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.
When You're Gone
The Cranberries Lyrics
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And from above everything's stinking, they're not around you
And in the night, I could be helpless
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
That is what I do, hey, baby
And it's going to carry on
That is what I do, hey, baby
Hold onto my hands, I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you
And to my mind, everything's stinking, stinking without you
And I'll miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, hey, baby
And it's going to carry on
That is what I do, hey, baby
Hey, baby
The lyrics to The Cranberries' song "When You're Gone" are about the profound love and connection between two people. The lyrics express the feeling of the world becoming unbearable when the loved one is not around. The singer is holding onto the love that they have found and it is giving them strength to continue on. However, when the loved one is not around, everything seems complex and the singer feels helpless and lonely.
In the chorus, the singer admits that they will miss their loved one when they are gone, but they will continue to hold onto the love they have found. The lyrics suggest that the love that they have found is deep and meaningful, and the singer will always miss their loved one when they are not together.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of the first verse and talks about sinking without the loved one. The singer is holding onto their hands because they feel like they are sinking and they need their loved one to keep them afloat. The chorus is repeated to express that missing the loved one is inevitable, but the love they have will carry on.
Overall, the lyrics of "When You're Gone" convey a deep sense of love and connection between two people. The singer is willing to hold onto this love no matter what, even when their loved one is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold onto love that is what I do now that I've found you
Since I’ve discovered love in you, I shall cherish it forever and never let it slip away from me.
And from above everything's stinking, they're not around you
Without you, the world seems to be losing its charm and becoming rotten.
And in the night, I could be helpless
During night time, I might feel powerless and unable to cope without you beside me.
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
In the absence of your presence, I might feel desolate and all alone, which could affect my sleep.
And in the day, everything's complex
Without you in my life, everything starts getting complicated and difficult to manage.
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
When you are not with me, even the simplest of tasks start feeling tedious and complicated.
But I'll miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, hey, baby
And it's going to carry on
That is what I do, hey, baby
It’s inevitable that I’ll miss you even more when you’re not around, and this is something that will continue even in the future.
Hold onto my hands, I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you
I feel like I'm slipping and going under without you, so please hold onto my hands and keep me afloat.
And to my mind, everything's stinking, stinking without you
Without your presence, my mind is clouded with negativity, and everything seems to smell bad.
Hey, baby
It's just a term of endearment, expressing the intimacy between the artist and their beloved.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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@fenriz1844
Lyrics:
Hold onto love that is what I do now that I've found you
And from above everything's stinking, they're not around you
And in the night, I could be helpless
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
But I'll miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, hey, baby
And it's going to carry on
That is what I do, hey, baby
Hold onto my hands, I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you
And to my mind, everything's stinking, stinking without you
And I'll miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, hey, baby
And it's going to carry on
That is what I do, hey, baby
Hey, baby
@maggielemont447
Hold on to love, that is what I do
Now that I've found you
And from above, everything's stinking
They're not around you
And in the night, I could be helpless
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
But I miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, ba-babe
And it's going to carry on
That is what I knew, ba-ba-babe
Hold on to my hands
I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you
And to my mind, everything's stinking
Stinking without you
And in the night, I could be helpless
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
And I miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, ba-babe
And it's going to carry on
That is what I knew, ba-babe
@ravenmeadows7350
"When You're Gone"
Hold onto love that is what I do now that I've found you.
And from above everything's stinking, they're not around you.
And in the night, I could be helpless,
I could be lonely, sleeping without you.
And in the day, everything's complex,
There's nothing simple, when I'm not around you.
But I'll miss you when you're gone, that is what I do. Hey, baby!
And it's going to carry on, that is what I do. Hey, baby...
Hold onto my hands, I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you.
And to my mind, everything's stinking, stinking without you.
And in the night, I could be helpless,
I could be lonely, sleeping without you.
And in the day, everything's complex,
There's nothing simple, when I'm not around you.
But I'll miss you when you're gone, that is what I do. Hey, baby!
And it's going to carry on, that is what I do. hey, baby...
@TheBesterd100
The Cranberries - When You're Gone (lyrics):
Hold on to love, that is what I do
Now that I've found you
And from above, everything's stinking
They're not around you
And in the night, I could be helpless
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
But I miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, ba-babe
And it's going to carry on
That is what I knew, ba-ba-babe
Hold on to my hands
I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you
And to my mind, everything's stinking
Stinking without you
And in the night, I could be helpless
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
And I miss you when you're gone
That is what I do, ba-babe
And it's going to carry on
That is what I knew, ba-babe
Ba-babe
@donovantwohearts654
I'm a truck driver and my wife told me that she listened to this song when I would go on my long trips and now that she's gone I think about her everyday. I lost her to cancer and it's almost been a year in January. I miss her 😢
@dannesvanstrom3408
Love to you maan!
@selmacyrinebelhadi6141
May your wife rest in peace.
@vjakovaw1531
Condolences 🥺🙏🙏🙏
@renayshields5833
So sorry about your very precious loss 💔💐🕊
@deborahsarmiento2109
i'm sorry, she loves you so much
@keboonplumeria5266
A heartbreaking song. Her persona and singing techniques was so immaculate that this tune makes ppl cried. True genius and rarity in this era and moments in music. RIP Dolores
@ramonplaalonso1087
Te cabyreerirew fderesam
@lukewalker1051
As an old man now, this is one of the great songs of all time. Just love it.
@carlosd8029
sir! can you tell us or me some advice :D?