Still Can't ...
The Cranberries Lyrics


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Still can't recognize the way I feel
Nothing of what you said to me was real
And you still can't find the strength to apologize
He lies
You just go on laughin' and tellin' everyone lies

'Cause you wanted it all
You wanted it all
You wanted it all
No, and there's nothin' at all
There's nothin' at all
There's nothin' at all

Maybe if you could see beyond your nose
Who knows
Nothing of what has happended surely shows
But your ego excelled and then your attitude
And you go on laughin' and shoutin', it's all too soon

'Cause you wanted it all
You wanted it all
You wanted it all
No, and there's nothin' at all
There's nothin' at all
There's nothin' at all

Still can't recognize the way I feel
Nothing of what you said to me was real
And you still can't find the strength to apologize
He lies
You just go on laughin' and tellin' everyone lies

'Cause you wanted it all
You wanted it all
You wanted it all
No, and there's nothin' at all
There's nothin' at all
There's nothin' at all

Wanted it all




Wanted it all
You wanted it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Cranberries' song, Still Can, primarily deal with the aftermath of a broken relationship, where the other person involved is unable to recognize their partner's feelings and is not willing to apologize for their actions. The song is an emotional commentary on the feelings of betrayal and heartbreak that come with a relationship's end. The artist expresses how they are still struggling to recognize the way they feel and how the other person never meant any of what they said. Despite the lack of closure, the person continues to lie to their friends and everyone else around them.


The opening lines of the song, "Still can't recognize the way I feel, nothing of what you said to me was real," expresses the disappointment and pain that the artist feels. They had a hard time coming to terms with the fact that everything the other person said or did was fake, and they were all caught up in their ego rather than their emotions. The line, "Maybe if you could see beyond your nose, who knows," suggests that if the other person could be more introspective about their behavior, maybe they could have saved their relationship.


The chorus of the song, "You wanted it all, no, and there's nothing at all," reinforces the notion that the other person was always selfish and wanted everything. But, in reality, there was nothing to gain from their hurtful behavior, and they lost everything in the end. They wanted it all but ended up with nothing.


Overall, the song highlights the harsh reality of ending a relationship with someone who never cared enough to recognize your feelings and continues to behave selfishly while gaslighting you.


Line by Line Meaning

Still can't recognize the way I feel
You are unable to understand how I feel, despite my attempts to express myself.


Nothing of what you said to me was real
None of the words that you spoke to me were true or sincere.


And you still can't find the strength to apologize
You lack the courage to admit your wrongdoing and say sorry.


He lies
The person you are with is dishonest and untrustworthy.


You just go on laughin' and tellin' everyone lies
You continue to deceive others while you selfishly pursue your own desires.


'Cause you wanted it all
Your insatiable greed and desire for everything has led you to this point.


No, and there's nothin' at all
Despite your efforts, you have nothing to show for your actions.


Maybe if you could see beyond your nose
If only you could broaden your perspective and consider the feelings of others.


Who knows
It is uncertain whether you will ever change your ways.


Nothing of what has happened surely shows
You fail to grasp the significance of your past actions and their effects on others.


But your ego excelled and then your attitude
Your pride and arrogance only served to exacerbate the situation.


And you go on laughin' and shoutin', it's all too soon
You continue your reckless behavior, convinced that there will be no consequences.


Wanted it all
Your desire for everything was insatiable and ultimately destructive.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dolores O'Riordan, Noel Hogan

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