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.
TimeIsTickingOut
The Cranberries Lyrics
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We better think about the games we play
The world went round, yeah, around and round
We better think about the consequences
We better think about the global census
If time went down, yeah, if time went down
What about radiation
We don't know, we don't know
What about deprivation, gluttony, the human nation
We don't know, we don't know
For me love is all
Time is ticking out
Looks like we've screwed up the ozone layer
I wonder if the politicians care
The dime went down, yeah, if time went down
What about our children then
Is there nothing left for them
We don't know, we don't know
For me love is all
I need the oxygen, I need the oxygen
For me love is all
To do do do
Time is ticking out yeah time is ticking out
In The Cranberries' song "Time Is Ticking Out," the lyrics reflect on the state of the world and the consequences of the human race's actions. The first verse highlights the need for people to be mindful of their words and actions, as they can have a ripple effect. The world is constantly moving and changing, as indicated by the line "the world went round, yeah, around and round". The second verse urges people to consider the implications of their choices on a global scale. The mention of "the global census" and "Chernobyl" and "radiation" demonstrate that the song is asking listeners to see beyond their immediate surroundings and consider how their actions contribute to larger problems.
The chorus repeats the phrase "For me love is all, time is ticking out" several times, emphasizing the importance of love and time. The song suggests that love is the one thing that matters most, and yet, time is slipping away. The following verses suggest that human beings have caused significant damage to the world, specifically the ozone layer, and politicians do not seem to care about the consequences. The mention of "our children" brings an emotional weight to the song, as it asks listeners to consider what kind of world future generations will inherit. The phrase "I need the oxygen" adds another layer of urgency to the song, as though the clock is ticking faster and time is running out.
Line by Line Meaning
We better think about the things we say
We should consider the impact of our words on others.
We better think about the games we play
We should think about the effects of our actions on others.
The world went round, yeah, around and round
The world keeps moving, constantly changing.
We better think about the consequences
We need to reflect on what the aftermath of our actions could be.
We better think about the global census
We need to consider the world's population and its needs.
If time went down, yeah, if time went down
If our time on earth runs out, we may have regrets.
What about Chernobyl
Remember the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its effects.
What about radiation
We need to consider the dangers of radiation and its impact on life.
We don't know, we don't know
We lack sufficient knowledge to comprehend the full repercussions of our actions.
What about deprivation, gluttony, the human nation
We should reflect on the world's problems of poverty, wealth inequality, and the impact of human behavior on the planet.
For me love is all
The singer believes love to be the most important value in life.
Time is ticking out
We must act quickly because our time is running out.
Looks like we've screwed up the ozone layer
We have severely damaged the earth's atmosphere with our harmful practices.
I wonder if the politicians care
The singer questions whether the government is taking enough action to solve the environmental crisis.
The dime went down, yeah, if time went down
If time is running out, we may also run out of resources.
What about our children then
Consider the future generations and the world they will inherit.
Is there nothing left for them
The singer fears that future generations will not have a livable planet.
I need the oxygen, I need the oxygen
The singer highlights how essential clean air is to life.
To do do do
Vocals with no underlying semantic meaning.
Time is ticking out yeah time is ticking out
We must act quickly because our time is running out.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN, DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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