zombie
Adam (featuring Amy) Lyrics


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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

Another mother's breaking head is taking 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

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song 'Zombie' by Adam (featuring Amy) paint a picture of a grim and violent situation where a child is slowly taken and another head hangs lowly. The violence has caused silence, leading to confusion about whom to blame for the tragedy. The lyrics imply that we might be making mistakes in our perception of the problem. The chorus of the song, "In your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie" depicts a bleak reality of the seemingly endless war and violence that fails to go away.


The second verse describes another mother's breaking head taking over because of the violence that causes silence. Again, we must be mistaken in our perception of the problem since it's the same old theme since 1916. In other words, the violence and conflict have been going on for a long time, and it seems unlikely that peace will be achieved anytime soon. The tanks, bombs, and guns continue to escalate the violence, leading to death, despair, and crying that happen in people's heads.


Line by Line Meaning

Another head hangs lowly
The beginning of a tragic event has occurred, and someone is experiencing a loss.


Child is slowly taken
A child has been taken, indicating a loss of innocence and vulnerability.


And the violence caused such silence
The brutality and horror of the situation has left those involved in a state of shock and quietness.


Who are we mistaken
Those responsible for the violence are questioned, as their actions have caused immense harm and suffering.


But you see it's not me
The artist distances themselves from the violence and the situation at hand.


It's not my family
The singer confirms that they are not directly involved in the conflict and its consequences.


In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The violence that is witnessed or experienced has a lasting emotional impact and may continue to haunt the person's thoughts and memories.


With their tanks, and their bombs
The weaponry used in the violence is described, emphasizing the destructive nature and power of the weapons.


And their bombs and their guns
The various forms of weaponry are reiterated to emphasize the sheer magnitude of the conflict.


In your head, in your head they are crying
The emotional impact of the violence is conveyed, highlighting the suffering and pain experienced by those involved.


In your head, in your head
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes that the events and emotions being described are internal and subjective.


Zombie, zombie, zombie
The repeated use of the word 'zombie' could be interpreted to mean that the person feels numb, disconnected or disconnected from reality.


Another mother's breaking head is taking over
Another individual is experiencing a deep sense of loss, and the weight of the situation is overwhelming.


When the violence causes silence
The brutal nature of the conflict can lead to a sense of shock and numbness that suppresses the ability to speak out or take action.


We must be mistaken
The continuation of violence and conflict calls into question the moral and ethical judgment of those who perpetuate it.


It's the same old theme since 1916
The song refers to the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland, which has been a source of violence and suffering for generations.


In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
The conflict is ongoing and has persisted for generations, even as society around it has moved forward.


With their tanks, and their bombs
The destructive power of weaponry is emphasized again, highlighting the ongoing destruction and harm caused by the conflict.


And their bombs and their guns
The weaponry used in the conflict is reiterated, emphasizing its continued use and destructive power.


In your head, in your head they are dying
The violence continues to take lives and cause immense suffering and harm.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan

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Comments from YouTube:

@rosangelasousa2700

Meu Deus a qto tempo eu procurava essa música, tocou na festa de 15 anos de minha filha,e em junho ela faz 41anos e eu 62 qta saudades .😔 Estou com o fone de ouvido no ultimo.🤣🤣 Graças ao YouTube.Valeu!!!👍

@ruizinvest4279

Também encontrei😂😂😂 tenho 43

@marciarosadossantos8776

Eu tmb amo essa música, na página das velinhas da Ric son tmb tem ela❤mais aqui tá melhor

@ruigirao1569

O que é bom né

@ruigirao1569

Impressionante depoiscde 2005 nada mais presta

@DS-GAMES

essa música original é de the canberries.

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@franciscochiquinho3768

Essa é das antigas pra quem é dessa época vale a pena ouvir de novo. Um abraço à todos que curte o que é bom.

@thaisecristinareis7291

2021👍👍👍👏💯🥳💥🤩👏💯🥳💥🤩

@marceloferreira9757

Top de linha, eu queria voltar pra essa época 😔😔

@brendabarbosa1325

Igualmente, se existisse uma vantagem nesse mundo em que vivemos eu queria voltar e ficar nessa época

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