They released their first album Forgiven, Not Forgotten in 1995, which had its greatest success in Australia, Sweden, Spain and Ireland, gaining later success in the UK and in Canada. The title track, 'The Right Time' and 'Runaway' were all singles that would reach within the top ten Irish Singles Chart. Success followed in much of Europe, Asia and Australia. Two years later in 1997 a second album Talk On Corners was released which was principally popular in Ireland, eventually raising them to astonishing fame in the UK, and later success followed in much of Europe, Asia and Australia. Both albums have been certified gold in the United States. In 1999, they recorded a Unplugged album as part of MTV's Unplugged series. The session was recorded live on 5 October 1999 in front of an audience at Ardmore Studios, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. In 2000, following the death of their mother, Jean, in 1999, they released their third studio album In Blue, which included the song 'No More Cry' which Andrea, the lead vocalist along with Caroline the drummer, wrote after the loss of their mother. The hit song 'Breathless' from this album also allowed the band to break into the U.S. The band took a break after this, allowing time for Sharon Corr to get married, and Caroline Corr to marry and have her first child, a son, Jake.
A compilation album The Best of the Corrs was released in 2001 featuring previous released songs as well as new tracks. The new single that was only released and featured in this complication is 'Would You Be Happier'. After six months from the album's release, it turned multi-platinum worldwide. Selling just over 17 million copies worldwide, it is The Corrs' most successful album to date; and one of the most succesful albums to come out of Ireland. Andrea Corr also began to flirt with the possibility of acting. After appearing in several movies such as Evita, Boys and Girls from County Claire, and The Bridge. In 2004, they released their album Borrowed Heaven, which featured the track 'Time Enough For Tears' which was penned by Bono and Gavin Friday for the film soundtrack In America, as well as Lady Smith Black Mambazo featuring on the title track. The album was a great success in their homeland Ireland where it peaked at number 1 with all three singles entering the Irish Music Charts. The album also entered the top ten albums in the United States with the single Summer Sunshine entering the top 20 singles. Around this time also, Caroline gave birth to her second child, a daughter, Georgina and now it is said that another baby girl is on the way.
Following this album a year later, the band covered several traditional Irish songs and traditionals on the album simply named "Home". "Home" was compiled through a songbook of their late mother Jean Corr as a tribute to her. Following the album release of Home, Sharon has given birth to her first child, a son, Cathal, and Jim Corr announced his engagement to his girlfriend Gayle. They have a son, Brandon. Andrea is currently working on several film projects and is planning to embark on a solo career, whilst her brother and sisters focus on their families. Her forthcoming solo album is titled "Present" and is produced by Nellee Hooper. Bono is the executive producer of the allbum, which should be out in Spring '07. The band are due to release another Greatest Hits album on the 20th of November 2006, entitled Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection.
Andrea Corr also has acting ambitions. Long before The Corrs made a record, she played a small role in The Commitments (1991), as Sharon Rabbitte, one of the lead's younger sister. She is seen dancing the jig in one of the band casting scenes. She also played in Evita (1996) alongside Madonna as one of president Péron's mistresses, in Broken Thread (2007), The Bridge (2005), The Boys from County Clare (2003), and sang the part of Kayley in Quest for Camelot (1998).
The band has been inactive since 2005 because Jim and Caroline are raising families, while Andrea and Sharon are pursuing solo careers. According to Sharon Corr, it is uncertain if and when The Corrs will reunite.
Band website: www.thecorrswebsite.com
Forgiven Not Forgotten
The Corrs Lyrics
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Watching her life go by
When her days are grey
And her nights are black
Different shades of mundane
And the one eyed furry toy
That lies upon the bed
Has often heard her cry
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
A bleeding heart torn apart
Left on an icy grave
In the room where they once lay
Face to face
Nothing could get in their way
But now the memories of the man are haunting her days
And the craving never fades
She's still dreaming of a man
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
Still alone, staring on
Wishing her life goodbye
As she goes searching for the man
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
You're not forgotten
No, you're not forgotten
The lyrics to The Corrs' song Forgiven Not Forgotten depict the story of a woman who is alone, watching her life go by in shades of grey and black. Her only companion is a one-eyed furry toy on her bed that has heard her cry and whispering the name of a man she long ago forgave but has not forgotten. The song talks about how she still dreams of the man and the memories of their past haunt her every day. The woman's heart is torn apart and left on an icy grave, and she is still craving the man's presence. The lyrics portray the struggle of moving on from a past relationship and the pain that comes with it.
