Zombie
o-ran-ge Lyrics


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Another head hangs lowly
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
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
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?

Overall Meaning

The song "Zombie" by O-Ran-Ge speaks against violence and war. The lyrics talk about a child being taken away slowly, and when violence calls in silence, people are mistaken about who the enemy is. Another theme highlighted in the song is the constant struggle of people who have been fighting wars for decades - it's the same old theme since 1916. The chorus featuring the repetitive phrase, "What's in your head?" underlines the underlying horror of war and the mental state of a person who has been affected by it.


The words "in your head" suggest that the violence and destruction caused by war don't only impact the physical world but also have an impact on the mentality of the person involved. The main character sings about how they don't want to be associated with the violence and war and that their family is not a part of it. The repeating phrase of "Zombie, zombie" could mean that people who are fighting these wars are like zombies. They have been so deeply affected by war that they are numb to their surroundings and are just fighting for the sake of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Another head hangs lowly
Another person is lost, feeling hopeless


Child is slowly taken
Innocent lives are being destroyed, perhaps by war or other forms of violence


When the violence calls in silence
Violence can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, but it is always happening somewhere


Who are we mistaken
We might be misguided in our understanding of what is really going on in the world


But you see, it's not me
The artist is not personally responsible for the violence, but they are still affected by it


It's not my family
The violence is not limited to one group or community, it affects everyone


They are fighting
The violence continues, with people fighting and dying for their cause


With their tanks, and their bombs, And their bombs, and their guns
The violence is perpetuated by those with access to destructive weapons and military force


They are crying
Even those who perpetrate violence can still feel the pain and loss that it causes


Zombie, zombie, Zombie-ie-ie
The victims of violence can feel like they are just going through the motions, without any real agency or control over their lives


What's in your head?
What are your thoughts and feelings about the violence that is happening around you?


Another mother's breakin', Heart is takin' over
Mothers are losing their children to senseless violence, and their grief is overwhelming


We must be mistaken
As a society, we are failing to address the underlying issues that lead to violence and conflict


It's the same old theme, Since 1916
Violence and conflict have been ongoing issues for decades, if not centuries


They're still fighting
The cycle of violence and conflict continues, with no apparent end in sight


They are dying
The toll of violence and conflict is measured in human lives lost




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan

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