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
@amberdani38
2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine what all of you have been feeling. I hope your heart is healing.
@kathyjensen6773
Жыл бұрын
I cry everytime I hear or see video of this song
@jdwoods2008
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine how scary that time must have been. I think I was 16 when that happened.
@streganona8185
7 ай бұрын
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. 💜🌎💜
@shanedaniels6447
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
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
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
The English did what Russia is doing in Ukraine, and they are still occupying parts of Ireland. It's disgusting
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@marksilva2929
2 жыл бұрын
@@cyberash3000 wrong
@MrWestie1985
6 ай бұрын
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 ✌️
@Jaydon05
3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Dolores O'Riordan! You never will be forgotten!
Thank you for this authentically emotional reaction.
@lestatmt
3 жыл бұрын
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...😔🙏
@lfcgero35
3 жыл бұрын
Very well said sir
@allbies
3 жыл бұрын
@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.
@joblessboy7030
3 жыл бұрын
Now it’s even worse, mothers are taking away their kids innocence with indoctrination by the governmental systems. Father God help us.
@joblessboy7030
3 жыл бұрын
@Tate Bruce it’s awesome I heard people lost a ton of cash to scams.
@kellyw8017
3 жыл бұрын
@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.
@stefchanel1723
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kilgh
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@desiv1170
2 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to this song for almost 30 years, and it hits me that hard every time I hear it...
@andrewbonar-scally7697
3 жыл бұрын
You’re a beautiful girl and you fully understand this song, it’s about the horrors of war
@michellehayes5133
3 жыл бұрын
I shed a tear every single time I watch this video. Thank you for your emotional reaction.
@troedelgerry
3 жыл бұрын
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
@AmbroseCynthia
3 жыл бұрын
Alright Gerry
@russ4862
3 жыл бұрын
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. 🙏🙂❤️
@AmbroseCynthia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russell
@HannibalsGTRacingProject
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@angelawoodham3535
Жыл бұрын
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.
@k1hasard
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@no_one01-5
2 жыл бұрын
The struggle is still real. Rest in Peace, Dolores.
@deespesir
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Irish struggle. God bless them. And you, beauty.
@kemitamenophis3221
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ambrose for your heartfelt reaction.
@veadairavani5692
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AmbroseCynthia
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I do
@stuartgraham3983
3 жыл бұрын
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
@jabbott6748
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ARANBERRY
3 жыл бұрын
a great song with a powerful voice
@davidsafford1423
3 жыл бұрын
You reacted the way I always do
@darkjedi447
2 жыл бұрын
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 🤘 🙂
@maiqtheliar_
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most powerful songs about war
@russellpugh7294
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Delores. Brilliant.
@Distant394
3 жыл бұрын
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
@shanewitte2243
3 жыл бұрын
Video gets me every time. The first kid screaming looks like my youngest son.
@TikkyNoSurname
Жыл бұрын
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.
@arsennelupin584
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@benjaminhaynes4844
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh for Ireland to get free England has been a battle for them for hundreds of years.
@Biomirth
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardhargrave6082
2 жыл бұрын
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
@thesound-chameleonman3580
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful poetry by The Cranberries. Beautiful honesty. When was the last time a politician told the truth? Trust musicians Despise politicians. C.
@jillt6748
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattwarrener1164
2 жыл бұрын
it was an amazing beautiful woman who sang this song. may she rest in peace.
@lunarrainbow2501
3 жыл бұрын
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
@theirishlaffman9695
3 жыл бұрын
Rip deloris
@adamlunter9958
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Niamh2012
2 жыл бұрын
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
@padmelotus
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@stop-the-greed
2 жыл бұрын
Bless your soul darling .
@Chanceclearwater88
2 жыл бұрын
The "yodel" and hiccupy sound you hear in the vocals is known as "keening" in Irish/Celtic music.
@gastonbrando6276
3 жыл бұрын
Protest Song 💪
@LolGurrl91
Жыл бұрын
Knowing the context behind this song makes it hit harder, war and fighting has always hurt the innocent in some way shape or form.
