The Cranberries were on tour in England when the IRA (Irish Republican Army ) put a bomb in a litter bin inthe shopping area of Warrington which killed two young children , Dolores wrote this song in a hotel room after said event
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".
Watching you react to this song breaks my heart. Nobody as beautiful as you should feel sad. As for the song, it is incredibly moving and emotional at the same time. Thank you. It's always a pleasure to see you and to hear your voice. Next time I want to see you smile.
Bad Wolves did an incredible cover that Dolores was supposed to join the band for the song. She tragically died on the veey day they were to do the video. Bad Wolves donated all the money from the video to her children. Bad Wolves -"Zombie" th-cam.com/video/9XaS93WMRQQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=anuPMAcNyKVZQ3_B 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The director of this video actually went into Belfast under the guise of shooting a documentary to get the footage you see. Those are real troops around real Irish kids playing in the war torn streets of Belfast.
I'm American. And it is very interesting getting reactions from people not from very rich western countries. My guess is that you are from Eastern Europe. And you get it. We have very little of that here. Most of the people I interact with are very literal. You give me hope for the future.
This song gives me massive chills as I was in Warrington town centre when the bombs went off and ended the lives of two little angels Johnathan Ball and Timothy parry
I think few in the day took the time to understand the deep meaning of this song, I know I did not. It is only now seeing reactions and the video that I understand. It is said that they got access into the area with the solders saying they "were doing a documentary". It was written about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, but applies to any conflict. Thanks for sharing your reaction, it is a hard one 😞
The song "Zombie". "Zombie”‘s genesis is traceable to March 20, 1993, when two bombs, planted by the Irish Republican Army, exploded in the northern English town of Warrington. The blast from the second bomb injured dozens of people, but most cruelly claimed the lives of three-year-old Jonathan Ball and 12-year-old Tim Parry: a twin tragedy that shocked and appalled both the UK and Irish public.
Took the words right out of my mouth heavy and I am hurt to spend before but I thought they were in the 60s and 70s I have to start listening to them more . Ola it's OK too cry. Bye. ❤😊
If you don’t know you should research “the troubles” a very very long conflict in Ireland. As an American I feel like most of us don’t know the extent and length of the destruction it caused. I love how “Derry girls” on Netflix showed a comedic but serious tone about how it was growing up in Northern Ireland in the early 90s.
This is sad, but when people find out, and it is coming, what has been done to countless children, by people you would never imagine, in our government, entertainment, it will truly be more than most can take. I have learned for years now, so much truth.
It's not that the Bad Wolves cover of this song is bad, it's not, it's O.K., but the Cranberries original version is just so much better. I don't know why I only ever hear the cover version on the radio and never the O.G. version.
It is a sad reminder of the "war" in the 80s and 90s involving my relatives in Ireland. This song must have more context. The RUC (British govt arm of the occupying force of Northern Ireland had killed 74 Irish citizens, none of which did anything except be acquainted or relatives of active IRA members. Where is their song? They tried to keep it under wraps but reporters found the trails. So, while I disagree with bombing as a motivational political tactic, I understand the hatred they had for the limeys. Arrogant prickks that changed the RUC's name after the blood stains showed, and are still in control.
In any armed conflict no matter what side of the political divide you are on to deliberately target civilian targets for whatever the reason is not only against the articles of war and the Geneva convention but is in fact murder and nothing else. No side in any conflict can justify such an action and should be held to account and prosecuted for those actions.
More than 13,800 children have been killed in Gaza and 113 in the West Bank, and over 12,009 children have been injured in Gaza and at least 725 children in the West Bank, according to OCHA and the Ministry of Health in Gaza
I remember back when artists had free speech. It was great. She likely helped end this terrible conflict, but today they would have Delores jailed for speaking against things.
The Cranberries were on tour in England when the IRA (Irish Republican Army ) put a bomb in a litter bin inthe shopping area of Warrington which killed two young children , Dolores wrote this song in a hotel room after said event
R.I.P. Dolores❤ beautiful voice
I love the heavy guitar in this song, it adds so much gravity and emotion to the lyrics
Don't worry girl I've heard this song a million times and my eyes still water. ❤
Rest In Peace sweet soul.
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".
Watching you react to this song breaks my heart. Nobody as beautiful as you should feel sad.
As for the song, it is incredibly moving and emotional at the same time.
Thank you. It's always a pleasure to see you and to hear your voice. Next time I want to see you smile.
Bad Wolves did an incredible cover that Dolores was supposed to join the band for the song. She tragically died on the veey day they were to do the video. Bad Wolves donated all the money from the video to her children.
Bad Wolves -"Zombie"
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I couple of Years ago I saw Bad Wolves live as a warmup for Volbeat, Bad Wolves were good, but when they played Zombie the Crowd just went mental.
Zombie a phenomenal song it was a No1 hit in 26 countries! Great reaction thanks 🙏
My man is beating those drums like they owe him money!
Narrator: they did infact owe him money.
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i love that necklace with the little guitar on it thats cool.
The meaning is profound, beautifully sad 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎧❤️
The director of this video actually went into Belfast under the guise of shooting a documentary to get the footage you see. Those are real troops around real Irish kids playing in the war torn streets of Belfast.
