Dolores dedicated this song to two little boys blown up by an IRA bomb in Warrington England on March 20, 1993. She hated violence from all sides. The conflict she sings about is between ireland and britain (earlier england) which has gone on for nearly 800 years. She mentions 1916 as thats when the easter uprising happened and by 1921 most of ireland 26 counties out of 32 gained independence from the british empire. But at the same time ireland was divided and northern ireland was created against the majority of the island. The british government gave in to threats of violence from the unionists (british) in the north. In 1969 the last conflict between irish and british called the troubles began. The ira and inla are the irish para militaries and the uda uvf Ivf and red hand commandos are the loyalist british para militaries. The british army were also there to try and keep the peace but ended up siding with the unionist community unfortunately. 3500 dead 50,000 maimed over 30 years on a tiny part of ireland. The good friday peace agreement was signed in 1998 and the ira and loyalists mostly disarmed. Both sides of the british border have peace now. The walls were the soldiers were walking along are peace walls to divide the communities and to stop them attacking one another. She used a style of singing called "keening' (often confused with yodelling) which is a tradition Irish way of shining to mourn the dead. The singer was particularly offended that terrorists claimed to have carried out these acts in the name of Ireland."The IRA are not me. I'm not the IRA," she said. "The Cranberries are not the IRA. My family are not. "When it says in the song, 'lt's not me, it's not my family,' that's what I'm saying. It's not Ireland, it's some idiots living in the past.". . Zombie=mindless killers ! RIP lovely Dolores who passed away in 2018...😔🙏
@Penderyn Lewsyn I'd like to point out that's not an English specific trait, it's a human trait manifested by any powers that wield it. Happened in native America, happened when Vikings landed on your shores, happened when the Romans took over the Mediterranean, it still happens in poorer countries with dictators that force their will and influence on non-violent, innocent people in the name of God, it's everywhere.
@Penderyn Lewsyn The natives of Canada and Australia are not wiped out. Many died, but their ancestors still live there. Same as in the United States where there are around 540 native tribes. Please do your history.
Most people answered already but... This song is about The Troubles. A 'civil war' that lasted 30 years in northern Ireland. It is long and complicated and derived from their history with the British, and also religious identities. Most of the war was done by skirmishes or bombings. Many innocent people were killed. This song was inspired by two boys killed in a bombing in England. It was on mothers day, and they were going to buy their mum a card. She mentions its not my family meaning.. not all Irish are doing these bombings or support them. Her style of singing or yodeling in portions of the song is called Keening. This is an Irish form of recreating the sound of mourning usually done at funerals. If you have ever heard a mother wailing for her child who has died.. you know she does a spot on job, and it's incredibly haunting (6:26 it peaks and breaks my heart) I cry every time. PS: Please never come and order an Irish car bomb in an Irish pub. The wounds of the conflict are still very fresh to the Irish. Glad you enjoyed the song. Your passionate response was beautiful. This song has become an anthem for the victims of war and terrorism. It continues to speak out against the mindlessness (zombie) that war is. Pointless slaughter.
shane in reality it lasted longer than 30 years, started 1916, and didnt really stop till late 90s early 2000s. even to this day its bubbling just under the surface waiting to return
and keening is irish now, but it was once practiced by the continental and island celts, and presumably the doggers of doggerland before it was destroyed and cut off the uk from mainland europe
@@marksilva2929 bot really as those in northern Ireland want to be English. The Ukrainians do t want to be Russian. Jt the Irish want to force those people to be Irish
I have lived in Warrington UK for my entire life and listening to this song brings back a lot of painful and terrifying memories. I was just 14 when the bus that my friends and I were on had just turned onto Bridge street approaching the town centre when the 1st bomb went off, and before we could comprehend what had happened we heard the second explosion and could clearly see the carnage unfolding. I will never forget that day. The Cranberries released the song Zombie in protest to the violence that had occurred that day, the continuing violence in Ireland and it will always hold a dear place in my heart. For Dolores O'Riordan to sing alongside the Bad Wolves in an updated cover of this song in protest of the violence which still occurs till the present day would have been amazing, and I'm whole heartedly saddened that she died before it was made possible. This song will be forever in Warringtons heart. Thank you
I could not imagine what you endured during this horrible time, as I was residing in the States, but I do remember the ongoing conflict and how it affected so many around the world. Immense gratitude for sharing your experiences with those of us that were not there, as it gives a new perspective on those events. May we All never forget the atrocities of our history and may we all learn to transcend them and love each other better. 💜🌎💜
This song is credited with starting the end of a conflict that was 75+ years running. Dolores and The Cranberries shone a huge light on what was happening in Ireland for almost the entire 20th century.
