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.
Dying in th sun
The Cranberries Lyrics
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The things we used to say?
I feel so nervous
When I think of yesterday
How could I let things
Get to me so bad?
How did I let things get to me?
Like dying in the sun
Like dying in the sun
Like dying in the sun
Like dying x2
Will you hold on to me
I am feeling frail
Will you hold on to me
We will never fail
I wanted to be so perfect you see
I wanted to be so perfect
The lyrics of The Cranberries' song "Dying in the Sun" explore the feelings of regret and nostalgia associated with reflecting on one's past mistakes. The opening lines present a bittersweet image of looking back on happier times: "Do you remember the things we used to say? I feel so nervous when I think of yesterday." The singer is grappling with the realization that they have allowed their worries and anxieties to overtake them, leading to feelings of pain and regret.
The chorus of the song reinforces this theme through the metaphor of "dying in the sun." Just as a living organism withers and dies in the harsh glare of unfiltered sunlight, the singer perceives their own emotional pain as a slow, agonizing decline. Despite the grim imagery, there is a sense of hope in the repeated plea to "hold on" to something or someone. The singer acknowledges their own frailty but also expresses a desire for connection, for the reassurance that they will never truly be alone.
The closing lines of the song introduce a new layer of meaning to the lyrics, suggesting that the singer's regrets stem from an unhealthy perfectionism: "I wanted to be so perfect, you see / I wanted to be so perfect." In retrospect, the singer realizes that their obsession with being flawless has contributed to their current state of despair. The song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting fear and insecurity rule one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember
Asking someone if they remember events from the past
The things we used to say?
Asking if they recall conversations that the two of them shared
I feel so nervous
Expressing a sense of anxiety or unease
When I think of yesterday
Associating the feeling of nervousness with events from the past
How could I let things
Acknowledging a sense of personal responsibility for negative outcomes
Get to me so bad?
Reflecting on the intensity of one's emotional response to a situation
How did I let things get to me?
Questioning one's own ability to cope or handle difficult situations
Like dying in the sun
Metaphorically comparing the feeling of emotional pain to physical discomfort and suffering
Like dying in the sun
Reiterating the metaphor and emphasizing its importance to the song's message
Like dying in the sun
Continuing to drive home the metaphor and its emotional weight
Like dying x2
A final repetition of the metaphor before the song shifts its focus
Will you hold on to me
Making an emotional plea for support and comfort from another person
I am feeling frail
Admitting a sense of vulnerability or weakness
Will you hold on to me
Reiterating the request for emotional support and reassurance
We will never fail
Expressing hope and optimism for the future despite past struggles
I wanted to be so perfect you see
Acknowledging a desire for excellence or perfection, likely associated with the same past events mentioned earlier
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ciência no Bolso
Você se lembra
Das coisas que costumávamos dizer?
Eu me sinto tão nervosa
Quando eu penso no dia de ontem.
Como eu pude deixar as coisas
Deixarem a mim tão mal?
Como eu deixei as coisas
Atingirem a mim?
Como morrendo ao sol,
Como morrendo ao sol,
Como morrendo ao sol,
Como morrendo...
Você irá me segurar?
Eu estou me sentindo frágil.
Você irá me segurar?
Nós nunca iremos falhar.
Eu queria ser
Tão perfeita, entende?
Eu queria ser
Tão perfeita.
Como morrendo ao sol,
Como morrendo ao sol,
Como morrendo ao sol,
Como morrendo...
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Dying In The Sun
The Cranberries
Album: Bury The Hatchet
Do you remember
The things we used to say?
I feel so nervous
When I think of yesterday
How could I let things
Get to me so bad?
How did I let things get to me?
Like dying in the sun
Like dying in the sun
Like dying in the sun
Like dying
[x2]
Will you hold on to me
I am feeling frail
Will you hold on to me
We will never fail
I wanted to be so perfect you see
I wanted to be so perfect
Like dying in the sun
Like dying in the sun
Like dying in the sun
Like dying
[x2]
Written by Dolores Mary O'riordan • Copyright © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group
℗ 1999 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Athena Xy
this has always been one of my all time favorite songs. i used to play it when i was unable to fall asleep, or sometimes i'd just take a long walk on a rainy day while listening to this song. indulging in such a beautiful fantasy helps to ease my insomnia. it always reminds me of the good old days, makes me get lost in the beauty of nostalgia and imagination. thank you Dolores, i'll always miss your beautiful healing voice
Jay Orton
This is a really relaxing and soothing song. R.I.P Dolores.
Made Bali Visual
:(
Jin Liu
,:(
fongdel
The most emotional song from Cranberries. You will always be remembered :(
Calldy uk
This is just simply beautiful, gives me goosebumps every listen . 28 people have no soul.
So sad Dolores passing. The only famous person's death that hit me bad. R.I.P Dolores.
Amina Djaïb
I remember listening to this song for the first time about ten years ago and I also remember rushing to my mom just to tell her about it. It was probably the first sad song I ever heard in English and I thought it sounded heavenly.
Sasox
Amina Djaïb can we talk? Can we be friends?
giasemaki24
2020 and I still love her... And her music...
edson freitas
Ela era um anjo! O Criador que nos emprestou um pouquinho!! Caraca... Não poderia ser por mais tempo!!! Dolores O'riordan insubstituível e ETERNA.