@@cranboogie what's going on!! You already KNOW I love Dolores!! It's great to see a fellow reaction channel killing it.... Jamal seems like a genuine guy and I'm totally HAPPY for him! If you see see this, Jamal, I rock your channel!
I'm not sure if Jamal has done Portishead but I think we need to get on him to check out some of their songs. What do you think @cranboogie?? "Numb" and "Roads"?? I need to squeeze another one in at some point soon. Possibly "Glory Box".
That unique Irish sound in her "delivery" is called "keening" coming from an Irish word for "crying" - it's a traditional type of singing for morning at funerals. It expresses deep anguish, sorrow, pain.... I think it's very cool that people who have never heard of keening can still feel the impact.
@@neilcarrollMeganJamieForever you lot really need to get over this British thing. If I was this obsessed with an ex for this long, I'd have a restraining order.
She’s combining Irish keening, a traditional expression of mourning by female Irish and Scott Gaels at funerals, especially the tragic ones. There is no deeper expression of grief in our culture
@@robertbrown9912 sure mate. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a more beautiful example than Dolores’. Her Limerick accent comes through amazingly as well in her music, which isn’t always the case (I’ve noticed most people signing in English sound American -without any regional accent like Boston/NYC or southern- which I’ve always found fascinating - like the Beatles, Stones, Van Morrison, etc etc). Clearly, she was very much filled with pain that went beyond the violence and you can hear that emotion. I always watch her live so I can see the raw emotion. She was a jewel of Ireland.
Dolores' delivery using her Limerick accent and keening really added weight and emotional punch to this song. Easily one of my favorites from the Cranberries and the 90s, period. Thanks for doing this one, Jamel!
Dolores and her family were friends with my parents and sister. I met her a few times and had coffee with her and my sister once. I would often see her jogging on our road and she would smile and wave when she saw one of us driving by. Going for a walk in the evening you could often hear her singing out over the water of our small lake as she practiced. My Dad often commented on the beauty of her voice, somethings he is not known to do before. Peace and love Dolores. 💕
I teared at the very thought of hearing her voice echo over the lake. What a blessing to have those memories. She was such a beautiful, profound force in this world
These are the scenes of my youth - I grew up and still live in N. Ireland. The army was everywhere, machine guns were a non-remarkable thing cos they were an every day sight. Our so-called 'peace' is still very fragile. Thank you for reacting to this, and R.I.P. Delores for giving us this song💔....it is part of our history and 'The Troubles'. It's message is overwhelming powerful.
Some have actually credited this song specifically with ending the hostilities. It's amazing. Delores speaks directly to the heart and sings with raw emotions. She's one of the greatest singers of all time.
Some have actually credited this song specifically with ending the hostilities. It's amazing. Delores speaks directly to the heart and sings with raw emotions. She's one of the greatest singers of all time.
@@jasonhaynes2952 Proving once again that music is an equalizer and, ultimately, a unifier. One of the best things about these musical reaction videos to me is watching people from wildly different walks of life listen to the same song and find common ground. To find our shared humanity.
@@KS-yv2ve It was written after the Warrington bombings in England in 1993 where the IRA left a bomb in the town centre and killing two young English boys, one three years old and the other twelve. "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’. [ ... ] 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." - Dolores O'Riordan, speaking of the songwriting of the classic 90s rock song, "Zombie"
@@TarnishUK Another 17 year old kid was murdered that night never made the news in England he was murdered while two undercover British soldiers watched him get shot and done nothing didn't even try and get the UFF gunmen that 17 year old was Damian Walsh
This song was written as a reaction to an event that happened in Warrington, UK in 1993. The IRA planted two bombs on a busy high street shopping centre then phoned the police to let them know a bomb had been planted outside of a pharmacy chain in the North West, not specifying which one. The first bomb went off outside a McDonald's which sent shoppers running into the direction of the second bomb. (from wiki) Three-year-old Johnathan Ball died at the scene. He had been in town with his babysitter, shopping for a Mother's Day card.The second victim, 12-year-old Tim Parry, was gravely wounded. He died on 25 March 1993 when his life support machine was switched off, after tests had found only minimal brain activity. 54 other people were injured, four of them seriously. Dolores O'Riordan was so affected by the incident she wrote this song and went on to comment about some of the lyrics "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."
The song was definitely needed as a stance to say that not all Irish people or Northern Irish people are terrorists. I lost count of the amount of times I was asked if I was in the IRA, during visits to see family in England. Just because of my accent. My dad and I were hauled to one side in Heathrow airport in August 1993 (I was 13) on our way to get a flight home. Apparently we were showing ourselves to look suspicious. They made us miss our plane. I cried out of fear because I thought we were gonna be taken away. It was horrible.
My parents were there that day and walked past the bin outside Mcdonald's about 10 mins before it exploded. I was watching it on the news. I felt sick.
I knew this. At least I used to. Shame on me for breeding the reminder when I saw this song. Blessed are the children. I actually have tears in my eyes. Thank you.
I agree 100% with you Paula all I know is when I leave this world I want to be filled with so much love that I basically float slowly to heaven and in welcome with my husband and my loved ones who have passed I try everyday and it's really easy now not to be biased and to love every human being for what they are the spirit in their eyes is what matters
If there is anything we can learn from the troubles it's the danger of censorship. When the talking stops, the shooting starts. My heartfelt thanks and admiration for artists everywhere who have used their talent to reopen discussion, to give people back their voice.
So good that he looks at the background and actually tries to understand the song as well, I appreciate that so much. Shows he’s actually here for music.
"Since 1916" 1. The "Easter Rising": an armed insurrection in Ireland that laid the foundation for the Irish Republican Army (IRA). 2. The year of opperation of the first tank unit, in the Battle of the Somme, WWI.
My dad moved from Northern Ireland to South Africa in the early 80s. He would play The Cranberries in the car on long trips. I used to love this song. He always changed the channel when the video would come on TV. I had no idea back then that this was what he lived through throughout his childhood. He never ever talked about it. Now I live in Northern Ireland and there is still shit going on but nothing compared to the height of The Troubles in the 70s.
