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.'
Throw Your Arms Around Me
Dolores O'Riordan Lyrics
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Do you think that I'm a wanderer?
Do you think that I'm a dreamer?
Do you think that I'm a wanderer?
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo-uh (X 4)
Do you think that anything's possible?
Do you think that everything's wonderful?
Do you think that anything's possible?
Do you think that everything's wonderful?
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo-uh (X 4)
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
Throw your arms around me
(Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo)
Throw your arms around me (Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo)
Throw your arms around me (Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo)
Throw your arms around me (Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo)
Throw your arms around me (Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo)
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo-uh (X 4)
(Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo)
(repeat to fade)
The lyrics of Dolores O'Riordan's song Throw Your Arms Around Me speaks of the desire for human connection and love. The singer asks a series of questions, suggesting uncertainty about how they are perceived by others. They ask whether they are seen as a dreamer or a wanderer, indicating a sense of not quite fitting in with the world around them. However, they also ask if anything is possible and if everything is wonderful, demonstrating an underlying optimism and hopefulness.
The repeated chorus of "Throw your arms around me" is a plea for connection, a desire to be embraced and loved. The use of these words becomes more urgent as the song progresses, with the final repetition including additional "Doo-Doo" sounds, conveying a sense of urgency and longing for the listener to respond to the plea for love and connection.
Ultimately, the song is about the human need for love and acceptance, and the search for a place in the world where we feel like we belong. It acknowledges the vulnerability inherent in this search, but also expresses hope that true love and connection are possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you think that I'm a dreamer?
Do you believe that I have grand, ambitious hopes and aspirations?
Do you think that I'm a wanderer?
Do you believe that I am a free spirit that cannot be tied down by one place or idea?
Do you think that anything's possible?
Are you open to the idea that anything can be achieved, even if it seems impossible?
Do you think that everything's wonderful?
Do you have an optimistic view of the world, despite its challenges and imperfections?
Throw your arms around me
Embrace me physically, emotionally, and spiritually
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo-uh (X 4)
Nonverbal vocalization
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
COUGARESSA
dolores was an incredible singer, songwriter and performer and will always be missed
Demanis Recks
No, no grave holding this one down! Something Supernatural for sure.
NoelistAvenger
I can't believe it's been four years already...
karrumensaotome
R.I.P Dolores 😭😢
Danielle Patoir
Really great! Perhaps you’d enjoy my new album.. Dolores is a huge influence of mine & we share the same birthday.. I feel she is still with us in Spirit. Anyway thanks for posting this.. let’s all connect. I tune in 528hz the miracle tone of love. On iTunes as Danielle Patoir.. new album “True Ring” 🙏🎆🦋💫 Hope you enjoy! Namaste.
Marisol Barrios
THis song should've been in the first album, honestly.
Nicolas Naftal
I love rock n roll
marv mirand
see this is why dolores is HUGE and why the cranberries ROCK!!!! do you think that everything's wonderful
Vindrag
there is no b-sides I think? Yes - amazing album. This song is nice.
Daniel Bustamante
Yes! You set me on fire, I want you and Loser (new version). There's another one called Stop me, but it was never released in Dolores solo carrer but yes with The Cranberries Roses album (two different versions)