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.
Everything I Said
The Cranberries Lyrics
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It makes me very lonely
When I see you here
Waiting on
Oh
He makes me tired
He makes me very tired
And inside of me
But you have your heart, oh
Don't believe it
And you run outside
Waiting on
Everything I said, oh
Well, I meant it
And inside my head
Holdin' on
'Cause if I died tonight
Would you hold my hand? Oh
Would you understand?
And if I lied in spite
Would you still be here? No
Would you disappear?
Surely must be you
Surely must be you
But I don't make you lonely
Ah
I'll get over you
I'll get over you
But I don't make you lonely
Ah
La-la-da-da
La-la-da-da
La-la-da-da
Ah
La-la-da-da
La-la-da-da
La-la-da-da
Ah
La-la-da-da
La-la-da-da
The lyrics to The Cranberries' song Everything I Said depict conflicting emotions, as the singer expresses feeling lonely and tired when in the presence of someone, yet still longing for their love. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, with the singer wondering if the person would understand or still be there for her in different scenarios. The chorus emphasizes the sincerity of everything that has been said and thought, with the singer holding onto the feelings inside her head.
The first verse describes the emotions the singer experiences when seeing the person waiting for her, which make her feel lonely and tired. However, she acknowledges that the person has her heart and urges them to believe in it, as they will find her waiting for them once they do. The second verse raises two hypothetical situations, where the singer wonders if the person would hold her hand or still be there for her, either if she were to die or live in spite. The bridge reinforces the singer's belief that the person is the right one for her, despite not making them lonely, and closes with the determination to eventually get over them.
Overall, the lyrics to Everything I Said convey a mixture of emotions through a melancholic melody, highlighting the complexity of relationships and the struggle to reconcile with one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
It makes me lonely
I feel lonely when I see you waiting for me
It makes me very lonely
The feeling of loneliness is very strong in me
When I see you here waitin' on
The sight of you waiting for me makes me feel lonely
He makes me tired, he makes me very tired
He exhausts me physically and emotionally
And inside of me, lingers on
His presence in my life weighs heavily on me
But you have your heart
You have your own feelings and emotions
Don't believe it, and you will find it
If you don't believe in love, you won't find it
Waitin' on
Love is waiting for you
Everything I said, oh, well I meant it
I was sincere in everything I said
And inside my head, holdin' on
I can't stop thinking about you
'Cos if I died tonight
If I died tonight
Would you hold my hand, no
Would you be there for me in my final moments? No
Would you understand
Would you understand how I feel about you?
And if I lived in spite
If I kept living despite everything
Would you still be here, no
Would you still be with me? No
Would you disappear
Would you leave me?
Surely must be you
I'm certain it's you
But I don't make you lonely
But I don't make you feel lonely
I'll get over you
I'll move on from you eventually
I'll get over you
I'll move on from you eventually
But I don't make you lonely
But I don't make you feel lonely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'riordan
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