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.
Show Me the Way
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Show me to the end of the day
Show me to the end of tomorrow, tomorrow
Show to me the path I should take
Show to me the choice I should make
Show me direction, direction
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me today
And if I ever lose my way
And if I ever go astray
Show me direction, direction
Take me to the darkest hour
Show to me the strength and power
Give me the key
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Hey, ay, ay
Hey, ay, ay
Hey, ay, ay
Show me the way
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Show me the way (Hey, ay, ay)
Ey, ay, ay
Ey, ay, ay
Ey, ay, ay
These lyrics describe a sense of directionlessness, and a search for guidance and purpose. The singer seeks not just a straightforward literal way forward, but rather a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world. They ask to be shown not just the end of today or tomorrow, but the end of the night as well - a sense of finality or completeness. Similarly, when they ask to be shown the path they should take and the choice they should make, they are looking for a sense of direction that extends beyond just the immediate moment. Finally, the repeated refrain of "show me the way" expresses a deep longing for clarity and guidance, a desire to be led towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me to the end of the night
Guide me through the darkness and the unknowns of life, until the night comes to an end.
Show me to the end of the day
Teach me how to live life fully, until the end of the day when the light fades away.
Show me to the end of tomorrow, tomorrow
Direct me on how to make the most of every day, and keep showing me how to live every tomorrow that comes.
Show to me the path I should take
Guide me towards the right direction, and show me the right path to take in life.
Show to me the choice I should make
Enlighten me on the best decisions to take, and show me the right choice to make in difficult situations.
Show me direction, direction
Lead me towards success and happiness, and provide me with guidance and direction in all areas of life.
Show me the way
Teach me how to navigate through the confusing aspects of life and provide me with direction.
Show me today
Help me live in the present without worrying about the past or the future.
And if I ever lose my way
When I'm feeling lost and uncertain about life, or when I'm stuck in a difficult situation.
And if I ever go astray
When I've made a wrong decision or find myself in a bad situation because of a mistake I made.
Take me to the darkest hour
Bring me through the toughest challenges and darkest moments of my life, when hope feels lost.
Show to me the strength and power
Provide me with the strength to overcome obstacles and the power to keep moving forward in the face of adversity.
Give me the key
Equip me with what I need to succeed in life and unlock its full potential.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dolores O'Riordan
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funkeeme
Show me to the end of the night
Show me to the end of the day
Show me to the end of tomorrow
(tomorrow)
Show to me the path I should take
Show to me the choice I should make
Show me direction
(direction)
Show me the way [x8]
Show me today
And if I ever lose my way
If I ever go astray
Show me direction
(direction)
Take me to the darkest hour
Show to me the strenght and power
Give me the key
Show me the way [x8]
Too late...
Tammy Marshall
This is an awesome song it's in my morning prayer apart of it.it's how I start my day. Forgot to help me through and guide me in the right direction s thank you Delores I'm so sad that you're not here to give us more music with your beautiful voice and spirit.
funkeeme
Show me to the end of the night
Show me to the end of the day
Show me to the end of tomorrow
(tomorrow)
Show to me the path I should take
Show to me the choice I should make
Show me direction
(direction)
Show me the way [x8]
Show me today
And if I ever lose my way
If I ever go astray
Show me direction
(direction)
Take me to the darkest hour
Show to me the strenght and power
Give me the key
Show me the way [x8]
Too late...
Bitchcraft
Rest In Peace, Dolores..this band helped me so much. Her voice was so unique and beautiful, and I’m just torn up about her death...you voice will live on forever.
MeloLand
Incredible voice.
Iris Rosalie Grey
This is awesome! The Cranberries are so awesome...
viktor grd
i love this song!!!
SaviourV
May we find our way, Dolores. Rest in peace.
DJ São - Flash Back
Achei da hora tem a mesma pegada dos primeiros albuns !!
dine pink
I love them!!!!!
Sueli Castelani
Lindíssima! Dolores riorde 😊😊😊