"Zombie" is about the ethno-political conflict in Ireland. This is obvious if you know anything of the singer (Dolores O'Riordan)'s Irish heritage and understood the "1916" Easter Rising reference.
"Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence caused such silence
Who are we mistaken
-
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over"
Laments the Warrington bomb attacks in which two children were fatally injured on March 23rd, 1993. Twelve year old Tim Parry was taken off life support with permission from his mother after five days in the hospital, virtually braindead.
"But you see it's not me
It's not my family"
References how people who are not directly involved with the violence feel about it. They are "zombies" without sympathy who refuse to take action while others suffer.
One belief that gave rise to a nation
Etched in our history
A future carved in stone
Foundation of what was
Yet to come to light
A people reduced to slaves
Never given the right to say
I believe
I believe you can never take that away
I believe I cannot lie blind
To fight for a right to be
I will give my life
Believe
With dove amongst a murder of crows
A martyr in disguise wearing a robe of gold
Outstretched arm hides
Cracked smile lies
Pleasant words try
But no one can deny that
I believe
I believe you can never take that away
I believe I cannot lie blind
To fight for a right to be
I will give my life
Believe
Beneath the star, the battle lines are drawn tonight
A child runs for cove, holds his mother tight
To take a life comes too easily
How can one live when you must die for your beliefs
Can't control myself
I see something else
Gotta control myself
Take me away
Gotta speak my mind
Too many walking blind
Gonna have to speak my mind
I believe
Etched in our history
A future carved in stone
Foundation of what was
Yet to come to light
A people reduced to slaves
Never given the right to say
I believe
I believe you can never take that away
I believe I cannot lie blind
To fight for a right to be
I will give my life
Believe
With dove amongst a murder of crows
A martyr in disguise wearing a robe of gold
Outstretched arm hides
Cracked smile lies
Pleasant words try
But no one can deny that
I believe
I believe you can never take that away
I believe I cannot lie blind
To fight for a right to be
I will give my life
Believe
Beneath the star, the battle lines are drawn tonight
A child runs for cove, holds his mother tight
To take a life comes too easily
How can one live when you must die for your beliefs
Can't control myself
I see something else
Gotta control myself
Take me away
Gotta speak my mind
Too many walking blind
Gonna have to speak my mind
I believe
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
I Believe Lyrics as written by Harry Romero Erick A. Morillo
Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Zombie
Cranberries, The
Cranberries, The
The Last Dance
Within Temptation
Within Temptation
@Kahiara Actually I think the husband passed away,
"She sang for you last night
She heard you were calling"
Many people say they have felt, heard, or seen their loved ones after they have passed.
"Don't be scared now
Close your eyes
She holds guard tonight
Go on forward no remorse
Life will take it's course"
This is said to the late husband by a third part (never named), who encourages him to pass on. Because life will eventually continue. The phrase "holds guard" refers to the ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… ) which is a Christian ceremony held after someone dies. Now it is usually held right after the funeral, but in most celtiic countries the wake is held before the funeral.
"She danced with you last night so you will remember
All you have shared, a lifetime."
This sentence feels as if the only thing it wants to convey is their history together, namely, husband and wife. For the rest it just refers back to the first verse.
Muffin
KIITA
KIITA
This standout track comes off the artist's latest studio album titled "empathetic". The track was produced by Danny Score and released via notable digital streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify on January 1, 2021.
High On Life
Viyaa
Viyaa
This track marks the first collaboration between the artists. It was produced in its entirety by Datbeatgod and released for public consumption on January 1, 2021.
Up 2020
Uncle Murda
Uncle Murda
This standout song of the rapper's latest studio album titled "Don’t Come Outside, Vol. 3" was produced by Great John. The track was released via major streaming platforms on January 1, 2021.