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.
Liar
The Cranberries Lyrics
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But if you don't say what you are thinking
And I won't take too kindly to it
Well, all I want is something special
And you can't give it to me
And all you do is lie to me
'Cause you're a liar, liar liar
I will take you through the night
Night, night, laaahaa
I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, naahaaa
Say it if you want to, and say it if you choose
Because if you don't say what you are thinking
No I won't take too kindly to it
Well, all I wanted was something different
And you couldn't give it to me
And all you do is lie to me
So you're a liar, liar, liar
I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, laaahaa
I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, laahaaa
Laahaaa, laahaaa
I will fight you, I fight you
I'll find it in you, liar
Liar, liar, liar
That you're a liar, liar, liar
Liar
The Cranberries' song "Liar" is a powerful and assertive track that addresses a toxic relationship built on dishonesty. The repeated line "say it if you want to, and say it if you will" emphasizes the importance of honesty and communication in any relationship, romantic or otherwise. The singer expresses that she won't accept anything less than the truth, and the constant lying from her partner makes her feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied.
The chorus reinforces this sentiment with the repeated phrase, "you're a liar, liar, liar." The singer is fed up with the constant deception and is ready to fight for what she deserves. The bridge of the song expresses this determination, as the singer declares that she will run and she will fight, implying that she is willing to go to great lengths to end this damaging relationship. The song ends with a final declaration that her partner is indeed a liar, further emphasizing the importance of honesty and transparency in a healthy relationship.
Overall, "Liar" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever been in a relationship built on deceit and unfulfillment. It encourages individuals to stand up for themselves and demand honesty, rather than settling for less and accepting constant lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Say it if you want to, and say it if you will
Feel free to express your thoughts but beware of deceit
But if you don't say what you are thinking
One cannot expect to be understood without effective communication
And I won't take too kindly to it
Being dishonest implies disrespect and will not be tolerated
Well, all I want is something special
A desire for a unique and genuine relationship
And you can't give it to me
Your behavior shows a lack of authenticity and prevents true connection
And all you do is lie to me
Consistent deception has destroyed trust and created a toxic environment
'Cause you're a liar, liar liar
The constant falsehoods have led to a realization of your true nature
I will run, I will fight
Determination to overcome the obstacles of this dishonest relationship
I will take you through the night
Commitment to endure the struggles and work towards resolution
Say it if you want to, and say it if you choose
Communication is still valued, albeit with a sense of caution
Because if you don't say what you are thinking
Candor is key to rebuild trust and establish a genuine connection
No I won't take too kindly to it
Refrain from lying to ensure a positive future
Well, all I wanted was something different
A need for an honest and meaningful connection, rather than a deceitful one
And you couldn't give it to me
Your continued lies have made it impossible for a true connection to form
So you're a liar, liar, liar
The truth of your deception is apparent and cannot be denied anymore
I will fight you, I fight you
A willingness to resist the temptation of succumbing to deceitful behavior
I'll find it in you, liar
Refusal to accept and tolerate lies in a relationship
Liar, liar, liar
The repetitive and consistent pattern of dishonesty is no longer acceptable
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Rordan, Noel Hogan
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