Dolores was passionate about protecting children. RIP. Lost one of the most talented songwriters, vocalists and lyricists in the world when she died. Radicals don't care who they kill along the way. Even children.
i grew up in Belfast, born there in the 70s, still here, know this song well, things maybe arnt as bad as they were in the past, the paramilitaries' no longer kill people from the other communities, instead they have turned the guns on their own communities to keep themselves in control of the streets , the peace walls separating the communities have been made higher while the paramilitaries have grown more powerful with thousands of members, this song has never made me emotional [maybe desensitized] but for some reason your reaction pulled my heart strings. i know we are living in a tinder box and that it would only take a spark to reignite the troubles, i wish more people could see what this song is saying, thank you Dolores O Riordan, may you rest in peace x
Thank you so much for seeing the reality of war that happened in Ireland 🇮🇪. Sadly, there are still fight over religion to this day... not with tanks, bombs and guns... never less its still there. Your genuine reation was heartfelt.
It wasn't driven by religion during the post 1969 period although religion was sometimes used as an excuse. The rival segments of the population just happened to broadly divide on a religious basis and it was a handy tag for people looking on from afar. It was about nationality, territory, property and power and there were (are) very deep historical roots.
1st thanks for the honest and real emotional reaction to this masterpiece of music. The thing she does with her voice is what Irish people call it keening. And it was a sound they made to mourn the dead at funerals. And with that knowledge the song gets even more intense to me. Dolores O’Riordan said on zombie “This song is our cry against man’s inhumanity to man. And worst still, to child.” Zombie was written in memory of the two young victims who were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings, Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry. This impacts me everytime I hear this song.
The kids golden represents their innocence and they’re making connection with the cross of innocent souls. The story is about the kids who have sticks and stones vs guns in Northern Ireland as UK takes over Ireland.
I usually recommend people watch the Bad Wolves cover of this song after seeing this. But honestly I dont think you could handle it. The Cranberries singer Delores was supposed to sing it with them. Sadly she passed away the night before.
Definitely a powerful song, Cynthia. Very sobering in its content. Yours was a fantastic reaction. It's really something when a song grips a person the way that this one gripped you. I was totally with you on this reaction. Here's to your next one. 🙏🙂❤️
This is the Cranberries' greatest hit, one of their best songs... powerful message... and I like the singer Dolores O'Riordan (RIP)... and your reaction ? Always honest and a pleasure to watch, because you share your honest thoughts and feelings. Take your time with the next Mylene Farmer reaction, there were also some other requests for you. Next Mylene Farmer video should be "Avant que l'ombre live 2006" but try to get the lyrics translated, they are very... and I mean VERRRRRRRY deep and meaningful... it's her best and most impressiive live performance. Best wishes : Gerry
You're such a beautiful soul for this to hit you so hard, but that's also how you're supposed to feel. She sings with the emotion and sadness of an entire country.
i adore this track, hate that it had to be written, everytime i watch the video i cannot but cry. such a profound song that iwll always sadly be relevant. RIP Delores
I share a house with someone who grew up during this. His uncle was shot dead in front of his own house with my friend standing next to him. My friend was 14 years old
It's good you had the lyrics on hand otherwise you might have not looked into what the song was about. Regarding the singer's voice, I think she was an awesome singer, it's sad that she passed away. They did other songs that are good as well. I like that you actually pay attention to the song, unlike so many other reactors. Be safe. Best wishes from New York, USA.
I have been watching reactions to this video specifically for a few hours just now. I've watched over 30 and yours, as of now, is the only one I've felt compelled to respond to. Your reaction is so honest, genuine, understanding and touching that I couldn't resist expressing my appreciation. You are a beautiful soul with a beautiful soul.
It is a very emotional song and video. It is good you had the lyrics to guide you through. I'm sure by now you understand the theme of the song and visuals.
Your beautiful reaction was exactly the reason why Dolores O'Riordan wrote the song and the video was made this way. You have a wonderful soul Rest in Peace Dolores O'Riordan
I've been buying their CDs since they first came out and even though I've heard their songs a million times, it still makes me feel emotional to listen to many of their songs. Zombie is probably their most famous song, and it deserves to be, because it's sung so beautifully, and the music and words are so powerful. They have many, many other great songs, but Zombie is their most powerful one. I remember hearing the news at work when she passed away, and even though I didn't know her personally, I felt so sad that such a beautiful voice was take from this world. R.I.P. DELORES! keep smiling 🤘 🙂
Never ever see your sensitivity to pain as a weakness that can or ever should be combatted. Your reaction truly showed your compassion and strength and I praise you for that. This song gets all of us to the degree we are ready to be. Great reaction and thank you.
