Zombie - The Cranberries (Lyrics)

"Zombies" by The Cranberries is a powerful protest song released in 1994 that addresses the violence and unrest caused by the conflict in Northern Ireland, particularly focusing on the 1993 Warrington bombings, which resulted in the deaths of two children. The song speaks to the senselessness of war and violence, with lyrics that express anger, sorrow, and frustration over the continuous loss of life due to the ongoing conflict.
The metaphor of "zombies" in the song refers to the way people can become emotionally numb or "zombie-like" in the face of such atrocities, continuing cycles of violence without reflection. The driving guitar riffs and Dolores O'Riordan's raw, haunting vocals intensify the song's message, making it a memorable and impactful anti-war anthem.
The song gained widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and has been considered one of The Cranberries' most iconic tracks. It continues to resonate with audiences due to its universal message against violence and war.
Lyrics:
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 fightin'
With their tanks and their bombs and their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are cryin'
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie, oh
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Another mother's breakin'
Heart is takin' over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme, since 1916
In your head, in your head, they're still fightin'
With their tanks and their bombs and their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dyin'
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, eh-eh-oh, ya-ya