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.
Fire & Soul
The Cranberries Lyrics
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How to be disgraceful
To lose yourself
To lose control
Fall off the fence
Fire and soul
To lose control
Fall off the fence
Where is your fire and soul?
I'll wait for you forever
I'll wait for you forever
I'll take you to my grave
Now in the beginning
How the room was spinning
Hold on to me
Hold on to you
Hold on to us
Is what we'll do
Hold on to me
Hold on to you
Hold on to us
Is what we'll do
I'll wait for you forever
I'll wait for you forever
I'll take you to my grave, grave
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh
Wait for you forever
I'll wait for you forever
I'll wait for you forever
I'll wait for you forever
To lose yourself
To lose control
Fall off the fence
Fire and soul
To lose yourself
To lose control
Fall off the fence
Where is your fire and soul?
The lyrics of The Cranberries' Fire & Soul portray a battle between losing oneself and holding on to one's own identity. The first two lines, "How to be unfaithful, how to be disgraceful," introduce the idea of betraying oneself and one's values. The following lines, "To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence," suggest that giving in to such behavior can lead to a loss of identity and self-control. However, the chorus questions this loss and asks, "Where is your fire and soul?" implying that surrendering oneself to temptation may not be the answer to finding these qualities.
The second half of the lyrics refer to holding on to a sense of togetherness despite these temptations. The lines, "Hold on to me, hold on to you, hold on to us," emphasize the importance of unity and support in challenging times. The repetition of "I'll wait for you forever, I'll take you to my grave" reinforces the idea that the bond between two people is unbreakable and everlasting, despite the trials they may face.
Overall, the song Fire & Soul speaks to the struggle of maintaining one's identity and values, while also acknowledging the importance of human connection and support in times of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
How to be unfaithful
Learning how to betray and break the trust of someone else.
How to be disgraceful
Learning how to act in a shameful or disrespectful manner.
To lose yourself
Becoming disconnected from one's identity and sense of self.
To lose control
Lacking the ability to manage or regulate one's behavior or emotions.
Fall off the fence
Failing to make a decision or take action, remaining indecisive.
Fire and soul
Passion and the essence of one's being.
Where is your fire and soul?
Asks the question of where someone's passion and true self are, implying that they may be lost.
I'll wait for you forever
A promise of unwavering loyalty and dedication, willing to wait indefinitely.
I'll take you to my grave
A promise to always be with the other person, even beyond death.
How the room was spinning
Describing a disorienting and chaotic experience.
Hold on to me
A request for comfort and support from another person.
Hold on to you
A promise to return the same comfort and support to the other person.
Hold on to us
A commitment to the relationship and the bond between the two people.
Wait for you forever
Repeating the earlier promise of unending loyalty and dedication.
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momo11405
How to be unfaithful, how to be disgraceful
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence, fire and soul
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence where is your fire and soul?
I’ll wait for you forever, I’ll wait for you forever
I’ll take you to my grave
Now in the beginning, how the room was spinning
Hold on to me, hold on to you, hold on to us is what we’ll do
Hold on to me, hold on to you, hold on to us is what we’ll do
I’ll wait for you forever, I’ll wait for you forever
I’ll take you to my grave (grave)
Hu huhu, hu huhu, hu huhu
Hu huhu, hu huhu, hu huhu
I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu, hu huhu), I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu)
I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu, hu huhu), I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu)
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence, fire and soul
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence where is your fire and soul?
Calvin CreAsian
One of the few bands with a very own sound. The Cranberries is still a very great band!
Spartaco Paschoal
Super show umas das melhores vocalista do mundo!
Deem97
I cant stop replaying this sooonggg!!! but I don't mind because it's Amazing song!
Muhammad Kashif
On repeat for last 2 days
Fiorella Viru L.
if we were in 90s, this song would be a classic, really...
SuperMemzzz
Im getting it as soon as I get paid! Love the Cranberries no matter what!
Josiah P.
Did you get paid?
momo11405
How to be unfaithful, how to be disgraceful
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence, fire and soul
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence where is your fire and soul?
I’ll wait for you forever, I’ll wait for you forever
I’ll take you to my grave
Now in the beginning, how the room was spinning
Hold on to me, hold on to you, hold on to us is what we’ll do
Hold on to me, hold on to you, hold on to us is what we’ll do
I’ll wait for you forever, I’ll wait for you forever
I’ll take you to my grave (grave)
Hu huhu, hu huhu, hu huhu
Hu huhu, hu huhu, hu huhu
I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu, hu huhu), I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu)
I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu, hu huhu), I’ll wait for you forever (hu huhu)
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence, fire and soul
To lose yourself, to lose control, fall off the fence where is your fire and soul?
Christian Leon
Same, I love them. I remember listening to the no need to argue cd nonstop for months. =)
SeenDisNub
11 years later! worth the waiting!