Empty
♫ The Cranberries Lyrics
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And I don't know where it went to
Somebody caused me strife
And it's not what I was seeking
Didn't you see me? Didn't you hear me?
Didn't you see me standing there?
Why did you turn out the lights?
Say a prayer for me
Help me to feel the strength I did
My identity, has it been taken?
Is my heart breakin' on me?
All my plans fell through my hands;
They fell through my hands, on me
All my dreams, it suddenly seems, it suddenly seems
Empty
Empty
Empty
Empty
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Empty
The lyrics of The Cranberries' song "Empty" depict a sense of confusion and loss of identity. The first verse reveals that something important has disappeared from the singer's life, but they do not know what or how. The second line suggests that someone caused them trouble, and it wasn't what they were seeking, perhaps alluding to the fact that the singer may have tried to take control of their life, but it didn't work out the way they wanted.
The second verse questions others' responsiveness, as the singer wonders if anyone saw them, heard them, or sensed their presence. The third and most poignant verse reveals the singer's vulnerability, as they ask for someone to pray for them to regain their strength and identity. They also question whether their heart is breaking, implying a sense of betrayal by someone they trusted or love. The chorus, filled with repetitions of the word "empty," reveals the singer's hopelessness and loneliness in the face of this loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has left my life
I've lost something and don't know what it is.
And I don't know where it went to
I have no idea where it went or how to find it.
Somebody caused me strife
Someone has given me trouble and caused me pain.
And it's not what I was seeking
I didn't ask for this trouble and didn't want it.
Didn't you see me? Didn't you hear me?
I was right in front of you, but you didn't notice or pay attention to me.
Didn't you see me standing there?
I was visible and present, but you ignored me.
Why did you turn out the lights?
You left me in the dark and I couldn't see or understand what was happening.
Did you know that I was sleeping?
I was unaware and unprepared for the events that transpired.
Say a prayer for me
I need help and support from a higher power or from others.
Help me to feel the strength I did
I want to regain the confidence and resilience I once had.
My identity, has it been taken?
I don't recognize myself anymore and feel lost or confused about who I am.
Is my heart breakin' on me?
My emotions and inner self are hurting and in pain.
All my plans fell through my hands;
My goals and aspirations slipped away from me and didn't come to fruition.
They fell through my hands, on me
I failed to hold onto my plans and now feel the weight of my disappointment.
All my dreams, it suddenly seems, it suddenly seems
I had aspirations and hopes, but they now seem unattainable and far away.
Empty
I feel hollow and devoid of meaning.
Empty
My life feels meaningless and purposeless.
Empty
I feel like I have nothing left.
Empty
My soul and my heart are vacant.
Empty
I feel lost and hopeless.
Empty
A sense of emptiness consumes me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN, NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN
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@carmenleal6739
There was a game we used to play
We would hit the town on Friday night
Stay in bed until Sunday
We used to be so free
We were living for the love we had
Living not for reality
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There was a time I used to pray
I have always kept my faith in love
It's the greatest thing from the man above
The game I used to play
I've always put my cards upon the table
Never be said that I'd be unstable
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There is a game I like to play
I like to hit the town on Friday night
And stay in bed until Sunday
We'll always be this free
We will be living for the love we have
Living not for reality
It's not my imagination
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
It was
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
It was
Not my
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It was
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It was
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@sowick
See you later, Dolores! Thanks for everything <3
@Hnzuu
Sowick This is breaking my heart. Such a big part of my life. I've come back to many of their songs again and again, year after year. 💔 Too young to go.
@josejuanguardado
Just see you later
@yurilonobile5221
a sad day.
@sergiosorbet2690
Hasta siempre Dolores!Un día muy triste!
@andreamagurno3153
Sowick 😭😭😢😢😢
@kennygr8ify
Dolores has such a beautiful voice, it's so sad we lost her! 💔😢
@dianalarrea4216
It still breaks my heart. 😭💔
@tomspence8506
@Diana Larrea I agree with you both ken karwoski and Diana Larrea, but she is still alive in the memories of millions of cranberries fans worldwide and she always will be!
@kauthaarjulius
@Tom Spence True what you say it just very sad that she's not with us anymore 😢😢😢