The repetition of the phrase "You're forgiven, not forgotten" gives the sense that the woman is trying to move on and forgive the man, but the memories of their past keep haunting her. The song suggests that forgiving someone for their wrongdoing does not necessarily mean that the memory of the hurt fades away. The mournful tone of the song and the repetitions of "You're forgiven, not forgotten" make it clear that moving on and forgiving is not always an easy task.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone, staring on
The woman is by herself and watching her life go by without much meaning or excitement.
Watching her life go by
She is not actively engaging in life, but rather observing it.
When her days are grey
The woman's days are lacking any spark or joy.
And her nights are black
The nights are dark and long, likely filled with loneliness and sadness.
Different shades of mundane
The woman's life lacks variety or excitement.
And the one eyed furry toy
The woman's only companion is a stuffed animal.
That lies upon the bed
The toy sits idle as the woman goes through life.
Has often heard her cry
The woman has shed many tears in the presence of this toy.
And heard her whisper out a name
She has called out for someone by name, perhaps a lost love.
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
She may have forgiven this person, but the memory of them still lingers.
You're forgiven not forgotten
The person she addresses has been forgiven, but they are still remembered.
A bleeding heart torn apart
The woman's heart is still aching and broken.
Left on an icy grave
This could be a metaphor for a person who has died and left the woman feeling alone.
In the room where they once lay
This room was once a source of warmth and connection for the woman.
Face to face
The couple was once so close they could look at each other.
Nothing could get in their way
Their love was strong and passionate.
But now the memories of the man are haunting her days
She can't stop thinking about the lost love.
And the craving never fades
She still yearns for the man.
She's still dreaming of a man
The man still holds a place in her dreams and thoughts.
Still alone, staring on
The woman is still by herself and feeling numb to life.
Wishing her life goodbye
She may be contemplating suicide or just wishing her life were different.
As she goes searching for the man
She may be actively seeking out the lost love.
You're not forgotten
The person she addresses is still in her memory and heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA JANE CORR, CAROLINE CORR, JAMES CORR, SHARON CORR
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Marcel Schmeck
All alone, staring on
Watching her life go by
When her days are grey
And her nights are black
Different shades of mundane
And the one eyed furry toy
That lies upon the bed
Has often heard her cry
And heard her whisper out a name
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
A bleeding heart torn apart
Left on an icy grave
In the room where they once lay
Face to face
Nothing could get in their way
But now the memories of the man are haunting her days
And the craving never fades
She's still dreaming of a man
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
Still alone, staring on
Wishing her life goodbye
As she goes searching for the man
Long forgiven, but not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
You're not forgotten
No, you're not forgotten
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Songwriter: Andrea Jane Corr / Caroline Corr / James Corr / Sharon Corr
Songtext von Forgiven Not Forgotten © Universal Music Publishing Group
Heru Aris Munandar
I know why a lot of people love the corrs.... their instruments harmonize together and sound different to other artist. No other bands ever been like them, so uniqe
Kryste Deleon
Exactly when i first heard them i was hooked
Greg Fralick
yep
Hand Rian
@Kryste Deleon me either... Amazing talented band
Kryste Deleon
@Hand Rian yes they are excellent how are you today.
Hand Rian
@Kryste Deleon am good. Thanks.. how bout you?
I know this: we are waiting for their futher records... Always.. :)
kenyon gray
I did not discover this group until a few years ago. My loss. What talent from one family. Imagine what the parents feel seeing them perform together.
Paul Jordan
Their parents have passed away and live forever. I'm sure they have seen their children perform.
Yohanes Adi Nugroho
i imagined you are from much younger generation?
kenyon gray
Actually no, I am from a very older generation. Like in the 7th decade of the living generation.@Yohanes Adi Nugroho