Zombie
Brannan Jay 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
With their tanks and their bombs
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head
They are crying
What's 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
In Brannan Jay's song, "Zombie," the lyrics depict the effects of war and violence on innocent civilians as well as the toll it takes on the families left behind. The first verse describes a child being taken slowly with the violence causing silence and confusion, leading to the question of who is being mistaken. The second verse talks about a mother's breaking heart and the mistaken belief that the violence has stopped, but it's the same old theme since 1916 that continues to affect people's lives. The chorus repeatedly asks what's in your head, in your head, and the answer is "Zombie, Zombie, Zombie," referring to the numbness and detachment from reality that can occur when exposed to such brutality and trauma.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another victim has fallen.
Child is slowly taken
An innocent child is being taken away.
And the violence caused such silence
The violence has caused a complete silence.
Who are we mistaken?
Who are we fooling or misleading?
But you see, it's not me
But I am not responsible.
It's not my family
My family is not responsible.
In your head, in your head
You are imagining.
They are fighting
The zombies are fighting.
With their tanks and their bombs
The zombies are using weapons.
And their bombs and their guns
The zombies are using bombs and guns.
They are crying
The zombies are mourning.
What's in your head, in your head?
What are you thinking about?
Zombie, Zombie, Zombie
The zombies are here.
Another mother's breaking
Another mother's heart is breaking.
Heart is taken over
Her heart is consumed.
We must be mistaken
We must be wrong.
It's the same old theme since 1916
This has been happening for a long time.
They're still fighting
The zombies are still fighting.
They are dying
The zombies are dying.
Zombie, Zombie, Zombie
The zombies are here.
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Smac McCreanor
love dancing to this song!
Dani
This song literally makes me want to cry. It's so beautifully sung. Even the words break my heart! wow
R3dSt1ng
This is the best cover of the song I have EVER encountered. Stripped down and bare, it is perhaps more emotional that the original. Love this!!!!
Rimbaud402003
Amazing things await for this guy. So much talent. What a great voice AND he acts. I am so happy for him.
Ben Appleton
I have always loved the Cranberries there songs are so real and haunting! This is awesome you take the song to a new level! Great job!
de kavyla
AMO DEMAISSSSSS ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dan Murphy
This version is absolutely amazing... the best cover of this song I've ever heard!
Michael Gregg
dude I just heard this on Pandora..this was one of the best covers ever..can't wait to hear what else you have to offer
Elithecurious
Wow. Absolutely awesome...early morning here, and I was so swept away with this song...what voice, what music...I've been your fan for a long time, but this time I just can't stay silent. You're amazing! Thank you for this beauty...
Dawdy Drums
Listened to 50+ times... still not sick of it