The Cranberries was an alternative rock band from Limerick, Ireland that fo… Read Full Bio ↴The Cranberries was an alternative rock band from Limerick, Ireland that formed in 1989 and rose to mainstream popularity in the early 1990's. The band consisted of Noel Hogan (guitar/vocals; also a member of Mono Band, Arkitekt and The Puro), Mike Hogan (bass/vocals), and Fergal Lawler (drums/percussion; also a member of The Low Network). Dolores O'Riordan (vocals, keyboards, guitars) was a member from 1990 until her death in 2018. The band went on hiatus in 2003 and reunited in the summer of 2009.

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.

18.-Ridiculous Thoughts
The Cranberries Lyrics

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Twister, oh, does anyone see though you?
You're a twister, oh, na na na na
But you're so happy, oh
I didn't go along with
You're so happy, oh, da na na na

But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on

But you're gonna have to hold on, hold on, hold on
Or we're gonna have to move on
Oh, we're gonna have to move on
Or we're gonna have to move on, move on, move on

I feel alive and I cried so hard
The ridiculous thoughts
Ah, I feel alive, alive, alive, alive

Twister, oh, I shouldn't have trusted in you
Twister, oh, na na na
It's not going to happen, no
You're not going to make fun of me
Happen no, na na na

But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
But you're gonna have to hold on, hold on, hold on
Or we're gonna have to move on
We're gonna have to move on
Or we're gonna have to move on, move on, move on

I feel alive and I cried so hard
The ridiculous thoughts, ah
I feel alive, alive, alive, alive

Ah, I should have lied but I cried so hard
The ridiculous thoughts, ah
I should have lied, lied, lied, lied

You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on

You're gonna have to hold on
To hold on, to hold on, to hold on

Overall Meaning

In this song, The Cranberries’ lead singer Dolores O’Riordan sings about a relationship that is challenging due to conflicting perceptions and beliefs. The use of the metaphor “twister” suggests that the lover is unpredictable and sometimes destructive. O’Riordan tries to resist the lover’s pull even though she acknowledges that the lover seems happy about their relationship. The repetition of “hold on” reflects her desire to maintain the relationship while acknowledging that they need to work harder in order for it to be successful. The final line of the song, “to hold on, to hold on, to hold on” suggests that the struggle to maintain the relationship is ongoing and that it requires perseverance and patience.

The lyrics also suggest that O’Riordan is experiencing a range of emotions in this relationship. She feels “alive” but has also “cried so hard,” suggesting that the relationship is emotionally taxing. The use of the phrase “ridiculous thoughts” could be interpreted as referring to the concerns and doubts that O’Riordan is experiencing about the relationship. Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship that is rocky and challenging, but also worth fighting for.

Line by Line Meaning

Twister, oh, does anyone see though you?
Addressing someone who twists words and situations to their own benefit, the singer asks if anyone else can see through their manipulation.

You're a twister, oh, na na na na
Reiterating that the person in question is a twister.

But you're so happy, oh
Despite their manipulative nature, the person being addressed appears outwardly happy.

I didn't go along with
The singer did not fall for the person's twisting tactics.

You're so happy, oh, da na na na
Reiterating the person's outward happiness.

But you're gonna have to hold on
The person being addressed will need to hold on, either to their tactics or to the situation at hand.

Or we're gonna have to move on
If the person cannot hold on, the situation will need to change.

I feel alive and I cried so hard
The singer feels alive and emotional, possibly due to the situation with the twisty person.

The ridiculous thoughts
The singer may be experiencing irrational thoughts as a result of the emotional upheaval.

Twister, oh, I shouldn't have trusted in you
The singer regrets putting trust in the person who twists situations.

It's not going to happen, no
The person will not succeed in making fun of the singer or manipulating the situation further.

You're not going to make fun of me
Reiterating that the person will not succeed in making fun of the singer.

Ah, I should have lied but I cried so hard
The singer may regret not lying in order to avoid the current situation, but is emotionally overwhelmed and unable to keep up the facade.

You're gonna have to hold on
Reiterating that the person being addressed will need to hold on.

To hold on, to hold on, to hold on
Focusing on the need to hold on to the situation or tactics in order to avoid change.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan

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