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.
Schizophrenic Playboy
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Applies mascara with the greatest care, with care, with care, the utmost care
Her hair, her hair, her hair, her long long hair
The guys discover that you're already scared, you care, they care, the others care
She puts some lipstick that is scarlet red
She's already fairly off her head
Fishnets stockings and a bottle of wine
She's fine, she's fine, she thinks she's fine.
Girls, you better watch out
Schizophrenic playboys
Scaring of your bed toys
Girls, you better watch out
Schizophrenic playboys
Scaring of your bed toys
Baby, baby when you'll come with me, with me, with me
Please come with me.
I'll show you places that you'd never be
To be, to be, to come with me
Driving faster now in his car
Now she knows that she has gone too far
In the morning she was in his bed
His bed, his bed, her eyes are red
Girls, you better watch out
Schizophrenic playboys
Scaring of your bed toys
Girls, you better watch out
Schizophrenic playboys
Scaring of your bed toys
I'm in, I'm out, I'm in, I'm out, I'm out, I'm in
Boys, you better watch out
Schizophrenic playgirls
Scaring of your bed pearls
Girls, you better watch out
Schizophrenic playboys
Scaring of your bed toys
Ra la la la
The Cranberries' song "Schizophrenic Playboy" is a cautionary tale about a young woman who is navigating her way through a world filled with risk and danger. The song's lyrics describe her careful grooming rituals, using makeup and clothing to create a persona that she believes will attract the attention of men. However, she soon finds herself in over her head, drawn into a world of reckless behavior and risking her safety in the process. The chorus warns both men and women to be wary of those who may be struggling with mental illness or other issues that could lead to dangerous behavior.
The lyrics of "Schizophrenic Playboy" are poignant and perceptive, capturing the complex emotions and experiences of young people coming of age in a rapidly changing world. The song's themes of risk-taking, self-discovery, and the search for identity are universal, and will resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
She meticulously combs her hair
She carefully brushes her long hair
Applies mascara with the greatest care, with care, with care, the utmost care
She takes the time to apply mascara perfectly, with great attention to detail
Her hair, her hair, her hair, her long long hair
She values her flowing hair very much
The guys discover that you're already scared, you care, they care, the others care
Men notice that she is nervous and they take advantage of that
She puts some lipstick that is scarlet red
She applies bright red lipstick to her lips
She's already fairly off her head
She is already mentally unstable
Fishnets stockings and a bottle of wine
She wears fishnet stockings and drinks wine
She's fine, she's fine, she thinks she's fine.
She believes she is doing well, but she is not
Girls, you better watch out
A warning to other women
Schizophrenic playboys
Men who are mentally unstable and take advantage of women
Scaring of your bed toys
Frightening your romantic partners
Baby, baby when you'll come with me, with me, with me
Inviting someone to come with her on a ride
Please come with me.
Asking someone to join her
I'll show you places that you'd never be
Promising to show someone new and exciting things
To be, to be, to come with me
To experience new things by coming with her
Driving faster now in his car
They are driving faster and taking risks
Now she knows that she has gone too far
She knows she has made a mistake
In the morning she was in his bed
She spent the night with him
His bed, his bed, her eyes are red
She stayed in his bed and cried
Boys, you better watch out
A warning to men
Schizophrenic playgirls
Women who are mentally unstable and take advantage of men
Scaring of your bed pearls
Frightening your romantic partners
Ra la la la
A repeated phrase in the song without specific meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan, Noel Hogan
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