When I was a child, I like listening to music, even if I didn't understand it. But I did want to understand it, so I looked up or had my older siblings look up the lyrics (back then, without smartphones, everything you wanted handy, you printed out), so I could read the original text, the translation into my language, and so I listened to the song, knowing what it meant and understood the words better, even the mumbled or altered ones, during the process of singing on tune. Ironically, that't what made me learn english a lot faster. When I heard Zombie for the first time, I was 8 or 9 years old, as I was in third or fourth grade (I know because of a teacher I only had those two years). Back then, I also tried to find out what it was about, I also still remember that it was about an irish conflict and children dying in a bombing, though it's been too long to know the details by heart. All I know is, that it made me incredibly sad, even before I fully understood the lyrics and it made me cry, once I did understand what they said, even without the context.
Thank's a lot Cynthia I used a Translator software (French/english ) to translate this text , sorry if the word /grammar is bad If you don't know European history, the history of Ireland is very complicated for a stranger person. a great people but with a lot of war between them. Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland (another music on this conflict "Bloody Sunday" by U2). Cynthia Your emotion upsets me a little because I did not expect a reaction like this. Being European the impact is a bit different and I have known this Dolores O'Riordan / the cranberries song for many years.
We all feel the pain of this song , it gets right to our souls and even though it covers such horrendous times , I think you got to hand it to the cranberries they too could have been zombies to the troubles and just got on with making money but they reached out and touched people’s conscious and it was 1 of many acts of going that extra step to bring peace , that was a heart felt reaction from you imagine how the people living there would feel hearing that for the first time x
Emotional reaction During the troubles in Ireland between the IRA and the British arms I was one of those children who grew up in those troubled times . I like the fact that you were one of the few people who react to death who tried truly to understand what the song was about a welcome to a little bit of Irish history.
The fact that this song makes you sad is a testament to how good your heart is. The Troubles in Ireland (which still remain unresolved since Ireland is still partially colonized by England) were due to the English invasion and occupation of Ireland, which the English enforced by pitting Irish protestants against Irish Catholics. The IRA were one of several groups who went to extreme measures to fight back, and that lead to the deaths of many innocent people, including children. Basically, what it comes down to in this song is the truth: war is bad, colonialism is bad, and colonizers destroy any country and the cultures that they try to inhabit.
It was during what was called , "The Troubles", in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the United kingdom, of Great Britain Northern Ireland. The soldiers are British. During this time, IRA terrorists were trying to make Northern Ireland to become an independent country united with Southern Ireland, by means of lots of violent attacks, including bombings of military and civilian targets. At the same time, terrorists loyal to British rule are also engaged in terrorism. This particular song was in response to an IRA bombing of shoppers in Warrington in 1993. A 3 year old child and a 12 year old child died in that attack.
one of my favorite songs and the one that the bad Wolf's did in dedication to the lead singer is good as well R.I.P Dolores such a amazing singer forever missed never forgotten
People who were familiar with the Cranberries before “Zombie” hit the airwaves had the same reaction when they heard it back in 1994. It was unlike anything they had done before… dark, heavy, and political.
The Warrington bombings were two separate bomb attacks that took place during early 1993 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. The first attack happened on 26 February, when a bomb exploded at a gas storage facility. This first explosion caused extensive damage, but no injuries. While fleeing the scene, the bombers shot and injured a police officer and two of the bombers were caught following a high-speed car chase. The second attack happened on 20 March, when two smaller bombs exploded in litter bins outside shops and businesses on Bridge Street. Two children were killed and a total of 56 people were injured. The attacks were carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA)
The anger of the song and the sadness you experienced are totally valid responses to The Troubles. In a period of about 30 years around a dozen different factions killed each other to a standstill, taking the lives of more then 1,800 civilians with them. There were more than 10,000 bombing attacks. It’s one of the worst periods of British history and we have some pretty terrible things to compare it to.
What is a zombie? It's a mindless killer deprived of humanity. "In your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie. What's in your head? In your head? Zombie."
Please note there is some real footage used in this video and the sound Dolores makes with her voice is called keening which you do when you're mourning. This is about the troubles caused in Ireland by the British colonisation and this specifically about children taking the hit
We have such a sad hitory in europe. I love the Cranberries. RIP Dolores i hope your voice brings peace for everyone. 😔 im a punkrock- waterfall since i know this song 10 years ago
""Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries , written in memory of the two young victims who were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings, Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry. Johnathan Ball was only 3 years old and Tim Parry was only 12.
