The Cranberries - Zombie | First Time Reaction

[@BisscuteReacts]

I have been going through the comments, a lot of you wonder why I did not know this song and actually knew the cover by Bad Wolfes well this song was released 1994 I was born 1996 so yeah that’s that . But what actually surprised me was the fact that people judged me by smiling at this , I do understand lyrics it’s not the first time I hear it, but it is the first time I experience Dolores and the Cranberries . Is it that bad that her beautiful voice makes me smile ? That I find beauty in her expressions, emotions and performance ? Judging a person’s ways of expressing is not right , making them feel bad or guilty just because they don’t feel the way you do is not to be done . I am very implicated in everything that’s regarding my channel from the recording to the replying and reading comments as well I am honest and admit if I recognize the lyrics or the song . If you made it and actually read everything thank you for checking out my content and enjoying this musical experience that is my channel your support is really appreciated. Much love ❤️

[@bryanburton6087]

Many people skip the intro and the outro and just watch the reaction. A lot of the questions and concerns they might have are usually answered at the beginning and end of the reaction. I'm guilty of that myself sometimes. I smile as well listening to this song. It's hauntingly beautiful. Seeing as how you had heard the song but not Dolores's version your smiling was inevitable and not out of place at all. You can't cry every time you listen to this song. Lot's of times, yes, but not every time. Thanks for this reaction. Peace

[@dy5l3x1cpanda5]

I cry tears of joy hearing her sing and you shouldn’t have to explain the joy you feel also. People don’t get it or don’t want to see it that way. She is missed, but missing someone doesn’t always mean you have to be sad you can remember the good times and smile. I enjoy your real reactions, never change.

[@andy6576]

Well...unfortunately, that's people for you. Ignore them, no one has any right to judge someone else's emotional response to something. There's far too much of "this isn't how _I_ would personally react/feel, therefore you totally suck and I don't" crap in this world. Ignore it, don't give these tragic little tr0lls the attention they so desperately crave.

[@skyeait5939]

Nothing wrong with smiling in a reaction to basically a perfect song. There is more to the song than war is bad lets be sad.

[@ronburgardt6495]

My comment was in no way a critique of your reaction. I was impressed with how The Cranberries took such a terrible tragedy and made a beautiful song about it. Because the song was so good, the band raised awareness of the suffering that was happening. This song was a work of art.

[@lukepalmer3156]

song was written in response to the death of Johnathan Ball, aged 3, and Tim Parry, aged 12, both of whom had been killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings, when two IRA improvised explosive devices hidden in litter bins were detonated in a shopping street in Warrington, England.

[@victorramsey5575]

Dolores had the voice of an angel. She is very missed!

[@LongandWeirdName]

And to think... She was from Limerick and didn't have one written about her.

[@fhdjtith5939]

@@LongandWeirdName up the Irish

[@davidcooks5265]

R.i.p d💕💕💕

[@yuritrasimaco5201]

And the looks too

[@racebiketuner]

So damn tragic...

[@billabong9215]

It was such a dark time. Being a child in the 90s in Ireland. I couldn't understand it. Nearly every evening you'd be waiting to hear another horrific story. The bombings, the deaths, families ripped apart.

[@ameytuckey5274]

It’s hard not to feel like smiling when you hear her voice, no matter that it’s a sad song her voice is just beautiful 😍

[@BisscuteReacts]

Right? ❤

[@NevynAtAll42]

Aye, smile and cry, or tear up at least, at the same time. Beautiful voice, sad song. Things can be more than one thing at a time.

[@stephandeutschland8207]

@@BisscuteReacts I dont understand, why she leave us to soon. Its not fair.

[@unicaller1]

This is a song that truly changed the world for a time. There is real power in music.

[@Kevin6059]

Dolores' voice was pure magic. Wifey and I saw the play, and their show was 3 hours long!! They literally played their entire catalogue and her voice was just starting to go at the end. They worked their asses off for their fans, and I was actually shocked at how high that concert ranked in my (rather long) list of great concerts.

[@stevenhopwood8195]

When I hear the original, I get teary eyed. The song is about tragic circumstances and with Dolores no longer being with us, strikes home even more. RIP Dolores. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺

[@michaelb1761]

With Delores gone now, most of their songs make me sad because most of their songs, even the ones that aren't sad songs, have an undercurrent of sadness in her singing. Knowing now how tortured of a person she must have been, it's hard for me to listen to her sing. That said, if you haven't heard/watched their performance on NPR Music, Tiny Desk you really should. Delores is so sweet.

