The Cranberries

Released: October 22, 2001

Songwriter: Dolores O’Riordan

Producer: Stephen Street

I never had a friend like you, this is the day
Your skin is white, your eyes are blue, this is the day

But the wind might change, I will still remain
I will always be there for you
(A-ha, a-ha, a-ha, a-ha)

Those thoughts, they circle in my mind, this is the day
The demons I can't leave behind, this is the day

Don't be insecure, I'll be at your door
I will always be there for you

Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Stay safe, stay safe

Par forth thy grace into my mind, this is the day
(A-ha, a-ha, a-ha, a-ha)
Par forth thy grace, thou art devine, this is the day
(A-ha, a-ha, a-ha, a-ha)
Don't be insecure I'll be at your door
(A-ha, a-ha)
I will always be there for you
(A-ha, a-ha)

Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Stay safe, stay safe

But the wind might change, I will still remain
I will still be here
But the wind might change, I will still remain
I will always be there for you

Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Faith will save you, faith will save you
Faith will save you, stay safe
Stay

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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