Zombie
A.D.A.M. Lyrics
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I never thought we would ever lose our way
Humanity, where are you now
If there is still someone left
Shout it loud and proud
The disease spread so rapidly
Over mountains and valleys deep
Travelling with the speed of light
Friends we knew and thought we lost
Now converted into something coarse
The look in their eyes a glassy haze
Trying to reach us through their darksome maze
I killed my first zombie just today
I never thought we would ever lose our way
Humanity, where are you now
If there is still someone left
Shout it loud and proud
What kind of life is this, my dear
Always spying to catch them near
Looking over our shoulders and shoulder blades
To catch a glimpse of their fiery flames
Who could ever cure the world of this disease
Set free the heart, liberate the soul
I feel it will take an eternity
Of sanity to reverse the flow
I killed my first zombie just today
I never thought we would ever lose our way
Humanity, where are you now
If there is still someone left
Shout it loud and proud
If there is still someone left
Shout it loud, shout it proud
I am a human, I am standing my ground
You will not run me out of my town
Zombies to my left and to my right
Hiding up ahead in a cloud
Crawling from the tender ground
Reacting to every little sound
Insignificant little sound
Not knowing where to they are bound
They hear a sound, they turn around
They turn around whenever they hear a sound
I killed my first zombie just today
I never thought we would ever lose our way
Humanity, where are you now
If there is still someone left
Shout it loud and proud
If there is still someone left
Shout it loud, shout it proud
I am a human, I am standing my ground
You will not run me out of my town
Shout it loud
Shout it proud
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 © DistroKid
Written by: Matija Pavlič
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