Zombie is a song performed by The Cranberries and released in 1994. It is a protest song about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. I was around 10 when I first listened to this song. Naturally, I didn’t understand the full context of the conflict, and to be honest, I still don’t fully grasp every aspect of it. However, now that I write and reflect on our responsibility to act within the short time we have on this planet, I realize how “easy” it is to ignore reality—to pretend that what happens in the world is not our concern, to continue enjoying a selfish, comfortable life, untouched by the struggles of others. Perhaps that’s just how things are meant to be: playing innocent while the world escalates to a point of no return, while our environment suffers, and the climate crisis worsens.
Do We Truly Care About Our Children’s Future?
The song speaks about two children killed in a bombing. If you ask most people what matters most in life, they will say “their children.” There’s no doubt they mean it with all their heart. And yet, many refuse to act to create a better world for future generations. They consider it not their responsibility, citing their right to freedom as justification for inaction. But if we genuinely love our children, should we not take responsibility for the world they will inherit?
Is Conflict Inevitable in Human Nature?
Since the dawn of civilization, history has been a cycle of conflict. I am currently reading a book about Japanese history, and from the very beginning, societies have been shaped by the will of some to dominate others. This pattern repeats across time and cultures—the Greeks, Romans, and Franks all followed the same path. Small groups formed under leaders, inevitably encountering and attempting to dominate other groups. A few elites rule over the commoners, and while modern life may seem more “practical,” nothing has fundamentally changed.
Will Awareness Be Enough to Change Our Fate?
Too many people are still faking sleep—choosing to look away rather than face reality. They believe it’s not their responsibility to act. Meanwhile, others remain unaware of what’s happening but are genuinely trying their best with the knowledge they have. If those pretending to sleep finally wake up, they could become role models for the unaware, creating a ripple effect that shifts the majority toward awareness and action. From there, international reforms and laws that benefit humanity as a whole could finally emerge.
Are we truly ready to wake up, or will we continue repeating history until it’s too late? What do you think—are we capable of real change, or is human nature too deeply ingrained in conflict and inaction? Let’s discuss in the comments.
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