[@pauljordan4452]

So do I, as somebody who is mentally ill and synpathises with Dolores. R.I.P.

[@chumpess]

Perfectly said 🇦🇺

[@Brandi6666]

Lots of emotion, because she knows what happened in her country. RIP baby girl😥

[@magicbrownie1357]

The only woman's voice that can instantly cut right into my heart like a dagger. So much emotion, power and expression.

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

Evanescence?

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Ann Wilson from Heart is pretty badass too. Her voice is amazing as well, IMO. Just listen to Barracuda - which was a revenge song against the record label. Do absolutely love Dolores. She is dearly missed. ❤

[@dangerousdiscourse]

Any proper irsh women has this power

[@Chrimzin]

@@dangerousdiscourse then Enya must have the power to heal it

[@BobbieBrown22]

Karen Carpenter, haunting and angelic. Diana Ankudinova, masterful and unique.

[@theresawilliams4296]

R.I.P. Dolores. Her music played a big part in me and my husband's life when we first got together at a young age. We now have four beautiful children and the kids blast this song now in the house. I'm sure our grandchildren one day will be doing the same thing. That was an awesome reaction to this great band and gorgeous singer.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you liked it ❤️

[@DarkhorseSJ]

My sister was stationed in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Hard time. Hope we never see it again. Brilliant song, especially relevant when you know know the background (but still awesome even if you don't).

[@John-gv2ug]

The song was written in 1994 hoping for peace in Northern Ireland. For a song with a connection to a specific situation and filled with such power and raw emotion, only those who have written it and lived through the reality can do it justice. Covers, however well intentioned and respectful can't even scratch the surface. RIP the one and only Dolores.

[@whichnametotake]

The Cranberries were trying to raise awareness about injustice, human suffering and unnecessary loss of lives. They also wrote a song about Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling for world powers to stop the mass murder.

[@kookycat9663]

@@whichnametotake they have several songs like this, they were always fighting for peace, the whole world over, regardless of the 'who/what/where/when/why'... everywhere needs peace. I still don't understand why people can't just let others live the way they want to, regardless of their race or creed etc.

[@Qirronis]

She was actually supposed to record the cover with the Bad Wolves; but she died just a few days before that was going to happen.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Sad ❤

[@politicalscientist8880]

Limerick man here. Breaks my heart everytime i hear 1916. I also was a teacher in a summer school in limerick with italian and spanish students learning english. Every week we picked a song to learn lyrics to and on fridays we would get all the classes together to sing it together in the hall. The first song was this. The kids loved it so much we just did a cranberries song every week. It was amazing to see 300 teens with english as a second language belt these songs out.

[@hermandadams8376]

music breaks down all language's teacher you especially should know that well

[@ChrisMinusHumour]

My family are from Northern Ireland and we moved away in 1996 after the troubles. It really was a horrible time. Remembering it is horrible but this song makes it ok. The Cranberries would want us to enjoy the music. Loved your reaction.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thanks, happy you loved it ❤

[@1979Beyond]

When the Bad wolves did there version. it was supposed to a Collab. but when Delores Passed away shortly before they were going to record, it became more of a tribute to her instead, hence the symbolism of the golden makeup on the girl on the other side of the glass in the ne version

[@tattoos9246]

she died the same day she was supposed to record her vocals for the bad wolves cover

[@mubbles1066]

It’s a great song and It was written about an IRA bomb in Warrington,England that killed two schoolchildren….here’s what Delores said about why she wrote the song. “There were a lot of bombs going off in London and I remember this one time a child was killed when a bomb was put in a rubbish bin -- that's why there's that line in the song, 'A child is slowly taken,'" O'Riordan told Songwriting Magazine. "We were on a tour bus and I was near the location where it happened, so it really struck me hard - I was quite young, but I remember being devastated about the innocent children being pulled into that kind of thing. So I suppose that's why I was saying, 'It's not me' - that even though I'm Irish it wasn't me, I didn't do it. Because being Irish, it was quite hard, especially in the UK when there was so much tension." She told Vox magazine in 1994 that the song was written in part as a mechanism to grapple with her identity as an Irish citizen that did not support the actions of the IRA. "The IRA are not me. I'm not the IRA. The Cranberries are not the IRA. My family are not. ... When it says in the song, 'It's not me, it's not my family,' that's what I'm saying. It's not Ireland".

