Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Does anyone have a problem with this song? Reason I ask is that my 13 year old has been practising this for weeks for the schools Xmas concert, even to the extent of learning herself to play it on the guitar. At a rehearsal today the headteacher and another teacher that's been absent for a while heard it for the first time and now she's been told she might not be able to sing it because it "could upset people". She's been told to find another song* in case they decide at a meeting next week that Zombie can't be sung (the concerts on Thursday FFS). Now, I knew it was a protest song about the troubles in NI but it's only in the last 10 minutes that I found out it was about the deaths of the 2 kids in the Warrington bombing in the 90's and even the Cranberries claim it's a "Song for peace between England and Ireland". We intend sending a copy of the lyrics with a strongly worded letter to the school asking why! I'd prefer that she pulled out in protest if she's banned from singing it but we'll leave that decision to her. Your thoughts on this folks. *the back up song is 7 Nation Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverley Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Let them pull it. Its a bloody dirge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Let them pull it. Its a bloody dirge This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Strange song for a Xmas concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Let them pull it. Its a bloody dirge Can't pull it off at karaoke then Bev? The real question is whether its right for the school to pull it because they think it might upset folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Strange song for a Xmas concert. It's more just a concert that just happens to be at Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Can't pull it off at karaoke then Bev? The real question is whether its right for the school to pull it because they think it might upset folk. It would upset me because it's pish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Tell them your back up song is penny arcade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Is it accompanied by the recorder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Pretty dreadful song but I'd say it's more having a go at the people who plant the bombs than the British if that's your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Tell them your back up song is penny arcade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just tell the school it's Zombie or the back up's "So What" sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I quite like it. I rarely give a shoite about song lyrics that tell stories. If the tune is good that's enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Absolute murder song, but see no reason why your daughter shouldn't be allowed to sing it. Seven Nation Army would be far preferable, though probably best not to sing along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortarkod Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's more just a concert that just happens to be at Xmas. I see mate, I was thinking nativity 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolkeith Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just tell the school she's not going to play it. Then she could rock up and play the first few chords before going into 7 nation army or just do the song. What's the worst that can happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Colquhoun Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's an anti-terrorist song, how would that upset anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 So what by the ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE? That would wake a few people up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMarc Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 So what by the ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE? That would wake a few people up. So What would go down a treat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Let them pull it. Its a bloody dirge Baws! I really like the song, if she is dead set on singing it back her and kick up a fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 If I remember right Stephen Street produces that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I forgot all about the Cranberries No a bad song though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It was hard to tell as it was a bit of a dark video but was the lassie not quite tidy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It was hard to tell as it was a bit of a dark video but was the lassie not quite tidy? Did she not look like that Sinead O'Connor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Did she not look like that Sinead O'Connor? Short hair I think but not a skinhead? Its such a long time ago tbh - I'm probably way off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Short hair I think but not a skinhead? Its such a long time ago tbh - I'm probably way off Think so. There was a remix of that song about 95. That was my Tenerife song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think so. There was a remix of that song about 95. That was my Tenerife song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good fun at the time Caley bar in that Veronicas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba gu Brath Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 So what by the ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE? That would wake a few people up. On that point and regarding the ban, why not Banned from the Roxy? Could safely say that the manure would hit the fan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq7TN_5eXJo Banned from the Roxy... O.K.I never much liked playing there anyway. They said they only wanted well behaved boys, Do they think guitars and microphones are just ******* toys? **** 'em, I chosen to make my stand, Against what I feel is wrong with this land. They just sit there on their overfed arses, Feeding off the sweat of less fortunate classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think so. There was a remix of that song about 95. That was my Tenerife song I remember that abomination The Cranberries one is a belter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Draper Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's an anti-terrorist song, how would that upset anyone? This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Pathetic that she can't sing that - what idiots. who's actually going to be offended? Apart from purveyors of good music of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosscoC Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The one that Dario G ripped off wasn't horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The one that Dario G ripped off wasn't horrendous. Not on about that No as bad as I thought actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It is a bit insensitive after what happened in The Walking Dead last week mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Tell them your back up song is penny arcade. She's actually very good at that but we've had to stop her singing it on holiday because it encourages any listening huns to think that we too "arra peepul". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's an anti-terrorist song, how would that upset anyone? We Are The World is an anti-poverty song. It's still shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsuperslim1874 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Just tell the school it's Zombie or the back up's "So What" sorted. Didnt MetallicA get flamed by MTV by choosing to play SO WHAT / Last Caress instead of their scheduled song at the EMAs back in the 90's? As for the OP, hope the school see sense and let the song be played. I didnt know the subject matter TBH and this wouldnt surprise me if the kids had to submit their setlist so someone could investigate their content beforehand online..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 She's actually very good at that but we've had to stop her singing it on holiday because it encourages any listening huns to think that we too "arra peepul". It's a great song that is now forever tainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 good song, not offensive. Back her to the hilt. As for the back up song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Not on about that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG2b9tKVewM No as bad as I thought actually How bad did you originally remember it being cos that's pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Strange song for a Xmas concert. Yip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Clarke Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Didnt MetallicA get flamed by MTV by choosing to play SO WHAT / Last Caress instead of their scheduled song at the EMAs back in the 90's? As for the OP, hope the school see sense and let the song be played. I didnt know the subject matter TBH and this wouldnt surprise me if the kids had to submit their setlist so someone could investigate their content beforehand online..... Definitely rock up with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 They have banned her from singing it and the official excuse is............Its an Irish rebel song! The good news is that she now wants to pull out the concert in protest. Teacher I spoke to who told me it was a rebel song admitted to never having read the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 They have banned her from singing it and the official excuse is............Its an Irish rebel song! The good news is that she now wants to pull out the concert in protest. Teacher I spoke to who told me it was a rebel song admitted to never having read the lyrics. you should ask them if they would ban any performances of Romeo and Juliet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 They have banned her from singing it and the official excuse is............Its an Irish rebel song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy_Jambo Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Who else is going to know its a bloody irish rebel song.... I didn't even know it was an irish rebel song. Is it even an irish rebel song? Defo a tune though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 FFS what song could be more fitting at this time of year than a song predicting the fate of baby Jesus - to come back as a zombie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 ITS POLITICAL CORRECTNESS GONE MAD BYRAWAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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