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.'
Switch Off The Moment
Dolores O'Riordan Lyrics
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Ignite a fire in my soul, a passing moment
Accumulating in my mind, are the thoughts I left behind
Accumulating in my head, switch off the moment
I ask you now please, will you catch me when I fall
I ask you now please, will you be there when I call
I ask you now please, will you catch me when I fall
Or are you there at all
Accumulating in my mindm, are the thoughts I left behind
Accumulating in my head, switch off the moment
I ask you now please, will you catch me when I fall
I ask you now please, will you be there when I call
I'm begging on my knees, will you catch me when I fall
I'm begging now please, will you be there when I fall
Falling apart, I feel I'm falling away
I feel I'm falling apart, wake up
Show me the sun, show me the sun
I can't see the sun, I can't see the sun
Show me the sun, show me the sun
I can't see the sun, I can't see the sun
Borderline, personality
Borderline, borderline, personality
The lyrics to Dolores O'Riordan's song "Switch Off The Moment" appear to address mental anguish, asking for help and support, and trying to let go of negative thoughts. The first verse acknowledges the presence of mental anguish, but asks for a wake-up call to remind the singer that they are still alive. The second verse describes the accumulation of negative thoughts, which are overwhelming and need to be switched off. This is then followed by a plea for support, with the singer asking if someone will catch them or be there for them, and questioning if the support is real or not. The chorus repeats the questions for support, with a sense of desperation and begging for help. Finally, the song ends with a repetition of the line "Borderline, Personality", which could refer to a borderline personality disorder, characterized by unstable moods, relationships, and self-image.
Overall, the song deals with mental health struggles, and the desire for support and help in overcoming them. The lyrics capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions, while also conveying a sense of hope that someone else will be there to provide support.
Line by Line Meaning
Some mental anguish in my head, wake me up I am not dead
I am feeling mentally troubled, but I am not dead and would like to be awakened
Ignite a fire in my soul, a passing moment
I would like a burst of energy to excite me, even if only for a moment
Accumulating in my mind, are the thoughts I left behind
My past feelings and memories are building up in my mind
Accumulating in my head, switch off the moment
These thoughts are overwhelming me and I would like to turn off my mind even for a moment
I ask you now please, will you catch me when I fall
I would like to know if you will be there to support me when I am struggling
Or are you there at all
I am questioning if you are even present in my life
I'm begging on my knees, will you catch me when I fall
I am desperate for your support and asking for it on my knees
Falling apart, I feel I'm falling away
I feel like I am losing control and slipping away
Wake up
I need to be woken up from this state
Show me the sun, show me the sun
I need someone to help me see the brighter side of things and bring happiness into my life
I can't see the sun, I can't see the sun
I am currently unable to see any hope or positivity in my life
Borderline, personality
I may have a borderline personality disorder, which can be characterized by intense emotions and unstable self-image
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samoezsamoez
Hoy 15 de enero de 2023 a 5 años de tu partida. Love you so much Dolores 🙏⚘️🖤 Greetings from south of Chile 🇨🇱 🙌
@salvatoredecembrino5144
Inconfondibilmente Dolores impossibile confonderti con un un'altra ❤❤
@vhou8128
Yes !!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@marcelofeis
I'm addicted to this song, I can't stop hearing it!
@antonhs4761
That makes 2 of us
@asdrubalrojas8443
ME TOO... NO DOUBT
@Vindrag
FANTASTIC opening song for an fantastic album!!!!!!!!!!!!! =) "Show me the sun"
@LeonardoChaves1985
Vindrag Luc? It's really you? I love the Suikoden series and this is my favorite character.
@macChelsea1984
I too love this track... My player is strapped to loop it... even my kats dance to it... Thank you Dolores for your magnificent art..
@keithmory6969
You are so missed 😢😢 by your family and friends......by your fans truly forever😢😢😢...your voiced touched millions and your music will live forever in many . R.I.P ❤❤