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.
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The Cranberries Lyrics
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You took my thoughts from me, now I want nothing more
And did you think you could just take it all away
I don't think it's happening, this is what I say
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
So I don't think it's going to happen anymore
I don't think it's going to happen anymore
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Today
Today
Today
Today
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
Twenty One
The lyrics to The Cranberries' song "Twenty One" are a reflection on a lost relationship. The singer begins by stating, "I don't think it's going to happen anymore" and goes on to express their disappointment and heartbreak. Their thoughts have been taken away by their former partner, leaving them with nothing more to desire. The singer questions if their partner thought they could just take away everything without consequence. Despite the previous hopes of reconciliation, the singer states firmly that they don't think it's going to happen anymore, reassuring themselves of their decision to move on.
The repetition of "Twenty One" throughout the song adds to its overall impact. It could refer to the age of the singer or their former partner, emphasizing the sense of young love that was lost. The chorus, where the singer begs to be left alone, highlights their struggle to move on from the relationship. The repetition of "Today" at the end of the song could symbolize a fresh start or the singer's decision to live in the present.
Overall, "Twenty One" is a powerful song that portrays the emotional pain of lost love. The lyrics are straightforward yet impactful, and the repetition of certain phrases adds to the song's overall message.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't think it's going to happen anymore
I no longer believe what I once thought was going to occur
You took my thoughts from me, now I want nothing more
You have robbed me of my aspirations and now I desire nothing else
And did you think you could just take it all away
Did you really believe that you could take everything away without consequence?
I don't think it's happening, this is what I say
I don't believe what you are suggesting will come to pass and this is my stance
Leave me alone
Stop bothering me
Leave me alone
Stop pestering me
Leave me alone
Stop troubling me
'Cause I found it all
Because I have discovered everything I was searching for
Twenty One
Repeating a specific age, perhaps recalling a memorable moment from that year
Twenty One
Continuing to repeat the specific age, emphasizing its importance
Twenty One
Still repeating the specific age, maybe to mark a significant transition into adulthood
So I don't think it's going to happen anymore
Therefore, I no longer have faith in what was previously anticipated
Today
Referring to the present moment
Today
Emphasizing that the current day is what matters now
Today
Highlighting that the events unfolding at this moment are significant
Twenty One
Repeating the specific age for emphasis
Twenty One
Repeating the age again, possibly to reflect on something in that year
Twenty One
Still repeating the age, hinting that it holds some significance to the singer
Twenty One
Continuing to repeat the specific age, perhaps to show a fixation on the past
Twenty One
Repeating the age again, maybe to express a longing for a particular time
Twenty One
Repeating the age once more, potentially to hammer home a point
Twenty One
Yet again repeating the age, making it a prominent feature of the song
Twenty One
Continuing to repeat the age, emphasizing its significance once more
Twenty One
Repeating the age for the last time, as if finally letting go of the past
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN, NOEL HOGAN
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@_delirium_of_my_soul
Lying in my bed again And I cry 'cause you're not here
Crying in my head again
And I know that it's not clear
Put your hands, put your hands
Inside my face and see that it's just you
But it's bad and it's mad
And it's making me sad
Because I can't be with you
Be with you, be with you
Be with you, be with you
Be with you, be with you
Baby, I can't be with you
Thinking back on how things were
And on how we loved so well
I wanted to be the mother of your child
And now it's just farewell
Put your hands in my hands
And come with me
We'll find another end
And my head, and my head
On anyone's shoulder
'Cause I can't be with you
Be with you, be with you
Be with you, be with you
Be with you, be with you
Baby, I can't be with you
'Cause you're not here, you're not here
Baby, I can't be with you
'Cause you're not here, you're not here
Baby, still in love with you
Still in love with you
When I'm still in love with you
Na na na na
Still in love with you
When I'm still in love with you
Na na na na
Still in love with you
When I'm still in love with you
@herlambangpranandaru3368
Lying in my bed again,
And I cry 'cause you're not here.
Crying in my head again,
And I know that it's not clear.
Put your hands, put your hands,
Inside my face and see that it's just you.
But it's bad and it's mad and it's making me sad,
Because I can't be with you.
Be with you. [X 4]
Be with you, be with you, baby, I can't be with you.
Thinking back on how things were,
And on how we loved so well.
I wanted to be the mother of your child,
And now it's just farewell.
Put your hands in my hands,
And come with me, we'll find another end.
And my head, and my head on anyone's shoulder,
'Cause I can't be with you.
Be with you. [X 4]
Be with you, be with you, baby, I can't be with you.
'Cause you're not here, you're not here,
Baby, I can't be with you.
'Cause you're not here, you're not here,
Baby, still in love with you.
Still in love with you. [X 6]
@FramboiseLFC
Dolores was my husband's favourite singer. Her songs were part of our life. Dreams was even played at our wedding in 2005. My husband committed suicide in 2012 and anytime I've heard a Cranberries song since, my heart was torn apart. Especially this one. "Lying in my bed again and I cry 'cause you're not here..." He would have been so devastated by the news... With her gone, that's another small part of him which dies again... They were two tormented souls. I hope they've both found peace now... RIP.
@b_a_k_i_s
I am so sorry. I hope they are both watching over you now
@tourc4
Sry for you very very sry and sad
@vinny-3-
FramboiseLFC sorry for your husbands lost
@metal_slug7729
I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences.
@marcomiranda6574
So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you had to live.
@BlakeSymanns-ub7km
I'm 29 and a man...I cry everytime I hear this song. It's just so powerful how this song makes me realize how important loved ones are and how blessed I am to have them. ❤
@celebratecrypto3693
Same I’m in love with her just like I am in love with Elvis they are my top 5 favorites for sure.
@dariobutkovic645
Croatia, the nineties, after the war, empty parking near the sea, girl, the old Yugo 55 and this on cassette deck... Best days of my life. Thank you Dolores
@dabeatseeker8372
this comment deserves all the likes of the world and respect, its so pure and real..