SO EYE OPENING!!! | The Cranberries - "Zombie" | REACTION/ANALYSIS

[@clifton8929]

It's such an amazing song. The pain in her voice about the Irish/British conflict. People hating, dying, fighting...it's in your head - Zombie.

[@jpgduff]

It's shite. Badly written, naive lyrics and poorly produced sub grunge shite at that. She's seen as a West brit by many in Ireland. That is to say - a traitor.

[@TheAntihero86]

She was Irish, a lot of her singing incorporates traditional Irish singing that's why it's so unique

[@nickdriessen6159]

How is it unique if it's traditional?

[@EC-dz3fb]

​@@nickdriessen6159Because traditional, heritage-infused music is rarely incorporated into mainstream music - with some exception, of course.

[@Nikioko]

Sean-nós is the traditional Celtic singing. This particular technique is keening, traditionally used for laments.

[@HandsUpforThePanther]

@@nickdriessen6159 it is traditional, what Dolores use to do is called yodelling.

[@MooreCEJr]

@@HandsUpforThePanther keening... an Irish wail that woman did during a funeral

[@mikkelmarquard4050]

Let's remember their names: Three-year-old Johnathan Ball was killed when two bombs hidden in litter bins detonated on a busy shopping street in March 1993. Tim Parry, aged 12, died five days later. There were many other victims, but this is the incident that inspired the song.

[@aixmhros]

+1

[@damedusa5107]

Wasn’t far from me, and I was in the same year in school age. That it stuck with me. The change was palpable after that. Also not only the shock of the boys but the location of the bomb, being that even places close to Liverpool which many deemed more Irish sympathetic weren’t safe. The issue always seemed to be attacks in London. But this changed the feeling, anywhere was fair game in their eyes. Scary times but which also just seemed normal growing up.

[@bashab3098]

A telling response

[@Simon-lw4uc]

You are so right

[@BoBo15507]

Was going to say just that.... But you beat me,,, Rip to all to the lost lives because of just wanting the land back from the English... The innocent children and people deserve everything

[@jonm1114]

Such a great song! Dolores O'Riordan is the singer and she also wrote the song. It is a protest song, written as a reaction to an IRA bombing that had killed two young children, and the pain and anger really come through in the vocals and in the instrumental arrangement, especially the drums. Dolores asked the drummer to play as loud as he could and it really accentuates the anger she was trying to communicate.

[@xxmrbrooksxx]

Dolores O'Riordan rest in peace. Great song about The Troubles.

[@davidtingley9978]

​@@TheScamper44 I'll add that this traditional Celtic/Irish singing was brought over here by immigrants and helped shape American music, especially country and bluegrass

[@jpgduff]

Actually, it's an awful.song by someone who doesn't have any knowledge about the subject. I'm from the estate in belfast where this was filmed. She is seen as both naive and a bit of a traitor. A 'West Brit' is how she is often spoken of. She hadn't she'd one tear for Irish children who had been murdered. Then her 'it's in your head'refrain added insult to injury by implying that it was only the Urish in the North who were engaged in conflict. Awful revisionist nonsense and a shit song. Badly written, poorly played and produced by an amateur.

[@Buy_Me_A_Nightmare]

This is a very special song.

[@thancrow]

She repeats the word bombs twice to honor the two children that died in the bombing.

[@numptyed1]

Dolores had the most amazing voice, she is missed tremendously. the album "no need to argue" is a perfect showcase of her talent.

[@willengage2661]

Delores incorporating the Irish "keening" style of singing into the song makes it so haunting and amazing. Another great analysis.

[@dougoneill7266]

Dolores.

[@Qkano]

Saves me typing it ... yes "keening" is the word for it.

[@jasamine7902]

I didn't realize keening meant wailing for the dead. I just saw its definition from the page grandmotherskeen. I've always loved this song, but it's interesting to know the style in the voice also has a meaning toward the song.

[@Nikioko]

Keening is a sean-nós technique which is used in laments.