This song was about 'The Troubles', a disgusting fight between England and the Irish Republicans. In Northern Ireland hundreds of adults and children died with constant bombings and shooting. Families and neighbours were at war. Walls and barbed wire took over almost every city. It was a very dark and destructive time as Northern Ireland attempted to break away from the tyranny of England. The English refused to give in to these people who were trying to become independent. Today Northern Ireland remains part of the UK, however with a somewhat independent parliament. Well done for feeling and seeing the story.
heavy thruthful song. I was 9 years old when this all kicked off big time. I’m Scottish. But, it hit home hard. Bad, sad times for U.K. civil war and cruel people.
Hi Cynthia first of all I have to say you ARE beautiful! Though I've seen this many times before I cried with you, it's heartbreaking and gets me every time. I live in the South of Ireland and when I was a child a new family moved into the property next-door, they moved here from the North of Ireland to live without the pervasive fear and find some peace because living there was having such a profoundly detrimental effect on the children. Our little Island is seeped in blood and sadness but despite our history, we do have a great sense of humour. U2 also released a song pertaining to the conflict, it's called "Sunday bloody Sunday". Irish protesters were having a peaceful march when British soldiers opened fire, shooting 26 people, 14 of whom died, to this day the massacre is known as "Bloody Sunday". I pray all who died then, along with Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry - the precious young boys from the Warrington bombings and all of whom lost their lives in war throughout the world are resting in 'Peace' 🕊 Love and Peace all around "PLEASE GOD" ☘☘☘ xxx
This song is about two little english boys who went out to buy their mother a mothers day card in the early 1990s and were blown to peices by an irish republican army bomb. It shows how brutalised children grow up to be perpetuators of violence themselves in an urban guerrilla war that has been raging between ireland, northern island, britian, catholics and protestants since 1916. To this day in belfast the is a ten metre high cylone fence in peoples back yards to separate the catholic and protestant communities
When I was growing up the first time I heard the word terrorism it was in reference to Northern Ireland. And of course that characterization is only one side of the story. But that's the term you heard on the news.
It took me dozens of watches to get it, but one of the "cherubs" fires a totally ineffective piece of wood at the soldier, so you see him fire an arrow as she clutches her head, and then, they kill him immediately. The cherub's pull back their arrrows for the next round of violence at the end of the song.
Dolores is doing a type of singing called keening which is commonly used at Irish funerals so she is singing for those little boys who got killed by those ira bombs, rip the one and only lovely Dolores O'Riordan.
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Dolores dedicated this song to two little boys blown up by an IRA bomb in Warrington England on March 20, 1993. She hated violence from all sides. The conflict she sings about is between ireland and britain (earlier england) which has gone on for nearly 800 years. She mentions 1916 as thats when the easter uprising happened and by 1921 most of ireland 26 counties out of 32 gained independence from the british empire. But at the same time ireland was divided and northern ireland was created against the majority of the island. The british government gave in to threats of violence from the unionists (british) in the north. In 1969 the last conflict between irish and british called the troubles began. The ira and inla are the irish para militaries and the uda uvf Ivf and red hand commandos are the loyalist british para militaries. The british army were also there to try and keep the peace but ended up siding with the unionist community unfortunately.
3500 dead 50,000 maimed over 30 years on a tiny part of ireland. The good friday peace agreement was signed in 1998 and the ira and loyalists mostly disarmed. Both sides of the british border have peace now. The walls were the soldiers were walking along are peace walls to divide the communities and to stop them attacking one another.
She used a style of singing called "keening' (often confused with yodelling) which is a tradition Irish way of shining to mourn the dead.
The singer was particularly offended that terrorists claimed to have carried out these acts in the name of Ireland."The IRA are not me. I'm not the IRA," she said. "The Cranberries are not the IRA. My family are not. "When it says in the song, 'lt's not me, it's not my family,' that's what I'm saying. It's not Ireland, it's some idiots living in the past.". . Zombie=mindless killers !
RIP lovely Dolores who passed away in 2018...😔🙏
Very well said sir
@Penderyn Lewsyn I'd like to point out that's not an English specific trait, it's a human trait manifested by any powers that wield it. Happened in native America, happened when Vikings landed on your shores, happened when the Romans took over the Mediterranean, it still happens in poorer countries with dictators that force their will and influence on non-violent, innocent people in the name of God, it's everywhere.
Now it’s even worse, mothers are taking away their kids innocence with indoctrination by the governmental systems. Father God help us.
@Tate Bruce it’s awesome I heard people lost a ton of cash to scams.
@Penderyn Lewsyn The natives of Canada and Australia are not wiped out. Many died, but their ancestors still live there. Same as in the United States where there are around 540 native tribes. Please do your history.
R.I.P Dolores O'Riordan! You never will be forgotten!
