the cranberries - Linger (lyrics)

the cranberries
Linger
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
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 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 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 want to 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?
#thecranberries
#linger
#lyrics
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?

[@hooiong4597]

It was always on the radio when I was studying. That was when I was in 19 years old now I am 50.

[@capatis7310]

Hope you’re doing well

[@hooiong4597]

@@capatis7310 thank you, hope you too

[@Misskitty550]

13 years old. My 9 yr old sister loved this song.

[@MeteoricStoneofShatteredSouls]

You remember "the old days". Was it really that bad? As younger people, we need help!!!!

[@aaronmotaung3965]

@@capatis7310 o

[@laylac528]

Im currently 15 and seeing all of the comments of people who grew up warms my heart. I hope to have the same experiences, this song gives me a sort of feeling no other song has.

[@harkens]

i also hope to grow up but the opps be lurking

[@laylac528]

@@harkens Drink milk, get big and then the opps will piss themselves when they see you.

[@Thomas-Krusenklaus]

@@harkensfacts bro lmao

[@ericaanne2390]

I felt the same way when I was your age. Music is memories, it's feelings, it's medicine. You have a million experiences ahead of you, feel every note!❤🌠

[@Swift2810]

​@@harkens one day you will grow up and you won't worry about "opps"

[@timothyrobinson8653]

The same 4 chords repeated over and over in the same order have never sounded so beautiful. A rich, lush arrangement and a touching emotinal sentiment, penned and performed by a one of a kind songstress. Rest peacefully Dolores, you are sorely missed by so many. ❤

[@0mxgzn]

the adjectives used in this are genuinely so amazing

[@deathrow7980]

Many songs of cranberries are simply 3/4 cords.. But are still beautiful.. Because dolores sing so emotionally... We miss you dolores ❤peace

[@hyperbele]

It's curious that you used the word "lush" to describe this song... there is a band called Lush that came about around the same time this song became popular that has very similar ambient sound that you may like to take a listen

[@rhotasih7121]

wonderwall would want to say hello

[@Sanrioluvv]

my father use to sing this to us when we were little and hold me and my sister he passed in December , miss him everyday .

[@Sanrioluvv]

He would sing the I’m such a fool for you , to me and my sister and say we were his girls for life

[@historygal7]

@@SanrioluvvThat is such a precious memory. I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢❤

[@jgringo5516]

His spirit lives on through you, Ms. Katie. Represent him well.

[@AlphaMonkeyNips]

My condolences by the cranberries

[@user-no3mg6hw7l]

🫶🫶

[@barborastainerova8328]

This song has my heart, anytime i hear it I fall into tears of happiness, sadness and nostalgia and my brother does as well. I have a video of me when I was little, like very little maybe like 3-5 years old and this song was playing there, my brother that was about 15 years then picked me up and started spinning me. It's just so beautiful I can't even process what I feel when I hear this song.

[@reneenov]

What a beautiful memory for a beautiful song 💗

[@nelsinhochagas]

post the video!

[@ak4everinmyheart570]

This song has been sent to me for years by a man I loved by wouldn't be with due to alcoholism. 😢 I just found him passed away. Again, 1 out of 4 songs he sent the day before. This made my eyes welt up for days. After 27 days, I'm starting to be calmer. His love will forever linger in my heart. 💜🤍🙏🏼🤍💜💔❤💔❤💔❤🙏🏼😊

[@iloy1218]

Aw that’s me and my sister I was older ❤❤

[@fFfFfFf77724]

E M O T I O N ❤❤❤

[@frenchenstein]

Four minutes thirty eight seconds of pure beauty. RIP Dolores ❤

[@supernova1652]

Right. Couldn’t agree more.

[@johny1665]

False information

[@strawberycupcake]

@@johny1665 look who’s talking, the guy who practically worships someone who married and abused a minor

[@dakota9351]

we dont care

[@maryreed4534]

​@@johny1665 Leave it to a guy with a picture of Trump as his profile pic, to tell someone that loves this song, and wishes the artist, (who did such a beautiful job of touching people with her music) to rest in peace. Why is it so easy to be hateful, and so difficult to be kind? What makes you think that cruelty is acceptable?

