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.
Every Morning
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Where was I hiding
I've been around the world for some time
It's oblivious now
The morning sun is in my eyes
It doesn't hide the lines
It does not bare a great disguise
Happy birthday, baby, happy birthday
Every morning, every morning in time
We're doing fine
I don't remember being young
Was it so much fun
I don't remember feeling this free
It was not for me
I paid a price, sacrificed, it was worth it then
My time has come I now feel young, begin again
Happy birthday
Every morning, every morning in time
We're doing fine
The song "Every Morning" by The Cranberries is a reflective and nostalgic song that carries a wistful tone. The song is an introspective look at the singer's life, questioning the passage of time and the choices she has made. A prominent theme in the song is the feeling of growing old and how life moves forward without us realizing it. The opening lines of the song, "My god the years have passed me by, Where was I hiding", set the tone for this introspection.
Despite travelling around the world and experiencing different cultures, the singer still feels as though something is lacking in her life. This realization is conveyed in the line "I don't remember feeling this free, It was not for me". The passage of time, without fulfilling the singer's expectations, is conveyed through the line "I paid a price, sacrificed, it was worth it then, My time has come, I now feel young, begin again". This shows that even though the singer has faced hardships, she has finally come to a point where she can start anew.
Overall, "Every Morning" by The Cranberries is a contemplative song about life, the passage of time, and the sacrifices we make in life.
Line by Line Meaning
My god the years have passed me by
I've realized that a lot of time has gone by
Where was I hiding
I'm questioning where I was during all of that time
I've been around the world for some time
I've traveled extensively
It's oblivious now
Although it was a big deal once, it seems insignificant now
The morning sun is in my eyes
The sun is rising and shining in my eyes
It doesn't hide the lines
I can see the lines on my face more clearly in the light
It does not bare a great disguise
The light doesn't conceal much
Happy birthday, baby, happy birthday
I'm wishing myself a happy birthday
Every morning, every morning in time
Every day, things are moving forward
We're doing fine
I'm doing alright
I don't remember being young
I can't recall being young
Was it so much fun
I'm wondering if it was as enjoyable as I thought
I don't remember feeling this free
I don't think I've ever felt this liberated before
It was not for me
The things that used to be important to me don't matter anymore
I paid a price, sacrificed, it was worth it then
I made sacrifices and it was worth it in the past
My time has come I now feel young, begin again
I'm feeling rejuvenated and ready to start anew
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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