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Most people answered already but... This song is about The Troubles. A 'civil war' that lasted 30 years in northern Ireland. It is long and complicated and derived from their history with the British, and also religious identities. Most of the war was done by skirmishes or bombings. Many innocent people were killed. This song was inspired by two boys killed in a bombing in England. It was on mothers day, and they were going to buy their mum a card. She mentions its not my family meaning.. not all Irish are doing these bombings or support them. Her style of singing or yodeling in portions of the song is called Keening. This is an Irish form of recreating the sound of mourning usually done at funerals. If you have ever heard a mother wailing for her child who has died.. you know she does a spot on job, and it's incredibly haunting (6:26 it peaks and breaks my heart) I cry every time. PS: Please never come and order an Irish car bomb in an Irish pub. The wounds of the conflict are still very fresh to the Irish. Glad you enjoyed the song. Your passionate response was beautiful.
This song has become an anthem for the victims of war and terrorism. It continues to speak out against the mindlessness (zombie) that war is. Pointless slaughter.
shane in reality it lasted longer than 30 years, started 1916, and didnt really stop till late 90s early 2000s. even to this day its bubbling just under the surface waiting to return
and keening is irish now, but it was once practiced by the continental and island celts, and presumably the doggers of doggerland before it was destroyed and cut off the uk from mainland europe
The English did what Russia is doing in Ukraine, and they are still occupying parts of Ireland. It's disgusting
@@marksilva2929 bot really as those in northern Ireland want to be English. The Ukrainians do t want to be Russian. Jt the Irish want to force those people to be Irish
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I have lived in Warrington UK for my entire life and listening to this song brings back a lot of painful and terrifying memories.
I was just 14 when the bus that my friends and I were on had just turned onto Bridge street approaching the town centre when the 1st bomb went off, and before we could comprehend what had happened we heard the second explosion and could clearly see the carnage unfolding.
I will never forget that day.
The Cranberries released the song Zombie in protest to the violence that had occurred that day, the continuing violence in Ireland and it will always hold a dear place in my heart.
For Dolores O'Riordan to sing alongside the Bad Wolves in an updated cover of this song in protest of the violence which still occurs till the present day would have been amazing, and I'm whole heartedly saddened that she died before it was made possible.
This song will be forever in Warringtons heart.
Thank you
I can only imagine what all of you have been feeling. I hope your heart is healing.
I cry everytime I hear or see video of this song
I can't imagine how scary that time must have been. I think I was 16 when that happened.
I could not imagine what you endured during this horrible time, as I was residing in the States, but I do remember the ongoing conflict and how it affected so many around the world.
Immense gratitude for sharing your experiences with those of us that were not there, as it gives a new perspective on those events.
May we All never forget the atrocities of our history and may we all learn to transcend them and love each other better. 💜🌎💜
It sucks how badly your country gets bombed and people barely care, I’m sorry man.
The rawness of your reaction shows exactly why art of this nature is so vital. Good people everywhere need to come together to resist the madness ✌️
And just like that, your reaction, your shock and pain restores my faith in humanity.
Thank you Ambrose, please pray for the people in Gaza, Palestine etc. tonight. Peace & Love from Ireland
This song is credited with starting the end of a conflict that was 75+ years running. Dolores and The Cranberries shone a huge light on what was happening in Ireland for almost the entire 20th century.
I've been listening to this song for almost 30 years, and it hits me that hard every time I hear it...
Dolores was passionate about protecting children. RIP. Lost one of the most talented songwriters, vocalists and lyricists in the world when she died. Radicals don't care who they kill along the way. Even children.
Thank you for this authentically emotional reaction.
You’re a beautiful girl and you fully understand this song, it’s about the horrors of war
Ahh for Ireland to get free England has been a battle for them for hundreds of years.
i grew up in Belfast, born there in the 70s, still here, know this song well, things maybe arnt as bad as they were in the past, the paramilitaries' no longer kill people from the other communities, instead they have turned the guns on their own communities to keep themselves in control of the streets , the peace walls separating the communities have been made higher while the paramilitaries have grown more powerful with thousands of members, this song has never made me emotional [maybe desensitized] but for some reason your reaction pulled my heart strings. i know we are living in a tinder box and that it would only take a spark to reignite the troubles, i wish more people could see what this song is saying, thank you Dolores O Riordan, may you rest in peace x
Well it's my kind of music. I've been a cranberries fan since 1995. I love to see the younger generation appreciating it--and her. RIP Dolores.
The struggle is still real. Rest in Peace, Dolores.
I shed a tear every single time I watch this video. Thank you for your emotional reaction.
Thank you so much for seeing the reality of war that happened in Ireland 🇮🇪.
