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.'
Loser
Dolores O'Riordan Lyrics
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You think you're clever but you haven't a clue
(what can you do?)
A two watt light bulb is brighter than you
I'm sick and tired of people like you
You want it, you got it
You want it, you got it
Come take it, is that not clear?
You want it, you got it
Come take it, I'll do it for you
You want it, you got it
Come take it, just cross the line
The moral of the adventure is this
Take me for granted you are taking the piss
(Who love is this?)
I'd rather wind up with nothing at all
Than take a loser like you through it all
You want it, you got it
Come take it, it's over here
You want it, you got it
Come take it, is that not clear?
You want it, you got it
Come take it, I'll do it for you
You want it, you got it
Come take it, just cross the line
Cross the line
Why loser, why?
Die Loser, die.
The lyrics of Dolores O'Riordan's song Loser express frustration towards someone who thinks they are smart or clever but lacks insight and understanding. The singer is tired of dealing with this person and wants them to take what they want and leave. She compares the person's intelligence to a two-watt lightbulb and likens the situation to taking someone for granted. The singer would rather have nothing at all than have this person with her.
The song concludes with a repeated phrase, "You want it, you got it, come take it, just cross the line" as if calling this person out to take action and make a decision. The phrase "Cross the line" is repeated several times, emphasizing that the singer is at her limit, and the other person needs to take responsibility or risk losing out.
The lyrics' message is one that is empowering, with the singer asserting her worth and not settling for less than what she deserves. The use of the word "loser" is not meant to be derogatory but rather a term for someone who is not rising to their potential.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick and tired of people like you
I am exhausted of individuals who can't comprehend anything
You think you're clever but you haven't a clue
You believe you're smart, but you are ignorant about the truth
(what can you do?)
(do you have any ability?)
A two watt light bulb is brighter than you
You are less bright than a two-watt bulb
You want it, you got it
Come take it, it's over here
You want it, you got it
Come take it, is that not clear?
You want it, you got it
Come take it, I'll do it for you
You want it, you got it
Come take it, just cross the line
The object you desire is here for you. Simply take it by crossing the line.
The moral of the adventure is this
Take me for granted you are taking the piss
(Who love is this?)
The lesson is if you undervalue me, disregard me, you're igniting my rage. (Who is responsible for this affection?)
I'd rather wind up with nothing at all
Than take a loser like you through it all
I prefer to have nothing than have anything to do with a loser like you.
Cross the line
Step past this point to take what you want.
Why loser, why?
Die Loser, die.
Why are you a loser? Why don't you change and improve? Die, loser, die! – (motivational and ironic)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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