[@philipkudrna5643]

This song is about the still unresolved conflict between Protestants and catholics in Northern Ireland. In 1994, when this song was recorded, the Good Friday Agreement that was about to bring some relief, was still in the future. The song is about a bombing where two innocent kids were killed. The singer is iconic Dolores O‘Riordan, she had a psychological problem and died in Jan 2018 after extensive alcohol consumption by drowning in the bathtub (like Whitney) at the age of 46. Her yodel-like singing technique is allegedly typical for Irish folk songs and definitely influenced by her heritage and culture. A great voice of the nineties! RIP Dolores!

[@skylar7740]

This was a protest 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'. [ ... ] 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." Dolores O'Riordan in 2017, on writing "Zombie"

[@tinagilbert8902]

Delores's unique vocals in this song is called "keening". It's an old Irish mourning ritual performed at funerals (mostly by the women). It mimics the painful, mournful wails and cries of a mother's loss. Truly beautiful reaction as always. Peace and light...💞

[@Simon-lw4uc]

Never heard of keening being from England ! But I absolutely love it and for me Delores was one of the worlds most amazingly beautiful talented creative singer songwriters the world has ever seen or will ever see ! Sort of like Amy winehouse esq , tho their styles are polar opposites it doesn’t detract from at least my musically unprofessional opinion how god given elite they both were and for hundreds of years I’m sure their legacy they left the world musically will still be enjoyed still revered still listened to ! I wish so so very much they were still blessing the whole world with what I can only describe as a talent so elite and above and beyond virtually all others that it must of been betrothed to those girls by God himself !!

[@gregstacy4498]

Her death was so sudden and sad. Another sad bit is she died right before she was going to be on a cover of this, being done by the band Bad Wolves. Those guys did an amazing tribute to her in their video

[@Metzwerg74]

it´s more a tribute to this masterpiece, then only a cover, as is the whole music video.... and i don´t think, there will ever be a more worthy cover of this song, as what Bad Wolves achieved....

[@lightningmonky7674]

I'm mostly a metalhead but this has to be one of the best rock songs I've ever heard, damn shame she died too soon, I wish she could have found peace

[@wicoli]

One of the coolest things about it. All the proceeds they made for the sale of the song was donated to O'Riordan's kids.

[@johnrudder6189]

I saw the Bad Wolves do this in Nashville, Tn. I loved the Cranberries and her voice. Such a tragic loss I would have loved to hear her in person.

[@Brykk]

I have always loved the cranberries. The music world lost a true treasure when dolores passed. She had a vocal style like you would typically only hear in folk style music.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Aileen is hitting all the classic bangers... Kudos to the commenters on their recommends! Can't go wrong with TheCranberries.

[@FeralMutiny]

Being Irish, this song makes me cry EVERY time. I miss Dolores's voice so much. Such a beautiful soul!

[@jamiepittman4855]

R.I.P. She was so amazing. I miss the Cranberries, it will be hard to find another band like them.

[@byrnez2755]

Such a power-house of a front-person. She had so much soul and depth. RIP Delores.

[@Jude_196]

One of the saddest, most heart wrenching songs I have ever heard in my entire life. Just makes me WEEP: every time. Should not "be a thing", anymore. Lord Help Us! Senseless deaths.... 💔💔💔💔💔 Prayers for Peace: EVERYWHERE. I'm sure that everyone, below, has mentioned her keening. Just heartbreaking. Thanks for listening to this one, Aileen.

[@greghartshorne6621]

She was Irish. It’s heartbreaking that she isn’t with us anymore. My own musical mick soul is having a drink on her behalf🎶🍻

[@PortaPooper]

The story behind this song is horrifying and very on point to the world at the time. The pain can be felt in every line accompanied by a somber, sorrowful tone by the band.

[@poncandn1]

rest in peace, bless their souls

[@majormogli3772]

i was in highschool back in time as this song was released and literally everyone was listening to it. and still today it gives me goosebumps.

