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Lyrics of Zombie by The Cranberries

verse

Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?

pre-chorus

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

chorus

In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
What′s in your head? In your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie, oh

hook

Do, do, do-do, do
Do, do, do-do, do
Do, do, do-do, do
Do, do, do-do, do

verse

Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken

pre-chorus

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

chorus

In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
What′s in your head? In your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie, oh

outro

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Writer(s): Dolores Mary O'riordan

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The song 'Zombie' by The Cranberries addresses the ongoing conflict and violence in Northern Ireland. The lyrics metaphorically depict the cycle of violence and its impact on families, urging listeners to reflect on the consequences of such conflicts and the need for peace.
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Themes
Violence and conflict
• With their tanks, and their bombs, and their bombs, and their guns • And the violence caused such silence
Grief and loss
• Another mother's breaking • Heart is taking over
Mental struggle
• In your head, in your head they are fighting • What's in your head? In your head?
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Moods
Social commentary, angst, despair, heartbreak, anger
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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