Sadly, there are still fight over religion to this day... not with tanks, bombs and guns... never less its still there. Your genuine reation was heartfelt.
It wasn't driven by religion during the post 1969 period although religion was sometimes used as an excuse. The rival segments of the population just happened to broadly divide on a religious basis and it was a handy tag for people looking on from afar. It was about nationality, territory, property and power and there were (are) very deep historical roots.
1st thanks for the honest and real emotional reaction to this masterpiece of music.
The thing she does with her voice is what Irish people call it keening. And it was a sound they made to mourn the dead at funerals. And with that knowledge the song gets even more intense to me. Dolores O’Riordan said on zombie “This song is our cry against man’s inhumanity to man. And worst still, to child.” Zombie was written in memory of the two young victims who were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings, Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry. This impacts me everytime I hear this song.
The kids golden represents their innocence and they’re making connection with the cross of innocent souls. The story is about the kids who have sticks and stones vs guns in Northern Ireland as UK takes over Ireland.
I usually recommend people watch the Bad Wolves cover of this song after seeing this. But honestly I dont think you could handle it. The Cranberries singer Delores was supposed to sing it with them. Sadly she passed away the night before.
Definitely a powerful song, Cynthia. Very sobering in its content. Yours was a fantastic reaction. It's really something when a song grips a person the way that this one gripped you. I was totally with you on this reaction. Here's to your next one. 🙏🙂❤️
Thanks Russell
This is the Cranberries' greatest hit, one of their best songs... powerful message... and I like the singer Dolores O'Riordan (RIP)... and your reaction ? Always honest and a pleasure to watch, because you share your honest thoughts and feelings. Take your time with the next Mylene Farmer reaction, there were also some other requests for you. Next Mylene Farmer video should be "Avant que l'ombre live 2006" but try to get the lyrics translated, they are very... and I mean VERRRRRRRY deep and meaningful... it's her best and most impressiive live performance. Best wishes : Gerry
Alright Gerry
This song puts a lump in my throat and learning the history on this made me cry mother 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren I AM.
Beautiful poetry by The Cranberries.
Beautiful honesty.
When was the last time a politician told the truth?
Trust musicians
Despise politicians.
C.
You're such a beautiful soul for this to hit you so hard, but that's also how you're supposed to feel. She sings with the emotion and sadness of an entire country.
i adore this track, hate that it had to be written, everytime i watch the video i cannot but cry. such a profound song that iwll always sadly be relevant. RIP Delores
I share a house with someone who grew up during this. His uncle was shot dead in front of his own house with my friend standing next to him. My friend was 14 years old
Thank you for your strong reaction. Wish someone could have been there to hold your hand while you watched this.
it was an amazing beautiful woman who sang this song. may she rest in peace.
It's good you had the lyrics on hand otherwise you might have not looked into what the song was about. Regarding the singer's voice, I think she was an awesome singer, it's sad that she passed away. They did other songs that are good as well. I like that you actually pay attention to the song, unlike so many other reactors. Be safe. Best wishes from New York, USA.
Yes, the Irish struggle. God bless them.
And you, beauty.
I have been watching reactions to this video specifically for a few hours just now. I've watched over 30 and yours, as of now, is the only one I've felt compelled to respond to. Your reaction is so honest, genuine, understanding and touching that I couldn't resist expressing my appreciation. You are a beautiful soul with a beautiful soul.
It is a very emotional song and video. It is good you had the lyrics to guide you through. I'm sure by now you understand the theme of the song and visuals.
Yes I do
Thank you Ambrose for your heartfelt reaction.
Your beautiful reaction was exactly the reason why Dolores O'Riordan wrote the song and the video was made this way.
You have a wonderful soul
Rest in Peace Dolores O'Riordan
Young lady your reaction was on point. New subscriber from the United States of America.😍
I love your reaction. If this song doesnt make you shed tears i dont know what would. The power of her voice was unmatched.
I've been buying their CDs since they first came out and even though I've heard their songs a million times, it still makes me feel emotional to listen to many of their songs. Zombie is probably their most famous song, and it deserves to be, because it's sung so beautifully, and the music and words are so powerful. They have many, many other great songs, but Zombie is their most powerful one.
I remember hearing the news at work when she passed away, and even though I didn't know her personally, I felt so sad that such a beautiful voice was take from this world. R.I.P. DELORES! keep smiling 🤘 🙂
Never ever see your sensitivity to pain as a weakness that can or ever should be combatted. Your reaction truly showed your compassion and strength and I praise you for that. This song gets all of us to the degree we are ready to be. Great reaction and thank you.
