The Cranberries was an alternative rock band from Limerick, Ireland that fo… Read Full Bio ↴The Cranberries was an alternative rock band from Limerick, Ireland that formed in 1989 and rose to mainstream popularity in the early 1990's. The band consisted of Noel Hogan (guitar/vocals; also a member of Mono Band, Arkitekt and The Puro), Mike Hogan (bass/vocals), and Fergal Lawler (drums/percussion; also a member of The Low Network). Dolores O'Riordan (vocals, keyboards, guitars) was a member from 1990 until her death in 2018. The band went on hiatus in 2003 and reunited in the summer of 2009.

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.

So Good
The Cranberries Lyrics

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Have you ever had an empty heart?
Have you ever had an empty heart?
Did you think it ever fall apart?
Did you think it ever fall apart?

You, you make me feel so good
You make me feel so good
You make me feel so good

Just like I knew you would
Like I knew you would
Like I knew you would

And if time will pass us by
I know that it will try
I'll wait for you
I'll be there at the end
I'll be there at the end
I'll wait for you

You, you make me feel so good
You make me feel so good
You make me feel so good
Just like I knew you would
Like I knew you would
Like I knew you would

Waiting for you
Waiting, waiting
Waiting for you

You, you make me feel so good
You make me feel so good, you make me feel so good

Just like I knew you would
Like I knew you would, like I knew you would

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Cranberries' song So Good revolve around the idea of finding solace and comfort in someone when one is feeling lost or downhearted. The opening lines, "Have you ever had an empty heart? Did you think it ever fall apart?" convey the sense of loneliness and despair that can grip a person when they are going through a difficult phase in their life. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the emotional weight of this experience.

However, the song's tone takes a positive turn with the chorus, where the singer finds respite and reassurance in the person they address. The repeated verse, "You make me feel so good, just like I knew you would" highlights the sense of gratitude and relief that comes with finding someone who makes one feel happy and fulfilled. The line "And if time will pass us by, I know that it will try, I wait for you, I'll be there at the end" echoes the idea of standing by someone through thick and thin, even when the future is uncertain.

The final verses of the song reiterate the enduring nature of this bond, with the singer waiting patiently for the person they address. The repetition of "Waiting for you" reinforces the idea of loyalty and devotion, while also emphasizing the power of the connection between the two people.

Overall, The Cranberries' So Good is a song that speaks to the transformative power of love and human relationships in the face of difficulty and uncertainty. It speaks to the importance of finding solace and joy in people we care about, even when life gets tough.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever had an empty heart?
Have you ever felt a void or emptiness in your heart?

Did you think it ever fall apart?
Have you ever thought that your heart might break?

You, you make me feel so good
The person being addressed brings joy and happiness to the singer.

Just like I knew you would
The artist expected the joy and happiness brought by the person being addressed.

And if time will pass us by
Eventually time will go by.

I know that it will try
The passage of time will present challenges.

I'll wait for you
The singer will be patient and wait for the person being addressed.

I'll be there at the end
The artist will continue to wait until the end of time, if necessary.

Waiting for you
The artist is waiting for the person being addressed.

You make me feel so good
The person being addressed continues to bring joy and happiness to the artist.

Just like I knew you would
Again, the singer expected this joy and happiness from the person being addressed.