“But you see it’s not me, it’s not my family” Such a powerful line that captures the essence of the indifference of humanity towards the immense struggles faced populations around the world. Strife and struggle isn’t your problem until it visits your doorstep.
That's one interpretation. The other is to not blame one person for another persons actions. Such as marking all Irish at the time as terrorists, for the actions of a handful.
You actually don't hear most singers because they're not famous. Also I hate that when people who sing this song are trying to imitate O'Riordan with the pitch up gasps. It is the cringiest thing and you are not gonna sound like her anyway.
@@theothertonydutch I don't know how she does it, I've tried so much and I can't get it. It's a beautiful technique, I wish I knew what it was called so I could get some help doing it. Is it like a yodel?
@@velasericousland2443 Kind of, but it's also like a gasp I think. I've heard it in way older stuff too. A lot of singers now do similar types of things. I think it comes off as gimmicky very quickly though.
I grew up in London in the days of the IRA. This song punched me straight in the gut then and now. We humans are so fucked up, when will we stop killing each other's children? RIP beautiful Dolores, makes my heart hurt that you're no longer with us.
You comment reminded me of Sinead O'Connor's "this is a rebel song": a song seemingly about a marriage to a stony and cold Englishman, that was actually a thinly veiled metaphor for the relationship between Ireland and the UK. Specifically the "crazies are killing our sons (both sides) - in relation to your comment. "please talk to me Englishman What good will shutting me out get done Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons"
I walked past the Victoria bomb moments before it went of, I didn't only hear the mortor bomb attack on Downing Street, I felt it, I was close enough to the Baltic exchange to be forced to duck when the bomb went off.............three close saves, I guess someone up there loves me.
I hope you know that most of us abhor what they did and condemn them completely. I grew up in Dublin with some of the family very sympathetic. I can't get with that. My great uncle Arthur fought in the British army and spent his last years in the Chelsea nursing homes for soldiers after marrying a British lady. And the woman I'm lucky enough to be having my babies and one day marry me is from Chelmsford. I was in London seeing NIN when the 07/07 bombings happened and waiting in a taxi queue two drunk blokes heard my accent and started on 'oh that's your lot' or ' you probably love this paddy don't you?'... Out of nowhere a family with kids in a pram and like i think it was grandparents, kids and their kids... Older gent in his 50s gets inbetween them and me. He served in NI. Says its over now. Have to move on. Stick together and forgive. I wasn't big or trained or into boxing like i am now and I was very nervous. The family walked with me to another rank and waited with me for a taxi. I can't tell you what that meant to me. We really need to be a bit more kind, empathic, forgiving, caring and just nicer to each other. We need to focus on what makes us the same and celebrate our different ways and cultures. Only way we can get through this. Hope you are well and all the best 🇮🇪 ♥ 🇬🇧
My father was 15 years old when he was drafted into the German military, because there were no men left to fight in Germany in 1945. He was given 3 days training, and then sent to the front lines to fight. Nurnberg Germany was hell on earth, and both my parents who are from there, had four years of bombs and guns, and death. Miraculously, they survived, they immigrated to North America, they worked hard, never complained, my father saved lives as a firefighter for 32 years, he retired as a fire chief of a major city. I’m so proud of both of them.
My father was 15 and joined the Army following two of his brothers - easy to lie then about his age. He was sent off to Korea just before I was born. We "won" the war while he was over there. He'd taken part in the "slash and burn" push to the 38th parallel, where they killed and burned every single thing they came across right to the Chinese border. I used to lay awake at night and listen to his poker buddies and him talk about the horrors they'd participated in. He suffered from PTSD, though it wasn't called that then. While he tried to make a full career of the Army, he only lasted 12 years. Throughout his life, he drank every single day till he was diagnosed with brain cancer - then never took another drink. I took care of him the last two years of his life. He did the best he could with what he had. I'm a Vietnam era veteran. That wasn't a very pretty war either. I have six sisters, none of their children have served and I have no children. War seems to have finally left my family alone now - I'm hoping.
I always praise Dolores as everyone does, but I feel there should be a shout out for the drumming on this song. His use of the cymbals and the sound of guns shots he gets on his drum kit is so perfect on this song.
@Stephen Murphy If you think the prejudice ended when Irish immigrated in to the US you are also mistaken, look up how Irish miners and railroad workers were treated INNA, Irish need not apply
Dolores O'Riordan was to my mind the truest real life form of what we in D&D would call a Bard. One who through nothing, but the power of their performance is able to weave magic strong enough in somes cases to sway the Gods themselves. May she find rest wherever her soul now resides.
Well, people were quoting it when Ireland and England finally reached an agreement. It sure seemed like she brought about change with just one song. Pretty amazing.
Considering they had hits with the songs “Dreams” and “Linger,” this song was a gut punch when it came out. How many of us remember thinking “This is the Cranberries?!”
Hell yeah. I was just getting into music as a fan, really getting a feel for the grunge movement, mostly, but something about Dolores' voice grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Then "Zombie" came out and I realized popular music could have meaning.
@John Nichols I was a hardcore rock and metal guy, but I would listen to Linger or watch the video if I was all alone and no one could see me 😆😆 Just beautiful. Zombie kicked my ass, and I quit hiding what I liked from that day forward. ...I will also sing Love Shack at the top of my lungs. Sue me 😆😆👍
@@stephenellis8472 In your head they're still fighting is reference to IRA sympathisers that believe they're at war. Then she sings about a Mothers anguish as she senselessly lost her child.
I know I'm extremely late to the party here, but I used to listen to the entire album over and over. Dark time in my life. I miss bands with the creative talent of the Cranberries.
This is song is linked to the troubles but primarily to an IRA bombing in Warrington in Northern England that killed 2 young boys (one of whom was 3 I believe). Occupation and subjugation are criminal but we can all be murderous cunts at the end of the day.
