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.
I Really Hope
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Now I'm coming back for more
This is like a déjà vu, I was born to be with you
Into the night we went to sleep
You and I were meant for keeps
Into the night we went to play you and I
I really hope we'll always stay so attached this way
So beware of the pitfall
We don't have to change at all
And our light will not burn out
It's what freedom's all about
Into the night we'll go to sleep
You and I are meant for keeps
Into the night we'll go to play
You and I
I really hope you'll always be so in love with me
I really hope we'll always stay so attached this way
I really hope you'll always be so in love with me
I really hope we'll always stay so attached this way
I really hope that we'll always be here
I really hope that you'll always be near
Take me and break me, I'll always be here
I really hope that you'll always be near
The Cranberries' song "I Really Hope" is a love song that speaks to the hopefulness of being in love that never fades away. The lyrics speak of a love that is meant to last forever, despite the pitfalls and challenges that may come along the way. The opening lines of the song establish a sense of familiarity and repetition, as the singer acknowledges having been down this road before, yet still returning for more. The feeling of déjà vu gives the impression that the love shared between the two individuals is cyclical and that they are meant to be together.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of the couple being meant for each other. The line "Into the night we went to sleep/ You and I were meant for keeps" portrays a sense of comfort and security in the relationship. The couple is depicted as going off to sleep together, indicating that they are sharing a life together. The line "Into the night we went to play you and I" further cements this idea, as they are not just partners but also friends who enjoy each other's company.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire for the love to always remain strong and attached. There is a sense of vulnerability in the delivery of this line, as the singer acknowledges that the future is uncertain, and the relationship requires constant work to maintain. However, this vulnerability is quickly replaced with a sense of conviction, as the singer insists that the love will remain firm and unchanging, despite the potential pitfalls.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down this road before
I have had a similar experience before
Now I'm coming back for more
I am willing to go through the same experience again
This is like a déjà vu, I was born to be with you
This moment feels like a familiar one, as if I have known you all my life
Into the night we went to sleep
We went to bed when the night arrived
You and I were meant for keeps
You and I were made to last forever
Into the night we went to play you and I
We had fun during the night, just like kids playing
I really hope you'll always be so in love with me
I want you to always love me this much
I really hope we'll always stay so attached this way
I want us to always be this close and connected
So beware of the pitfall
Be careful of the danger ahead
We don't have to change at all
We can remain the same and still be happy
And our light will not burn out
Our love will not fade away
It's what freedom's all about
This is what true freedom means
Into the night we'll go to sleep
We will go to bed again at night
You and I are meant for keeps
We will always be together
Into the night we'll go to play
We will have fun together during the night
I really hope that we'll always be here
I want us to always be together
I really hope that you'll always be near
I want you to always be close to me
Take me and break me, I'll always be here
I will always be here for you, no matter what happens
I really hope that you'll always be near
I want you to always be close to me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN, DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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