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"Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries. It was written by the lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan , about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington , England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland .
19 wrz 2024 · A furious anti-terrorism lament, ‘Zombie’ found The Cranberries unleashing an aggressive song that became one of their biggest hits.
28 cze 2023 · The Cranberries’ lead singer said she was pushed by “a feeling” to write the song and it came to her “subconsciously” while the band was touring in 1993.
13 kwi 2018 · Meaning of “Zombie” Lyrics Like was said above, the Cranberries came out with this song in memory of two individuals, Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry. The former was 3-years old and the latter 12 when their lives were taken via a bomb the IRA planted in England.
4 sie 2023 · The song’s lyrics express anger, frustration, and grief over the senseless loss of life and the impact of the conflict on innocent people. The word “zombie” in the song’s title is used as a metaphor to describe the dehumanising effects of war and violence on individuals and communities.
Zombie Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan claimed that "Zombie" speaks about "the Irish fight for independence that seems to last forever." The lyrics even say, "It's the same old theme since 1916." Like the responsive works of Yeats, Heaney and U2, the Cranberries claim they wrote "Zombie" to be a "song for peace, peace among England and Ireland."
15 sty 2024 · The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video) Zombie originally featured on The Cranberries’ second album No Need To Argue in October 1994, but was issued as a single the month before. The lyrics...