Thank you those who tell the story of the Troubles. To keep history from repeating itself, we must understand what came before. Keep the faith.....the young must be raised on truth. annie
I wish you could have seen them perform live. I'll tell you this: that was the most intense song I've ever heard in person. We took our kids with us. It was their first concert. The vibration was so strong, halfway up Red Rocks Amphitheater that my older one was actually scared.And I understood, bc I've never before or since experienced anything like that. It was perfect delivery of very real music. Beautiful and harsh at the same time.
Red Rocks is one of the best venues to see really good musicians live. I can't believe I missed the Cranberries at Red Rocks, which had to be one for the records.
For anyone who doesn't know, look up "The Troubles" or "Northern Ireland Conflict". It was basically a very sporadic civil war in Northern Ireland that lasted more than three decades and ended in 1998.
It all depends on what you mean by 'ended'. I have been to NI and Belfast a couple of times, last time was 5 years ago if I remember correctly and they still had the peace walls active during nights to keep people in the Catholic and Protestant sides separated nighttime. So it wasn't really over back then. But the bombings and those violent things has stopped, that is true.
@@KimSve There's not active shooting now but yeah. From everything I've heard there's still tensions. Brexit has actually made them worse. When Ireland and UK were both EU nations, there was unrestricted crossing between the republic and Northern Ireland. That lead to economic growth on both sides and an improving economy was helping reduce tensions. Now with the possibility of a hard border coming back, there's concerns that the bad old days could be coming back as everything gets disrupted.
@@jimbomacers and the UK government are tonight discussing whether or not its a good idea to take an almighty great big dump on that agreement you speak of and in doing so breach international law. In doing so they are also showing that treaties and agreements made with the British government aren't worth the paper they're written on including the Good Friday agreement that brought an end to the fighting in N.I. there absolutely is the possibility of a hard border (Which I would note doesn't matter if its in the Irish sea or not, the term "Hard Border" refers to the imposition of trade and traveller checks when crossing a border regardless of where the border physically is, a hard border means that the right to cross the border would be restricted and require prior authorisation).
The first couple of times I heard the Bad Wolves cover, I ugly cried. There had been a lot of news coverage of shootings and strife and it just really hit hard. It really lives up to the original, imo.
I'm glad you read the back story of the UVF, IRA etc. The video makes no sense otherwise but the song will ring try to most war based on hatered for another race, creed or religion. Thank you not just doing a straight reaction video but learning in the process.
I went for years listening to this song and never knew what it was talking about back then. It always made me cry but couldn’t say why. Still makes me cry after all this time. More heartfelt of course because I know what it’s message is. Very sad. RIP Dolores. What a beautiful lady in so many ways.
Aside from this song being about the troubles in Northern Ireland, I think the deeper meaning is that we adults pass our prejudices to our children. The war is perpetual because we pass it on to our children. Love your reactions. Greetings from Ireland.
She passed away. She drown in her own tub. She was supposed to record this song with the band bad wolves the same day she died. Bad wolves did the song without her and its an incredible tribute to her.
majorbigss1 nah brah. Ode to the family is by far the best song they ever made. Well for me it is. It’s freakin deep if you really look into it plus it’s the kind of song that can bring tears
I am so grateful and impressed with your reaction to Cranberries Zombie. You have given the song, the band and the subject of the song the proper respect and dedication it deserves. And this even though you didn't know the context of the song. Love and peace to you, your family and all your followers. Thank you so much. You made my day.
The official music video has just passed the 1Billion views milestone. Well deserved. Delores was supposed to cover the song with Bad Wolves when she died, so they had to do the cover without her, but everything in the song makes you think of her, so much so that I think the line "Whats in your head" has extra meaning. It was known she had problems, perhaps was in a dark place, she may not have taken her own life, but she was certainly struggling. What was in her head at the time? Makes the song even more tragic. Such a good cover
There was no Woodstock '94. Wake up it was a moment in time never can be repeated, or should anyone try to. If you weren't born yet, start your own revolution. PS. I am 70, but was in San Francisco at the time of the Woodstock Festival in 1969. BTW Woodstock did not take place in the town of Woodstock; it was at Sam Yasgar's farm in Bethel, NY. There was a last minute change of venue; watch the film "Takiing Woodstock" to learn all about the behind the scenes events, which most people do not know about. It is likely on Netflix.
@@hooleyqueen I am much older than you think. I am not a Millennial and I have seen the doc. Too bad you didn't make the drive to your Woodstock. I have been to Bethel venue to see Phish for my 300 plus show. You have no idea what a great music tour does for me.
I have always loved this song, I've listened to this song for like 27 years. I remember when this song came out. Dolores had a beautiful voice and it was a sad day when I saw that she had died. Her and Chester Bennington from Linkin Park were the two artists in the last 10 years that were impactful
I'm an ole fart [60 yr's ] some of this stuff I'm watching thru you I also am seeing for the 1st time, though I've heard of these folks I haven't really listened. Thank you very much
I just knew that I loved this song and fell in love with Delores' voice back in the day (ok, I had a bit of crush on her too) lol, but I learned so much by reading the comments. Thanks everyone for contributing!
Thank you for this reaction. The fact that you looked up the meaning behind the video and were prepared you still were very moved by it. This song hurts my heart always makes me cry no matter how many times I watch the video. My granddad was killed in the Easter Rising. I never got to meet him. My grandma left Ireland pregnant with my mom soon after. Neither of them ever went back.
Rest in Peace Dolores O'Riordan 😭😭 Have you ever heard The Bad Wolves cover of this song; I certainly think they did this song justice.. I certainly recommend the U2 song "Sunday Bloody Sunday." I think it touches on the same exact thing
She really meant this when she sang it. She was totally pissed off with all the innocent young lives being lost for something that was noting to do with them.
Delores and I were born the same year. When she died, I was also extremely depressed and suicidal. Somehow I am still here. I grieved very hard for her. Every time I hear her sing, I cry. I am still grieving.
"I looked up the backstory of this song, just so I could follow what's going on". Sir, that earned you a subscribe.
IKR?!💞
Yeah, this one brought me onboard as well. The turmoil early last century is the reason my family is in America.
