Ridiculous Thoughts
The Cranberries
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Twister, oh, does anyone see though you You're a twister, oh, an animal But you're so happy, oh I didn't go along with you So happy, oh, na na na But you're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on But you're gonna have to hold on, hold on, hold on Or we're gonna have to move on Oh, we're gonna have to move on Or we're gonna have to move on, move on, move on I feel alright and I cried so hard The ridiculous thoughts Ah, I feel alright, alright, alright, alright Twister, oh, I shouldn't have trusted in you Twister, oh, na na na It's not going to happen, no You're not going to make fun of me Happen no, na na na But you're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on But you're gonna have to hold on, hold on, hold on Or we're gonna have to move on We're gonna have to move on Or we're gonna have to move on, move on, move on I feel alright and I cried so hard The ridiculous thoughts, ah I feel alright, alright, alright, alright Ah, I should have lied but I cried so hard The ridiculous thoughts, ah I should have lied, lied, lied, lied You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on You're gonna have to hold on To hold on, to hold on, to hold on
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Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release information"Ridiculous Thoughts" was released in 1995 as the fourth single from their second studio album, "No Need to Argue".
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band members Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Ridiculous Thoughts" was directed by Samuel Bayer, renowned for his work with various famous bands such as Nirvana and Green Day.
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Chart performanceDespite its popularity, "Ridiculous Thoughts" did not perform as well on the charts. It peaked at number 20 on the Irish Singles Chart and at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Dolores O'Riordan's PerformanceThe song is famous for the energetic performance of the band's frontwoman, O'Riordan, who switches between soft verses and an extraordinarily powerful chorus displaying the range and intensity of her voice.
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Live Performances"Ridiculous Thoughts" was regularly included in the band's setlists for live performances, showing its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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Song MeaningThe song is understood to be an expression of frustration, vividly portraying emotions of anger and disillusionment, typical of The Cranberries' early work.
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Video AppearanceActor Elijah Wood, known for his role as Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings," appears in the music video of "Ridiculous Thoughts".
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Album SuccessAlthough "Ridiculous Thoughts" wasn't the biggest hit of the album "No Need to Argue", the album itself is viewed as classic, selling more than 17 million copies worldwide.
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Later RecognitionThe song is still recognized as one of The Cranberries' masterpieces, and it continued to be loved by fans even after the untimely demise of their lead singer, O'Riordan.
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