The Cranberries released their second single, Linger, in 1993 from their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t W’e?. This soft ballad and heart-wrenching song was created by Dolores O’Riordan and Noel Hogan, which entails the ache of bittersweet and unreciprocated love. O’Riordan’s vocals blended with the dreamy string arrangements showcased ethereal melancholy, The Cranberries’ signature sound. Their mixture of alternative rock and deeply personal storytelling was captivating. Linger emerged as the band’s first major hit and, till today, remains one of their most revered songs along with enduring hits.
Linger Lyrics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Linger |
| Artist | The Cranberries |
| Release Date | February 1993 |
| Album | Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? |
| Writers | Dolores O’Riordan, Noel Hogan |
| Producer | Stephen Street |
| Genre | Alternative Rock, Dream Pop |
| Themes | Betrayal, First Love, Emotional Vulnerability |
| Famous Line | “You know I’m such a fool for you” |
| Legacy | First big international hit for The Cranberries; 90s classic |
Linger Lyrics
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Mm-mmm
If you, if you could return
Don’t let it burn, don’t let it fade
I’m sure I’m not being rude, but it’s just your attitude
It’s tearing me apart, it’s ruinin’ everything
And I swore, I swore I would be true
And honey, so did you
So why were you holding her hand? Is that the way we stand?
Were you lyin’ all the time? Was it just a game to you?
But I’m in so deep
You know I’m such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, I was wrong
If you, if you could get by
Trying not to lie
Things wouldn’t be so confused, and I wouldn’t feel so used
But you always really knew I just wanna be with you
And I’m in so deep
You know I’m such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
And I’m in so deep
You know I’m such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
You know I’m such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
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