Gaelic Warrior
How is the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald have to do with immigrants?! Stupid.
@@fuckcancer8679 Because this video is about an IRISH band that has nothing to do with Gordon Lightfoot.
@@gaelicwarrior5064 1980s troubles in 🇮🇪
RIP to Dolores O"Riordan.... such a loss for us who loved her and The Cranberries!
Hey, Danny!
@@cranboogie what's going on!! You already KNOW I love Dolores!! It's great to see a fellow reaction channel killing it.... Jamal seems like a genuine guy and I'm totally HAPPY for him! If you see see this, Jamal, I rock your channel!
I'm not sure if Jamal has done Portishead but I think we need to get on him to check out some of their songs. What do you think @cranboogie?? "Numb" and "Roads"?? I need to squeeze another one in at some point soon. Possibly "Glory Box".
DannymikReacts Maybe Mysterons?
@@cranboogie we'll see.... I'm trying to set up right now to record some new content. My kids just got home so it's merely impossible.
That unique Irish sound in her "delivery" is called "keening" coming from an Irish word for "crying" - it's a traditional type of singing for morning at funerals. It expresses deep anguish, sorrow, pain.... I think it's very cool that people who have never heard of keening can still feel the impact.
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thanks for that. I didnt know this
Thanks for sharing that! It feels like she’s singing with a lot of despair..
It's keening but comes from ancient Yoda ley heeeee whooooo
Not keening. Irish Yodel.
As a proud Irish man, thank you for looking up what this song is actually about and what it means to the Irish people. Much respect 🙏
It means fuck all to me! Come Out Ye Black and Tans- now there's a song that means something more!
@@neilcarrollMeganJamieForever ya but zombie is one of our greatest hits though
@@neilcarrollMeganJamieForever you lot really need to get over this British thing. If I was this obsessed with an ex for this long, I'd have a restraining order.
@@neilcarrollMeganJamieForever I dunno, I prefer "By The Risin' of the Moon", myself...
The troubles🇨🇦❤️
She’s combining Irish keening, a traditional expression of mourning by female Irish and Scott Gaels at funerals, especially the tragic ones. There is no deeper expression of grief in our culture
It replicates the sound of the pibroch the music played on the pipes at a death
Thank you for mentioning that. My mother was Irish/Scottish and I've never heard that before.
@Hello There aye, good point mate
@@robertbrown9912 sure mate. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a more beautiful example than Dolores’. Her Limerick accent comes through amazingly as well in her music, which isn’t always the case (I’ve noticed most people signing in English sound American -without any regional accent like Boston/NYC or southern- which I’ve always found fascinating - like the Beatles, Stones, Van Morrison, etc etc). Clearly, she was very much filled with pain that went beyond the violence and you can hear that emotion. I always watch her live so I can see the raw emotion. She was a jewel of Ireland.
@@robertbrown9912 are Irish people and scottish people related to, normally?
Dolores' delivery using her Limerick accent and keening really added weight and emotional punch to this song. Easily one of my favorites from the Cranberries and the 90s, period. Thanks for doing this one, Jamel!
You put into words what appeals to me about this song. Thank you.
Her accent is stunning I love listening to her sing It's exotic to me R.I.P. Delores
Dolores and her family were friends with my parents and sister. I met her a few times and had coffee with her and my sister once. I would often see her jogging on our road and she would smile and wave when she saw one of us driving by. Going for a walk in the evening you could often hear her singing out over the water of our small lake as she practiced. My Dad often commented on the beauty of her voice, somethings he is not known to do before. Peace and love Dolores. 💕
I teared at the very thought of hearing her voice echo over the lake. What a blessing to have those memories. She was such a beautiful, profound force in this world
Wow so envious of you and that you were truly blessed with that experience
Amazing, she has the voice of an angel may she rest in peace
That's amazing.
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These are the scenes of my youth - I grew up and still live in N. Ireland. The army was everywhere, machine guns were a non-remarkable thing cos they were an every day sight. Our so-called 'peace' is still very fragile. Thank you for reacting to this, and R.I.P. Delores for giving us this song💔....it is part of our history and 'The Troubles'. It's message is overwhelming powerful.
Some have actually credited this song specifically with ending the hostilities. It's amazing. Delores speaks directly to the heart and sings with raw emotions. She's one of the greatest singers of all time.
Some have actually credited this song specifically with ending the hostilities. It's amazing. Delores speaks directly to the heart and sings with raw emotions. She's one of the greatest singers of all time.
@@jasonhaynes2952 Proving once again that music is an equalizer and, ultimately, a unifier. One of the best things about these musical reaction videos to me is watching people from wildly different walks of life listen to the same song and find common ground. To find our shared humanity.
As an Irishman, this song brings me to tears, every single time i hear it.
Irish-American here. I still get chills.
I am not Irish bro but this song makes me tear up too.
Same 😢
Was (or is) this about the fighting in Ireland? Is it about Religion?
@@Frau44 yes. Both sides doing horrible acts of violence
Her voice still gives me the chills.
Kris Frederick : Canadian viewer. So true. Her voice is haunting, cuts deep inside but in a good way.
@@cdpgbc-mw2kz Love from Detroit, neighbor.
@Cory Thompson Not everyones' cup of tea
@@krisfrederick5001 : Same to you, my Southern Neighbor.
@Cory Thompson the song is still great and i heard it thousands of times since the 90s
There was a genuine period of mourning in our house when Doloris died.
I understand - I felt very privileged to have seen the band live in the early 2000s. May she rest in peace...
It hurt when I f9ound also.
Q: But how does an angel's scream sound like?
A: - cue Dolores O'Riordan's vocals on the Zombie song -
Well said.
Completely agree. It's like an angel crying out the insanity.
No.
Well put!
This song is for every child killed by senseless acts of violence.
This song is for every one killed by senseless acts of violence.
@@KS-yv2ve It was written after the Warrington bombings in England in 1993 where the IRA left a bomb in the town centre and killing two young English boys, one three years old and the other twelve.
