Lyrics
Another head hangs lowly
Expresses sadness or mourning for someone whose head is bowed in despair.
Child is slowly taken
Suggests the slow, gradual loss of a child, possibly due to violence or conflict.
And the violence caused such silence
Highlights that the violence has led to a profound silence, possibly indicating a societal impact.
Who are we mistaken?
Raises the question of identity and who might be misunderstood or misjudged in the context of violence.
But you see, it's not me
Denies personal involvement, distancing the speaker from the violence described.
It's not my family
Emphasizes that the speaker's family is not responsible for the conflict.
In your head, in your head, they are fightin'
Describes a mental conflict where thoughts of violence persist, perhaps due to external influences.
With their tanks, and their bombs
Lists destructive forces like tanks and bombs, possibly representing oppressive institutions.
And their bombs, and their guns
Reiterates the destructive nature of the forces involved in the conflict.
In your head, in your head, they are cryin'
Continues to describe the mental struggle and cries resulting from the conflict.
In your head, in your head
Repeats the idea of mental conflict, emphasizing its persistent nature.
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Introduces the metaphor of a "zombie" to represent the impact of violence on the mind.
What's in your head, in your head?
Questions the contents of the listener's thoughts, specifically what lingers in their mind.
Zombie, zombie, zombie, oh
Repeats the metaphor, highlighting the enduring and haunting nature of the impact.
Du, du, du, du
Repetition of the syllable "du" intensifies the somber atmosphere, possibly symbolizing a march or relentless force.
Du, du, du, du
-Du, du, du, du
-Du, du, du, du
-Another mother's breakin'
Introduces another perspective with a mother breaking, suggesting the widespread impact on families.
Heart is takin' over
Suggests that the heartbreak is a result of the child being taken or lost.
When the violence causes silence
Repeats the idea that violence leads to silence, questioning the accuracy of perceptions.
We must be mistaken
Raises doubt about the assumptions made in the face of violence.
It's the same old theme
Points out the recurring nature of the theme of violence since 1993, highlighting its persistent presence.
Since nineteen-ninety three
Specifies the time period, possibly referencing a significant historical event.
In your head, in your head, they're still fightin'
Reiterates the ongoing mental conflict, indicating a lack of resolution over the years.
With their tanks, and their bombs
Repeats the destructive forces involved in the conflict, emphasizing their continued impact.
And their bombs, and their guns
Reiterates the destructive nature of the forces involved in the conflict.
In your head, in your head, they are dyin'
Describes the death or end result of the conflict within the mind.
In your head, in your head
Repeats the idea of mental conflict, emphasizing its persistent nature.
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Reiterates the metaphor of a "zombie" to represent the impact of violence on the mind.
What's in your head, in your head?
Questions the contents of the listener's thoughts, specifically what lingers in their mind.
Zombie, zombie, zombie, oh-oh-oh-oh
Repeats the metaphor, highlighting the enduring and haunting nature of the impact.
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