[@seamusbob3458]

Its about the whole Irish/English conflict but was inspired by the warrington bomb

[@mubbles1066]

@@seamusbob3458 Yep,😊👍

[@Maizy1985]

It was 3 boys...that's why at certain points towards the end it's just three boys screaming around the cross and then the b&w shots of them dying.

[@MikeTheBike58]

Exactly,only the IRA are the IRA.

[@seamusbob3458]

@@MikeTheBike58 the cranberries were west brits

[@gadielparedezrivero1621]

​"Dreams", "Linger", "Ode To My Family","Salvation", "Promises", "When You're Gone", "Just My Imagination" etc., son temas de los irlandeses The Cranberries, sensacional reacción Bisscute, sigue adelante; bendiciones, muy buena onda.

[@wolsh.studio]

I love "Hollywood" more :)

[@hisshadow9525]

Promises is one of my favorite

[@andrewboland1062]

Animal Instinct aswell and Never Grow Old is also a gem

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Animal instinct, my favorite and kinda underrated single of them

[@MrDiegote75]

@Gadiel Paredez Rivero Promises es una de sus mejores canciones a parte de las que nombraste y por supuesto Zombie...también otra canción que es buenísima y poco conocida por quienes no los escuchan seguido es Wake up and smell the coffee,que para mi es un temazo!! Abrazos desde Argentina,mi hermano!

[@seckler17]

Delores "peculiar" vocal technique is called "Keening" or sean-no`s. It's a traditional Gaelic/Celtic form of singing almost wailing to morn death. Very fitting given what this song is about.

[@itsmysafetysir]

I'm Irish, and have been going to the north since the early 80's, so I'm in a better position to talk about this than most. nothing wrong with you smiling along with the song, it is a beautiful song, and her voice is amazing. Its's a beautiful song, so enjoy it.

[@geordiewishart1683]

The north? Like Cavan or Monaghan?

[@michaelmurphy8667]

Been going to Britain.

[@nothanksmate]

Sometimes I come back and listen again to remember how I felt when I first heard Dolores.

[@alekhidell]

There’s obviously no way anyone could have covered this faithfully, but the fact that they did so is a tribute to the original. It’s a work of art, a song about tragedy sung by a person whose life was eventually tragic.

[@MLawrence2008]

The troubles are still simmering away. We are lucky to live during a time where the majority from both sides of the argument want no more fighting but to try and continue to find a peaceful answer despite the best efforts of those that want a return to violence!

[@chaoticrager1722]

This song is in my all time top 10 list of favorites, the song the video, the sound of the song, the visuals and the fact the incredible singer is no longer with us, i always end up crying but i love it so much. If you like this version listen to the live version of it sang by Cranberries in Ireland....sounds even better!!

[@drifknight96]

I am so happy that u discovered the original and feel it

[@matthewgoodA1206]

This song always hits hard for me. I have some partial Irish heritage. The subject is so grave but still must be addressed. I applaud The Cranberries for writing a heavy song that covers such an important topic. Rest In Peace to Dolores, unfortunately unable to overcome her demons in the end. Her addiction may have taken her but we have her voice forever.

[@JR-tl2ym]

I was in college when this came out. It was a great year for music. But when this first played on MTV we were stunned, and knew we heard something important.

[@williamcook9703]

What she is doing (vocally) is called "keening". It's an antiquated Irish singing style designed to lament or mourn, typically at a funeral or wake. This is a very deep song. While it eludes to "the troubles" which was an ongoing conflict between Catholics and protestants in Ireland it also refers to a specific incident where two innocent children died in a random bombing.

[@Ann_O_Nym]

It's just awesome. This video is a masterpiece. The music is marvelous. It's mostly soft, silent and slowly but so powerful, emotional and expressive. No cover is comparable with such an original song. It's another dimension of music. Can't stop hearing it.

[@brownwestmoreland1077]

The cranberries will always be missed. Dolores's voice is otherworldly and angelic. I really when this song first came out, it blew me away because it was so freakin heavy and melodic at the same time.

[@nothanksmate]

Also, I have never seen a drummer trying so hard also to portray his anguish and pain. What an amazing band.

