Zombie
Kaleidoskoop Lyrics
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Child is slowly taken
The violence causing silence
Who are we mistaken?
Don't 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 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-ie, oh
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
The violence causing silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since 1916
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 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-ie
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, ay-oh, yah yah ow
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
The lyrics of "Zombie" by Kaleidoskoop talk about the violence and mistreatment that is happening in the world, and how it affects everyone, especially the innocent children. The first verse talks about a child being taken slowly, and another head hanging lowly. This is possibly a reference to the numerous deaths, war and destruction that we are witnessing around the world. The violence has caused silence, and there seems to be a cloud of confusion as to who is responsible for all the suffering in the world. The lyrics ask the question, "who are we mistaken?" which could suggest that we are all responsible for the state of the world, and unless we all take responsibility, things will not change.
The chorus repeats the word "Zombie" over and over again, which could represent the mindless, inhumane killing that is happening in the world. The lyrics ask what's in our heads, which could suggest that we are all zombies who are controlled by our thoughts and opinions. The second verse talks about another mother's breaking heart, and the violence that is causing silence again. The song concludes with the same chorus, reminding us of the horror and tragedy that people experience because of war and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another person is defeated and feels hopeless
Child is slowly taken
Innocent lives are being lost and destroyed
The violence causing silence
People are too afraid to speak up and change things because of the violence and chaos around them
Who are we mistaken?
We are confused and lost about who the real enemy is and what they stand for
Don't you see, it's not me
The singer is not responsible for the violence and destruction happening
It's not my family
The singer's loved ones are not responsible for the violence and destruction either
In your head, in your head
The violence and destruction we see is not real, it only exists in our minds
They are fighting
People are struggling to survive and make a difference in the face of violence and oppression
With their tanks, and their bombs
The people in power are using weapons of war to maintain their control and influence
And their bombs, and their guns
More weapons of destruction and death are being used to further the goals of the powerful
In your head, in your head
The violence we see is not real, it only exists in our minds
They are dying
People are suffering and dying because of the violence and destruction all around them
What's in your head, in your head
What thoughts and ideas are you holding onto that are causing you to feel hopeless and overwhelmed?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
People are being reduced to mindless, lifeless creatures because of the violence and destruction all around them
Another mother's breaking
Another woman is suffering and losing control because of the violence and destruction all around her
Heart is taking over
Emotions and fear are overwhelming people and making them feel powerless
We must be mistaken
We are confused and lost about who the real enemy is and what they stand for
It's the same old theme
The violence and destruction we see has been happening for a long time and is nothing new
Since 1916
Refers to the Easter Rising in Ireland, a historic event that involved violence and rebellion against British rule
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Vocalization of emotion and pain
Oh, oh, oh, ay-oh, yah yah ow
Vocalization of emotion and pain
Doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude
Doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude
Doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude
Doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude
Doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude
Doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cjrobberts1209
Julle cover gee my hoendervleis. Die emosie wat in die song verwek is, is amazing!!! Julle is amazing kunstenaars
@mornecoetzee735
Wat ek nie sal gee om een van julle optredes by te woon nie. "Accoustic covers" is een van my gunsteling albums.
@GerhardBritz
Mooiste cover van hierdie classic nog. Baie dankie. Mal oor dit.
@adriswart177
Aahh dis pragtig. Good job
@Lihannenslin
Die stem van 'n engel. Julle is uitstekend, welgedaan!
@kimnel4553
hoekom is julle musiek nie meer op apple music nie?
@christiaanvanrhyn265
Perfect uitstekend wel gedaan gee my traane asb kom tree op in roodepoort sal bitter graag een van jul life shows wil by woon