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The Cranberries — Linger
Album: Everybody's Doing It So Why Can't We?
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Released: 1993
Length: 4:28
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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 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

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 wanna 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
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
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That makes 9 straight songs in a row that are awesome. Oh wait I'm listening to my likes😂
Posted 3 months ago by GarrySR07    [ Reply ]
RIP Delores. 
Posted 9 months ago by mshanecrowe1    [ Reply ]
Dolores, of Blessed memory.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

I wonder if anyone can name a single Cranberries member besides Dolores.  It's always interesting how female leads soak up pretty much all the attention.  Pretenders, Blondie, Jefferson Airplane, etc.

And that is a problem?

Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Gosh, that silly rhyme -- linger with finger -- and those thin vocals; and what does she mean by, "Do you have to let it linger"? Let what linger? His finger? Sorry, always thought this sounded like a demo with placeholder lyrics for when they were going to get a producer to help them get it right...



People  are particularly fragile on this RP comment board especially.   If it isn't some moist accolade or flattery,  they thumb it down or make some bitchy,  butt hurt reply.....
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
I miss the DooOOO
You know I'm such a fool for Poo
You got der schtinkee lil fingeerrr 
But do you have to let it LINGER?!?
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
I wonder if anyone can name a single Cranberries member besides Dolores.  It's always interesting how female leads soak up pretty much all the attention.  Pretenders, Blondie, Jefferson Airplane, etc.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Love this song have given it a 9
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]




Posted 2 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
I saw her live...  she was so small... im sad every time i remember - thanks for this.
Posted 2 years ago by enkomao    [ Reply ]
How sad she's gone.
Posted 2 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Gosh, that silly rhyme -- linger with finger -- and those thin vocals; and what does she mean by, "Do you have to let it linger"? Let what linger? His finger? Sorry, always thought this sounded like a demo with placeholder lyrics for when they were going to get a producer to help them get it right...


 
 You wouldn't understand even if somebody would paint it for you. Alternative was big before and alongside grunge in the 90s. 



Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
Gosh, that silly rhyme -- linger with finger -- and those thin vocals; and what does she mean by, "Do you have to let it linger"? Let what linger? His finger? Sorry, always thought this sounded like a demo with placeholder lyrics for when they were going to get a producer to help them get it right...
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
miss u, dolores  :(
Posted 3 years ago by crishtiane    [ Reply ]
Simply beautiful,we miss you❤️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
A bit of levity with all the gravity:  it is physically impossible to sing along with this without putting on an offensively strong Ulster accent. 
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
Still sad to listen to this voice and this lyric.
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
RIP  Deloris, love your voice,.gone too soon. 
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 stacadette wrote:
Still love this CD and the way their voices waft around in harmony. Hard to believe it's been that long since this was the new stuff. Time flies.
 
This comment still holds.... Even 16y later 
Posted 3 years ago by fam.ager929    [ Reply ]
Oh, so we're having Cranberries for Thanksgiving?!
Posted 4 years ago by JeffoFitts    [ Reply ]
Crap this song grabs me by the booboo...cry every time.
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
R.I.P.  
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]


Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan (6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018), On 15 January 2018, at the age of 46, while in London, England, for a recording session, O'Riordan died unexpectedly.


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Posted 6 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
I can't sing a note, but these vocals and harmonies give me the cringes.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
This is a timeless song for me.  Love it just as much now.
Posted 8 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
so, so bad. annoying.

 
If your writing about the carping and the whining, I agree 100%.
Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
for you Susie B
Posted 8 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
so, so bad. annoying.
Posted 8 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Man this takes me back.
Posted 9 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
The Cranberries
Garbage
The Cardigans

3 bands ... not 2.  

2 more bands with the same concept:
Texas
Metric

Strange how they sound peculiar similar.
Posted 9 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
Did you have to pull my finger...blegh
Posted 9 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
Hearing this makes me recall visiting The States when it came out; I bought Crowded House's 'Together Alone' CD and this at a shop, jammed them on friends' systems, then took them back to Noto Hanto in Japan and played them happily in solid rotation for years...
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
A lovely song. Great Album too.
Posted 10 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
A sappy song, but I do love it so.
Posted 10 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

Indeed. One of the problems with the type of dismissive comment you were responding to is that somehow or other, not every person in the entire world has heard a given song as many times as a specific pissed-off listener has, and thus may not dislike it as righteously as he/she is supposed to. It is puzzling that so many listeners assume that personal taste is universal. Apparently, not everyone is as evolved nor has as refined a sense of taste. It is possible to like music and like some Cranberries songs without too much much cognitive disonance. Or so I surmise.

 
That's exactly what I mean when I say, "Whatever. You know, you can be such an ass."....The musical reference  in the statement can be replaced with any topic at hand. I have found, if I were to try and expound at such a level, the other party might go glassy eyed and hurt themselves trying to process such "truthiness." Therefore, for the safety of all involved, I try to keep my responses to the level of the person making the disdaining comment. None the less, I agree whole heartedly with you. Well put.

{#Devil_pimp} 
Posted 11 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
What would 1993 have been without this song? HOLY CHRIST THAT WAS 20 YEARS AGO.

Not my favorite song but it holds up well enough despite being played to death. (Do I hold up as well after so long?)
Posted 11 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This song is so lush and dreamy - the vocals are so clear and beautiful... I love it.  Can't. Get. Volume. Any. Louder. Gah! {#Frustrated} {#Lol}
 

Miss you so much, Cynaera...

love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:
Gaah. I would be happy not ever having to hear this song again. 

 
Management regretfully reports that this song will be removed from rotation until further notice to undergo intensive restoration and repair after years of abuse and overplaying.

Another Cranberries song (yes, they did write more than two) will take the place of "Linger."   

Please do not celebrate immoderately or excessively. Thank you for your continued patronage.  

 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This is the song the rating of 7 was made for.
Posted 11 years ago by coachc    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:

No one can understand how a few individuals can actually dislike The Cranberries.  You must hate pop.
 
Indeed. One of the problems with the type of dismissive comment you were responding to is that somehow or other, not every person in the entire world has heard a given song as many times as a specific pissed-off listener has, and thus may not dislike it as righteously as he/she is supposed to. It is puzzling that so many listeners assume that personal taste is universal. Apparently, not everyone is as evolved nor has as refined a sense of taste. It is possible to like music and like some Cranberries songs without too much much cognitive disonance. Or so I surmise.
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
I like this song, but the rhyme finger and linger just somehow conjures some very unpleasant images...
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
finger, linger.....................worthy of a zinger
Posted 12 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:
Gaah. I would be happy not ever having to hear this song again. 
 
And even happier never hearing this group again.
Posted 12 years ago by GrooVy    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:
Gaah. I would be happy not ever having to hear this song again. 
 
No one can understand how a few individuals can actually dislike The Cranberries.  You must hate pop.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 Elroweho wrote:
Zombie is a much more powerful song from the Cranberries
 
Powerfully annoying.
Posted 12 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
Gaah. I would be happy not ever having to hear this song again. 
Posted 12 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Great to hear that Irish band The Cranberries again! It's a time machine back to 1993...thanks Radio Paradise!
Posted 12 years ago by Rockin-Ror    [ Reply ]
Wow...this stretch is peppered so well and piquantly with early and mid 90s tunes...those were happy times indeed...  AND IT LINGERS...
All the good stuff in my mind plays along to gems like this and so many others found consistently on RP...  Thanks!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Linger becomes loiter.
Posted 12 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Oh, NO!!!
Cranborings again...Cry


   
Posted 12 years ago by thais    [ Reply ]
I love RP.  This is the only song, for over 5 years of listening, I am pushing mute.  Here I go, be back soon...
Posted 12 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
Zombie is a much more powerful song from the Cranberries
Posted 12 years ago by Elroweho    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:

I remember when this song came out, I was like this is really good and I expected great things from this band. However, other than this song, it all just went horribly wrong! This song is a stand alone good song though!{#Clap}


 

{#Yes}
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites of all time.Just amazing {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by bvs    [ Reply ]
horrible song.
Posted 13 years ago by redmachine    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Still good
Posted 13 years ago by AndreasL    [ Reply ]
loverly..........
Posted 13 years ago by Tamster    [ Reply ]

I remember when this song came out, I was like this is really good and I expected great things from this band. However, other than this song, it all just went horribly wrong! This song is a stand alone good song though!{#Clap}


Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
we get it you're Oirish now F**K Off
Posted 13 years ago by MannAudioltd    [ Reply ]
 Brooky wrote:
What ever happened to?
 

In 2009 The Cranberries reunited and began a North American tour, followed by dates in Latin America and Europe in early 2010. They performed at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Irish Special Olympics games at Thomond Park on 9 June 2010, their first performance in their native city for over 15 years. 

Thanks Wikipedia!
Posted 14 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
This song is so lush and dreamy - the vocals are so clear and beautiful... I love it.  Can't. Get. Volume. Any. Louder. Gah! {#Frustrated} {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
<<<<falls easily for any female Irish accent. And don't even start me on French...
Posted 14 years ago by Lrobby99    [ Reply ]
was it just a game to you? you've got me wrapped around your finger. I was wrong...
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 Chlorice wrote:
Linger, used to make me cringe a bit inside...today it didn't
 
Cool!  Is it yesterday already? {#Angel}
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Linger, used to make me cringe a bit inside...today it didn't
Posted 15 years ago by Chlorice    [ Reply ]
What ever happened to?
Posted 15 years ago by Brooky    [ Reply ]
Happy way to start the morning at work.
Posted 15 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
Did you have to pull my finger?
That will make it linger....
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Do you have to?
Do you have to?
Do you have to let this song linger?

Posted 15 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
After much overplay of this song, I think I can handle this maybe once every 6 months and no more often...
Posted 15 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
You had a breakthrough on your finger...
Do you have to...Do you have to....Do you have to let it linger?

Posted 15 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Dolores :)))

Posted 15 years ago by bordello    [ Reply ]
 lewie221 wrote:
Let what linger?

It's always bothered me that I can't work out that lyric. Unless, of course, it was the only rhyme for "finger" they could think of.
 
He (or she, depending on sexual orientation, neither no nor care) is not breaking up, but not loving lead singer anymore who herself can't break up. I guess.

Saw them back then. When they got famous afterwards I wore the t-shirt off.

Posted 15 years ago by TanteJensen    [ Reply ]
 modernrelics wrote:
The Cranberries were always best when they stuck to writing beautifully made little love songs like this one.
 
I completely agree!  I love this!

Posted 15 years ago by mfair1    [ Reply ]
Her voice does something unpleasant me...can't really verbalize it...shiver. {#Stop}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
I was away and now I'm back and I missed one of my favorite Cranberries songs.....arrrrrrrrgh {#Arghhh}
 
{#Iamwithstupid} Didn't miss it this time. {#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Dolores, one question: did you have to?
Posted 15 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
I can never remember if they're the cranberries or the raspberries.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
The Cranberries were always best when they stuck to writing beautifully made little love songs like this one.
Posted 15 years ago by modernrelics    [ Reply ]
I was away and now I'm back and I missed one of my favorite Cranberries songs.....arrrrrrrrgh {#Arghhh}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
dingleberries often linger around long after wiping... {#Moon} just like the cranberries.

a solid 2 b/c this song reminds me of that..

Posted 15 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
Someone dared her "how many notes can you hit in a song while singing the word FINGER".  Fingeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee—-ahhhhh
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}  Inspired by love

Posted 15 years ago by camatcba    [ Reply ]
 pb10538 wrote:
still works, even after 5M listens
 


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

always been a 1/10 for me.

 

definitely, 5/10
Posted 15 years ago by joanot    [ Reply ]
 davin wrote:
always been a 10/10.
 
always been a 1/10 for me.

Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Few songs make me actually stop the feed, but this, the "fart song", is one of them.  Please, make it stop.
Posted 15 years ago by drue    [ Reply ]
Let what linger?

It's always bothered me that I can't work out that lyric. Unless, of course, it was the only rhyme for "finger" they could think of.
Posted 16 years ago by lewie221    [ Reply ]
newbaby wrote:
i'm in heaven when i hear this song
Right there with you!
Posted 16 years ago by tclodes    [ Reply ]
i'm in heaven when i hear this song
Posted 16 years ago by newbaby    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to pull my finger?
Yes, I must!
Posted 16 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
Great song, can listen to it over and over... "Did you have to pull my finger..." Solid 9.
Posted 16 years ago by cjdevlin    [ Reply ]
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to pull my finger?
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
This takes me back to high school.
Posted 16 years ago by natebett    [ Reply ]
Listening to the radio, it took me a long time to learn that there was only one female vocalist in the group. Such impressive harmonies.
Posted 16 years ago by natural_tools    [ Reply ]
Unique music...they got me with Zombie.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
always been a 10/10.
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
still works, even after 5M listens
Posted 16 years ago by pb10538    [ Reply ]
- 10
Posted 16 years ago by daveh25    [ Reply ]
This one is fun to listen to just for the delicious brogue.
Posted 17 years ago by Mojo_LA    [ Reply ]
This song lingers...unfortunately.
Posted 17 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
This really belongs in some kind of Hall Of Fame - landmark work.
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
coloradojohn wrote:
God this was good when it came out and gently rolled over me -- and after not hearing it for a while, it still has that "chills down the spine" thing going.
...ten, beautiful...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
God this was good when it came out and gently rolled over me -- and after not hearing it for a while, it still has that "chills down the spine" thing going. Thanks a mil, Bill! Also heard some awesome old Toad the Wet a few minutes ago... SCHWEET! Always a good idea, putting RP on and turning up the Vol...
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Verpeiler wrote:
Much better than their zombie crap. They really had a way with this melodic stuff. Wonderfull.
Yep, whenever they try the melodic and peaceful work they succeed.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
This is one of the weird "exception" songs for me. I totally dislike this style of music, yet I've always sorta liked this particular song. So it is.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Much better than their zombie crap. They really had a way with this melodic stuff. Wonderfull.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
10. 10. Perfect 10.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
slugore wrote:
I can't help but sing along with "Do I have to, do I have to, do I have to pull your finger?" For that alone I enjoy this song.
And for that, you enjoy this song ALONE!
Posted 17 years ago by mindless    [ Reply ]
I could enjoy Delores O'Rierdan's reading of the telephone book. Hell, if she just repeated the word "Linger" over and over for 4 minutes, I'd give it a 9.
Posted 17 years ago by ProfessorFrink    [ Reply ]
This was a great song the first 5,000,000 times I heard it. Now - Hate to complain. I love this station!
Posted 17 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
This is a lovely song. The Cranberries never even came close to this level again.
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
whoooooooosch......and back in the 90's on any party during my time in university.... wein, weib und gesang.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I can't help but sing along with "Do I have to, do I have to, do I have to pull your finger?" For that alone I enjoy this song.
Posted 17 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
one of the greatest 90s song
Posted 17 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
I have a hard time listening to this song. Overplayed on smooth jazz station my old boss played all day long at work..this song was on 2 sometimes 3 times a day. Totally ruined it.
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
A most excellent love song. Love the lady's singing - sorry don't don't the name.
Posted 17 years ago by Marina1    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by scruzer    [ Reply ]