[@jonkos1975]

One of Irelands best ever bands. Delores had a amazing voice 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@lightningmonky7674]

Definitely better than U2 lmao. I want to hear more cause I love the Irish accent

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

@@lightningmonky7674 I don't know if I'd say "better than U2". This song is better than any U2 song, but overall U2 is pretty iconic.

[@ksapp2622]

Every person who was a teenager in the 90s knows this song by heart

[@robynhurley5119]

I was a teen in the 80s but loved this

[@Sentry751]

Watching your face light up, as soon as Dolores started to sing, was all I needed to see; to know how good this reaction would be. The Cranberries are truly special.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Right?❤️

[@johnpaulcalixtolerias9351]

You are just smiling because you were amazed by her voice. I can see it in your expression.

[@cdh79]

the mid 90's were an amazing time for alternative rock (as we called it back then..).. Shifting from Grunge with Pearl Jam or Nirvana over to Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots to the likes of Radiohead, Cranberries, Skunk Anansie, Bush or the Offspring.. there are way too many amazing bands from that time to mention..

[@gigistephens4633]

Here goes some more : NIN, Dinosaur Jr, Tool, Sonic Youth, Disturbed, etc etc. But yeah, you definitely get the point.

[@overanDownUnder]

And I was blessed to have been able to hit every one of these shows in SLC, fort Collin’s 1995-1999 And sublime, warren G(amongst many other hip hop artists), RATM. Truly awesome time for music. Absolutely lucky for the memories

[@dsfddsgh]

@@gigistephens4633 Disturbed were more a 2000's band.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Yes!! It was an amazing time to be young. GREAT music was king back then, and so many great bands were "born" from the ashes of the 80s.

[@focalized]

Her and Alanis have that vocal thing like a backbreath. .

[@dhz781]

her voice is indescribable. it's weird because no one can duplicate or improve on her original, yet the cover is still pretty great?

[@JFD120563]

The look of pure joy on your face when she starts singing - you can't ask for a better reaction.

[@PeDr0.UY131]

This song can only be sung by her.🥺R.I.P. Dolores.

[@memnarch129]

I wouldnt say that. Tommy Vext and Bad Wolves did one HELL of a job with their version of Zombie.

[@freddyfleal]

although I don’t think he’s a bad singer, Dolores is unmatched and these covers (like Sound of Silence by Disturbed) are way over produced imo.

[@adbdirewolf]

The song was written in response to the death of Johnathan Ball, 3, and Tim Parry, 12, who had been killed in the IRA bombing in Warrington, northwest England, when two devices hidden in litter bins were detonated. Ball died at the scene of the bombing as a result of his shrapnel-inflicted injuries and, five days later, Parry lost his life as a result of head injuries. others were injured, some seriously. Parry died in his father's arms in Liverpool's Walton hospital. The two boys had gone shopping to buy Mother's Day cards on one of the town's busiest shopping streets.

[@vernhoke7730]

The smile on your face when she gets into the meat of the song is priceless young lady. As you'll see throughout the comments there are so many more songs by this band you will love. Both studio and live.

[@Jelisson_Gregorov]

Cranberries made a huge success here in Brazil and they still have fans.

[@jameslucero01]

I don't know if anyone has told you the story. The Bad Wolves version was originally supposed to be a colab with Delores. It was actually going to be a re-imagined version of the song. The day filming was to begin they found Delores drowned in her bathtub. What an unmitigated tragedy. I am tearing up just thinking about it. The Bad Wolves instead of just canceling the video altogether, decided to turn the song into a cover and Tribute to Delores. I salute them for the decision, but cannot say I will ever prefer it to the original. thank you for another wonderful reaction look forward to your next movie. Love and respect. HOG fam.

[@surg23]

My favourite thing about this song is how humbly she sings it. You can see by the way she avoids the camera she wants people to focus on the songs message. Great reaction btw. The audio quality is much appreciated!

[@darryldash2980]

Was 10 when this track came out...still rocks sad demise but her voice will never be forgotten 🤘

[@jdimas9009]

Zombie was the song that introduced me to rock, it will always have a spot in my Playlist

[@BisscuteReacts]

It’s amazing

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

I don't think anyone else could sing this with the emotion that she did. And, of course, the entire inspiration of the song is heartbreaking.

[@vancepeck7888]

Her voice Makes me cry and get goosebumps every time.

[@dcinsc]

I grew up in such an awesome time of music. It literally drives my soul to this day.

