I bloody loved this back then, had it on cassette single!
@V12KILLA
The best version hands down 👊
@justaddwater342
Epic ❤
@jonathandahl3431
I have this single. Not listened for a while but used to play it a lot. A great dance version to the original by Cranberries.
@MARCELORODRIGUESMG-UBABRAZIL
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@fjeffersonfj1485
Essa musica foiba trilha sonora de um filme dos anos 90 chamado: 'A Trajetória de Um Ídolo ' faz tempo que procuro esse filme na internet, porém, sem sucesso. Se alguém encontrar, favor postar o link.
@timothyjones4950
My favourite version too. It's not that easy to find either.
@ejvideos07
Finally - I found it !!!