Zombie
The Cranberries 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, they are fighting
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, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
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-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
The lyrics to The Cranberries' song "Zombie" offer a powerful message about the impact of violence on society. The first verse focuses on the senseless loss of a child, and how the resulting silence causes us to question who is to blame. The singer then explains that the conflict is not personal, but rather a larger societal issue. The chorus repeats the word "zombie" to represent the idea that we are all victims of this cycle of violence, and it has left us emotionally numb and struggling to find a solution.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another person is downcast and defeated
Child is slowly taken
An innocent child is being victimized and harmed
And the violence, caused such silence
The brutality is so severe that it silences us
Who are we mistaken?
We must question our understanding of the situation
But you see, it's not me
I am not responsible for this violence
It's not my family
My loved ones are not involved in this conflict
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The conflict exists only in our minds
With their tanks, and their bombs
The violence is carried out through machinery
And their bombs, and their guns
Destructive weapons are the primary instruments of violence
In your head, in your head they are crying
The victims of violence are in pain and suffering
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The violence has turned human beings into zombies
What's in your head, in your head
The violence is a mental construct
Another mother's breaking
Another mother is heartbroken over a loss
Heart is taking over
Emotions are overwhelming and taking control
We must be mistaken
Our understanding of the situation is flawed
It's the same old theme
This conflict is a recurring problem
Since nineteen-sixteen
This has been going on for a long time
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
The mental conflict persists
In your head, in your head, they are dying
The violence is taking lives, even if only in our minds
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The violence has left humans as soulless as zombies
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the theme of violence and zombie-like behavior
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alicebrus2703
Lyrics:
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-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
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-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
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@Supernatural_technology_DNA
this song is also about alien invasion
"Abortion" is the destruction of humanity.
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I am alarmed about the danger of human extinction in the future.
Humanity is facing an extremely complex, Elaborate invasion.
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Invasion of the earth in silence.
"Abortion" is the best way to destroy the future of humanity.
Humanity is facing a war against falsehoods that want to destroy innocent unborn children.
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No need to use starships or rockets to destroy another world!
I have a better way: Use quantum entanglement technology to control the minds of people in other worlds to destroy their unborn children.
@MnMPryoBanana
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
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
@TheCranberriesTV
"We are so delighted with the news that Zombie has reached 1 Billion views on YouTube! 🎉 We are sure Dolores has a big, proud smile on her face too.
Thank you so much to all our fans around the world for supporting us over so many years.
Hopefully you are all safe and well in this bizarre time and managing to find some hope and positivity in our music." ❤️
- Fergal Lawler
@Ewelaila
Greetings from Poland!
@patrickconnors9448
Congratulations..well deserved amazing song
@user-vb8ws4hd1m
Congratulations! Greeting from Greece
@oscarsoto9512
Thanks to the cranberries and dolores for your music, greetings from honduras ❤
@metalangel3978
Congratulations The Cranberries ❤❤🎼🎵🎶🎙🎸🥁🎸
@alicebrus2703
Lyrics:
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-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
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-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ie-ie oh
Please like so that others can find this easily.
@mariapopa6883
Thanks
@rachelsmith9469
I clearly hear it’s the a
same old deed since 1916 🤷♀️
@calla9892
Thanks, kind stranger.