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.
12) Daffodil Lament
The Cranberries Lyrics
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That's what I do, since I met you
And it won't be long
Would you notice, if I left you?
And it's fine for some
Cause you're not the one, you're not the one
There
There, there, there
All night long, laid on my pillow
These things are wrong
I can't sleep here
So lovely
So lovely
So lovely
I have decided to leave you forever
I have decided to start things from here
Thunder and lightning won't change what I'm feelin'
And the daffodils look lovely today
And the daffodils look lovely today
Look lovely today
Through your eyes I can see the disguise
Through your eyes I can see the dismay
Has anyone seen lightning?
Has anyone, looked lovely?
And the daffodils look lovely today
And the daffodils look lovely today
Look lovely today
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely (look lovely)
Look lovely
Nah, nah
Nah, nah-nah, nah-nah, nah
Nah, nah-nah, nah-nah, nah
Nah, nah-nah, nah-nah, nah
Nah, nah-nah, nah-nah
The lyrics to The Cranberries' song "Daffodil Lament" are about a person who has decided to leave their partner, who they have been holding onto since they met, but now they can no longer continue in the relationship. The person is struggling with their decision, but they know it is the right thing to do. They are lying on their pillow all night, unable to sleep because they know they need to move on. They see through their partner's disguise, and they now understand the dismay in the relationship. The person is wondering if anyone has ever seen lightning since they have a turbulent feeling within them. However, the daffodils look lovely today, which is a small act of beauty in a dark time of moving on from someone they once held onto so tightly.
Throughout the song, the refrain repeats "there, there, there" and "look lovely today," which gives the song a feeling of irony. The person finally decides that they're going to leave the relationship and start over. This is because thunder and lightning won't change what they're feeling.
"Daffodil Lament" is an emotional and melancholic song with lyrics that show a sense of struggle and pain. The person seems to have held onto their partner for a long time, but now they have decided that it's time to move on. The song expresses a bittersweet feeling that comes with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Holdin' on
Continuing to cling on to this relationship, despite doubts and uncertainties
That's what I do, since I met you
Ever since we got together, I've been holding on tight
And it won't be long
I'm reaching a breaking point and it won't be much longer until I leave
Would you notice, if I left you?
Do you even value me enough to notice if I'm gone?
And it's fine for some
This type of relationship might be fine for others, but not for me
Cause you're not the one, you're not the one
You were never the right match for me
There
Pause to reflect or to emphasize the next lines
There, there, there
Repeatedly emphasizing the previous assertion
All night long, laid on my pillow
Tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep
These things are wrong
There are fundamental issues in our relationship that can't be overlooked
I can't sleep here
I can't continue living in this situation where I feel trapped and unsafe
So lovely
The situation outside is beautiful, but my internal emotional turmoil is not
I have decided to leave you forever
After much thought, I have made the decision to end this relationship completely
I have decided to start things from here
This is a turning point, a new beginning for me
Thunder and lightning won't change what I'm feelin'
Even dramatic and intense situations won't sway my decision to leave
And the daffodils look lovely today
Despite the sadness and turmoil inside, the beauty of nature outside is still appreciated
Through your eyes I can see the disguise
I can see through the facade you put up and realize the truth behind it
Through your eyes I can see the dismay
I can see how much pain and hurt our relationship is causing you
Has anyone seen lightning?
Is anyone else witnessing the internal storm I'm feeling?
Has anyone, looked lovely?
Can anyone else appreciate the beauty around them despite their own struggles?
Look lovely (look lovely)
Repeatedly emphasizing the beauty around, almost in disbelief or irony
Nah, nah
A dismissive or apathetic sound
Nah, nah-nah, nah-nah, nah
Repeating the dismissive sound, indicating a lack of interest or care towards the situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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