[@LizIsHauntedMiddleton]

I will miss her and her incredible unmatched voice forever

[@chic90skid]

amen

[@robertoortiz447]

Wow she passed away?

[@LizIsHauntedMiddleton]

@@robertoortiz447 yes sadly in 2018.

[@robertoortiz447]

@@LizIsHauntedMiddleton There’s a time in every artist that a song comes along that you can’t picture anyone else singing that song, for her Linger will make her live for many many years to come, she’s perfect for that song

[@LizIsHauntedMiddleton]

@@robertoortiz447 I agree 💯

[@iammrshane594]

It is crazy how when you hear a song from the past, you can look back and remember the times you were having, almost like you are there again. Magical

[@davidclaro152]

Man, time flies! I still love this song. Time flies, and I’m 52 now.

[@bigdaddybossman8341]

56 here. Back in the day, I thought the song was okay, but to hear our eldest (he's 34 tomorrow) belting it out with such feeling and emotion made it priceless

[@alvaroe2704]

​@@bigdaddybossman8341a bit offtopic, but It must be cool to have such short age difference with your sons (at least by todays standards)

[@romelasalvealmoete5862]

I wish i could see the face of a 52 y o listening to this song ☺️

[@jamesjames3557]

I LOVE THE CRANBERRIES SONG LINGER AND THEIR INCREDIBLE BACKGROUND MELODIES.

[@michaelgoodyear9369]

Same. I was too stubborn to like em back then. Now i love em

[@Patricksadie67]

Her background melodies are haunting, goosebumps every time I hear this song!

[@erin_ward20]

the song is EVERYTHING 🫶🏻

[@kennyung2860]

One of my best songs in the 90s. Still got the original CD Cranberries wrapped in plastic not open.

[@WaterKreature]

If it's the original 90's CD...would u sell it to me?

[@ninomiyahannia2190]

@@WaterKreature i think he keeps it with no selling purposes, just for memories

[@garfield50096]

please dont ever take it out

[@kennyung2860]

Not selling my friends. Memories from my HS year 90s.

[@garfield50096]

👍👍@@kennyung2860

[@derrelkizis7865]

This song was my childhood, I love it so much.💚 I miss your voice Dolores.😢 You were the best singer of the band.

[@nagasaki8945]

raised in an orphanage?

[@ashleyparkhurst4848]

Rest In peace

[@_serjzeras]

That's the song that me and my ex boyfriend picked up for ourselves a long time ago. He passed away in a very young age. Too young. We weren't so well that moment, one of my biggest regrets and a deep lesson: Be nice to those you love and care about, cause you NEVER know when it's gonna be your last moment with them.😢 RIP L.

[@emzmcintyre9332]

I'm so sorry for your loss I deeply know this pain and its a pain that never leaves just gets worse RIP to him and I'm deeply sorry for your loss

[@angelatitmuss1999]

It’s a harsh lesson learned too late, Too late for me alas.

[@analizaperez7332]

😢

[@chae674]

Im so sorry,my condolences dear,i hope you’re doing great now!❤️

[@_serjzeras]

Thanks for all your condolescences guys.

[@ponyleaf6129]

I relate to every single word in this song I love it

[@honeychild2735]

I feel that 😔❤️

[@loochie2514]

Same

[@johny1665]

Imagine

[@mizeria777]

I’m 35 but ive listened to this in my 90’s life , it reminds me of my departed brother and the old days who passed away 2021😢

[@yvonne7505]

He misses you too❤❤

[@youkai3785]

I remember when Delores O'Riordan died. I literally stopped what I was doing, and cried when I first heard the news...this song hits differently now than then.

[@ashleyparkhurst4848]

I didn’t even know until now. I forgot. :(.

[@B_playz77-fv8yf]

I cried for like 10 hours life is to short…

[@asilvermoon4262]

One of the best songs of all time

[@mrsjgray09]

Gosh, I remember this song playing with me and my husband flying around in his car having fun (safe fun) around town. I love you, Jason. ❤ That was 28 years ago 🙏

[@melissalerma946]

And now I’m crying at a random stranger’s comment ❤ this is so sweet

[@mrsjgray09]

@@melissalerma946 ❤️

[@user-mc2tu5zu6v]

I remember the kids that worked for me. I was 25, and I just purchased a KFC franchise. My crew were 15 16 17 18 year olds... they thought I was an ancient old man. I see them posting now about the Cranberries... now they are 51 52 53 now. I laugh. I told you guys 25 was not old ... you will be 50 in the blink of an eye. I used to listen to this after we closed up the restaurant at night. They are all 50 years plus now. Song reminds me of good times with my great crew. I'm retired at 63. It's funny to think my crew of kids are all oldies but goodies now, too.

