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.
Ridiculous Thoughts
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Does anyone see though you?
You're a twister, oh
An animal
But you're so happy, oh
I didn't go along with you
So happy, oh
But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
But you're gonna have to hold on
Hold on, hold on
Or we're gonna have to move on
Oh, we're gonna have to move on
Or we're gonna have to move on
Move on, move on
I feel alright
And I cried so hard
The ridiculous thoughts, ah-oh
I feel alright, alright, alright, alright
Twister, oh
I shouldn't have trusted in you
Twister, oh
Na, na, na
It's not going to happen, no
You're not going to make fun of me
Happen no
Na, na, na
But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
But you're gonna have to hold on
Hold on, hold on
Or we're gonna have to move on
We're gonna have to move on
Or we're gonna have to move on
Move on, move on
I feel alright
And I cried so hard
The ridiculous thoughts, ah-oh
I feel alright, alright, alright, alright
Ah-ah-ah-ah
We should have lied
But I cried so hard
The ridiculous thoughts, ah-oh
We should have lied, have lied, have lied, have lied
But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold
But you're gonna have to hold on
You're gonna have to hold on
To me
"Ridiculous Thoughts" is a song by the Irish rock band The Cranberries from their second studio album "No Need to Argue" released in 1994. The song talks about a person who is experiencing a range of emotions, and they are finding it difficult to cope with the situation. The person is trying to hold on to what they have, but they fear that they may lose everything.
The song begins with the term "twister", which refers to someone who twists a person's words or actions. The person is not able to trust the twister and doesn't want them to make fun of them. The chorus talks about holding on to what they have and moving on. The repeated use of "hold on" in the chorus highlights the need to maintain control over the situation.
The bridge of the song mentions how the person feels alive and has cried so hard due to the "ridiculous thoughts." The term "ridiculous thoughts" can mean various things to different people, but in the context of the song, it refers to the irrational worries that the person is having.
Overall, "Ridiculous Thoughts" is a song about struggling with anxiety and the importance of holding on to what is essential. It highlights the fear that accompanies anxious thoughts and encourages the listener to stay strong during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Twister, oh, does anyone see though you?
The person addressed as 'Twister' is being questioned if anyone can see through their facade.
You're a twister, oh, na na na na
The person addressed as 'Twister' is likened to a twister, a chaotic and destructive force.
But you're so happy, oh
Despite their chaotic and deceitful ways, 'Twister' appears to be happy.
I didn't go along with
The artist did not follow 'Twister's' lead.
You're so happy, oh, da na na na
Once again, 'Twister' is noted to be happy despite their troubling ways.
But you're gonna have to hold on
'Twister' is advised to hold on, to stay put.
Or we're gonna have to move on
If 'Twister' cannot change their ways, it is suggested that the others may have to leave them behind.
Oh, we're gonna have to move on
The others will have to move on if 'Twister' does not change.
Or we're gonna have to move on, move on, move on
The repetition of this line emphasizes the urgency of the situation.
I feel alive and I cried so hard
The artist feels alive and emotional.
The ridiculous thoughts
The singer is thinking of ridiculous things, perhaps related to 'Twister.'
Ah, I feel alive, alive, alive, alive
The artist's emotions are overwhelming.
Twister, oh, I shouldn't have trusted in you
The singer admits they made a mistake in trusting 'Twister.'
It's not going to happen, no
The singer is not going to let 'Twister' make a fool of them.
You're not going to make fun of me
'Twister' will not be allowed to make fun of the singer.
But you're gonna have to hold on
The refrain repeats again, perhaps indicating that 'Twister' is not listening to advice from others.
We're gonna have to move on
The group will have to move on if 'Twister' cannot change.
Or we're gonna have to move on, move on, move on
The repetition of this line is once again emphasized.
Ah, I should have lied but I cried so hard
The singer is regretful and emotional about something related to 'Twister.'
The ridiculous thoughts, ah
Once again, the artist is thinking of ridiculous things, perhaps out of frustration or sadness.
I should have lied, lied, lied, lied
The artist wishes they had lied about something, possibly related to 'Twister.'
You're gonna have to hold on
The refrain repeats for the final time, indicating that the situation has not been resolved.
To hold on, to hold on, to hold on
The repetition of this line emphasizes the need to persevere in the face of difficult situations.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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Jenya March
I have NO idea why this isn't one of their better known songs, this song electrifies the shit out of me!
R.I.P., Dolores O’Riordan 🖤 Your music was truly such a gift.
sergio lozoya
i totally agree
Attila Horvath
One of my favorites. Brings me back to my teenage years
Jon Clingan
It's one of my favourite songs of all time, breathtaking beautiful......
Ahmet Eleftoz
Doesn't has to be popular. Just enjoy it
William_Mauss
My favorite song
Jon Clingan
When your stress levels are severe BUT this song lowers the stress.... absolutely an epic song.....
Matthew Gunter
Sing it,!!!
eternally grateful seas
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Stephanie Wilson
My brothers and I would sing this at the top of our lungs while driving. That was a long time ago, yet a few weeks ago I was doing it all alone just for memory and kicks, and I couldn't stop smiling. I got my kids hooked on the Crannies, too, and when my daughter was about 7 or 8 she kept singing "you're gonna have a hot dog" because she really thought those were the words. Just AWESOME!! Years of memories with this awesome band. Dolores you will be so missed. :(