Zombie
The Cranberries
Another head hangs lowly Child is slowly taken And if violence causes the silence Who are we mistaking ...
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Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
12 facts about this song
Band Origins"Zombie" is a protest song by Irish rock band The Cranberries from their second studio album, "No Need to Argue" in 1994.
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InspirationThe song was written in response to the death of two children - Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry - in an IRA bombing in Warrington, England.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "Zombie" topped the singles chart in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany, and reached the Top 5 in several other countries, including the UK, Ireland, and the US.
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AccoladesThe song won the "Best Song" award at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Significant ImageryThe music video features the band members performing the song in a courtyard while interspersed are shots of British troops patrolling in Northern Ireland. This symbolizes the song's connection to the political violence in Ireland.
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Billboard SuccessThe song became their first number-one single on Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S. and stayed at the peak position for six weeks.
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Vocal PerformanceLead vocalist Dolores O'Riordan's impassioned, yodel-like delivery in the chorus set the song apart, earning her high praise and the song a place in the pantheon of classic rock anthems.
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Long-lasting ImpactDespite being over two decades old, the song remains popular and culturally significant. It has racked up millions of streams and downloads in the digital era.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by numerous artists, with one of the most popular versions being a hard-rock rendition by the American band Bad Wolves.
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Tribute to O'RiordanIn 2018, after Dolores O'Riordan's untimely death, Bad Wolves' cover version of "Zombie" was released as a tribute to her. Upon its release, proceeds from the song went directly to O'Riordan's three children.
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Empowerment Message"Zombie" is often seen as a feminist anthem, given its powerful lyrics and the strong, female voice delivering them. Dolores O'Riordan has often been cited as an icon for young women in rock.
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Hallmark Song"Zombie" is considered a defining song of the '90s alternative rock period and is perhaps the most well-known song by The Cranberries.
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