[@Carval_]

Currently I’m 27 yo and I remember this song was on the radio all the time when was so young. Hearing this song now makes me reflect about how my life changed since that time, the person I became. So nostalgic. Such a good feeling.

[@aaliyah7575]

i love this song. the only reason i know the cranberries is because my dad is such a huge fan. i think most of my music taste is stolen from him, this song is probably one of my favorites. it reminds me of late night drives with just me and him, i would’ve loved to have seen it live with him :)

[@PrivatePug]

Same. My music taste is kinda just stolen for my dad.

[@Ihavpickle]

I luv u

[@IWannaBeIwannaBeIwannaBeFamous]

Me too

[@matthewmoore8635]

Wasn't stolen guys just passed on

[@DacoachBB]

truly a timeless classic

[@chavey2951]

Anyone here in 2024?

[@chelseatierney1806]

Yes lol

[@marlaburton639]

I'm here!!❤

[@tinabelcher9037]

My five year old was singing it. So I put it on 😂

[@pamgonzales9216]

Hey

[@PiperGibbs-il2sv]

Whoever's listening to this song in 2024 is weird 🙎🏻‍♀️ LMAO get it...

[@awesomekickertv9064]

R.I.P. Delores 1971 to 2018

[@zaunacat5051]

This used to be my mom's favorite song when she was 16-now she's 53 . Now it's mine and my sisters favorite song and were both in are 20s I'm 22 soon to be 23 on January 4th . Thank you momma. For having such taste in music I love you so much momma 💙

[@nagasaki8945]

single mother of two

[@mattjensen8759]

I miss this song!!!! I was only 12 when it came out, now I'm 42.....happy 30th birthday song!!!

[@shibaemu7906]

30 years and this song is still going !!! ( I’m 15)

[@AL_Madrigal]

Still love this song

[@Hailey-pk9qe]

Miss you dad. Mom says this reminds of her of you 😭 god I’d do anything for him to come back home.

[@madbrowniac7871]

😔B.W.

[@lucianemelo8247]

Sabes eu também , fazia o que fosse para ter eles de volta

[@mariclareable]

How does this song take me back to a happy place ?

[@chiebubbles2091]

This has me in tears...I just found out my husband of 10 years cheated on me ....all it took was 30 minutes. Everything we had for 30 minutes with someone else... I feel so sad and lost but I love him so much...I'm so foolish but my feelings are so strong.

[@stars4riz]

i’m so sorry, i promise it’ll get better, i wish you the best always

[@Tostitosncheese]

I’m so sorry. I know no words can help but I’m just so sorry this happened to you. Heart wrenching.

[@LuluLikesToBlowUpAtomicBombs]

I’m so sorry, but he’s not good for you darling. Men are supposed to ruin your lipstick, not mascara. Hope your doing well girl, we all may be strangers, but we got your back. :)

[@phoenixcsi]

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I've been there and I completely understand you. I was married to him for 5 years and happily divorced for 14 years and counting. I don't want to remarry because there's so many immature people in the world. I prefer to be single and do what I want that makes Me happy. I have two daughters from him and they are happy because mommy is happy. I wish you all the best. You deserve to be happy And you should go look for it within you.

[@Asskicker14]

Well done ​@@phoenixcsi

[@dawnhall2400]

57 yrs old I love this ❤

[@josephsalvas3698]

PLEASE DO NOT END THIS GOOD 90S SONG. LETS ENJOY THIS GOOD 90S SONG ALWAYS. VERY GOOD 90S SONG.👍🙂

[@KimmyDawn101]

I used to be a closer for a small grocery store, at nights it was really quite but this song over the speaker made me put myself into a music video. 😂

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

I know what you mean! This used to come on all the time at my work, and I was always in a state of ease and tranquility when it did. It didn't matter how bad a mood I was in, something about it made me instantly and completely forget about it. If this is considered "retail music", then count me in! More of it please!