One of the most powerful songs about war
When I was a child, I like listening to music, even if I didn't understand it. But I did want to understand it, so I looked up or had my older siblings look up the lyrics (back then, without smartphones, everything you wanted handy, you printed out), so I could read the original text, the translation into my language, and so I listened to the song, knowing what it meant and understood the words better, even the mumbled or altered ones, during the process of singing on tune. Ironically, that't what made me learn english a lot faster. When I heard Zombie for the first time, I was 8 or 9 years old, as I was in third or fourth grade (I know because of a teacher I only had those two years).
Back then, I also tried to find out what it was about, I also still remember that it was about an irish conflict and children dying in a bombing, though it's been too long to know the details by heart. All I know is, that it made me incredibly sad, even before I fully understood the lyrics and it made me cry, once I did understand what they said, even without the context.
Video gets me every time. The first kid screaming looks like my youngest son.
Growing up in N Ireland during the troubles was a bit rough, this video brings back some special memories ❤️ from Ulster
Thank's a lot Cynthia
I used a Translator software (French/english ) to translate this text , sorry if the word /grammar is bad
If you don't know European history, the history of Ireland is very complicated for a stranger person. a great people but with a lot of war between them. Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland (another music on this conflict "Bloody Sunday" by U2). Cynthia Your emotion upsets me a little because I did not expect a reaction like this. Being European the impact is a bit different and I have known this Dolores O'Riordan / the cranberries song for many years.
RIP Delores. Brilliant.
We all feel the pain of this song , it gets right to our souls and even though it covers such horrendous times , I think you got to hand it to the cranberries they too could have been zombies to the troubles and just got on with making money but they reached out and touched people’s conscious and it was 1 of many acts of going that extra step to bring peace , that was a heart felt reaction from you imagine how the people living there would feel hearing that for the first time x
a great song with a powerful voice
Emotional reaction During the troubles in Ireland between the IRA and the British arms I was one of those children who grew up in those troubled times . I like the fact that you were one of the few people who react to death who tried truly to understand what the song was about a welcome to a little bit of Irish history.
You reacted the way I always do
Protest Song 💪
The fact that you found this so hard to watch does you credit. You are a beautiful woman.
Rip deloris
RIP DOLORES 🖤🖤🖤
The fact that this song makes you sad is a testament to how good your heart is. The Troubles in Ireland (which still remain unresolved since Ireland is still partially colonized by England) were due to the English invasion and occupation of Ireland, which the English enforced by pitting Irish protestants against Irish Catholics. The IRA were one of several groups who went to extreme measures to fight back, and that lead to the deaths of many innocent people, including children. Basically, what it comes down to in this song is the truth: war is bad, colonialism is bad, and colonizers destroy any country and the cultures that they try to inhabit.
It was during what was called , "The Troubles", in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the United kingdom, of Great Britain Northern Ireland. The soldiers are British. During this time, IRA terrorists were trying to make Northern Ireland to become an independent country united with Southern Ireland, by means of lots of violent attacks, including bombings of military and civilian targets. At the same time, terrorists loyal to British rule are also engaged in terrorism.
This particular song was in response to an IRA bombing of shoppers in Warrington in 1993. A 3 year old child and a 12 year old child died in that attack.
one of my favorite songs and the one that the bad Wolf's did in dedication to the lead singer is good as well R.I.P Dolores such a amazing singer forever missed never forgotten
People who were familiar with the Cranberries before “Zombie” hit the airwaves had the same reaction when they heard it back in 1994. It was unlike anything they had done before… dark, heavy, and political.
My grandparents grew up in, and my dad and uncles were born into, that dystopia.
The Warrington bombings were two separate bomb attacks that took place during early 1993 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. The first attack happened on 26 February, when a bomb exploded at a gas storage facility. This first explosion caused extensive damage, but no injuries. While fleeing the scene, the bombers shot and injured a police officer and two of the bombers were caught following a high-speed car chase. The second attack happened on 20 March, when two smaller bombs exploded in litter bins outside shops and businesses on Bridge Street. Two children were killed and a total of 56 people were injured.
The attacks were carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA)
The anger of the song and the sadness you experienced are totally valid responses to The Troubles. In a period of about 30 years around a dozen different factions killed each other to a standstill, taking the lives of more then 1,800 civilians with them. There were more than 10,000 bombing attacks. It’s one of the worst periods of British history and we have some pretty terrible things to compare it to.
What is a zombie? It's a mindless killer deprived of humanity.
"In your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie.
What's in your head? In your head? Zombie."
RIP DOLORES ... ...
Please note there is some real footage used in this video and the sound Dolores makes with her voice is called keening which you do when you're mourning. This is about the troubles caused in Ireland by the British colonisation and this specifically about children taking the hit
Knowing the context behind this song makes it hit harder, war and fighting has always hurt the innocent in some way shape or form.
