Linger

The Cranberries

About Linger

"Linger" is a song composed by Irish musicians Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan of the rock band The Cranberries, released in 1993. The song, which has an acoustic arrangement featuring a string section, became the band's first major hit, peaking at #3 in the Republic of Ireland, #8 in the United States, and #14 in the United Kingdom. The song remained in the Billboard Hot 100 for 24 weeks. The song was voted by Triple J listeners as #3 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1993 chart. In 2017, an acoustic, stripped-down version of the song was released as the lead single for the album Something Else. 


Year:
2005
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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 ruining every day
For me
I swore I would be true
And fellow, so did you
So why were you holding her hand?
Is that the way we stand?
Were you lying 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've got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do 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 want to be with you
And I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You've got me wrapped around your finger
Do have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do have to let it linger?

And I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You've got me wrapped around your finger
Do have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do have to let it linger?

You know I'm such a fool for you
You've got me wrapped around your finger
Do have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do have to let it linger?

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The Cranberries

The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989. The band consists of vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler. Although widely associated with alternative rock, the band's sound also incorporates indie pop, post-punk, Irish folk and pop rock elements. more »

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Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan

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7 facts about this song

Release and Success
"Linger" was released in 1993 as part of The Cranberries' debut album, "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?". - This song was their first major hit, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriting Process
The song was written by Dolores O’Riordan and Noel Hogan. - "Linger" was composed before the band even had a record deal when Dolores was just 18 years old. - The string arrangements were done by the producer, Stephen Street.
Meaning of the Song
"Linger" tells the story of a first love gone awry. - Dolores has explained in interviews that the song is about a man she fell in love with who lied to her.
Videography
The music video was directed by Melodie McDaniel, which features the band performing the song at a dinner party.
Live Performances
"Linger" was often performed live at The Cranberries' concerts.
Legacy
In 2017, Rolling Stone listed "Linger" among the 100 greatest pop songs. - The song has been covered several times by other artists and used in films and TV shows.
Posthumous Recognition
After Dolores O'Riordan passed away in 2018, the song re-entered the Billboard charts.

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