"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’. [ ... ] 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."
- Dolores O'Riordan, speaking of the songwriting of the classic 90s rock song, "Zombie"
And it's against the next generations then perpetuating the cycle.
@@TarnishUK Another 17 year old kid was murdered that night never made the news in England he was murdered while two undercover British soldiers watched him get shot and done nothing didn't even try and get the UFF gunmen that 17 year old was Damian Walsh
Manchester Arena Bombing victims RIP
This song was written as a reaction to an event that happened in Warrington, UK in 1993.
The IRA planted two bombs on a busy high street shopping centre then phoned the police to let them know a bomb had been planted outside of a pharmacy chain in the North West, not specifying which one.
The first bomb went off outside a McDonald's which sent shoppers running into the direction of the second bomb.
(from wiki) Three-year-old Johnathan Ball died at the scene. He had been in town with his babysitter, shopping for a Mother's Day card.The second victim, 12-year-old Tim Parry, was gravely wounded. He died on 25 March 1993 when his life support machine was switched off, after tests had found only minimal brain activity. 54 other people were injured, four of them seriously.
Dolores O'Riordan was so affected by the incident she wrote this song and went on to comment about some of the lyrics "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."
The song was definitely needed as a stance to say that not all Irish people or Northern Irish people are terrorists. I lost count of the amount of times I was asked if I was in the IRA, during visits to see family in England. Just because of my accent. My dad and I were hauled to one side in Heathrow airport in August 1993 (I was 13) on our way to get a flight home. Apparently we were showing ourselves to look suspicious. They made us miss our plane. I cried out of fear because I thought we were gonna be taken away. It was horrible.
My parents were there that day and walked past the bin outside Mcdonald's about 10 mins before it exploded. I was watching it on the news. I felt sick.
@Laoch Zombie
@Laoch only in warfare not sneakily or like a terrorist. we fight man to man we don't hide in civvy clothing hiding bombs in public areas
I knew this. At least I used to. Shame on me for breeding the reminder when I saw this song.
Blessed are the children. I actually have tears in my eyes. Thank you.
What she did as a Woman for their cause and her people, She brought honor, My Ojibwe people could of used a Warrior like her.
All Irish people just said - Respect for looking into the meaning of the song beforehand. Powerful lyrics sang with such power .
This makes me ugly cry every, single, damned time. What a painful, yet needed message about the stupidity of humanity.
Ditto for me - I have been obsessed with it for a while.
I agree 100% with you Paula all I know is when I leave this world I want to be filled with so much love that I basically float slowly to heaven and in welcome with my husband and my loved ones who have passed I try everyday and it's really easy now not to be biased and to love every human being for what they are the spirit in their eyes is what matters
AMEN!! Right there with you!!
If there is anything we can learn from the troubles it's the danger of censorship. When the talking stops, the shooting starts. My heartfelt thanks and admiration for artists everywhere who have used their talent to reopen discussion, to give people back their voice.
So good that he looks at the background and actually tries to understand the song as well, I appreciate that so much. Shows he’s actually here for music.
Yes, love that about Jamal 🤗
This is what makes Jamal so great to watch videos with.
"Since 1916"
1. The "Easter Rising": an armed insurrection in Ireland that laid the foundation for the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
2. The year of opperation of the first tank unit, in the Battle of the Somme, WWI.
Easter Uprising 1916.... my father's uncle
James Connolly shot in the street May 12th by the British ... he was a Scot
My dad moved from Northern Ireland to South Africa in the early 80s. He would play The Cranberries in the car on long trips. I used to love this song. He always changed the channel when the video would come on TV. I had no idea back then that this was what he lived through throughout his childhood. He never ever talked about it. Now I live in Northern Ireland and there is still shit going on but nothing compared to the height of The Troubles in the 70s.
“But you see it’s not me, it’s not my family”
Such a powerful line that captures the essence of the indifference of humanity towards the immense struggles faced populations around the world. Strife and struggle isn’t your problem until it visits your doorstep.
Important words now more than ever
Excellent comment, thanks.
That's one interpretation. The other is to not blame one person for another persons actions. Such as marking all Irish at the time as terrorists, for the actions of a handful.
it's june 2020 and this song is very relevant. both interpretations are correct
Like current events and environment.
Most singers today, male and female, are singing through their noses. She is singing from her gut. Beautiful Irish voice for the Irish story.
Nose singing is a good way to disguise the fact you cant really sing :-)
You actually don't hear most singers because they're not famous.
Also I hate that when people who sing this song are trying to imitate O'Riordan with the pitch up gasps. It is the cringiest thing and you are not gonna sound like her anyway.
@@theothertonydutch Its very difficult to do, I've tried, and I won't want an audience!
@@theothertonydutch I don't know how she does it, I've tried so much and I can't get it. It's a beautiful technique, I wish I knew what it was called so I could get some help doing it. Is it like a yodel?
@@velasericousland2443 Kind of, but it's also like a gasp I think. I've heard it in way older stuff too. A lot of singers now do similar types of things. I think it comes off as gimmicky very quickly though.
She was so beautifull and an originial artist. A tragic life, she will be missed💔😔.RIP
Dolores was one of the strongest voices of a generation. So powerful, so emotional, so impactful.
RIP Dolores.... ❤ the Cranberries
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Angie Valdez we lost a good one 💯💜
@@jamelakajamal
Just came across this one. Thanks
Funny how the band wasn't near as up to par as that voice !
Come together now 👍 2020
RIP Dolores. That took some balls to criticise the IRA even then.
It was critaism of ira uda uvf British army not just ira
hagen_daz it was. But you needed some balls to criticise the IRA where she came from. Engage your mind before you type
@@cruellaella9004 engage my mind!!!! U said Delores had balls
Síocháin agus grá
Mo chara
hagen_daz came here to say that. Thanks
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I grew up in London in the days of the IRA. This song punched me straight in the gut then and now. We humans are so fucked up, when will we stop killing each other's children? RIP beautiful Dolores, makes my heart hurt that you're no longer with us.