[@NiallsSongs]

I could listen to this song my whole life long. So beautiful ❤

[@zoro9680]

I’m 8 years old my mom and my aunts were singing this and I like it

[@tarryn5843]

that’s adorable

[@verierii]

You have a very good music taste at a very young age 👍

[@MicheleGuillemette-vj5fd]

This song has so much meaning ,and so many memories ❤..and new ones❤

[@jerrycarlson8968]

I fell in love with this when I was 17 now almost 48. Still love this song.

[@ak4everinmyheart570]

This song has been sent to me for years by a man I loved by wouldn't be with due to alcoholism. 😢 I just found him passed away. Again, 1 out of 4 songs he sent the day before. This made my eyes welt up for days. After 27 days, I'm starting to be calmer. His love will forever linger in my heart. 💜🤍🙏🏼🤍💜💔❤💔❤💔❤🙏🏼😊

[@asistentededireccioniih5659]

Me recuerda las infidelidades de mi ex durante 26 años, que viví con él, anteriormente la escuchaba y solía llorar, ahora la escucho sin rencor ni resentimiento, ahora la disfruto como disfruto de mi vida en este año y medio de separa :)

[@claudiazuniga5482]

Me da mucho gusto por tiii .... Bendiciones!❤🙌

[@sandraxavier2693]

30-04-2022 Enviando boas energias a todos que estão ouvindo este som💎

[@sorcig9383]

Thx

[@LifeWithTheGoat]

My girlfriend got me hooked on this 😢 rest easy Delores ♥️

[@loreleivixen]

I was 3 years old when this came out but when I tell you that I grew up hearing it alot on the radio until I turned 10, it makes me sad and happy at the same time 🥲❤️

[@MickeyMantle-zp1mg]

This song really hits home. We were Brought together by personal loss. Became close friends. Closer and closer as each month passed. Talk about anything and everything and then suddenly they don’t even know remember you exist.😞

[@Havealilfaith]

I know exactly how that feels 😢

[@james.s7133]

I'm sorry for your Loss. It seems people who do this don't know or care what they've done. I hope you heaL.

[@antoniolopez408]

This song always played on the radio when I was 2 and ½ seconds old, I am now 5 quintillion years old and still infact listening to this

[@crystaltolentino963]

They played this in the cruise i was in, my world stop ❤️ thank you for the 3 violinist

[@shakugan7567]

I love playing this song with my ukulele ♥️

[@michaelgoodyear9369]

🙂🙂🙂 i bet. Love to hear it

[@yungalucard9139]

Piano ✌️

[@raisa_cherry33]

Miss my childhood 😞

[@Angelbaby0310]

Still hits.😭🫶🏻

[@michaelvaladez3012]

Takes me back to the 90s during my teen years in middle school.

[@Danversdiary]

Man this brings back so many childhood memories

[@xaos2012]

This was always an autumn song for me. Something about the Ohio - Pittsburgh turnpike in the fall with songs like this that just make your heart ❤️‍🔥

[@rizalsidik8229]

My father really love this song

[@DTHPLYZ]

I miss this song

[@user-iw6ru8td1q]

A great 90 ‘s song ❤

[@seabass7788]

I never realized how incredible these lyrics really are. I love it even more knowing the whole song

[@melemmelem7543]

BUT I'M IN SO DEEP YOU KNOW I'M SUCH A FOOL FOR YAAAAA🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@anthonymorris4842]

The haunting and beautiful voice of ms Oridion. Could listen to her for hours.

[@Jefflantern483]

Fantastic car & camp tune for sure! 🙂🙂 Remember listening to this song & driving my first car in the evenings with the song on the car stereo!👍👍 Just listened to it after a joint! 🙂🙂 A happy place song for me & going on my playlist on the iPod & USB stick! 🙂🙂🔊🔊🎵🎵

[@lauren9004]

Love this song

[@folfie8146]

Had never heard the full non radio version til today. Oh gosh 😢

[@marcoantonio-bq6rt]

A Dolores nunca soube mas, a eu namorei ela dos meus 11 anos aos meus 15 rsrs lembro dela de cabelo curtinho quase raspado, eu era perdidamente apaixonado por ela hahaha Essa música embalou muitos momentos ao longo dos meus 37 aninhos...

