zombie
Octopodes Lyrics

The lyrics of Octopodes's song Zombie describe the ongoing violence and conflict in our world, particularly in places of war and political unrest. The song speaks about the innocence lost through the deaths of children and mothers due to the violence that older generations fight against each other. The lyrics seem to reflect how the younger generation sees this endless cycle of violence and doesn't understand why it continues. The line "But you see it's not me, It's not my family" implies that the singer of the song is not a participant in the conflict, but rather an observer, which gives him/her a unique perspective of the situation. The chorus repeats the word "zombie" which seems to represent the endless cycle of violence that seems to never stop. The line "What's in your head, in your head, zombie?" implies that the conflict is not just external but also internal, as it is deeply ingrained in our collective subconscious, thus leading to continued violence.

The verses also make references to the history of conflict in the world, including events that occurred in 1916, perhaps highlighting how the same issues have been plaguing our world for decades, if not centuries. The line "When the violence causes silence, we must be mistaken" implies that we are doing something wrong, that we need to speak up and take action to put an end to the violence.

Interestingly, the song was originally written and performed by Irish rock band The Cranberries in 1994. The song was written after two children were killed during an IRA bombing in Warrington, England. The song was a massive commercial success, reaching the top of music charts in several countries. It has since been covered by multiple artists, including the Octopodes.