Ode to My Family
The Cranberries
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Understand the things I say Don't turn away from me 'Cause I spent half my life out there You wouldn't disagree D'you see me, d'you see Do you like me, do you like me standing there D'you notice, d'you know Do you see me, do you see me Does anyone care Unhappiness, where's when I was young And we didn't give a damn 'Cause we were raised To see life as a fun and take it if we can My mother, my mother she hold me Did she hold me, when I was out there My father, my father, he liked me Oh he liked me, does anyone care Understand what I've become It wasn't my design And people everywhere think Something better than I am But I miss you, I miss 'Cause I liked it, I liked it When I was out there D'you know this, d'you know You did not find me, you did not find Does anyone care Unhappiness was when I was young And we didn't give a damn 'Cause we were raised To see life as fun and take it if we can My mother, my mother she hold me Did she hold me, when I was out there My father, my father, he liked me Oh he liked me, does anyone care Does anyone care b
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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
Band BackgroundThe song "Ode To My Family" is by the Irish band "The Cranberries". The band was formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1989.
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Album Importance"Ode To My Family" is the second song on their second studio album, "No Need to Argue," which was released in 1994.
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Chart PositionsThe song reached number 5 in their home country of Ireland and peaked at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song InspirationThe song was written by the band's lead singer Dolores O'Riordan as a reflection on her childhood.
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Personal TouchO’Riordan explained in an interview that the song is about the value of life’s simple things, remarking that “In your mum’s eyes, you’ll always be precious.”
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Global ReachThe song became a big international hit, reaching the charts in Germany, France, Australia, and many other countries.
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Release DetailsThe single was released in November 1994 by record label Island.
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GenreThe song falls under alternative rock and can also be classified as indie pop, post-punk and Celtic rock.
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Video DirectionThe music video for "Ode To My Family" was directed by Samuel Bayer, who is also known for directing Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.
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Song Lasting ImpactDespite being released over two decades ago, the song continues to be popular and has been used in various advertisements, and TV series soundtracks. It has also been covered by various artists, illustrating its resonance and lasting impact.
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