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.
Yeat's Grave Lyrics
The Cranberries Lyrics
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WB Yeats couldn't save
Why did you stand here
Were you sickened in time
Why did you sit here?
In the GRAVE
W.B. Yeats "Second"
Why should I blame her
That she filled my days
With misery or that she would of late
Have taught to ignorant men violent ways
Or hurled the little street upon the greant
Had they but courage
Equal to desire
Sad that Maud Gonne couldn't stay
But she had Mac Bride anyway
And you sit here with me
On the isle Inistee
And your writing down everything
But I know by now
Why did you sit here
In a grave ...
Why should I blame her
Had they but courage equal to desire
In The Cranberries' song Yeats' Grave, the lyrics reflect on the life and death of the famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The first verse begins with the lines, "Silenced by death in the grave, WB Yeats couldn't save. Why did you stand here, were you sickened in time?" Here, the lyrics suggest that Yeats, who died in 1939 and was buried in a cemetery in France, was unable to save himself from death's grip. The song questions why Yeats chose to stand in this grave, and whether it was because he was sickened or disillusioned with the world around him.
The second verse, which opens with the lines, "Why should I blame her, that she filled my days with misery," brings in references to a woman named Maud Gonne, who was a frequent subject of Yeats' poetry and an unrequited love interest. The lyrics suggest that Gonne had a negative impact on Yeats' life, perhaps by filling it with misery, and that she had also caused harm by "teaching ignorant men violent ways." The song goes on to reference Gonne's husband, Mac Bride, and notes that she could not stay with Yeats because of her commitment to Mac Bride.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "Why did you sit here in a grave," suggesting a sense of confusion over why Yeats chose to spend his final resting place in this particular spot. Overall, the song uses Yeats as a symbol of Ireland's complicated relationship with its history and culture, and questions whether the country is doomed to repeat its past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Silenced by death in the grave
WB Yeats is dead and buried in the grave, unable to speak or express himself.
WB Yeats couldn't save
Despite his fame and accomplishments as a poet, Yeats was unable to escape the inevitability of death.
Why did you stand here
The singer is addressing Yeats' gravesite, wondering why he chose to be buried in this particular location.
Were you sickened in time
The artist ponders whether Yeats was tired of living or feeling disillusioned with the world when he died.
But I know by now
The artist has come to a realization or understanding about Yeats and his life.
Why did you sit here?
The singer repeats their earlier question, perhaps hoping for an answer from Yeats' spirit or the universe.
In the GRAVE
The singer emphasizes the location and finality of Yeats' resting place.
W.B. Yeats "Second"
The artist refers to Yeats as the second coming, a reference to his belief in Yeats as a prophet-like figure.
Why should I blame her
The artist asks why they should blame a woman (Maud Gonne) for causing them (and Yeats) pain.
That she filled my days
The artist recalls how Gonne impacted their life and thoughts.
With misery or that she would of late
The singer remembers how Gonne's actions may have caused them and Yeats pain, or how her recent actions have been questionable.
Have taught to ignorant men violent ways
The artist accuses Gonne of inspiring men to act violently or irresponsibly through her actions or beliefs.
Or hurled the little street upon the greant
The singer imagines Gonne causing chaos and destruction in their community or city.
Had they but courage
The singer reflects on how things might have been different if the people affected by Gonne's actions had the bravery to stand up to her or resist her influence.
Equal to desire
The singer suggests that the desire for change or justice was present, but the courage to act on it was lacking.
Sad that Maud Gonne couldn't stay
The artist expresses regret that Gonne could not have stayed with Yeats or had a different outcome in their relationship.
But she had Mac Bride anyway
The artist notes that Gonne did have another partner (John MacBride) despite Yeats' infatuation with her.
And you sit here with me
The singer addresses Yeats' spirit at his gravesite, acknowledging his presence or influence on their thoughts.
On the isle Inistee
The singer describes the location of Yeats' gravesite as the island of Inistee in Ireland.
And your writing down everything
The artist imagines Yeats taking notes or observing everything that is happening around him, even in death.
In a grave ...
