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.
10) Dreaming My Dreams
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh
All the things you said to me today
Changed my perspective in every way
These things count to mean so much to me
Into my faith you and your baby
It's out there, it's out there
It's out there, if you want me I'll be here
It's out there, it's out there
It's out there, if you want me I'll be here
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
And there's no other place that I'd lay down my face
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
It's out there, it's out there
It's out there, if you want me I'll be here
It's out there, it's out there
It's out there, if you want me I'll be here
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
And there's no other place that I'd lay down my face
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
Dreaming my dreams with you
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
And there's no other place that I'd lay down my face
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
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Uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh
The Cranberries' "Dreaming My Dreams" is a reflection on the power of love and faith in one's life. The song opens with a series of non-verbal sounds before leading into the lyrics, in which the singer describes how the things her partner said changed her perspective on things. The words presented by her partner had a strong impact on her and hold a lot of meaning for her. She then mentions the importance of faith and their union with their baby. It is clear that this love is a deep and meaningful connection in her life.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of "I'll be dreaming my dreams with you," is a powerful statement of the singer's commitment to her partner. It suggests that while they are not together in the physical sense, they are still united in love and faith. The line "And there's no other place that I'd lay down my face" emphasizes the importance of this love and the special place it holds in her life.
Overall, "Dreaming My Dreams" is a deeply emotional and sincere declaration of love and connection. It shows that even when the physical world is uncertain or challenging, love and faith are powerful forces that can sustain us.
Line by Line Meaning
All the things you said to me today
The words you spoke to me today have completely transformed how I see things in every aspect
Changed my perspective in every way
You have altered my view of everything in such a profound and fundamental manner
These things count to mean so much to me
These things that you have said have immense significance and value to me
Into my faith you and your baby
You and your child have come into my life and have become a part of my beliefs and spirituality
It's out there, it's out there
Whatever it is that we desire or seek is available and possible
If you want me I'll be here
I am always here for you if you need me or want to find me
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
I will share my deepest aspirations and desires with you and together we will strive to make them a reality
And there's no other place that I'd lay down my face
I feel safe and content with you beside me, and no other place or person brings me as much comfort
Dreaming my dreams with you
Together, we will chase after the great unknown and explore the possibilities of the future
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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