CAPTURING THE HEARTS & MINDS OF IRELAND?! First Time Hearing The Cranberries - Zombie Reaction!

Welcome back, music lovers! Today, we embark on an emotional journey with our first-time reaction to "Zombie" by The Cranberries. This powerful anthem, known for its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, has captured the hearts and minds of listeners around the world, becoming a symbol of protest and remembrance. Join us as we dive into the depths of "Zombie" and uncover the story behind this iconic song that resonates with the spirit of Ireland and beyond.

⭐️ WHAT WE FEEL IN THIS VIDEO:
Our initial reactions to the gripping performance and impactful message of "Zombie" by The Cranberries.
Discussing the historical context behind the song and its significance as a commentary on the troubles in Northern Ireland.
Reflecting on Dolores O'Riordan's distinctive voice and the band's ability to blend alternative rock with a deep, emotional message.
Sharing our thoughts on how "Zombie" continues to inspire and challenge listeners to remember and reflect.

🎵 ABOUT THE CRANBERRIES & "ZOMBIE":
The Cranberries, an Irish rock band led by the unforgettable Dolores O'Riordan, released "Zombie" in 1994 as part of their album "No Need to Argue." The song, written in response to the 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington, England, stands as a powerful protest against violence, capturing the band's passionate plea for peace.

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[stevenseul]

Dolores has one of the most haunting and melodic voices ever.. We all miss her. ❤❤❤

[neilflood]

Warrington is in England. Dolores was 21 when she wrote Zombie, an amazing song that captured the feelings of the vast majority of the people in her country and mine.

Rest in Peace Tim Parry, Jonathan Ball and Dolores O'Riordan.

[ABB]

She sings with a "keen" that is absolutely haunting. Keening is a traditional lament for the dead, and knowing that makes this hit harder. Amazing group, incredible singer, and we all miss her.

[metalmark]

This was inspired by the IRA bombing in Warrington, Cheshire, England on March 20, 1993. Two children, Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry, were killed.
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."
The video was shot by Samuel Bayer, who flew to Belfast shortly before the ceasefire to get footage of the area - those are real British soldiers and local children. Bayer intercut these scenes with striking images of Dolores O'Riordan, standing by a cross and covered in gold paint, as similarly gilded children look on.
Getting painted for the video was O'Riordan's idea. Explaining the symbolism, she told us, "It was to make it magnificent in a way, at the cross. It was metaphoric for all the pain that was being caused, and it was slightly religious as well."
Source: Songfacts

[davidbooth]

When you tell your drummer to play "angry". This song helped change the world for the

[travismorris]

The Cranberries have such a unique sound but are also very diverse within their own catalog. Linger and Dreams are both hits worth reacting to... can't go wrong with any of their music.
R.I.P. Delores ❤

[bill]

R I p dolores
You had an angelic voice
And it's missed

[bridgetmccracken]

2 children died as a result of that bombing, Dolores used a form of singing called keening which is used at funerals as it has a wailing and mournful sound, it was perfect as it brought the pain of this tragic event to the masses

[dianitall]

It was an anthem in the 90’s. After listening Zombie for a million times for the last 30 years I still get goosebumps ❤❤❤

[CYRUS]

What Dolores is doing in the song with her "accent" is called vocalized lament for the dead, particularly when it comes to mothers of Scottish or Irish descent for their children. Still one of the most powerful cries against war in music history.

[mikkelmarquard]

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.

[Scramble]

You should hear the cover of this song... It is done by Bad Wolves, and Delores was supposed to sing with them... Unfortunately, she passed away before she got to do it!! It is a great tribute to her!!

[edzeljereza]

Dolores O'Riordan was such a phenomenal artist/performer. If you have a chance to see a concert footage of a Cranberries concert, she takes command of the stage and has the audience on the palms of her hands. RIP.

[Mr.PeabodyTheSkeptic]

So fortunate to have Dolores' magical voice for all of time. Still missing her.

[mubbles]

It was written about an IRA bombing in Warrington, England that killed two schoolchildren….here’s what Delores said about why she wrote the 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, '" O'Riordan told Songwriting Magazine. "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."

She told Vox magazine in 1994 that the song was written in part as a mechanism to grapple with her identity as an Irish citizen that did not support the actions of the IRA.

"The IRA are not me. I'm not the IRA. The Cranberries are not the IRA. My family are not. ... When it says in the song, 'It's not me, it's not my family, ' that's what I'm saying. It's not Ireland".

[Pton_reaction_addict]

Very emotional song. Delores was a remarkable talent gone too early. RIP Delores.

There was a bomb that killed 2 young boys.

A long conflict between protestant and Catholic religion

Check out linger. Such a magnificent talent.

[Jude_]

This song tears me UP! STILL can't make it through it without for reacting to it!! RIP, DELORES!!!

[tinonielebock]

R.I.P. Dolores....fantastic Song! Greetings from Berlin 🇩🇪

[HRConsultant_Jeff]

So important that songs like this carry on above the drivel we get now.

[jpdecaen]

She was the definition of an emotional singer. R.I.P. 😢