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.
11.-Everything I said
The Cranberries Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It makes me very lonely
When I see you here waitin' on
He makes me tired, he makes me very tired
And inside of me, lingers on
But you have your heart
Don't believe it, and you will find it
Everything I said, oh, well I meant it
And inside my head, holdin' on
'Cos if I died tonight
Would you hold my hand, no
Would you understand
And if I lived in spite
Would you still be here, no
Would you disappear
Surely must be you
Surely must be you
But I don't make you lonely
I'll get over you
I'll get over you
But I don't make you lonely
The lyrics to The Cranberries' song "Everything I Said" convey a sense of loneliness and weariness. The singer is addressing someone they care about, but the relationship seems strained. The singer is holding onto their words and feelings, but wonders if the other person truly understands them. The longing and uncertainty in the lyrics are palpable, as the singer expresses a deep desire for someone to understand and be there for them.
Throughout the song, the singer oscillates between feeling tired and lonely, and holding onto their emotions and beliefs. The phrase "everything I said, well I meant it" is repeated and emphasizes the singer's sincerity in their words, despite feeling unacknowledged by the other person. The singer questions whether the other person would be there for them in life and in death, capturing the depth of their vulnerability and need for connection.
The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note, with the singer asserting that they will get over the other person and move on. However, the simple phrase "but I don't make you lonely" undercuts this optimism and hints at the lingering pain and unresolved feelings between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
It makes me lonely
Being around you makes me feel lonely.
It makes me very lonely
Being around you makes me feel extremely lonely.
When I see you here, waitin' on
When I see you waiting for me, it makes me feel a sense of emptiness.
It makes me tired, he makes me very tired
Being around you drains my energy and makes me feel exhausted.
And inside of me, lingers on
The emotions and thoughts about you still stay with me.
But you have a heart
Despite everything, you still have a heart.
Don't believe it, and you will find it
Believe that you have a heart and you will find it.
Waitin' on
Waiting for something to happen or waiting for something to change.
Everything I said, oh, well I meant it
Every word I said to you, I genuinely meant it with all my heart.
And inside my head, holdin' on
The thoughts and memories of you are still stuck in my mind.
'Cause if I died tonight
If I were to die today.
Would you hold my hand, no
Would you be there for me in my final moments, or would you reject me?
Would you understand
Would you comprehend my feelings or would you be indifferent?
And if I lived in spite
If I kept living despite everything that has happened between us.
Would you still be here, no
Would you still stay by my side, or would you leave me?
Would you disappear
Would you vanish from my life without a trace?
Surely must be you
It has to be you, no one else.
But I don't make you lonely
I don't think I am the reason why you feel lonely.
I'll get over you
I'll eventually move on from you.
But I don't make you lonely
I don't think I am the reason why you feel lonely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN, DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind