Rate the song with (lyrics): "Linger" - The Cranberries (Irish)

"Linger" is a beautiful and melodic song by the Irish rock band The Cranberries. Released in 1993 as the lead single from their debut studio album, "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?," the song played a significant role in establishing The Cranberries' international success.

The track is characterized by its dreamy and ethereal sound, featuring Dolores O'Riordan's distinctive vocals and the band's jangly guitars. "Linger" captures the theme of bittersweet love, exploring the feelings of longing and nostalgia associated with a past romantic relationship.

Dolores O'Riordan's emotive and soulful delivery, combined with the band's alternative rock sound, contributed to the song's widespread appeal. "Linger" became a hit on both sides of the Atlantic and is considered one of The Cranberries' signature songs.

The song's enduring popularity has been fueled by its inclusion in various soundtracks, as well as its frequent presence on radio playlists. "Linger" remains a cherished piece of 1990s alternative rock and stands as a testament to The Cranberries' ability to craft emotionally resonant and memorable music.

*(Update 01/2024 ~1,484 million views )

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
If you, if you could return
Don't let it burn
Don't let it fade
I'm sure I might be rude
But it's just your attitude
It's tearing me apart
It's ruining everything
And 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?

[Chorus]
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 you have to let it linger?

[Verse 2]
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

[Chorus]
And 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 you have to let it linger?

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
And 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 you have to let it linger?
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 you have to let it linger?        

Review comment:  (The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video))
- "We are so delighted with the news that Zombie has reached 1 Billion views on YouTube!  We are sure Dolores has a big, proud smile on her face too. Thank you so much to all our fans around the world for supporting us over so many years. Hopefully you are all safe and well in this bizarre time and managing to find some hope and positivity in our music." ️ - Fergal Lawler 
- Help us get Zombie to a billion views! Achieving this milestone will make "Zombie" the first ever music video by an Irish band to reach one billion views on YouTube, taking its place in a select group of iconic rock music videos released before 2003 to hit that mark, including Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Guns N' Roses' "November Rain." 
- One of the best anti-war songs of all time. Appreciated not only in Britain and Ireland but the world over. RIP Dolores. 
- To this day, it still gives me chills. 
- This is one of the legendary songs which will never die 
- She may be gone, but her music will live on forever.