[@seandunne696]

Such a powerful song. The way Dolores is singing is called keening. To keen (caoine in Irish) is the traditional practice of wailing in a melodic way to show grief for the dead.

[@Shankulaaa]

This wasn't the full version, if you see the longer full video it is even more powerful. RIP Dolores, she was a musical treasure.

[@Life_with_humans]

Came here to say this

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Absolutely. Full version gives the full picture.

[@jpgduff]

​@matthewgoodA1206 She didn't know the Full picture. This song is insulting to people in the north of Ireland.

[@lustalgia...]

I thought I was tripping too😅

[@lustalgia...]

Not the full version and the best part is the tension building up to the true ending. Cmon fans at least lead her to the right version lol! U can enjoy it again fully I guess is the silver lining

[@seangrrrr]

I remember when this song came out and was a huge fan from the beginning. It wasn't until just a few months ago watching reaction videos that I found out what it was about and it made me just rethink how I take in music. Even old fogies can learn something new :)

[@limozeen61]

This is my favorite song of The Cranberries. The lyrics, Delores' vocals, the video, all are extremely powerful.

[@MLawrence2008]

Great reaction Aileen to such a powerful song.

[@jamieoconnor1916]

Hello 👋 from Ireland Aileen, thank you for another fantastic reaction. i love your content, and this savage song Dolores was from country limerick. She truly was a fantastic artist, one of Ireland's greatest rock musicians 😀 the song is about the troubles in Northern Ireland and the terrible things that people experienced

[@jpgduff]

Unless you're from the North because fuck.those guys, right? Shite song.

[@kevanwillis4571]

The song was inspired by a two year old and a twelve year old murdered by the IRA in the Warrington Bombings in England. Two bombs put in litter bins timed to explode ninety seconds apart, so people fleeing from the first, ran into the second.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

This song is very intensionally emotional. Every aspect of the instrumentation and voice is there to shock ( in a good way) the listener. If we take in consideration the times we live in, it still is very much a reality. Once you truly grasp the meaning, it's hard not to shed some tears.

[@davidjarvie9546]

Dolores sings with purpose, its about the troubles in northern Ireland,,,,it speaks from the heart. Great reaction Aileen...🇬🇧👍

[@tomjones1669]

this song only exists by the actions of the crown,How many innocent children did her majesty's forces kill in the foreign land

[@Cifer77]

This is one of those songs that was SO POPULAR, it played on damn near every radio station, on loop on every location with music, people got tired of it, and started hating on it. But it's certainly not a bad song.

[@donegalrediscovered3309]

Not just Dlores’s stunning voice the Imagery of the video & history behind the song is worth you looking into .. ☘️😀💚

[@adriansosa1987]

If you're not moved to tears listening to this song you are not human at all, the lyrics the way she sings and the whole imagery in the video is so sad and powerful.. great reaction by the way.. ❤❤❤ 7:30

[@poncandn1]

yup i cry every time. ill be like again? really? still?

[@jpgduff]

Nope. She's a west brit that lied to the kids in my estate to get her ghoulish video made. Awful song, badly written, poorly produced.

[@scottrobinson2275]

I live in Northern Ireland. A lot of the images are in Belfast where I live. The alternative scene in Belfast still is a mixed background. It was normal growing up with army at the end of the street and searching you. 2 people I was in school with lost there life because of the conflict

[@joecollie4314]

I believe she had one of the best voices in the music industry. She sounds like no one else. No one else I heard sounds like her. She was just starting to make a come back when she passed. Good, we can still hear her voice . She has many more great songs.

[@jpgduff]

You need to Google Sinead O,xConnor. She was doing this long before this clown was. RiP Sinead

[@msw9871]

​@jpgduff great comment. 10/10

[@icorezx14r]

As a Father who has lost one of his golden children. This song has a whole new meaning!