We have such a sad hitory in europe. I love the Cranberries. RIP Dolores i hope your voice brings peace for everyone. 😔 im a punkrock- waterfall since i know this song 10 years ago
We Miss You Dolores...We still cry. Soft kisses und warm hugs sweet one.
""Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries , written in memory of the two young victims who were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings, Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry. Johnathan Ball was only 3 years old and Tim Parry was only 12.
Yes!
Tanks bomba vunns, I cried like you
I like to think she helped end The Troubles, at least a little.
She was such a beutiful soul. Sad , sad. Even worse with a dumbass facebook commercial in the middle.
The "yodel" and hiccupy sound you hear in the vocals is known as "keening" in Irish/Celtic music.
This song was about 'The Troubles', a disgusting fight between England and the Irish Republicans. In Northern Ireland hundreds of adults and children died with constant bombings and shooting.
Families and neighbours were at war. Walls and barbed wire took over almost every city.
It was a very dark and destructive time as Northern Ireland attempted to break away from the tyranny of England. The English refused to give in to these people who were trying to become independent.
Today Northern Ireland remains part of the UK, however with a somewhat independent parliament.
Well done for feeling and seeing the story.
What a load of rubbish
@@onechopbuddy3849 Very biased and anti english perspective
Try saying UK.
@@onechopbuddy3849 Hahaha
@@mpg272727 Hahaha thank you for proving my point.
You're absolutely gorgeous. Great reaction.
RIP Dolores. Best female rocker singer ever. Non debate 🇮🇪💋✌️❤️
One of best lyrics ever. Violence causes silence
heavy thruthful song. I was 9 years old when this all kicked off big time. I’m Scottish. But, it hit home hard. Bad, sad times for U.K. civil war and cruel people.
Just look at are old painting on the walls in background UDA,IRA,UVF,RA the soldiers are there to protect
It wasn't that simple. The soldiers were originally sent tp "protect" but ended up doing something very different
Great reaction ❤
Hi Cynthia first of all I have to say you ARE beautiful!
Though I've seen this many times before I cried with you, it's heartbreaking and gets me every time.
I live in the South of Ireland and when I was a child a new family moved into the property next-door, they moved here from the North of Ireland to live without the pervasive fear and find some peace because living there was having such a profoundly detrimental effect on the children. Our little Island is seeped in blood and sadness but despite our history, we do have a great sense of humour.
U2 also released a song pertaining to the conflict, it's called "Sunday bloody Sunday". Irish protesters were having a peaceful march when British soldiers opened fire, shooting 26 people, 14 of whom died, to this day the massacre is known as "Bloody Sunday".
I pray all who died then, along with Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry - the precious young boys from the Warrington bombings and all of whom lost their lives in war throughout the world are resting in 'Peace' 🕊
Love and Peace all around "PLEASE GOD"
☘☘☘
xxx
Love the Northern island. Im a swede so my family is from n ireland
This song is about two little english boys who went out to buy their mother a mothers day card in the early 1990s and were blown to peices by an irish republican army bomb. It shows how brutalised children grow up to be perpetuators of violence themselves in an urban guerrilla war that has been raging between ireland, northern island, britian, catholics and protestants since 1916. To this day in belfast the is a ten metre high cylone fence in peoples back yards to separate the catholic and protestant communities
Bless your soul darling .
It's about the British pirates entering Northern Ireland and never leaving.
RIP💕
When I was growing up the first time I heard the word terrorism it was in reference to Northern Ireland. And of course that characterization is only one side of the story. But that's the term you heard on the news.
The troubles killed so many! It is heart breaking!!! How can something so ugly happen for so long? Siochain. Great reaction I loved it! Thanks!
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Hello from Ireland. I love your dress.
I honestly didn't even know about that about that song
What a talent gone to soon. Rip
This song means a lot to us Irish&British💔
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Rip Derek Wood and David Howe.
And Delores ♥️
Sometimes art should be hard to watch, if it unleashes the truth.
It seems that you got the point of the video!
It took me dozens of watches to get it, but one of the "cherubs" fires a totally ineffective piece of wood at the soldier, so you see him fire an arrow as she clutches her head, and then, they kill him immediately. The cherub's pull back their arrrows for the next round of violence at the end of the song.
For me .. the trauma trauma experienced in war never leaves you.it lives on like a zombie
Love your accent!
Dolores is doing a type of singing called keening which is commonly used at Irish funerals so she is singing for those little boys who got killed by those ira bombs, rip the one and only lovely Dolores O'Riordan.