Music by N. Hogan & D. O’Riordan.
Lyrics by D.… Read Full Bio ↴CREDIT INFORMATION
Music by N. Hogan & D. O’Riordan.
Lyrics by D. O’Riordan.
Produced and Engineered by Stephen Street assisted by Julie Gardiner.
Recorded and Mixed at The Manor Studios, Oxford and the Townhouse Studios, London.
All string written & directed by D. O’Riordan.
Published by Island Music Ltd 1994.
NOTES
A different studio version (produced by James Birtwistle) was recorded in 1994 for BBC Radio 1 Evening Session. This was not a live, one-take recording like other media performances. This version was released on the “I Can’t Be With You” single.
Empty
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
Did you know that I was sleeping
Help me to feel the strength I did
My identity has been taken
Is my heart breaking on me
All my plans fell though my hands
They fell
Though my hands on me
All my dreams, it suddenly seems
Empty
In the lyrics of Cranberries' song "Empty," the singer seems to be experiencing a deep sense of loss and emptiness, as if something has been taken from her life. It's unclear exactly what this something is, but it's clear that the singer is feeling a profound sense of grief and confusion. She seems to be searching for answers, wondering why she was treated poorly and why certain things did not work out as planned. The lyrics are infused with a sense of sadness and longing, with the singer questioning whether or not she can ever recover from this feeling of emptiness that has consumed her.
One of the most striking elements of the song is the intensity and emotion that is conveyed through the vocals. Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan's textured voice is full of raw intensity and power, expressing the depth of the singer's emotions in a way that is both haunting and beautiful. The sparse instrumentation, with its atmospheric guitars and restrained percussion, adds to the sense of isolation and melancholy that permeates the song. Ultimately, "Empty" is a powerful meditation on loss, grief, and the human condition, expressing the pain and sadness that so often goes hand-in-hand with the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has left my life
There is something missing in my life that I used to have.
And I don't know where it went to
I am unsure where the missing thing went and how to get it back.
Somebody caused me strife
Someone caused me conflict and trouble.
And it's not what I was seeking.
This is not what I had hoped for in my life.
Didn't you see me, didn't you hear me
I feel invisible and ignored by those who should care about me.
Didn't you see me standing there
I was present and visible, but still not acknowledged.
Why did you turn out the lights
Why did you leave me alone in the dark and not care about my well-being?
Did you know that I was sleeping
I was vulnerable and not aware of what was happening to me.
Say a prayer for me
Please send positive thoughts and energy my way to help me through this difficult time.
Help me to feel the strength I did
I have lost my confidence and need help to regain it.
My identity has been taken
I have lost my sense of self and who I am.
Is my heart breaking on me
I am feeling immense heartbreak and emotional pain.
All my plans fell though my hands
All the things I had hoped for and worked towards are slipping away.
They fell
My plans and dreams are gone.
Though my hands on me
I feel like I have failed and am responsible for the loss.
All my dreams, it suddenly seems
Everything I had hoped for is now out of reach.
Empty
My life currently feels like a void or emptiness.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN, NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN
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@lisaannnicola
"Empty"
Something has left my life,
And I don't know where it went to, ah, ha, ha.
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, ah, ha, ha?
Why did you turn out the lights?
Did you know that I was sleeping?
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, i, i, i [X 7]
@icestuda3844
Something has left my life
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?
Did you know that I was sleeping?
Say a prayer for me
Help me to feel the strength I did
My identity, has it been taken?
Is my heart breaking on me?
All my plans fell through my hand
They fell through my hands on me
All my dreams, it suddenly seems
It suddenly seems empty
Empty
Empty
Empty
Empty
Empty
Empty
@scottbushey
I have always been an eclectic when it came to the Art’s. During the roaring 70’s, got into punk of course. This album came and went and I never listened to them. Time passed. In the beginning of 1990, I finally was able to vet the Crans. Wow. It was me. My life. The angst! The emotion! “ leave me alone, leave me alone, because I’ve found it all. 21, 21, 21.”
Did I make mention I will be 65 yrs old this month? 4/18/2023.
This music is artistry. Ageless! Just listened to empty again last night and cried like a baby.
Dolores,
We miss u! ❤ I tell my 3 daughters a few things: life is sadly, a Doberman pinscher with sharp teeth - always nipping at u. You have to constantly smack it in the snout and keep it at bay or it will devour u”. Sadly, this is true.
I’m still fighting these same demons- the faces have changed, but they remain.
@hollymolly4634
Something has left my life
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?
Did you know that I was sleeping?
Say a prayer for me
Help me to feel the strength I did
My identity, has it been taken?
Is my heart breaking on me?
All my plans fell through my hand
They fell through my hands on me
All my dreams, it suddenly seems
It suddenly seems empty
@freekade1ka
Прекрасная песня вдохновившая прекрасную песню
@atari_gold
Точнее сэмпл...
@user-xd8pg8wk7t
Что за песня?
@user-nz2kf2op7h
@@user-xd8pg8wk7tВселенная бесконечна? Нойза
@hlebolomka
Noize mc - вселенная бесконечна@@user-xd8pg8wk7t
@user-my6ow8xr5j
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@kolos2006
I used to cry alone in my bedroom,when I was a teen,listenning to this album-specially to this song. It soothed me,consoled and saved me so many times... You sang my heart,Dolores.Thank you and rest in peace.
@mikesniadecki1205
Oh my gosh I went through a depression period and this song was always sad but so beautiful I couldn't stop listening to it! So deep and full of emotion love the strings which Dolores directed too! God bless her RIP Eternal love!
@vincentgogh1800
The same
@philorona6198
your not alone