I'm American. And it is very interesting getting reactions from people not from very rich western countries. My guess is that you are from Eastern Europe. And you get it. We have very little of that here. Most of the people I interact with are very literal. You give me hope for the future.
Thank you Olavity, great upload and reaction, thank you. Love and hugs from Ireland
That little riff Dolores plays in this song always hurts. Thinking of how beautiful it is and how beautiful and caring she was. Just too much for her.
This song gives me massive chills as I was in Warrington town centre when the bombs went off and ended the lives of two little angels Johnathan Ball and Timothy parry
I think few in the day took the time to understand the deep meaning of this song, I know I did not. It is only now seeing reactions and the video that I understand.
It is said that they got access into the area with the solders saying they "were doing a documentary".
It was written about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, but applies to any conflict.
Thanks for sharing your reaction, it is a hard one 😞
There's another version of this song, which she was going to put her vocals on with another band, check out the bad wolves version
The song "Zombie".
"Zombie”‘s genesis is traceable to March 20, 1993, when two bombs, planted by the Irish Republican Army, exploded in the northern English town of Warrington. The blast from the second bomb injured dozens of people, but most cruelly claimed the lives of three-year-old Jonathan Ball and 12-year-old Tim Parry: a twin tragedy that shocked and appalled both the UK and Irish public.
gives me the chills Every time i hear this song...love it
Took the words right out of my mouth heavy and I am hurt to spend before but I thought they were in the 60s and 70s I have to start listening to them more . Ola it's OK too cry.
Bye. ❤😊
You know was sad listening and the world not caring. 30 years
She died with alc.+ tablettes [ having 3 childs], almost like Amy W. (next to her- Mayfair..) what a shame for US!!!❤.
“Play those drums as violently as you can”
Also check out their song “Ridiculous Thoughts”. Very cool.
If you don’t know you should research “the troubles” a very very long conflict in Ireland. As an American I feel like most of us don’t know the extent and length of the destruction it caused. I love how “Derry girls” on Netflix showed a comedic but serious tone about how it was growing up in Northern Ireland in the early 90s.
You should check out their NPR Tiny Desk concert. She was just as powerful in a small, intimate setting.
People are WAKING UP!!!!
Bad wolves did a powerful rendition of this song, check it out
Hi Olavity.Super voice she was one of a kind absolutely brilliant ,loved your reaction ❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Linger and Ode To My Family songs are great songs from the Cranberries. Dolores has a amazing voice! God please watch over her!
This is sad, but when people find out, and it is coming, what has been done to countless children, by people you would never imagine, in our government, entertainment, it will truly be more than most can take. I have learned for years now, so much truth.
Great reaction. Their song dreams is another great song
Beautiful reacction ❤
You have to watch the Bad Wolves version of this song and their tribute to Dolores.
powerful song & video! ♥
You should react to Ode to my family, it's a great song
RIP Dolores O'Riordan
Liked your reaction. Can you please listen to Pentatonix, Hallelujah. Talked about voices & their harmonies together are superb.
It's not that the Bad Wolves cover of this song is bad, it's not, it's O.K., but the Cranberries original version is just so much better. I don't know why I only ever hear the cover version on the radio and never the O.G. version.
A great reaction, as always
RIP Dolores O Riordan
Regardez la tête du batteur, notamment sur le pont. On dirait qu'il évacue sa rage sur la batterie. Il lui en met plein la tête.
Political song's are usually really good. 💥💥💥👍😥
Yesterday Eire, today Gaza!!
The bullets & crime are the same... I can't make the difference, only the flag change!!
Dolores was a west brit she didn't care about the irish in northern ireland just like bono
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I miss dolores.. Please react Zombie cover by Bambie Thug..it awesome to..✌️
You dont need to have a very muchsupervoice/ sometimes emotions are more for a brilliant song.
Sad song 😢
It's time to inject some Metallica into your veins. Fade to Black, Master of Puppets, One.
A voice lost too soon.
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RIP ❤Delores O'Riordan
Dolores is the greatest of all time
Watch her live.. Amazing voice
I remember.
It is a sad reminder of the "war" in the 80s and 90s involving my relatives in Ireland. This song must have more context. The RUC (British govt arm of the occupying force of Northern Ireland had killed 74 Irish citizens, none of which did anything except be acquainted or relatives of active IRA members. Where is their song? They tried to keep it under wraps but reporters found the trails. So, while I disagree with bombing as a motivational political tactic, I understand the hatred they had for the limeys. Arrogant prickks that changed the RUC's name after the blood stains showed, and are still in control.
In any armed conflict no matter what side of the political divide you are on to deliberately target civilian targets for whatever the reason is not only against the articles of war and the Geneva convention but is in fact murder and nothing else. No side in any conflict can justify such an action and should be held to account and prosecuted for those actions.
More than 13,800 children have been killed in Gaza and 113 in the West Bank, and over 12,009 children have been injured in Gaza and at least 725 children in the West Bank, according to OCHA and the Ministry of Health in Gaza
I remember back when artists had free speech. It was great. She likely helped end this terrible conflict, but today they would have Delores jailed for speaking against things.
Huh? I would say no on both counts. Lol.
@@jmo8934 Based on what though? Lazy comment.
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