The Cranberries - Zombie - Reqeusted reaction

Dolores O'Riordan (lead singer) wrote this protest song about the two young victims of an IRA bombing at a shopping Centre in Warrington England in March 1993.

Thank you for reacting to this song ! Dolores wrote this song after my home town in England was hit by 3 bombs ! The first one failed and 2 terrorists were arrested and when the UK courts system refused to release them they set 2 more bombs in our town centre ! I was 14 at the time, when they placed the bombs on a highstreet which gets packed, especially on the day before Mothers day where families went shopping to buy Mothers their cards and gifts.. When the first bomb went off it sent all those still able to run straight into the second bomb, killing 2 children and injuring countless others myself included !! This song is held in the hearts of all that remember this day.. A day which still gives me nightmares both asleep and awake.. Again thank you for your reaction to this and RIP to Dolores, the people of Warrington will always keep you in their hearts ❤

Thanks for your reaction. Delores O'Riordan from The Cranberries was suppose to reprise her vocals in a cover of this song with Bad Wolves in 2018 but died the day they were supposed to record it together. I would highly recommend that you react to the Bad Wolves "Zombie" cover and tribute to Delores while this one is fresh in your mind- it is a stunning tribute and cover!

I think there were no more bombings after this song acctually. It did kind of disarmed the whole thing. People felt ashamed. Bless you too! Greetings from gothenburg.

Thank you for the solemn appreciation and respectful insight on the subject matter

Well done for a great reaction to a brilliant song about conflict and all it entails! RIP Dolores!

Thanks for supporting this, Dolores ❤‍🩹 Very insightful understanding of what makes music, and the real world situations it reflects.

She wrote this song after the IRA (Irish Republican Army) who would set off bombs everywhere laid bombs in an English shopping centre in Warrington killing two small boy,and maiming others. British soldiers had to be called into Ireland to try to keep the peace between the Catholics and Protestants, because the Catholics wanted Northern Ireland to be completely independent to Britain, but the Protestants did not. As in the song this antagonism had been going on for a very long time. And had started to culminate in the bombings of innocent people. So Delores wrote this song, with the Keening in her voice (the traditional wailing sound at funerals). Although many have covered this song, none bring in the passion felt with this.The boys were Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball, aged three and twelve. 54 people were injured (some badly) this caused widespread public anger. Shortly after the bombings, a group called "Peace '93" was set up in Dublin. The main organiser was Susan McHugh, a Dublin housewife and mother. The IRA were responsible for many bombs laid in a very cowardly manner to kill and maim innocent people of all kinds.

Every time I watch this, my chest gets tight, and my eyes moisten 😪

Absolutely a masterpiece this song reached N01 in 26 countries! Great reaction thanks 🙏

A performance that deals with a tough issue. A great reaction. 🖖❤

Thanks one more time! ❤ I love it too!This video is heartbreaking.

Free Palestine. I grew up in Uk with three countries always obressed, South Africa (apartheid), Northern Ireland and Palestine. Before social media came along. It was what we were seeing in the news. I get this song because I lived in England during the troubles and enough was enough- what can I say other than history just keeps repeating itself.

This is certainly one of the most powerful songs ever recorded, and the music video elevates it further. While the subject of the song is specific to the Irish experience, the imagery, pain and overall message are universal and can be adapted to other situations. Adding the concept of the “zombie” to describe people who could make a difference but don’t just adds another layer.

You are a wise man sir,great reaction to a beautifully sad song 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶❤️🎧

Huzzah!

Love the background, love the shirt and most importantly, I love you man!

It was written by the lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

“Music is a reflection upon the place from which it was created” or words to that effect, just earned you a Subscribe, sir. Yes to all you said about this song. Dolores O’Riordan was an angel, gone too soon. ❤

great reaction cheers. rip delores.