You comment reminded me of Sinead O'Connor's "this is a rebel song": a song seemingly about a marriage to a stony and cold Englishman, that was actually a thinly veiled metaphor for the relationship between Ireland and the UK. Specifically the "crazies are killing our sons (both sides) - in relation to your comment.
"please talk to me Englishman
What good will shutting me out get done
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons"
I walked past the Victoria bomb moments before it went of, I didn't only hear the mortor bomb attack on Downing Street, I felt it, I was close enough to the Baltic exchange to be forced to duck when the bomb went off.............three close saves, I guess someone up there loves me.
I felt this...deeply!
I hope you know that most of us abhor what they did and condemn them completely. I grew up in Dublin with some of the family very sympathetic. I can't get with that. My great uncle Arthur fought in the British army and spent his last years in the Chelsea nursing homes for soldiers after marrying a British lady. And the woman I'm lucky enough to be having my babies and one day marry me is from Chelmsford.
I was in London seeing NIN when the 07/07 bombings happened and waiting in a taxi queue two drunk blokes heard my accent and started on 'oh that's your lot' or ' you probably love this paddy don't you?'... Out of nowhere a family with kids in a pram and like i think it was grandparents, kids and their kids... Older gent in his 50s gets inbetween them and me. He served in NI. Says its over now. Have to move on. Stick together and forgive. I wasn't big or trained or into boxing like i am now and I was very nervous. The family walked with me to another rank and waited with me for a taxi. I can't tell you what that meant to me.
We really need to be a bit more kind, empathic, forgiving, caring and just nicer to each other. We need to focus on what makes us the same and celebrate our different ways and cultures. Only way we can get through this.
Hope you are well and all the best
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You really have no idea how much this reaction means to Irish people. Thank you 🙏
My father was 15 years old when he was drafted into the German military, because there were no men left to fight in Germany in 1945. He was given 3 days training, and then sent to the front lines to fight. Nurnberg Germany was hell on earth, and both my parents who are from there, had four years of bombs and guns, and death.
Miraculously, they survived, they immigrated to North America, they worked hard, never complained, my father saved lives as a firefighter for 32 years, he retired as a fire chief of a major city. I’m so proud of both of them.
Laurna, you're parents are amazing.
My father was 15 and joined the Army following two of his brothers - easy to lie then about his age. He was sent off to Korea just before I was born. We "won" the war while he was over there. He'd taken part in the "slash and burn" push to the 38th parallel, where they killed and burned every single thing they came across right to the Chinese border. I used to lay awake at night and listen to his poker buddies and him talk about the horrors they'd participated in. He suffered from PTSD, though it wasn't called that then. While he tried to make a full career of the Army, he only lasted 12 years. Throughout his life, he drank every single day till he was diagnosed with brain cancer - then never took another drink. I took care of him the last two years of his life. He did the best he could with what he had. I'm a Vietnam era veteran. That wasn't a very pretty war either. I have six sisters, none of their children have served and I have no children. War seems to have finally left my family alone now - I'm hoping.
@@TheDeadlyDan damn sir that was a painful but very interesting story to read, i hope you are doing good.
@Phil Church thanks for that little piece of history man, veterans and old folks always have the most interesting stories to tell
Wow what a story!
I always praise Dolores as everyone does, but I feel there should be a shout out for the drumming on this song. His use of the cymbals and the sound of guns shots he gets on his drum kit is so perfect on this song.
No one notices that. It's staccato to sound like gunfire.
You’re absolutely right. Ferg really hit the right mood with the drum track.
Thank you for pointing this out. I hadn’t noticed before and now I’m shattered listening to it.
@@lenerothe6234 We all add to the community knowledge. Your turn next.
Everyone who loves the Cranberries does so mostly because of Dolores (understandably so) but Fergal is one of the best drummers I've heard tbh
RIP Delores O’ Riordan what a loss humanly and musically
I love the way her accent comes out in her singing.
"The same old theme since 1916..." That is an extremely significant line that is misunderstood or underappreciated.
@Stephen Murphy The Irish did their fair share of squashing. The IRA were not a social club.
PageMonster yea when your shit on for hundreds of years ya kinda get fed up wit it. They just wanted to be equal, 1 house, 1 vote BS
@Stephen Murphy Look up Noraid sometime, or the Mcdonalds IRA fundraiser, then y'all get back to us on 'history', y'hear? We'll be waiting.
@Stephen Murphy If you think the prejudice ended when Irish immigrated in to the US you are also mistaken, look up how Irish miners and railroad workers were treated INNA, Irish need not apply
Here we go...
Dolores lived just around the corner from me great lady sadly missed here. One off voice. Respect for playing this my friend
Her voice made you feel things Hollywood couldn't stand.
This, my friend, is why you're by far the best Reaction Channel on youtube...awesome.
Exactly. He not only approached the sensitive subject so respectfully, but he really “got” her voice as well 👍
Dolores O'Riordan was to my mind the truest real life form of what we in D&D would call a Bard. One who through nothing, but the power of their performance is able to weave magic strong enough in somes cases to sway the Gods themselves. May she find rest wherever her soul now resides.
Well, people were quoting it when Ireland and England finally reached an agreement. It sure seemed like she brought about change with just one song. Pretty amazing.
Considering they had hits with the songs “Dreams” and “Linger,” this song was a gut punch when it came out. How many of us remember thinking “This is the Cranberries?!”
Hell yeah. I was just getting into music as a fan, really getting a feel for the grunge movement, mostly, but something about Dolores' voice grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Then "Zombie" came out and I realized popular music could have meaning.
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@John Nichols I was a hardcore rock and metal guy, but I would listen to Linger or watch the video if I was all alone and no one could see me 😆😆 Just beautiful. Zombie kicked my ass, and I quit hiding what I liked from that day forward.
...I will also sing Love Shack at the top of my lungs. Sue me 😆😆👍
@@corneliuscrewe677 likewise buddy. And groove is in the heart.
@@slayerrocks2 YES!!🤘😆😆
It's about an IRA bombing in my town. I love Dolores. RIP.
