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ShatteredThe Cranberries

Released: April 19, 1999

Songwriter: Noel Hogan Dolores O’Riordan

Producer: Benedict Fenner

I'm trying to control myself
So please don't stand in my way
I've waited for the longest time
This is what I wanted in my way

Move over, (move over), move over
There's a climax coming my way
Move over, (move over), move over
There's a climax coming in my way

I don't like you, don't compromise
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
Shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)

And I'm not very fond of you, and your lies (lies)
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
Shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)

All the kids are going back to school
The summer's over it's the golden rule
And now I'm coming out to play
So please don't stand in my way

And all the things that seemed once to be
So important to me
Seem so trivial now, that I can see

Move over, (move over), move over
There's a climax coming my way
Move over, (move over), move over
There's a climax coming in my way

I don't like you, don't compromise
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
Shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)
And I'm not very fond of you, and your lies
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
Shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
Shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
I was shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)
Shattered by your weakness
(Shattered by your weakness)
I was shattered by your smile
(Shattered by your smile)

Please don't stand in my way

The Cranberries

The Cranberries were an Irish band who found major international success throughout the 1990s as a part of the alternative rock movement. The group’s lineup included Dolores O'Riordan (singer and songwriter), Noel Hogan (guitarist and songwriter), Mike Hogan (bassist) and Fergal Lawler (drummer). Originally formed in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, the band released an independent EP in 1991 that caught the attention of the industry. SPIN Magazine described the band’s sound as “dreamy swirl pop, midway between The Smiths and the Cocteau Twins cradling the will-o’-the-wispy vocals of Dolores O’Riordan.”

In 1992, the band began recording their first album for Island Records with Stephen Street, a producer best known for working with The Smiths. Their debut, Everybody Else is Doing It So Why Can’t We?, was initially ignored when released in early 1993, and it wasn’t until that fall—after the band opened for Suede and Duran Duran on their US tours—that MTV picked up on their single “Linger”. The song eventually peaked at #4 on the US Pop chart in 1994, and the album sold five million copies. Success around the world followed.

Later that year, the band released their sophomore album No Need To Argue, which went on to sell 7 million copies in the US. The lead single, “Zombie,” was a departure from the wistful love songs the band was known for, showcasing aggressive distorted guitars and a bold political message. The song was an immediate smash, hitting at #1 in several countries and topping the US Modern Rock chart. The follow-up single “Ode To My Family,” was a top 40 hit as well.

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