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.
Dreams
The Cranberries Lyrics
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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, 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
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh
The lyrics of The Cranberries' 'Dreaming My Dreams' present the notion of the intense connection and faith between people in a romantic relationship. It highlights how the little things that are shared in a relationship can mean so much to the other person, how perspective can change, and how a connection can change the way you see everything. Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan's voice is melodic and emotive, making the song feel intimately personal. The lyrics talk about how if the lover wants the singer, she will be waiting for him, dreaming their dreams together. The lyrics give the sense of two people who are deeply in love and have a profound understanding of each other.
The line "It's out there, it's out there, if you want me I'll be here" indicates that the singer is ready to stay devoted to her lover forever. She is constantly dreaming of being with him, and it is the only place she feels at home. The repetition of "Uh uh uh uh" throughout the song emphasizes the hypnotic and beautiful nature of the lyrics. It also creates a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere that suits the song's message of dreaming with someone special. The song is infused with a beautiful simplicity - the words are incredibly straightforward making it easy to connect with and understand.
Line by Line Meaning
All the things you said to me today
The words you spoke to me earlier today caused a major shift in my perspective.
Changed my perspective in every way
Your words caused me to see things in a completely different way.
These things count to mean so much to me
Your words are incredibly important to me and hold a deep significance.
Into my faith you and your baby
Your presence and your child's presence brings me comfort and strengthens my belief in something higher.
It's out there, it's out there
The potential for something exists and it is waiting for us to take hold of it.
If you want me I'll be here
I am here for you if you need me, always.
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
I will share my hopes and aspirations with you and include you in my vision of the future.
And there's no other place that I'd lay down my face
I feel safe and at home with you, and there is no other place I would rather be than with you.
Dreaming my dreams with you
I will continue to envision my future with you by my side.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'riordan
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Oh, my life is changing everyday
In every possible way
And oh, my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
Never quite as it seems
I know I felt like this before
But now I'm feeling it even more
Because it came from you
Then I open up and see
The person falling here is me
A different way to be
Aah, la-ah-la-ah
La-la-la
La-ah-la-ah
I want more, impossible to ignore
Impossible to ignore
And they'll come true
Impossible not to do
Possible not to do
And now I tell you openly
You have my heart so don't hurt me
You're what I couldn't find
A totally amazing mind
So understanding and so kind
You're everything to me
Oh, my life is changing everyday
In every possible way
And oh, my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
'Cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me
@ceasarrotone7441
Sweet little performer, she own the stage and she brings the crowd with her.. One of the best, RIP DOLORES
@melaniemcfarland9141
💚
@davis267
💜
@RandySWilson
❤️
@TheMirlo1971
❤️
@taylordw
She is very much missed❤️❤️❤️
@dezo3576
I come back to this video at least once or twice a month it punches yon right in the soul ❤️. Quite possibly one of the best live performances ever heard. God Speed Dolores O'Riordan 🕊️
@Daggerfall40
The drumming is intense. The energy of this whole performance is through the roof!
@Bakaat777
BINGO! Ever since I 1st heard this in '92, the drumming has always made me enjoy this song more and more. It's not the overt loud drumming that gets me... it's the subtle "background" drum roll between the lines sung on the tom toms. Thank you for letting me share this.
@krisgoldsmith476
I hate to admit it, but the drums are at least equal to dolores.