For all the souls, the faithfully departed, May we all find the peace thousands of our ancestors died for. Sl'ainte
I'd always assumed it was about Britain being in Ireland during that war.
@@stephenellis8472 In your head they're still fighting is reference to IRA sympathisers that believe they're at war. Then she sings about a Mothers anguish as she senselessly lost her child.
I know I'm extremely late to the party here, but I used to listen to the entire album over and over. Dark time in my life. I miss bands with the creative talent of the Cranberries.
R.I.P. Dolores O’Riordan, a beautiful soul gone too soon...
@Ron JM
Like many, she was ultimately too good for this world
She had the voice of an angel. So sad to have lost her way too early.
RIP Dolores O'Riordan. Loved you since the first time I heard you.
This is one of the most powerful and heartbreaking songs ever
This song is about my peoples. Everyone knows oppression and violence, no matter our color. My family came to America from Northern Ireland.
My dad got here in 1958 from Cavan, County Monaghan. 🍀
This is song is linked to the troubles but primarily to an IRA bombing in Warrington in Northern England that killed 2 young boys (one of whom was 3 I believe). Occupation and subjugation are criminal but we can all be murderous cunts at the end of the day.
Southern Ireland for my kin, County Cork all the way
General Sherman During the Troubles?
Thank you those who tell the story of the Troubles. To keep history from repeating itself, we must understand what came before. Keep the faith.....the young must be raised on truth.
annie
I wish you could have seen them perform live. I'll tell you this: that was the most intense song I've ever heard in person. We took our kids with us. It was their first concert. The vibration was so strong, halfway up Red Rocks Amphitheater that my older one was actually scared.And I understood, bc I've never before or since experienced anything like that. It was perfect delivery of very real music. Beautiful and harsh at the same time.
Red Rocks is one of the best venues to see really good musicians live. I can't believe I missed the Cranberries at Red Rocks, which had to be one for the records.
@@brenlane9847 It truly was. I can still feel the vibration every time I think about it. Definitely in my top 5 concerts.
For anyone who doesn't know, look up "The Troubles" or "Northern Ireland Conflict". It was basically a very sporadic civil war in Northern Ireland that lasted more than three decades and ended in 1998.
It all depends on what you mean by 'ended'. I have been to NI and Belfast a couple of times, last time was 5 years ago if I remember correctly and they still had the peace walls active during nights to keep people in the Catholic and Protestant sides separated nighttime. So it wasn't really over back then. But the bombings and those violent things has stopped, that is true.
@@KimSve There's not active shooting now but yeah. From everything I've heard there's still tensions. Brexit has actually made them worse. When Ireland and UK were both EU nations, there was unrestricted crossing between the republic and Northern Ireland. That lead to economic growth on both sides and an improving economy was helping reduce tensions. Now with the possibility of a hard border coming back, there's concerns that the bad old days could be coming back as everything gets disrupted.
182 years, but yes
@@CortexNewsService There is no possibility of a hard border! It has been agreed that the border will be in the Irish Sea!
@@jimbomacers and the UK government are tonight discussing whether or not its a good idea to take an almighty great big dump on that agreement you speak of and in doing so breach international law. In doing so they are also showing that treaties and agreements made with the British government aren't worth the paper they're written on including the Good Friday agreement that brought an end to the fighting in N.I. there absolutely is the possibility of a hard border (Which I would note doesn't matter if its in the Irish sea or not, the term "Hard Border" refers to the imposition of trade and traveller checks when crossing a border regardless of where the border physically is, a hard border means that the right to cross the border would be restricted and require prior authorisation).
Delores was supposed to be at the studio when Bad Wolves recorded their version. She passed away just a day or two before...
Bad wolves dedicated their version of zombies to Dolores n proceeds to her children.
They were actually going to record it with her but she passed away the day before they recorded it.
It was a great cover.
I adore their cover and what they did in her honor... So many references in the video!!! Gotta watch it and pay attention to see what they did!
The first couple of times I heard the Bad Wolves cover, I ugly cried. There had been a lot of news coverage of shootings and strife and it just really hit hard. It really lives up to the original, imo.
Bad wolves did an epic job honoring her. And an amazing job covering the song❤
“First off. Her voice...” that’s what we pretty much all thought too the first time this came on the radio. Lol
@love layne 🙄
love layne you deaf?
@love layne you have shit taste in music
@love layne You really do have shit taste in music. Who's your favorite singer/band? I bet it's Taylor Swift....
I'm glad you read the back story of the UVF, IRA etc. The video makes no sense otherwise but the song will ring try to most war based on hatered for another race, creed or religion. Thank you not just doing a straight reaction video but learning in the process.
I went for years listening to this song and never knew what it was talking about back then. It always made me cry but couldn’t say why. Still makes me cry after all this time. More heartfelt of course because I know what it’s message is. Very sad. RIP Dolores. What a beautiful lady in so many ways.
Dolores wrote the song about the 1993 warrington bombings that killed 2 kids and injured many others ! R.I.P Dolores O’riordan! Such an iconic Figure!
Aside from this song being about the troubles in Northern Ireland, I think the deeper meaning is that we adults pass our prejudices to our children. The war is perpetual because we pass it on to our children.
Love your reactions.
Greetings from Ireland.
I’m old enough that I had this tape..CASSETTE tape. Lol Still gives me chills.
Haha! I still have a cassette copy of this in my parents basement
Me too.
HaHa...me too!
Right there with you, sister!
I remember listening to it on cd. In about 97. So it was a little aged then. It wasn’t hot and fresh.
The violence causes silence one of the greatest rock lines because for us that know that
One thing we all must realize about this song is how instrumental it was in influencing the peace agreement between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
no it wasn’t at all, what are you on about ?
Not now, apparently. Boris fucked that up big time. Time for the UK to leave...
You need to check out Dreams and Linger!
and Liar!!
Ode To My Family ❤
Free to decide and Salvation!
Was just about to suggest it 👌
animal instinct as well
That one always gives me chills. But, man. listening to it in June 2020 . whew!