[@jamescoleman8954]

Well, she was supposed to do the Bad Wolves version with them but she literally died a day or two before they went into the studio for it. It would’ve been so amazing for her and bad wolves to have done that together. Something we all lost out on.

[@kbennett3274]

Great honest reaction... it's rare that an original absolutely blows you away when you already like the cover. RIP Dolores.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you so much ❤

[@berndheghmanns1437]

Hello, for me the singer unfortunately died too early and every time i hear this song i have to cry, because I still think that this band will had an Great career!!

[@myTERAexperience]

❤ The Cranberries "Zombie," top 5 favorite song. Cover changed lyrics that didn't need changed. It was interesting though knowing Dolores was going to sing it but then passed away before she could. I believe they donated the proceeds of their cover to her children.

[@johnnyblitzkrieg8985]

This song always punchest the fuck out of me. The humanity? I cried when Doloros died.

[@ShadowBoxer1111]

Even with such serious lyrics/topic her voice and talent brings smiles and chills. She had such remarkable control over her voice.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Right? ❤️

[@ariezgs83]

"Zombie" is sacred, especially if you know the history of the origin of this song. Relevant as ever.

[@FortressofShred]

She had one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. I was 13 when this song came out. I loved Deloros. It was devastating to hear of her passing 💔

[@BisscuteReacts]

She was amazing ❤

[@KennethLP]

Seeing your reaction reminded me of the first time I heard this song (a couple of decades ago), my head exploded, my skin broke out in goosebumps, and my eyes filled with tears. It was a very powerful experience. RIP Dolores.

[@The_Crab_Whisperer]

The lyrics are so powerful. She was incredible. One of the best songs about war that I know.

[@LordEagle]

War Pigs,,,????

[@The_Crab_Whisperer]

@@LordEagle Yes! Let's see that soon!

[@kamusuaike7942]

Te recomiendo el tema "1982" de la banda Tren Loco... Saludos

[@Luredreier]

The song isn't about children being abandoned, but about children being killed.

[@ronburgardt6495]

Such a beautiful song about such a terrible reality. And a tragic end for Dolores, who died in a hotel room while traveling to collaborate with Bad Wolves on their cover. The high breaking effect in her voice is called keening. Its a traditional Irish form that symbolizes mourning.

[@trestruant9941]

Oh dear, I just read about what actually happened to Dolores - that is just so sad. I can relate to that, it is painfully close to home for me too. I can understand how now, with peace more or less stable in N. Ireland, that the song can be appreciated for its musical beauty as well as its profound message. However with what is happening in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, the terrible cycle of violence against children, and civilians in general, continues.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

My husband who was literally born into a civil war, has tears on his face. This is so powerful and so BEAUTIFUL. I’m ashamed to say I was a teenager when this song came out, and I missed out too… because I was such a snobby little shit 😖 that had no appreciation for vocal technique that wasn’t classical. Dolores O’Riordan’s voice is a beautiful creation

[@jackgilchrist]

However good a cover may be, it can't come close to Dolores O'Riordan. Her voice was a perfect and beautiful mix of rock and traditional Irish singing. Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí uirthi (eternal rest be upon her).

[@lordgalahad]

In 2014, I visited Warrington where my sister lives. It was also there where the bombings that took the lives of two children in 1993. It was because this incident why this song was made.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I'm a metalhead but definitely check out live performances of the band. Delores owned the crowd like Su-metal. She was at the top of the list of great performers.

[@darkfx3208]

Su-metal....smh...

[@worldfamouslanglois4805]

I have a hard time getting through this song without pissing tears .. so sad .. thanks for this one

[@marksaunderson3042]

There is nothing wrong with loving the song. As long as you know why it was written, and why it makes me cry every time. How can such kick ass tune be about the death of 2 kids, and still be good?

[@chrismidkiff5535]

One of my fondest memories was seeing Delores O'Riordan and the rest of the Cranberries live, 2009. Excellent.

[@JoseRodriguez-uf2pt]

Great reaction as always Madalina. The Irish brogue and the lilt in her voice made Dolores an absolute one of a kind singer. Her passion will live on through her music for generations

[@ungenerationed9022]

The technique Dolores is using is called keening. It is a style/technique used for Irish ceremonies for the dead and is an expression of deep sorrow/grief.

