Dolores O'Riordan was the youngest of seven born and raised in Ballybricken, Limerick, Ireland. In 1990 she auditioned and won the role of lead singer for a band called The Cranberry Saw Us (later changed to The Cranberries). The band released five albums before they took a break in 2003.
Her first solo album Are You Listening? was released in May 2007. Her second solo album No Baggage was released in August 2009.
While in London, England, for a short recording session, Dolores died suddenly on 15 January 2018 aged 46. The cause of death was drowning due to alcohol intoxication.
'Dolores was discovered “submerged in the bath” at the time she was found, and an examination of her body found no signs of injury or self-harm. There was a bottle of champagne, as well as five miniature bottles of alcohol, plus containers of prescription drugs. The toxicology report showed that Dolores’ blood had “therapeutic” levels of medication, but her alcohol level was astronomically high — four times over the legal limit of driving.'
Apple of My Eye
Dolores O'Riordan Lyrics
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The apple of my eye
I'll always wait for you
And as a new day dawns
The darkness moves away
And I will wait for you
The face of you
Surrender Surrender
The touch of you
Well it's a hard to hold
The room is turning cold
The candles flickers still
And what I would not do
For the love of you
Would you hold on to me?
As the days the go by
The apple of my eye
I'll always wait for you
And as a new day dawns
The darkness moves away
And I will wait for you
Remember remember
The face of you
Surrender surrender
The touch of you
I will remember, I will remember the face of you
I will remember, I will remember the touch of you
The song "Apple of My Eye" by Dolores O'Riordan is a passionate love ballad that captures the essence of staying loyal to the one you love. The lyrics depict that the person you love is the apple of your eye, someone you will always wait for, no matter how long it takes. The song talks about how a new day dawns, and the darkness moves away, symbolizing that every obstacle and pain will vanish for the person they love. The singer remembers every aspect of the person she loves, their face, and their touch. She surrenders to the love she feels and is willing to do anything for the love of the person she is addressing.
The lyrics represent strong emotions that one feels when in love. Dolores O'Riordan's voice echoes the desperation the singer feels for their lover. The lyrics imply that love is not easy, but it is worth fighting for. The line "Well, it's hard to hold, the room is turning cold, the candles flickers still" signifies the hard times and how they are trying to hold on to each other. It's almost a cry for help that suggests that this love has fallen upon tough times but still holds onto hope.
Line by Line Meaning
As the days go by
With the passage of time
The apple of my eye
Someone greatly cherished and loved
I'll always wait for you
I will be waiting for you
And as a new day dawns
At the beginning of a new day
The darkness moves away
The darkness fades
And I will wait for you
I will be waiting for you
Remember remember
Don't forget
The face of you
Your beautiful face
Surrender Surrender
Give in completely
The touch of you
Your tender touch
Well it's a hard to hold
It is difficult to endure
The room is turning cold
The room is getting colder
The candles flickers still
The candles are still flickering
And what I would not do
I'd do anything
For the love of you
Out of my love for you
Would you hold on to me?
Can you show me affection?
I will remember, I will remember the face of you
I will never forget your beautiful face
I will remember, I will remember the touch of you
I will never forget your tender touch
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RICHARD PELL, SIMON WILCOX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
evilcowboy
I'm not sure what it is, I really didn't listen to the Cranberries. I viewed them as a band I had heard some of on the radio but beyond that I didn't have anything of theirs. I remember the video to "zombie" on MTV (first I heard of them in America) and a few other videos, Dreams and I think Linger. I was 14 when they gained their popularity.
I raised 2 kids and when they were 16 and 14 they were listening to a song by them and I told them I remembered the song and it was very popular and also couldn't resist telling them they were listening to a song 20 years old at the time. "Old music" in their words. They had no idea how old the song was. But their song is the only one I felt compelled to speak up about and recall it, I didn't do it with other songs that were considered "old" by my kids.
I can't explain it but when I heard she died I felt like I lost something, I am unsure to this day but I can't watch this woman on videos, see a picture or hear he voice without crying, I really have to fight it not to feel an immense amount of sorrow and sadness. I keep asking myself why this particular person? Why not any other star I have admired in the past. Why not Richard Wright of Pink Floyd (largely influenced by their music), David Bowie, Dimebag (I felt sad on this one but not as sad) etc. Nope just this person. I hear about people I like dying all the time and usually I just move on and say "well that sucks" if it was someone I liked.
Trying to understand all I can come up with is people from Ireland are literally the only people who can bring this kind of sorrow from me, I do feel empathy for other people but for them it is something different I can't explain. I remember even at 17 having to fight to make it through the end of Michael Collins. I am not at all sure why I have such a feeling of empathy towards Irish people and I know its not an adversity thing cause I had no idea the crap they faced in the past. I literally know only a few things of Ireland's history but still the empathy is there. Liam Neeson was the only reason I even watched Les Miserable (older one with Geoffrey Rush) but again I am unsure why I actually like him as an actor, sure he is a good actor but I instantly liked him when I saw one of his movies when I was a teenager. I mean for Christ's sake I felt obligated to defend a person from Ireland who got into an argument over UK occupancy in Ulster so I know its not just a tragedy thing.
It is the same feeling of loss like if a relative dies, I don't see her in a sexual manner but more of a familial one and I never even met the lady or really listened to her music, but the feeling is there. When I see her there is just something there I recognize and is probably the reason I never changed the channel when their videos came on regardless of the fact I wasn't interested in watching them.
RIP Dolores. We'll all see ya on the flip side one day, sweetheart. Love you.
oana popa
I still can't get used to the idea she's gone... I will always keep you in my heart, Dolores! God bless you, beautiful soul!
Orange Fury
The Greatest voice I ever heard! She was a true talent, and professional.
Jen Calo
I love you Dolores. My heart is so sad that you are gone.. So talented and beautiful
Don B
Such beauty,such talent,such humanity,flying with Angels xx
Éxodo82
This album was very underrated. I remember a concert in Barcelona in Sala Razzmatazz. She presented his album as a vocal soloist i was impressed. Impossible to forget. All songs are amazing. You will always be my favourite singer. I miss you already Dolores. R.I.P.
ALIAS band fan club
a little known fact.. .Steve DeMarchi helped cowrite alot of those songs.
Ryder Dralpha
Éxodo82 yes, this album is my best album in ten years
Eternal 82
A part of me has died with her. She always was my favourite singer. I'm still in shock. You will always be in my memory nad in my heart. Rest in peace angel.
Sorahia W
Uma parte de mim morreu com ela. Ela sempre foi minha cantora favorita. Eu ainda estou em choque. Você sempre estará em minha memória e em meu coração. Descanse em anjo da paz. Brazil_ jul2019
Oksana Ogneva
Покойся с миром, Долорес! Вечная память! Оставайся вечно молодой! Мы остались с тобой в 90-х годах