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.
In The Ghetto
The Cranberries Lyrics
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On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
A poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto
And his mama cries
'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
It's another hungry mouth to feed
People, don't you understand
The child needs a helping hand
Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day
Take a look at you and me
Are we too blind to see,
Do we simply turn our heads
And look the other way
Well the world turns
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
In the ghetto
And his hunger burns
So he starts to roam the streets at night
And he learns how to steal
And he learns how to fight in the ghetto
Then one night in desperation
A young man breaks away
He buys a gun, steals a car
Tries to run, but he don't get far
And his mama cries
As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand
In the ghetto
As her young man dies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
Another little baby child is born
In the ghetto
The Cranberries' "In The Ghetto" is a poignant song that speaks about the harsh realities of living in poverty and underprivileged conditions. As the snow falls on a cold and gray morning in Chicago, a baby is born in the slums or ghetto. His mother cries out of despair as she knows she doesn't have the resources to support another mouth to feed. The lyrics convey how people in the ghetto grow up too soon without any help, and they are forced to steal, learn how to fight, and take desperate measures to escape their harsh living conditions.
The chorus of the song highlights a plea for understanding and empathy: "People, don't you understand the child needs a helping hand. Or he'll grow to be an angry young man someday." The song seeks to shake the conscience of the people who look away from the poverty-stricken conditions and people around them, urging them to take a look at themselves and understand the importance of intervention.
The lyrics also tell the story of a young man who, in desperation, steals a car and buys a gun, leading to his death. The song ends by poignantly juxtaposing this with the birth of another baby in the ghetto.
Line by Line Meaning
As the snow flies
The song sets the scene of a freezing winter morning in Chicago.
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
The morning is so cold that it's gray, and the scenery is in Chicago.
A poor little baby child is born
Despite the cold weather and harsh living conditions in the ghetto, a new life is born.
In the ghetto
The baby is born into a neighborhood that is limited in economic and educational resources.
And his mama cries
The mother is in distress and sheds tears.
'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
The mother is already struggling to provide for herself, and she cannot afford to feed another mouth.
It's another hungry mouth to feed
The mother is worried about feeding the newborn baby.
People, don't you understand
The song calls on people to pay attention and show compassion.
The child needs a helping hand
The baby requires assistance to survive and thrive in this difficult environment.
Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day
If the baby does not receive sufficient care and support, he may grow up to be bitter and hostile.
Take a look at you and me
The song confronts the listener and asks them to consider their actions and attitudes.
Are we too blind to see
The song criticizes individuals who are oblivious to the struggles of people living in poverty.
Do we simply turn our heads
The song accuses those who ignore and neglect the poor of willful ignorance.
And look the other way
The song takes issue with people who deliberately choose to ignore the plight of those in need.
Well the world turns
Despite the struggles of individual people, time moves on.
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
The song describes a young boy who is freezing cold and is getting sick.
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
Despite the inclement weather, the boy is still playing outside.
In the ghetto
The boy's living conditions are reflective of the pervasive poverty in the neighborhood.
And his hunger burns
The boy is severely hungry and is in pain.
So he starts to roam the streets at night
As a result of his hunger, the boy takes to the streets to try and find food.
And he learns how to steal
The boy is driven to crime out of necessity in order to feed himself.
And he learns how to fight in the ghetto
The boy must learn to defend himself in a dangerous environment.
Then one night in desperation
The boy reaches a breaking point and becomes desperate.
A young man breaks away
The boy has grown up and has become a young man who tries to escape the ghetto.
He buys a gun, steals a car
The young man feels he needs to break the law in order to escape his life in the ghetto.
Tries to run, but he don't get far
The young man's attempt to escape ultimately fails.
And his mama cries
The mother of the young man is saddened by her child's fate.
As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
The young man is evidently an angry criminal who has caused a disturbance.
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand
The young man has been apprehended, and is lying face down with a weapon.
In the ghetto
The song emphasizes that the cycle of poverty and violence in the neighborhood is continuing.
As her young man dies
The mother of the young man must face the tragic reality of her son's death.
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
Once again, the song returns to the bleak setting of the ghetto on a chillingly cold morning.
Another little baby child is born
Despite the tragedy, life goes on, and a new baby will have to face the same struggles as those before them.
In the ghetto
The song ends where it began, emphasizing the depth and persistence of poverty and hardship in the neighborhood.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mac Davis
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FALEN
I dont know where you find this audio record, but this is best record in youtube. Pure sound
MenkaurePL
You can find the song on the "Wake up and smell the coffee" bonus part together with "Salvation" - live in Paris (Beneath the Skin DVD).
Gia Lemongrass
The name of the film is The Outsiders, thanks for watching!!
henry doyle
plz could u tell me the name of the film in the video? thanks!