[@rk41gator]

Such a RAW and powerful song and video. The visuals add so much to the song. The angst strong and thick. The pain and anguish rips out your heart. The danger is palatable. It's in our head!

[@UNCLEBUCK187]

i have served in northern ireland and it was very difficult to forget some of the scenes that i saw. however we are soldiers and we do our job and move on.

[@joecollie4314]

I watched a concert on T,V with the Cranberries. Instantly fell in love with Delores voice. Within a month I had 4 CDS the raw raspberry growl of her voice is very unique to her. I have heard noone who could match it. .

[@Klpprsn]

Watching the pure, music inspired joy you were experiencing, at this song I know well, filled me with much happiness!

[@williambill5172]

That "sound" is called keening and she melts me still whenever I hear her (RIP)

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Another great reaction! Specifically, this song is about "the Troubles" in Northern Ireland, which was an unofficial civil war over the question of whether Northern Ireland should be a part of the UK or a part of the Republic of Ireland. It was also very much about Catholic versus Protestant values, a theme that has plagued British history since the 1530s. The line "It's the same old theme since 1916," is a reference to the Easter Uprising in Dublin in 1916, which was brutally repressed by the British. The Republic of Ireland came into being in 1922, first as a member of the British Commonwealth, but it later left the Commonwealth to make its own path. But the Republic never included the six counties around Belfast (which remain a part of the UK).

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you so much

[@stpfs9281]

Thank you for explaining a cruel part of history, that some would want forgotten, my Gran was from the Emerald Isle, I remember being shocked by her outbursts, living in London in the 1960's.

[@stephenthorpe8457]

It is hard to find another song so steeped in tragedy. The song (by an Irish band) was inspired by the deaths of two little boys in Warrington, England (the "enemy"), who were blown up by an IRA bomb while out, it is said, buying a Mother's Day card. Hence the lyric "another mother's broken heart is taken over" and the imagery of a little boy dying with soldiers all around, while silver children (presumably representing children already dead) scream as they feel the pain of the new dying child. To add to the tragedy, two decades later, Dolores O'Riordan drowned in the bath in a hotel room, after heavy drinking.

[@Trvler7]

Still one of the best antiwar songs out there. Really pulls you in with lyrics, vocals and over all music. I feel the same as I felt when this song first came out. Just amazing. -Jadedspyder

[@BisscuteReacts]

[@vanhelsing4602]

Fortunate son anyone?

[@ironpony42]

I saw a lot of concerts in the 1990's. Name a 90's band, I probably caught them. The Cranberries I saw 3 times. The first time was a random dreary Tuesday at a small venue. $3 at the door. The opening act was Counting Crows, who nobody had ever heard of, it was 3 months before their debut CD dropped. They blew the roof off the place. It was a half full venue, and they had the energy for a stadium. I got to talk with Adam Duritz for a few minutes after they played, while the roadies loaded them off, and The Cranberries on. He was just chilling side stage, and was the kindest soul. Then the Cranberries came on, and I was right up front. Delores was no more than 10' away for the entire show. I was instantly mesmerized by her. Easily one of my top 5 90's concert memories. I was crushed when she passed.

[@cyberdan42]

Beyond her fantastic voice, Dolores was a poet and composer of the first order. The lyrics of this song are so compelling and heartfelt. Since the dawn of the millennium and all the terror threats post-Sept 11th, 2001, folks have largely forgotten the Irish troubles, which stretched bloodshed, hatred and loss throughout the 20th century. The spectre of this recent violence raised some fears during Brexit, but even then, they were downplayed and largely ignored. The Irish troubles should not be forgotten; they should be an enduring lesson on the toxicity of religious and cultural division with the violence and horror it brings to all involved.

[@vattmann1387]

What upsets me is how many Americans use this as an anthem for UP THE IRA AND KILL PEOPLE. It misses the point of the song of people being brainwashed by hatred. None of the sides want violence except the extremists on both sides :/ Also the Bass from this song is great fun to play. You can even do it acoustic on a uke if you down tune it :D

[@coachmullen1]

I appreciate that you were smiling at the beauty of her voice and the power of the song. It was also very clear that you started noticing that the images in the video weren't matching up with the feeling you had listening to the music and vocal performance. As a reactor, especially when listening to bands who made music before 2000, you might find that the lyrics, and the stories behind the lyrics, are essential to the reaction. Of course there will always be songs and artists who aren't as deep or poetic. And all music can be enjoyed purely for the sound. But songs like this mean something, and they're considered great songs because of the complexity of the message. This song should make a listener think and feel deeply. As a reactor, you can grow and excel if you recognize when a greater message or story is being told, work to understand the story, and share your experience with the art. Good luck to you. Keep going back to the original artists. 80-90% of the time, the original is better than the cover.