@simongartmann5294
3 жыл бұрын
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
@holldolldee7582
3 жыл бұрын
This song means a lot to us Irish&British💔
@jayb7775
3 жыл бұрын
&?
@holldolldee7582
3 жыл бұрын
what
@fabianhector4424
2 жыл бұрын
Generación de cristal
@Tijuanabill
7 ай бұрын
I like to think she helped end The Troubles, at least a little.
@Ramtamtama
3 жыл бұрын
My grandparents grew up in, and my dad and uncles were born into, that dystopia.
@lornemalvo4492
3 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely gorgeous. Great reaction.
@srt8rocketship241
3 жыл бұрын
She was such a beutiful soul. Sad , sad. Even worse with a dumbass facebook commercial in the middle.
@internetapocalypse4885
2 жыл бұрын
It's about the British pirates entering Northern Ireland and never leaving.
@aylakornahrens-h2h
2 ай бұрын
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.
@eximusic
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@carolinelambert4950
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jasonbates165
3 жыл бұрын
Love your accent!
@mcdo724
2 жыл бұрын
One of best lyrics ever. Violence causes silence
@gmf121266
2 жыл бұрын
Delores 'O Riordan, the lead singer was apparently offered $1 Million by her record company to drop this song and do something far less controversial and political. It is a measure of her integrity and morality that she tore up the contract and chose to release the track anyway. She obviously felt so strongly about its message that she rejected such a lucrative offer. I'm so glad she did. The world of music is infinitely raised by her decision, both materially and morally.
@selselful
3 жыл бұрын
It seems that you got the point of the video!
@RomvlvsRoma373
2 жыл бұрын
RIP💕
@shawngraham3598
3 жыл бұрын
Love yer accent pretty girl! :) The song is about the Irish Keeping their country from the English. Look up I.R.A
@shannonbutler-williams7261
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesblack8699
2 ай бұрын
The song is about the Irish fighting for their freedom from the England
@ivankaleoniefuchs333
3 жыл бұрын
We Miss You Dolores...We still cry. Soft kisses und warm hugs sweet one.
@jessedaniel6330
3 жыл бұрын
This is about the troubles a war in Ireland that only ended in 1998.
@murphymurf6581
3 жыл бұрын
Rip Delores
@miahelfryali9691
3 жыл бұрын
enfin une vrai reaction
@jdmbandarelos1310
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Dolores!
@jackcade68
3 жыл бұрын
Rip Derek Wood and David Howe. And Delores ♥️
@emmetwade9381
3 жыл бұрын
Rip Dolores o'riordan 🇮🇪🇮🇪
@geoffsimpkins7650
3 жыл бұрын
For the first half of my life the Irish vs. British was similar to Israel vs. Palestinians.
@bpfromowc
3 жыл бұрын
This great song is about the war (now largely ended) in my country. The pictures of the soldiers (and the children) were shot in my hometown Belfast. Plz check out Belfast singer Van Morrison singing Daring Night. Thanks. ✌️☘️
@jopa9703
Жыл бұрын
❤
@amvrirowles
Жыл бұрын
The message is for instance, (at least what I think it projects) if it does happen with sombody else, it's not your problem, because it's not your family. You are quilty for not speaking up and ignoring it. Also, soldier's are broken down to nothing and then tought to follow orders with no hesitation, no questions allowed. They execute their orders, like zombies. Children who grow up in this envirement may grow up, emotionally scarred, disfunctional in society, revengeful and full of hate. They may perhaps become soldiers or terrorists themselves (a new bred of zombies) It is a recurring horrific pattern all over the world. As the words imply 1916 and 1991 I think. There are 2 instances where adults and children were brutally killed 1916 and 1971. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan 6 September 1971 - she died 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. She was best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist for the alternative rock band the Cranberries.The song is about 2 incidends 1916: Ireland. The total 429 persons killed, 116 were Military personnel, 3 were policemen and 310 were civilians. There were 38 children - aged 16 and under - killed. 1993 Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries, written by the band's lead singer Dolores O'Riordan in memory of Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry, who were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings. The horrific part of it was the 2 boys been killed - were a 3 and 12 year old. Jonathan Ball, three, and Tim Parry, 12, died and 54 others were hurt when two bombs hidden in litter bins went off in Bridge Street on 20 March 1993. It us easy to talk revenge and enter a war, or use terrorist means to kill, but in the aftermath and in reality it is horrific. Mothers, father's, family's and children's hearts break and they usually never recover.