I hadn’t heard it in quite a few years and it gave me chills, too.
She passed away. She drown in her own tub. She was supposed to record this song with the band bad wolves the same day she died. Bad wolves did the song without her and its an incredible tribute to her.
You are right about her voice. I don't think anyone else could give this the passion that the subject matter requires.
She was one of my favorite female lead singers for a band. Her voice never fails to give me chills
"Violence causes silence" That is true in a lot of neighborhoods, you can't speak to stop it or you are next.
This song bypasses your ears and dives into your soul, if you can't feel it somethings missing!
yeah, i can't feel it. :)
RIP Dolorès O’Riordan. She is singing with the angels now. Love her
R.I.P.: Delores O'Riordan
You are very sorely missed
It makes me cry every time I listen and watch their videos, I miss Dolores 😭
Dolores was a goddess who walked the earth.....and I pray that God has her in the heavens singing as an angel.
“ Ode to the family “. Listen
Agree. Probably their best song!
Linger
majorbigss1 nah brah. Ode to the family is by far the best song they ever made. Well for me it is. It’s freakin deep if you really look into it plus it’s the kind of song that can bring tears
@@jdlives8992 Agree. I've played this on guitar for years and get choked up singing it every single time.
rmyukon it is touching to the soul.
I am so grateful and impressed with your reaction to Cranberries Zombie. You have given the song, the band and the subject of the song the proper respect and dedication it deserves. And this even though you didn't know the context of the song.
Love and peace to you, your family and all your followers.
Thank you so much. You made my day.
Delores O'Rirodan had an amazing and powerful voice she is greatly missed and gone far too soon.
“Since 1916…” Our hearts ache for you Ireland.
RIP to her such a beautiful voice
I get choked up every time I hear this song.
Me too. Without fail
I find myself crying during this song cuz I found out about Dolores’ life and how she died. She left this earth too early.
This an ugly crying song, when you can feel your heart 💜💜 breaking,thank you for experiencing the depth of what she was trying to portray
The official music video has just passed the 1Billion views milestone. Well deserved. Delores was supposed to cover the song with Bad Wolves when she died, so they had to do the cover without her, but everything in the song makes you think of her, so much so that I think the line "Whats in your head" has extra meaning. It was known she had problems, perhaps was in a dark place, she may not have taken her own life, but she was certainly struggling. What was in her head at the time? Makes the song even more tragic. Such a good cover
This song gives me the chills and goosebumps every time I hear it. Such a great song.
Damn... that song gave me flashbacks to my youth. It’s funny how certain songs, sounds can do that.
Still sad we lost Dolores far too soon! The world needs her more than ever!
So sad when the lead singer passed away... she was such a musical force!
I see you reacting to this song, and I want you to know, there is no shame in crying.
right on...64 yrs old and it still makes me tear up.
Not ashamed to say, song makes me cry every time - especially after Dolores O'Riordan's passing. RIP.
Great to hear the song,,, beautiful voice of Dolores
She had a great voice and I was lucky enough to hear it at Woodstock '94. RIP Dolores O'Riordan 🙏
There was no Woodstock '94. Wake up it was a moment in time never can be repeated, or should anyone try to. If you weren't born yet, start your own revolution. PS. I am 70, but was in San Francisco at the time of the Woodstock Festival in 1969. BTW Woodstock did not take place in the town of Woodstock; it was at Sam Yasgar's farm in Bethel, NY. There was a last minute change of venue; watch the film "Takiing Woodstock" to learn all about the behind the scenes events, which most people do not know about. It is likely on Netflix.
@@hooleyqueen I am much older than you think. I am not a Millennial and I have seen the doc. Too bad you didn't make the drive to your Woodstock. I have been to Bethel venue to see Phish for my 300 plus show. You have no idea what a great music tour does for me.
I have always loved this song, I've listened to this song for like 27 years. I remember when this song came out. Dolores had a beautiful voice and it was a sad day when I saw that she had died. Her and Chester Bennington from Linkin Park were the two artists in the last 10 years that were impactful
Subscribed. This is one of the most thoughtful reactions to this song I have heard. Thank you!
So glad that someone took the time to understand. She was amazing.
She kept her brogue in her voice which gave it an authenticity few have.
I'm an ole fart [60 yr's ] some of this stuff I'm watching thru you I also am seeing for the 1st time, though I've heard of these folks I haven't really listened. Thank you very much
I just knew that I loved this song and fell in love with Delores' voice back in the day (ok, I had a bit of crush on her too) lol, but I learned so much by reading the comments. Thanks everyone for contributing!
Thank you for this reaction. The fact that you looked up the meaning behind the video and were prepared you still were very moved by it.
This song hurts my heart always makes me cry no matter how many times I watch the video. My granddad was killed in the Easter Rising. I never got to meet him.
My grandma left Ireland pregnant with my mom soon after. Neither of them ever went back.
Been a monster fan for 30 years. Incredible body of work. Dolores, we love you.
Rest in Peace Dolores O'Riordan 😭😭
Have you ever heard The Bad Wolves cover of this song; I certainly think they did this song justice..
I certainly recommend the U2 song "Sunday Bloody Sunday." I think it touches on the same exact thing
Bad Wolves also donates all proceeds from the cover to her family. She was going sing with them but passed shortly before recording :/
@@cee_jay_mcc7914 I have to agree. If you can't do it better then just leave it alone.
Dont forget this has been made in the early 90s. Still works ... even visually which is rare. RIP Dolores.
She really meant this when she sang it. She was totally pissed off with all the innocent young lives being lost for something that was noting to do with them.
One of the greatest anti-violence (over religion/ideology) songs of all time.
This song always makes me cry even after nearly 30 years.
If an angel could sing it would sound like this beautiful lady
Delores and I were born the same year. When she died, I was also extremely depressed and suicidal. Somehow I am still here. I grieved very hard for her. Every time I hear her sing, I cry. I am still grieving.
Badwolves did a great version of this, She was supposed to be on the song but passed away so they decided all sales would go to her children,