[@swiftbird_studio]

This is a really wonderful reaction, thank you so much! The look on your face when you realize what you've been missing, it's priceless. It's almost like watching one of those videos where deaf people hear for the first time. Many interesting and adorable expressions. Especially at 2:44! And to those criticizing you for smiling, please read the words of P.B. Shelley: We look before and after, And pine for what is not: Our sincerest laughter With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.

[@_Tim115]

The Cranberries are absolutely one of the best bands to come out of the 90's. Dolores wrote this song in response to the death of Johnathan Ball, 3, and Tim Parry, 12, who were killed in the IRA bombing of Warrington, northwest England. Two devices hidden in litter bins were detonated Ball died at the scene of the bombing as a result of his shrapnel-inflicted injuries and, five days later, Parry lost his life as a result of head injuries.

[@TheCallToArms1]

I love how Biss let's herself feel the music and connects to it on an emotional level ! My wife is utterly indifferent towards music and it's the saddest thing.

[@fatboy5926]

The most goosebump inducing voice ever

[@bobyoung2306]

One of the best songs of all time! I had tears when I heard Dolores passed. She was so unique and incredible!

[@colemandias3212]

Is anyone else waiting for the halo lights reflecting off her glasses to perfectly surround both her eyes?

[@BisscuteReacts]

hahahahhaa Ill see what I can do next time about it

[@zelosthewilder]

Don't get me wrong the Bad Wolves cover is amazing but nothing compares to this one. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@SergioSBloch]

Wasn't Delores supposed to be going to the studio to record vocals for this track with Bad Wolves right before she died? The Bad Wolves released the song anyway as their tribute. RIP Delores

[@zelosthewilder]

That's what I heard also.

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

The first time I heard this announced on the radio I thought there is no way they could do this song justice. No one can... but... I didn't need to be generous with my words to say I didn't hate it.

[@memnarch129]

@@SergioSBloch If you watch the video she was supposed to go into the studio to record her vocals on the very day she died. They then contacted Delores family and asked if they could still release the song. They then proceeded to give all the money they made off of their cover to Delores children.

[@mariobarrigan5284]

Loved it when the realization happened "ive been missing out"❤

[@paulgreen758]

Dolores sang in a Keening style, its the Irish lament for the people that passed, this record at the time, could of got them in a whole pool of trouble, as the Troubles where still ongoing in Northen Ireland, and its a perfect song, at the time of writing im in tears for the wasted lives, and the passing of Dolores

[@dougross8790]

The reason people do covers is because the original is that good and I love that you get that. I have just being doing a deep dive on your videos since seeing your reaction to Portishead today. I hope you keep doing honest reactions because it is refreshing and fun compared to many others I have seen. Thanks

[@kimlarsen8556]

R.I.P. Dolores O'Riordan Beautiful voice one of my favorit songs

[@NannoGui666.__]

Finally😍😱!!!Thank you for responding to my request🙃lop u biscutee!!😄

[@TomTomson81]

Now you also know what great importance the golden lady in the Bad Wolves cover had.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Yes now It makes sense

[@IvanPlayyz]

​@@BisscuteReactsthe USA actually supported the Irish Republic Army

[@davietobin]

RIP Dolores ,legend.

[@damianreid2452]

Still got the seven inch single from '94. That was the year they burst onto the scene in the UK with the single Linger although I think they gained a bit of traction in the US first. This song was clearly about the troubles in Northern Ireland though as I recall, I think it was specifically inspired by the Warrington bombings on the mainland the year before, a town just down the road from where I grew up. Dolores. Such a damn waste of talent and a beautiful soul. Thanks again for your reactions. There's some good 'reactots' up here on KZbin but yours are absolutely top notch every time.

[@TheDolfan2010]

She was actually supposed to do collaborating vocals on Bad Wolves cover of the song, but passed right before recording began. So they did the cover, partially in tribute.

[@flipflopzg]

Dolores O'Riordan is one of my favourite singers of all time... If I had a Cranberries suggestion it would probably be Promises, the video for the song...