[@Yk_itz_LEAHH]

I.R.P Delores I’m 15 and in 2024 it still hits harder then ever even if it’s 65 years old or something 3:15

[@aubrey6212]

this song is literally 30 years old girl

[@screamingatstars66]

Music is timeless, especially The Cranberries!

[@notime4hate]

the movie click introduced me to this song, i saw it in theater with my friends in middle school

[@miquelyons9501]

24 yrs old. Feeling every way this song makes me feel possible. The best and the worst. The pain and the comfort. Music is everything

[@ramyeonsushi]

they dont make songs like this anymore 😭

[@arnelarenas1833]

Ikr Just the latest Taylor Swift song or whatever

[@Lbj1264]

@@arnelarenas1833lmaoooo

[@andileduku6707]

loved it and still loving it.

[@MissLalove123]

Gosh, this song takes me back…. ❤

[@user-xr2lj4gv2o]

SUCH A FOOL 4 UU🎀🖤

[@roxylynne8277]

Love this song so much

[@user-ft1nk2pk4o]

I ❤ the cranberries

[@chic90skid]

one of the best songs

[@user-vp9xn3wb7v]

This song is an emotion in itself. It's not really explainable.

[@jusjus7203]

Classic.....love this song!

[@seriousyak4734]

I thought after two months, I'd be okay. I thought I wouldn't cry over them but this song reminds me of of our situation

[@gelialba]

I hope u better now

[@lostone8461]

The world is truly a darker place without out her.

[@3idontknow3]

Thanks to my mom, she was the one who introduced me this song back in 2017 when I was only 13 years old.

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

She sings so kindly how can anyone ever be so cruel to her?😄

[@derikroque7308]

Such a beautiful song . ❤😢😅😊😔💔

[@Woodstock83]

I was 12 when I first hear this song LSS. And now I'm 40 and still kicking

[@emem8555]

I'm so obsessed with this song 😭😭😭

[@emilszaja9140]

Total magic song which touch my soul. I get most nostalgic when i hear it

[@geraldogles6080]

Dolores O’Riordan..we miss your beautiful voice !!!

[@WaterKreature]

Why Delores?😢😢😢😢u will never know how much u are truly missed here on earth... Nonetheless, u lived ur life on ur terms...I admire that... I miss u so much, I'm crying and barely able to type this....😢

[@cjohns8716]

R.I.P Delores 😢

[@robertangusjr4411]

One of my favorite songs... and I'm on my late 40's now

[@karinabautista8025]

One of his fav song.

[@teenalkhazraji5191]

currently 15, heard this song over social media. reading over the people who've grown up remembering this song, my heart is warming more than i thought it could.

[@rebekkadenton8667]

putting on my pyjamas at 40 years old and enjoying this voice. always with us you beautiful woman

[@daniel4061]

This song is amazing 👏👏👏👏

[@slimjong-un5743]

This was in my dreams loads as a kid coz my Mum played a radio alarm when I was like 5yrs old. Sooo fkn nostalgic

[@moisesvegacortes1973]

Dolores just returned where she belongs, to heaven.

[@lazer1221]

ONE OF MY FAVS!!!

[@marioocto8393]

Metalhead/Deadhead through and through. This song is a beautiful masterpiece.

[@AlexLikesPasta]

The local radio station i listen to plays this song a lot. I’ve grown to like it :)

[@Funsies.]

This was posted on my bday 😻🙏

in 2022?😂

[@soulpoppedgourmetpopcorn3648]

My Happy Song! Just can't be sad whenever I hear it.

[@mourneslad6819]

The voice of an angel with the face to match.. that's the beautiful soul that is Delores

[@STRAYKIDS89437]

This song brings so much good vibes😩🎧

[@lachirios4455]

I love this song. I just discovered. It's always giving me goosebumps 🥰💜

[@989787777778787]

It's one of the songs out there that's genius as well as beautiful, and it's absolutely rare to see these days.

[@poisonivee4828]

i remember when she died, my local music tv station dedicated a day for her with all just cranberries songs.

[@Marvin-nc8jk]

Almost 26. I’ve had this song in my playlist since I was 9 …. I’m so happy this song is blowing up again