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.
Yellow Skies
The Cranberries Lyrics
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See you again, I see you again
In my dreams, in my dreams
In my dreams, in my dreams
Morning light, I remember morning light
Outside my door, I'll see you no more
In my dreams, in my dreams
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
Responsible, responsible, responsible, responsible
Black and white
It's become so black and white
So insecure, you're so insecure
That's what you are, That's what you are
That's what you are, That's what you are
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
Responsible, responsible, responsible, responsible
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
Responsible, responsible, responsible, responsible
The Cranberries' song Forever Yellow Skies is a haunting track with poetic lyrics that seem to be about death and loss. The song opens with the phrase "Yellow skies, I can see you in yellow skies," which suggests a sense of longing for something that is no longer present or visible. The repeated phrases "In my dreams, in my dreams" throughout the song give the impression that the singer is reliving memories and feeling a sense of nostalgia for a past that can no longer be recaptured.
As the song progresses, the lyrics begin to sound more abstract and metaphorical. The phrase "Black and white, It's become so black and white" suggests a loss of nuance and complexity, perhaps in the singer's emotional life or in their relationships with others. The repeated phrase "That's what you are, That's what you are" has a sense of detachment or resignation, like the singer is coming to terms with some unpleasant truth.
Overall, Forever Yellow Skies is a melancholy song with powerful imagery and a weary, introspective tone. It captures the feeling of someone looking back on their life and trying to make sense of what has passed, while struggling to find meaning in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Yellow skies, I can see you in yellow skies
I am reminded of you when I see the yellow skies
See you again, I see you again
I long to see you once more
In my dreams, in my dreams
You exist only in my dreams
Morning light, I remember morning light
I reminisce about the morning light we shared
Outside my door, I'll see you no more
I cannot see you anymore, even outside my door
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
I will never let go of my love for you
Responsible, responsible, responsible, responsible
I am responsible for my own emotions and actions
Black and white
Things are now clear to me
It's become so black and white
I have come to a realization
So insecure, you're so insecure
You lack confidence in yourself
That's what you are, That's what you are
You are defined by your insecurity
Forever, forever, I'll be forever holding you
I will always be devoted to you
Responsible, responsible, responsible, responsible
I am accountable for my love and devotion to you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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Yellow Sky
I can see you in the yellow sky
See you again
I'll see you again
In my dreams
Morning light
I remember morning light
Outside my door
I'll see you no more
In my dreams
Forever
Forever I'll be
Forever holding you
Responsible
Black and white
It's become so black and white
It's become so wrong
So insecure
You're so insecure
That's what you are
Forever
Forever I'll be
Forever holding you
Responsible
@coodafooda3637
POV
This is part 3, part two: https://youtu.be/Yam5uK6e-bQ
(Part one is linked in part two)
So I forgot where I left but as I said the rain is like its pouring in buckets and you're running God knows where. This song is playing now. You turn streets, jump on top of cars parked, yelling and screaming this song. No one knows where you are. You laugh at that fact. You pass the bar with the after party, you two can make a better one by yourself. You end up at the park where you used to meet up. You two are alone. Dancing like crazy and screaming this song. You grab some random bikes on the edge of the grass and drive around. Everyone starts to come so you hide behind trees and promise to be best friends forever. Love washes over you. You go down to everybody and dance into the night
So how did you like my povs?
@brandage
Listening to this in 2021 at age 48 and dancing around like I used to in 1996 when I was 24/25 and had just bought this CD. Still a fantastic album.
@CaoimheWright
cheers!!
@TheCoalmineCanary
I was 17
@ljrees1721
Beautiful comment
@flog1513
you re damn right, and I m 43 😄
@thepiper5522
I saw them live when this album was fresh, and they started the set off with this song. I was caught off guard at how loud and tight this band was. Perhaps the best concert I've seen.
@stefeuphoria5412
Can we all agree that the drummer is sooooo underrated!?
@petercdowney
Yes, indeed! His name is Fergal Lawler.
@lolamalu
When I hear this song, I am 16 years old again and not a care in the world. Thank you Cranberries, for the music that still makes me happy!
@awakeningnavigator3895
They are definitely one of the greatest bands of all time.Their passion and talent is nearly unmatched.Im greatful she put so much of herself into her songs.She's alive forever in the music!