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.
Still Can't ...
The Cranberries Lyrics
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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
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
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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