The artist repeats the emphasis on Yeats' final resting place, reminding the listener of the somber nature of death.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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@emmetglyde8853
Life , a fleeting moment
We catch a glimpse, or a narrow vision
Just wide enough to pass through
But not enough to fully see where we are traveling to
Even less from where we have come
On an arc outside our control
A voice, a soul, breathes new clarity,
Lends new meaning,a centre that holds,
A reason to celebrate, a moment's joy
Something small,with irrepressible energy,
burns brighter, then burns out,
she has awoken from this slumber,
the dreams were real
@IrinaKouruskuva
Yeat's Grave -- French Translation
(La Tombe De Yeats) -- Traduction Française
Silenced by death in the the grave
Réduit au silence par la mort dans la tombe
W. B. Yeats* couldn't save
W. B. Yeats * ne pouvait pas s'échapper
Why did you stand here
Pourquoi restais-tu là
Were you sickened in time
Étais-tu écœuré par l'époque
But I know by now
Mais je sais maintenant
Why did you sit here ?
Pourquoi t'es-tu assis ici
In the Grave
Dans la tombe
In the Grave
Dans la tombe
Why should I blame her
Pourquoi devrais-je la blâmer
That she filled my days
D'avoir rempli mes jours
With misery or that she would of late
De tristesse ou d'avoir voulu trop tard
Have taught to ignorant men violent ways
Enseigner aux hommes ignorants les chemins de la violence
Or hurled the little street upon the greant
Ou d'avoir lancé les bas quartiers contre les beaux
Had they but courage
Ils ne possédaient rien d'autre que leur courage
Equal to desire'
Égal à leur désir
Sad that Maud Gonne** couldn't stay
C'est triste que Maud Gonne** n'ait pas pu rester
But she had Mac Bride*** anyway
Mais elle avait Mac Bride*** de toute façon
And you sit here with me
Et tu es assis ici avec moi
On the isle Inisfree**
Sur l’île d' Inisfree**
And you writing down everything
Et tu notes tout
But I know by now
Mais je sais à présent
Why did you sit here
Pourquoi t'es-tu assis ici
In a grave...
Dans la tombe
Why should I blame her
Pourquoi devrais-je la blâmer
Had they but courage equal to desire
N'avaient-ils qu'un courage égal à leur désir
/NOTE/
|[*William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) était un poète et célèbre écrivain en Irlande
**Maud Gonne a été la maîtresse de WB Yeats lequel était obsédé par elle
***Mac Bride était le mari de Maud Gonne
Note de Ericlegardon
****Innisfree est un mot d'origine irlandaise qui, en premier lieu, désigne une île située dans le comté de Sligo, au nord-ouest de l'Irlande, objet d'une poésie de Yeats [...] "Je veux me lever, partir maintenant, partir pour Innisfree, Une petite hutte y construire, faite d'argile et d'osier : Neuf rangs de haricots j'aurai là, une ruche pour l'abeille à miel ; Et vivrai seul dans le bourdonnement de la clairière"
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@professionalname5298
Just found this song last week, has been on repeat constantly since
@laurendaryani4893
This album was the first one I ever owned on CD, as a Christmas gift by my cousin. It always reminds me of the winter season, when I myself would listen to it on repeat while drawing or reading in my bedroom. I'd leave my window wide open because I loved the cold air filling my room. 🥰
@dbrown2264
One of my favorite Cranberries songs. Very poetic.
@avallach2061
Her voice is so beautiful, the way she sings is very unique, one of my favorite voices of all time, rest in peace Dolores ♥
@MarkusAudio
Dolores, one of the voices that helps me cry in painful times while soothing me as well. See you in the Glory, friend.
@evanroo12
She got me through my hardest times.
@justinrennie9995
Me too ,gone to fast 😭
@andresparanomoi6298
When I was a kid, 13 maybe 14 years old my brother showed me this band and this song and Ridicolus Toughts are still my favorites. I changed thru years but this is the only constant! The Cranberries <3
@Knonnynonny
Oh dearie me!!!!
Ridiculous Thoughts is ridiculously amazing!!!!!
Ridiculously awesome taste, my Huckranberry Friend.
@niftyniff1
Cranberries was the only band I listened to when i was about 13. I knew every song there is, and i needed them so much. It feels a little weird now, I turned out a jazz / soul kind of person, but still there's something about Cranberries I love a lot even now.