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.'
Stay With Me
Dolores O'Riordan Lyrics
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And I walked down to the sea
I sat there on the long grass
Just staring at the sea
Counting all my blessing
And everything that you gave to me
Why is this complicated?
Stay with me
Won't you stay
Stay with me
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
I just like to hold on
To all the magic memories
I dread this place without you
Don't leave I'm begging please
Holding back the memories
Holding back the year
Holding back the memories
Holding back the tears
Stay with me
Won't you stay
Stay with me
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Dolores O'Riordan's song "Stay With Me" tells a story of a character who is seeking the comfort and companionship of their loved one. The singer, who is by the sea, reflects upon the blessings that they had received from their lover but, at the same time, wonders why things have to be complicated. The song seems to express a deep desire for the person to stay with them while fearing that the memories that they share will fade away. The singer implores the other person to stay with them, not to leave them, begging and holding back tears and memories.
The lyrics seem to center on themes of loss and the fear of losing someone you love. The persona is looking back on a euphoric past full of magical memories that they long to keep. But there is a fear that the future will be bleak and empty without the person they love. The sea seems to metaphorically represent a border or boundary, as if the singer is cutting off from the rest of the world and looking out into the vast unknown. The words "Stay with me" are repeated, increasing in intensity and urgency as the song progresses, emphasizing the singer's desperation.
This song has a poignant and gentle feel, with Dolores O'Riordan's haunting vocals that add a sense of melancholy to the lyrics. The melody and the sparse instrumentation seem to amplify the sense of loneliness and emptiness that come with unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning
I began a new day with a sense of hope and anticipation.
And I walked down to the sea
I took a step towards nature and its calming influence.
I sat there on the long grass
I found a peaceful spot to sit and reflect.
Just staring at the sea
I gazed at the ocean, lost in thought.
Counting all my blessing
I took time to appreciate all the good things in my life.
And everything that you gave to me
I recognized the contributions of someone special in my life.
Why is this complicated?
I wondered why things couldn't be simpler and more straightforward.
Why can't you stay with me?
I expressed a longing for someone to remain by my side.
Stay with me
I made an earnest plea for someone to not leave me.
Won't you stay
I urged someone to reconsider their decision to depart.
I just like to hold on
I revealed my desire to cling to cherished memories.
To all the magic memories
I acknowledged the special significance of certain memories.
I dread this place without you
I expressed a fear of facing the future without someone important to me.
Don't leave I'm begging please
I begged someone to stay with me and not abandon me.
Holding back the memories
I made an effort to resist being overwhelmed by past experiences.
Holding back the year
I tried to prevent time from moving forward and changing the present.
Holding back the memories
I continued to fight against being overwhelmed by memories.
Holding back the tears
I struggled to contain my emotions and not break down in tears.
Stay with me
I repeated my plea for someone to not leave me.
Won't you stay
I reiterated my request for someone to reconsider their decision to depart.
Stay with me
I continued to make an earnest plea for someone to not leave me.
Stay with me
I repeated my plea one final time, expressing the depth of my need for someone to stay with me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JULIUS O'RIORDAN, DARREN TATE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@figliadisam
LYRICS
I woke up this morning
And I walked down to the sea
I sat there on the long grass
Just staring at the sea
Counting all my blessing
And everything that you gave to me
Why is this complicated?
Why can't you stay with me?
Stay with me
Won't you stay
Stay with me
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
I just like to hold on
To all the magic memories
I dread this place without you
Don't leave I'm begging please
Holding back the memories
Holding back the year
Holding back the memories
Holding back the tears
Stay with me
Won't you stay
Stay with me
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
@cougaressa4675
absolutely love this song. dolores never disappointed and she will be forever missed
@Damian_R27
I love this song, finally a video with good music, good pictures and good lyrics! Excellent work. Thank you very much.
@nNIMESAY
"your voice will live in hearts and souls forever..."
@hvitekristesdod
RIP. She should have done more metal-sounding stuff like this and In The Garden 😢
@erishpower
Amo esta canción!
@jimneysweep9810
You don’t sing like that unless you have a whole load of shit to let out . Pain . Confusion , all kinds of emotions. Life experience is not been easy from emotion like this . So amazing talent
@sukruburakcetin
R.I.P. Amazing Voice.
@suelicastelani5695
Lindíssima! Dolores riorde
@figliadisam
LYRICS
I woke up this morning
And I walked down to the sea
I sat there on the long grass
Just staring at the sea
Counting all my blessing
And everything that you gave to me
Why is this complicated?
Why can't you stay with me?
Stay with me
Won't you stay
Stay with me
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
I just like to hold on
To all the magic memories
I dread this place without you
Don't leave I'm begging please
Holding back the memories
Holding back the year
Holding back the memories
Holding back the tears
Stay with me
Won't you stay
Stay with me
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
@BoogeymanUomoNero
Wonderful..unique voice! I'll miss you R.I.P. :(