zombie
The Vamprockers 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
With their tanks and their bombs
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Ey, ey. What's in your head
In your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Ey, ey, ey, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, eyaa
Ey ey zombie
Ey ey zombie
Ey ey zombie
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
Ey, ey.
What's in your head
In your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Ey, ey, ey, ey zombie ey ey ey
Zombieyee
The lyrics to The Cranberries’ song “Zombie” deal with the issue of violence and war, particularly in relation to events that occurred during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The song was released in 1994, a year after a ceasefire agreement was signed in Northern Ireland, which ended decades of violence between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and British forces.
The opening lines of “Another head hangs lowly / Child is slowly taken” set the tone for the rest of the song. The “head” is likely a reference to someone who has been killed, and the “child” could represent the next generation that is being affected by the ongoing violence. The second verse continues with “With their tanks and their bombs / And their bombs and their guns,” which further emphasizes the devastating impact of the conflict.
The chorus of the song includes the repetition of the word “zombie,” which may be interpreted in a few different ways. One interpretation is that it represents the senseless violence and destruction that has occurred as a result of the conflict. Another interpretation is that it represents the people who have been affected by the violence and have been left feeling numb and disconnected from the world around them. The final lines of the song, “It’s the same old theme since nineteen-sixteen / In your head, in your head, they’re still fighting,” suggest that this is an ongoing issue that has yet to be resolved.
Overall, “Zombie” is a powerful and poignant song that addresses a difficult and complex issue in a direct and honest way. It uses vivid imagery and repetition to create a sense of urgency and convey the emotional impact of the conflict on both individuals and the larger society.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another person is lost and hopeless
Child is slowly taken
An innocent victim falls prey to violence
And the violence caused such silence
The brutality of the situation has left everyone speechless
Who are we mistaken?
We question our assumptions about the world
But you see, it's not me, it's not my family
The singer is not responsible for the violence and tragedy
In your head, in your head they are fighting
The conflict lives on in our minds
With their tanks and their bombs
The weapons of war only bring destruction
And their bombs and their guns
The tools of violence are used to inflict harm
In your head, in your head, they are crying
The victims of the violence are still suffering in our thoughts
Zombie, zombie, zombie
The haunting presence of the undead lingers
Ey, ey. What's in your head
The singer challenges us to examine our own mental landscapes
Ey, ey, ey, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, eyaa
The eerie soundscape heightens the sense of unease
Ey ey zombie
The zombie presence persists
Ey ey zombie
The zombie presence persists
Ey ey zombie
The zombie presence persists
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELA KUTI
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