[@Jude_196]

I am sorry for your loss...nothing fills that hole and it's so hard to get past and learn to live with the loss. HUGS to YOU and YOUR FAMILY! ❤

[@debbiecook8777]

I am so sorry for your loss ❤❤❤

[@icorezx14r]

@@Jude_196 Thank you

[@icorezx14r]

@@debbiecook8777 Thank you

[@ungenerationed9022]

As a father myself, my deepest condolences. All love brother.

[@chrisbuttonshaw2088]

30 yrs later and still an absolute EPIC of a song.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

One of the greatest examples of how a voice can wordlessly convey emotion...

[@stenlipenev4493]

Thank you,Aileen ❤️ Great song 👍🎸📢🎶

[@red_five1542]

Her voice was truly remarkable and one of a kind. This song had a huge impact on me. When I first heard it in the 90s. It was in my head on a regular basis for at least a year. It is too bad that we lost her when we did. R.I.P. Dolores. May god bless you and keep you ❤

[@jpgduff]

Google Sinead O'connor. Unique she is not.

[@philipkudrna5643]

The snare of the drumkit sounds like gunshots. And this is clearly intentional! Great arrangement!

[@timw8398]

I truly hope you will dive into the history of this song and the cranberries. As with most beautiful art and music there are elements of tragedy in the story and beauty in the delivery of the message. Enjoy your journey, Aileen. RIP Dolores 😢

[@pressman1788]

You definitely have one of the best reaction channels for heavier music I’ve seen on KZbin. Thank you Aileen!🤘🏻👍🏻❤️

[@frommatorav1]

This song is powerful and does rock but it's not really indicative of the rest of The Cranberries music. Most of their music is melodic with a softer edge than Zombie. She just listened to Linger. I would recommend Dreams next.

[@gravedigger8414]

Easily one of the greatest songs of all time. And a timeless classic as well.

[@holyscapegoat]

Easily. And that's a high bar.

[@barrycarey7521]

Anyone that smiles and is happy listening to the lyrics……do not understand the melancholy of the history behind it!

[@Smittay-Sr.]

"Linger," official video should be next for the Cranberries!

[@larrysaenz8964]

Morning sunshine so much music to explore your only at the tip of the iceberg 😂❤😮 love these guys ljs have a beautiful day

[@larrysaenz8964]

Pau singing creep is good from the warning ❤ such a great voice

[@johnberg9497]

I was in my early twenties when I heard Linger on the radio. Identify the band. Heard Dreams. Bought the first cd album. Was amazed and loved it. Bought the second Cd album. Zombie was powerful. I remember a small bit of a convo with a friend that we were enthralled with the power they displayed in appeal that we agreed they we’re going to be as big as U2. Went to the concert in Tampa. Remember always playing their music when I needed their magic. I was heartbroken when Dolores passed 😭 RIP

[@JordanBrennan21]

6:10 Why choose the alt version? The original had such a powerful instrumental ending and imagery.

[@dexterosten]

I’ve listened to the song at least a hundred times and never knew there was an alternate version. I was a bit confused until I saw your comment.

[@dagfincarp1113]

With what going on in the world today, it's not a stretch to say this song is still sadly relevant. The power, anger and sorrow always brings me to tears.

[@orraman5427]

That's a song that doesn't only pull at your heart strings, it rips the heart right out of you when you know what inspired it.

[@MichalMittermayr]

She died in Mayfair/ London with 3.3% alc.+ tablettes/ offic. Acident! - Having 3 childs, what a tragedy!❤.

[@robertruelas4682]

Another powerful voice with tons of passion and very driven for her cause.It's sad that she passed but her music will live on ,I LOVE MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE.. Rock on Aileen,your new biggest fan..

[@robertruelas4682]

Oh yea , check out linger .it has some great vocal point's

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Cranberries "Salvation"...Nuff Said.

[@RoGueNavy]

This song was great at demonstrating the lower, heavier side if Dolores' vocal spectrum. For something more in the middle, check out "Linger". And to hear her hit the lighter, more ethereal end, "Dreams" is perfect. It's a far more uplifting, effortless, soaring vocal run at the end, punctuated by recordings of her own vocals to provide backgrounds. She was incredible.

