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Such a ShameThe Cranberries

Released: April 19, 1999

Songwriter: Dolores O’Riordan

Producer: Benedict Fenner

[Intro]
Well, I feel so sorry for you
You'll always be the same
'Cause you're sad, you're sad
And I think you're very selfish
And you play a vicious game
'Cause you're bad, you're bad
And you'll end up very lonely
And you may end up in pain
'Cause you're mad, you're mad

[Pre-Chorus]
I think you're awful
I think you're horrible
A waste of space
I think you're awful
I think you're horrible
A waste of space
It's your bad behavior
But you never see

[Chorus]
Such a shame, such a shame
You'll always be the same
I'm sickened for the mother
Who endured your pain, yo-your
Such a shame, such a shame
You'll always be the same
I'm sickened for the mother
Who endured your pain, yo-yo-your

[Interlude]
Arrogance, ignorance
Arrogance, ignorance
Arrogance, ignorance
Yo-yo-your

[Hook]
I should think you're very selfish
I should think you're very sad
It's your bad behavior
I should think you're very thankless
For the things you never had
It's your bad behavior

[Chorus]
I think you're awful
I think you're horrible
A waste of space
I think you're awful
I think you're horrible
A waste of space
It's your bad behavior
"Who cares?", but you'll never see

[Chorus]
Such a shame, such a shame
You'll always be the same
I'm sickened for the mother
Who endured your pain, yo-your
Such a shame, such a shame
You'll always be the same
I'm sickened for the mother
Who endured your pain, yo-yo-your

[Outro]
Such a shame, such a shame
Such a fool, such a fool
Such a clown, such a clown
Such a shamble, yo
Such a shame, such a shame
Such a fool, such a fool
Such a clown, such a clown
Such a shamble, yo

Such a shame, such a shame
Such a fool, such a fool
Such a clown, such a clown
Such a shamble, yo
Such a shame, such a shame
Such a fool, such a fool
Such a clown, such a clown
Such a shamble, yo

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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