Via Vallen is a stage name of dangdut singer of SERA Malayan Orchestra(OM … Read Full Bio ↴Via Vallen is a stage name of dangdut singer of SERA Malayan Orchestra(OM SERA), her real name is Maulidia Octavia. She was born in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on October 10, 1990. She likes to sing since she was a child. Her musicality is from her father who is a dangdut musician. She began her professional career as a dangdut singer in 2008 when she was 18 years old.

Zombie
Via Vallen Lyrics

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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,
Hey, hey, hey. What′s in your head,
In your head,
Zombie, zombie, zombie?
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, dou, dou, dou, dou, dou...

Another mother's breakin',
Heart is taking over.
When the vi′lence 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,
Hey, hey, hey. What′s in your head,
In your head,
Zombie, zombie, zombie?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, oh, oh,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, hey, oh, ya, ya-a...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Via Vallen’s song “Zombie” paint a picture of a society struggling with corruption, violence, and conflict, pleading for an end to the horror. The first verse describes the pain of a child being taken away and the resulting silence. The lyrics ask, “Who are we mistaken?” This may signify the confusion and despair that people feel when they are unable to comprehend or solve the issues that arise from violence.

The second verse goes on to explain that the conflict is not necessarily a personal one for the singer, but rather a societal one. The lyrics state, “But you see, it’s not me, it's not my family.” This suggests that violence is pervasive and affects whole communities. The imagery of tanks, bombs, and guns in the lyrics again depicts the violence that is tearing apart the society. The repeated chorus of “Zombie” represents the desensitization of society and the idea that those who commit violence are like zombies – mindlessly moving through life without a greater purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Another head hangs lowly,
Someone is feeling defeated and has their head hung in sorrow.

Child is slowly taken.
An innocent child is taken away, likely by violence.

And the violence caused such silence,
The violence has caused those affected to become quiet, afraid to speak out.

Who are we mistaken?
We are not sure who to blame for the violence and tragedy.

But you see, it′s not me, it's not my family.
The artist is not personally responsible for the violence and chaos.

In your head, in your head they are fighting,
The battle and conflict seem to only exist in people's minds.

With their tanks and their bombs,
The weapons of war are being used in the imaginary conflict.

And their bombs and their guns.
More weapons of war, including guns and explosives, are present in the imaginary conflict.

In your head, in your head, they are crying...
People are imagining the horror and sadness of a war that only exists in their minds.

Zombie, zombie, zombie
The term 'zombie' is used to describe how people are feeling and acting under the weight of these tragedies.

Hey, hey, hey. What′s in your head,
The singer is asking us to consider what kind of thoughts are occupying our minds.

Another mother's breakin',
Another mother is experiencing heartbreak and tragedy.

Heart is taking over.
Emotions are becoming too strong to bear.

When the vi′lence causes silence,
The violence has caused such pain and sorrow that those who are affected cannot speak out or share their experiences.

We must be mistaken.
This line indicates a sense of confusion and uncertainty about the violence and its causes.

It′s the same old theme since nineteen-sixteen.
The artist is indicating that war, violence and tragedy are nothing new, and have been a part of human history for many years.

In your head, in your head they're still fighting,
The imaginary conflict continues in people's minds.

With their tanks and their bombs,
The imagery of war continues to be present in the mind's eye.

And their bombs and their guns.
More weapons of war are present in the imaginary conflict.

In your head, in your head, they are dying...
The tragedy of war and death continues to occupy people's minds.

Zombie, zombie, zombie
The word 'zombie' is used again as a metaphor for those who are emotionally and mentally affected by violence and tragedy.

Hey, hey, hey. What′s in your head,
The artist repeats the question, asking once again what is happening inside our minds.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, hey, oh, ya, ya-a...
The song repeats this chorus as a way to emphasize the feeling of being overwhelmed and 'zombified' by the tragedy and chaos in the world.

Writer(s): Dolores Mary O'riordan

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