The Zombies ~ She's Not There~1965
By Rhonda S.
@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
United States
January 10, 2018 8:39pm CST
This is another song I didn't hear until years later, but I've always thought it was a quality song.
The zombies originated in England in 1957(while young teens), and in 2017, four members who started the band, performed in an American tour.
I've read many different opinions on the meaning of the song-- from a woman who changed into someone superficial, has mental illness or someone who was murdered, but I think it may be someone who has brain damage from drugs and though she still look beautiful she's dead in the eyes.
Well let me tell you 'bout the way she looked
The way she'd act and the color of her hair
Her voice was soft and cool
Her eyes were clear and bright
But she's not there...
But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care?
Please don't bother trying to find her
She's not there
Wikipedia and the video state 1964, but Google states 1965, so I'm not sure.
Do you like this song?
This great song by "The Zombies" was released in 1964 and was their debut single which reached number 12 in the UK charts.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@Madshadi You might like this one, plus a bunch of zombies are singing it.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan 18
@misunderstood_zombie We have a folk musician who writes the most beautiful songs and mostly you pick up the story for the lyrics but when he gives a preamble it makes it so much more meaningful.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@JudyEv Sometimes, I try to understand the meaning of songs too much, I just want to know, but the artists hardly ever tell what the song is about.
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@LeaPea2417 (36267)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Jan 18
I love this song. I just listened to it and it brings back memories. I love that Band.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
12 Jan 18
@LeaPea2417 I really liked them also, though I like some songs better than others.
@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@LadyDuck I don't think all their songs were popular in the US, but this is definitely one of them.
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@RasmaSandra (72520)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jan 18
I had forgotten about this song. I really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@RasmaSandra I'm glad you liked it.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I like several of their other songs also.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I like that song a lot I remember when it came out,yup I'm that old lol
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@BelleStarr I'm not far behind you.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8143)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@Kandae11 There were a lot of good bands back then for sure.