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.
salvation
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Don't do it, don't do it
Inject your soul with liberty
It's free, it's free
To all the kids with heroin eyes
Don't do it, don't do it
Because it's not, not what it seems
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
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Do do do do do do do do
Do do do doooo
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do doooo
To all the parents with sleepless nights
Sleepless nights
Tie your kids home to their beds
Clean their heads
To all the kids with heroin eyes
Don't do it, don't do it
Because it's not, not what it seems
No, no it's not, not what it seems
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
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The Cranberries’ song Salvation discusses the themes of drug addiction, the negative effects of substance abuse and the possibility of redemption through salvation. The song addresses individuals who are currently engaging in drug abuse, urging them not to do it and highlighting the potential ramifications which may arise as a result of their actions. The lyrics reference heroin usage and the addictive nature of the drug. The lyrics tell individuals to "inject [their] soul with liberty" by staying away from these substances, as salvation is free.
The song calls on parents to ensure they are aware of their child's activities, noting that they should always be aware of the warning signs that may suggest a child is experimenting with drugs. The message in the song is clear, urging both parents and children who may be impacted by drug use to consider the impact that addiction can have on their lives, and to seek salvation instead.
Overall, the song is speaking to the idea of redemption and change, urging people not to get caught up in the dangers of addiction and instead seek a path of salvation. It highlights the importance of being aware of the potential consequences of drug abuse, and stresses the value of seeking redemption through a path of sobriety and better decision making.
Line by Line Meaning
To all those people doing lines
Addressing the people who are doing drugs and warning them against it
Don't do it, don't do it
Imploring them not to do drugs
Inject your soul with liberty
Encouraging them to seek freedom and liberation rather than artificial highs
It's free, it's free
Reminding them that true freedom and fulfilment is free and doesn't require drugs
To all the kids with heroin eyes
Addressing the youth who are addicted to drugs, specifically heroin
Because it's not, not what it seems
Explaining that drugs are not as great as they may appear, and the consequences can be dangerous
No, no it's not, not what it seems
Reiterating that the reality of drug abuse is not glamorous or desirable
Salvation, salvation, salvation is free
Stating that true salvation is free, and can be found through means other than drugs
To all the parents with sleepless nights
Addressing the parents who may be worried about their children falling into drug abuse
Sleepless nights
Highlighting the anxiety and stress that parents feel when their children are going through difficulties
Tie your kids home to their beds
Metaphorically urging parents to keep their children safe and close in order to guide them away from harmful influences
Clean their heads
Suggesting that by providing guidance, love and support, parents can help clear their children's minds and lead them towards healthier habits and attitudes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan, Noel Hogan
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