[@TyLer-ij2rf]

Love this song awesome reaction aileen

[@DecemberAddict2.5]

If you ever get the chance there's a band called bad wolves that did a cover of this. This is such a timeless song.

[@martintraynor9938]

its such an epic cover

[@jonathangamez6714]

She will be missed she was so iconic beautiful and had a powerful voice❤🙏 never react to you before but very beautiful❤😊

[@Stevie8654]

I still remember the first time I heard this. I was 8 years old helping my neighbors in their horse barn. They had 104.5 The Edge(Tulsa,Ok) on and this song came on. I was hooked on “alternative” rock for the rest of the 90s.

[@silverork7165]

The Cranberries are one of the best bands of the 90's. I remember first hearing them when i was young and the entire "No Need to Argue" album was amazing. Dolores O'Riadon was such an great singer.

[@shannonoverton138]

The Bad Wolves version of this song and the circumstances behind it are just as haunting.

[@BarrenCosmos]

I know people like to meme on this song for whatever reason for the memes and such, especially the chorus, but the way she sings and the way the band performs has always been so good!! You using the word of 'gravitating' is honestly such the best way to describe the song and the video! This has been my only song/exposure to this band like you, so I'm even more excited to explore this rabbit whole with you and anyone else in our boat 😭❤

[@Nifilheimur]

The 90's! Last great decade of legendary music!

[@ericf74]

Dolores O'Riordan is the lead singer. She was born in Ireland (along with the rest of the Cranberries) and unfortunately passed away in 2018 at the age of 46.

[@ksparks3603]

She had such a beautiful vibratto that will live on forever 💕

[@jenskimling7456]

The Song was such a Banger! And a Protest too. 🤟🤟🤟

[@mikeymike1383]

She was so talented. ❤

[@ungenerationed9022]

I love the bass line too! And those drums are just vicious, IMHO.

[@danielvanhoof4399]

Thank you for letting me know the Cranberries

[@marsfalcon9250]

Keening: (of a sound) prolonged and high-pitched, typically in a way that expresses grief or sorrow. A traditional form of vocal lament for the dead in the Gaelic Celtic tradition, known to have taken place in Ireland and Scotland. You seem like good people, thanks for the reaction.

[@willfromyadkinville]

great song! i played this cd a lot driving to and from work back then!

[@SavageDawgJoshua]

I'm an American Marine who served in the 90s, with guys from Northern Ireland who served with me to train as Marines in the 90s. This song, and the rebellion of the Northern Irish tugs my heart. FREEDOM IS FREEDOM. Semper FIDELIS my Northern Irish brothers and sisters!

[@Shawn-mo6dh]

You're awesome, your reaction was beautiful and I love your eyebrows. I could feel you feeling Dolores ❤️ and that makes me feel happy because I love the cranberries Rock on girl 💯

[@ukdnbmarsh]

you can never get bored with this song, its a powerful statement and she has such a strong unique voice

[@charlesm3622]

I miss summers in the mid 90's, watching MTV and seeing videos like this.

[@toddcoldiron1710]

Her vocals have a lot of traditional Irish singing qualities . Her voice goes almost into a yodel . Refreshing to hear her unique sound . Dolores passed before he time.

[@stevehand4253]

You are on fire today Aileen👍

[@glennmcmurray]

I've said this on other channels but I grew up in Belfast at this time. I was born in 1980, lived on the Ardoyne Road in North Belfast. I recognise the murals and due to the terrorist groups (on both sides) we did have things like the army patrolling the streets regularly. Only a few streets down from where I lived there was a 30 foot 'peace wall' between the back gardens of two streets to keep the two communities apart and prevent trouble (it' still seems to be there according to Google Maps that I've just searched). And yes, we played, we fought with each other and we even learnt to climb up onto the roofs of derelict houses at fairly young ages and we did jump about on them as shown in this video. If I lived another 100 years I don't think that I could ever find another song and video that reminds me so much of my childhood.

