Zombie
N.D.panda 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 of ND Panda's song "Zombie" describe the human emotion and toll of violence and war. The first verse alludes to a child being taken due to violence, and questions who is to blame for the violence. The chorus "Zombie, zombie" suggests that people are becoming numb and desensitized to the violence, and that it is a constant presence "in your head". The second verse speaks of another mother's heart breaking, showing the never-ending cycle of violence that has been going on for more than a century, since 1916. The line "we must be mistaken" suggests that perhaps people are not doing enough to stop the violence or that they are allowing it to continue.
The song is a commentary on the violence in the world and how it affects individuals. The phrase "in your head" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the mental and emotional impact of violence. The use of the word "Zombie" also adds another layer of commentary, suggesting that people are becoming "Zombies" in their reaction to violence, numb and unresponsive to its effects.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Someone else is dealing with a heavy burden
Child is slowly taken
The youth are being negatively impacted
When the violence calls in silence
Aggression isn't always overt and can go unnoticed
Who are we mistaken
Are we correctly identifying the root cause of the problem?
But you see, it's not me
I am not personally perpetrating any harm
It's not my family
My own loved ones are innocent
In your head, in your head
These conflicts are not physical, but rather exist in our thoughts
They are fighting
There is still ongoing conflict and strife
With their tanks, and their bombs
The aggressors have access to heavy weaponry
And their bombs, and their guns
These weapons are being used to cause harm
They are crying
Those impacted by the violence are mourning and grieving
In your head
This violence is not necessarily visible or overt
Zombie, zombie
This conflict seems never-ending and never resolving
Zombie-ie-ie
(repeated emphasis on the unbreakable nature of this issue)
Another mother's breakin'
More people are being negatively impacted
Heart is takin' over
Emotions are overwhelming in the face of this violence
We must be mistaken
We as a society are not doing enough to address the problem
It's the same old theme
This violence and strife has been ongoing for an incredibly long time
Since 1916
Referencing a specific year (in this case, the Easter Rising in Ireland)
They're still fighting
The conflict is ongoing and seemingly unresolvable
They are dying
People are losing their lives due to this aggression
What's in your head?
What are you personally doing to address this issue?
What's in your head?
(repeated emphasis on the responsibility to take action)
What's in your head?
(repeated emphasis on the responsibility to take action)
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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