Combining the melodic jangle of post-The Smiths indie pop with the lilting, trance-inducing sonic textures of late-80s dream pop and adding a slight Celtic tint, The Cranberries became one of the more successful groups to emerge from the indie scene of the early 90s. Led by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, whose keening, powerful voice was the most distinctive element of the group's sound, the group initially made little impact in the United Kingdom.
It wasn't until the lush ballad "Linger" became an American hit in 1993 that the band also achieved mass success in the U.K. Following the success of "Linger", The Cranberries quickly became international stars, as both their 1993 debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, and its 1994 follow-up, No Need to Argue, sold millions of copies and produced a string of hit singles like "Dreams", "Zombie" and "Ode to My Family".
By the time of their third album, 1996's To the Faithful Departed, the group had added distorted guitars to its sonic palette and attempted to make more socially significant music, which resulted in a downturn in the band's commercial fortunes.
During the next few years, the band cancelled a large tour and rumours of a breakup were widespread. In 1999, they released Bury the Hatchet to mixed reviews. In 2001, the band issued Wake Up and Smell the Coffee to rave reviews. The album debuted at number 46 in the US charts.
In 2002, The Cranberries released the compilation Stars: The Best of 1992-2002, which was supported by the single "Stars".
In 2003, The Cranberries announced they were taking some time to pursue individual careers. They decided to put the next album on hold. After more than a dozen years of relentless touring and promotion, which had seen them clocking up album sales in excess of 43 million and playing to hundreds of thousands of fans around the globe, the band decided it was time for a break.
In 2007, Dolores O'Riordan released her debut solo album titled Are You Listening?. Two years later she released her second solo album, No Baggage.
On 25 August 2009, Dolores O'Riordan announced that The Cranberries will be reuniting for a North American tour to begin in mid-November 2009, to be followed by dates in Europe in early 2010. O'Riordan indicated that the band will be playing songs from her solo albums and a lot of The Cranberries classic hits as well as some new music written by the group together.
The Cranberries recorded Roses at the Metalworks Studios in Toronto (Canada) from 18 April to 15 May 2011 with producer Stephen Street, who previously collaborated with the band on first, second and fifth albums. The Cranberries worked on 15 tracks during the Roses session, although not all will be included on the album. The album is scheduled for release on 14 February, 2012.
On 26 May 2016, the Cranberries announced that they would start their next tour in Europe. The first show was held on June 3.
A new "unplugged" Cranberries album titled Something Else, featuring the band's hits along with three new songs, was released on 28 April 2017 through BMG. The album received mostly positive reviews.
On 15 January 2018, lead singer Dolores O'Riordan was found dead of drowning in a London hotel room. The Cranberries confirmed in September 2018 that they would not continue as a band, releasing their final album In the End in April 2019 and disbanding afterward.Noel Hogan stated: "the Cranberries was the four of us. We don’t want to do this without Dolores. So we’re going to leave it after this."
The Cranberries' final album In the End has been nominated for Best Rock Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The awards take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020.
Official site: http://www.cranberries.com.
09. Just My Imagination
The Cranberries Lyrics
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We would hit the town on Friday night
Stay in bed until Sunday
We used to be so free
We were living for the love we had
Living not for reality
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There was a time I used to pray
I have always kept my faith in love
It's the greatest thing from the man above
The game I used to play
I've always put my cards upon the table
Never be said that I'd be unstable
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There is a game I like to play
I like to hit the town on Friday night
And stay in bed until Sunday
We'll always be this free
We will be living for the love we have
Living not for reality
It's not my imagination
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It was
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It was
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The Cranberries' song "Just My Imagination" is a reflection on the carefree days of youth and the idealized memories that remain. The lyrics describe a game the singer used to play with another person where they would go out on Friday nights and stay in bed until Sunday. It was a time when they were free and living for the love they shared, existing in their own reality even as life marched on around them. The song also touches on the idea of faith in love, something the singer has always believed in, calling it "the greatest thing from the man above." Ultimately, the song questions whether these memories are just flights of fancy, simply the imagination playing tricks on the mind, or if they were truly as idyllic as they seem.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a game we used to play
In the past, we had a specific activity we would engage in regularly
We would hit the town on Friday night
On Friday nights, we would go out and enjoy the city
Stay in bed until Sunday
We would spend the weekend relaxing and sleeping in
We used to be so free
During this time, we had a sense of liberty and lack of inhibition
We were living for the love we had
Our happiness was derived from our romantic relationship
Living not for reality
We were more focused on our personal happiness than on the external world
Just my imagination
I initially believed that the positive experiences we had were illusions
There was a time I used to pray
At one point, I regularly engaged in religious practices
I have always kept my faith in love
Despite other changes, I have continued to believe in the power of love
It's the greatest thing from the man above
Love is seen as the most significant gift from a higher power
The game I used to play
This specific activity that brought me joy in the past
I've always put my cards upon the table
I am straightforward and honest in my expressions and intentions
Never be said that I'd be unstable
I want to maintain a reputation of being dependable and steadfast
There is a game I like to play
Currently, I have a preferred activity I regularly engage in
We'll always be this free
I have found a sense of freedom in my current relationship
We will be living for the love we have
Our happiness and fulfillment comes from our romantic partnership
It's not my imagination
I have come to realize that my current happiness is not a fantasy
Not my imagination
Repeating the point that current happiness is not an illusion
Not my
Continuing to repeat the point
It was
Confirming the belief that the positive experiences in the present are real
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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There was a game we used to play
We would hit the town on Friday night
Stay in bed until Sunday
We used to be so free
We were living for the love we had
Living not for reality
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There was a time I used to pray
I have always kept my faith in love
It's the greatest thing from the man above
The game I used to play
I've always put my cards upon the table
Never be said that I'd be unstable
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There is a game I like to play
I like to hit the town on Friday night
And stay in bed until Sunday
We'll always be this free
We will be living for the love we have
Living not for reality
It's not my imagination
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
It was
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It was
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@sowick
See you later, Dolores! Thanks for everything <3
@Hnzuu
Sowick This is breaking my heart. Such a big part of my life. I've come back to many of their songs again and again, year after year. 💔 Too young to go.
@josejuanguardado
Just see you later
@yurilonobile5221
a sad day.
@sergiosorbet2690
Hasta siempre Dolores!Un día muy triste!
@andreamagurno3153
Sowick 😭😭😢😢😢
@kennygr8ify
Dolores has such a beautiful voice, it's so sad we lost her! 💔😢
@dianalarrea4216
It still breaks my heart. 😭💔
@tomspence8506
@Diana Larrea I agree with you both ken karwoski and Diana Larrea, but she is still alive in the memories of millions of cranberries fans worldwide and she always will be!
@kauthaarjulius
@Tom Spence True what you say it just very sad that she's not with us anymore 😢😢😢