@kayjay12341
2 жыл бұрын
The troubles In Northern Ireland
@timtravasos2742
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the genocide and use of child soldiers in Rwanda was infinitely more vicious and brutal. Unimaginable. 😵
@EnlightenedMaster_Saneiv
2 жыл бұрын
read your comments, it's about IRELAND
@EdwinSnippe
2 ай бұрын
You could easily do a daily politics show like brett cooper or Isabel Brown. Just daily or to start of weekly speaking your opionion on things
@florianschurakowski4885
3 жыл бұрын
I love you 😘😘
@randybaker6042
3 жыл бұрын
We are the Zombies for allowing ourselves to be torn apart.
@gillescoin6701
3 жыл бұрын
You were beautiful, here.... this is sadness.
@kenbailey7987
Жыл бұрын
Uk ok ❤
@DanielSmith-yb7rc
2 жыл бұрын
It's about the British occupation
@patrickzenosama4300
2 жыл бұрын
Porque no hablan al final?
@EnigmaTess
3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend you to make a video reaction about a wonderful Belgian artist named Stromae with his songs : "Papaoutai" & "Tous les mêmes" you won't be disappointed I can assure you !!!!
@fabriziodiguida6198
3 жыл бұрын
Dolores 😔😔
@kevindobson6568
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please react to Bluezone song called Jackie Please please
@leesusphinx7857
3 жыл бұрын
NORTHERN IRELAND CONFLICT , 30 YEAR SMALL WAR
@JustMarc69
3 жыл бұрын
React to Dolores O’Riordan - Black Widow music video from her solo album
@PatriceBoivin
3 жыл бұрын
I get chills every time I see that video. www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45434898#:~:text=The%20Cranberries%20front%20woman%20Dolores,Westminster%20Coroner's%20Court%20has%20heard. If you think this is hard to watch there is a video for U2's Sunday Bloody Sunday which shows what looks like footage of British soldiers shooting civilians.
@williebrereton4640
3 жыл бұрын
It's about the innocent getting killed between the war England and and mainly Northern Ireland, and it was wroth after the ra bombed England
@coreyscraggs6900
Жыл бұрын
It's talking about when the English kicked the Irish ass
@Frk_Tamer
2 жыл бұрын
TW: attention, this video causes emotianlly damage... and Cynthia, you are not the brightest candle on the cake isn't it ?
@sandymogel8338
Жыл бұрын
War can turn decent men into zombies
@christopherbailey557
3 жыл бұрын
It's about a religious war that we've dragged our children into.
@WorldwideWyatt
3 жыл бұрын
The British occupation of Ireland and the near genocide of the Irish people by the British during the famine later led to “the Troubles.” There were bombings, kidnappings, and murders for decades and decades. The IRA weren’t the “bad guys,” even if some of their actions were terrible. The British still illegally occupy Ireland to this very day.
@stevecooke2893
3 ай бұрын
And the fact your government signed up to it, therefore not illegal, doesn't dampen your argument in any way. Nor does the fact, if we left, ppl like you would restart the civil war and go on a slaughter rampage. Funniest thing is, were it not for zombies like yourself, you'd have the North back by now. Ireland has never been so close to reunification and it isn't being done with your bombs
@chrisphillips6996
2 жыл бұрын
What bubble are you living in?
@mattbrien9192
Жыл бұрын
it is a song about war and how terrible it is you got it from the start
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