[@jasonashwell8143]

WATCHED YOU 4 WHILE ENJOY YOUR CHANNEL IM UK GUY ,BEEN TROUGH A LOT ,MUSIC SAVES ME ,

[@Me-myself-b3g]

R.I.P Dolores, we miss you ...

[@chrism9962]

I've listened to this song for almost 30 years...goose bumps every time.

[@AManCalledMoose]

I've never understood why Dolores got slated as a singer. She had an incredible voice . And the vocal performance in this song is drenched in pain and angst. Others in the comments have talked about the background of this song and thats what makes this so much more than just a protest song. She is another one thats left us far too soon.

[@devinup3981]

The Cranberries have so many great songs: Linger, Ode to My Family, Dreams, When You're Gone, etc.

[@rogermc5040]

The instrumental is strong and clear. The downbeat of each measure was distinct. I closed my eyes and danced a rumba. The singer had both a strong sound and a smooth complement to the instrumental. I love your comments and you have given me a new band to review for possible bance music. Again as always you are the best and my favorite.

[@coastalrob9836]

Such a powerful song about the numbness of war, bombings, repression, etc. So relevant then in Ireland / Northern Ireland and now, all these years later, in Israel and Gaza. As much as things change, they remain the same.

[@Shea03865]

Another Angel that has passed, but will forever remember her music!

[@dvdknight1]

Glad that you appreciate this song, Delores voice was so original. Glad you took down the meter, I prefer just watching your reactions.

[@KingPonchoNut]

This song is a slice of my teen years. I liked it from day 1 but fell in love with it in my mid 20s there has seldom been such an impassioned plea for peace and to my knowledge never in music. Her voice carries the grief of a nation divided by conflict in one form or another for HUNDREDS of years. -May your notes ring true.-

[@thejadedgeminigeek1293]

Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, my favorite Cranberries album!

[@davila001]

May she RIP. Gone, but through this music, she will live forever. Rest easy, Dolores O'Riordan. Thank you for your music

[@emeidocathail7808]

Ah, many nights moshing to this in Fibber Magees in Dublin back in the day. RIP Delores.

[@Panterakat1]

RIP Delores. Your music plays on and will always be important to the history of music.

[@TheValoriusValcorin]

The song is fantastic on it's own, but the video pushes it to a whole different level.

[@cpentecost13]

Such a great tune and a great take. You should react to Linger. The band had said they didn't really like the song but since Delores has passed away they have a new appreciation for the song. Such a great listen and my favourite Cranberries song.

[@gwydion56]

Dolores was the goddess of keening, able to drag emotion out of me as if I had no will of my own. What a talent we knew for far too little time.

[@davidadams7352]

My god!!! So I’m a little side tracked right now. Aileen you are sooo gorgeous. And your a Metal Head just floors me. You go girl 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@arnodobler1096]

It's sad how relevant the song is. Always hits me to the core, especially since she left us. RIP Dolores❤

[@jefffiore7869]

I am a big fan of The Cranberries and this by far is their best song and my favorite song.

[@yannhollister9091]

Still a very relevant song considering the recent events..

[@scottrobinson2275]

i love her reaction. i feel she gets it, she feels what the song is about.

[@Twinturbovan]

My mom introduced me to this song when i lived in california. The Cranberries music is such good music to listen to while traveling on road trips. Her voice is amazing. You need to listen to "Linger" by The Cranberries.

[@mjvdg4194]

They’re one of the biggest things in modern Irish punk and this is a song about the IRA and specifically ‘The Troubles’ time in Britain and Ireland. I’m sure everybody’s already pointing you to to all their hits, so my recommendation is actually Bad Wolves’ cover of this one. Dolores was meant to vocally collaborate on it. As kind of passing the torch two decades later. She unfortunately passed the morning she was scheduled to record, or they found out about it that day.

[@seanrice6263]

In Northern Ireland there was a time called the Troubles. It was a horrible time. This song is about that time that ended in 1998