When You're Gone

The Cranberries

About When You're Gone

"When You're Gone" is a rock ballad recorded by Irish band The Cranberries. It is the third single from their third studio album To the Faithful Departed (1996). The music video was directed by Karen Bellone and was released at the end of 1996. The song was first played during the North American leg of the No Need to Argue Tour in Autumn 1994. Upon its release, the song peaked at number four in Poland and Norway, going Platinum in the latter country, and reached number 15 in Canada. It additionally peaked within the top thirty in France, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States. In 2017, the song was released as an acoustic, stripped down version on the band's Something Else album. The song was played at the end of Dolores O'Riordan's funeral on 23 January 2018, following her sudden death a week before in London at the age of 46. It was also played by the majority of Irish radio stations at the same time during the funeral. 


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2001
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Give it up

Hold on to love, that is what I do
Now that I've found you
And from above, everything's stinking
They're not around you
And in the night I could be helpless
I could be lonely slipping without you

And in the day, everything's complex
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you
But I miss you, when you're gone
That is what I do, hey baby, baby
It's hard to carry on, that is what I do, hey baby
Give it up

Hold on to my hands
I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you
And to my mind, everything's stinking
Stinking without you
And in the night I could be helpless
I could be lonely, slipping without you

Hold on to love, that is what I do
Now that I've found you
And from above, everything's stinking
They're not around you
And in the night I could be helpless
I could be lonely slipping without you

Hey baby

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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: Dolores Mary O'Riordan

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"When You're Gone" is a song by Irish band The Cranberries, which was released in 1996 as the third single from their third studio album, "To the Faithful Departed".
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Dolores O'Riordan.
Chart Success
Despite not being one of their biggest hits, "When You're Gone" did chart in several countries around the world - reaching number 22 in the UK, number 13 in Canada, and number 2 in Iceland.
Video Director
The music video for "When You're Gone" was directed by Karen Bellone, who also directed the video for another one of their hits, "Salvation".
Song Meaning
While the exact meaning of "When You're Gone" isn't explicitly stated by the band, many fans and critics interpret it as a song about losing someone you love.
Live Performances
After its release, "When You're Gone" became a staple on The Cranberries' setlist for their live concerts.
Record Label
The song was released under the Island Record label.
Cover Versions
"When You're Gone" has been covered by several artists, including Lara Fabian and Miley Cyrus.
In Memoriam
Following the passing of Dolores O'Riordan in January 2018, many radio stations played "When You're Gone" as a tribute to the late singer.
Legacy
Over the years, "When You're Gone" has remained one of The Cranberries' most beloved songs, and it continues to be played on various "best of the '90s" radio programs and playlists.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song featured in the soundtrack of the 1996 film "The Last of the High Kings".
Genres
"When You're Gone" falls within the Pop rock and Alternative rock genres.

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