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[steviekc]

Her use of Keening (Irish funeral wail) in this song is so bloody brilliant - Dolores collectively gave the world goosebumps.

[happymethehappyone]

The Official Music Video Is A Must See, , It Definitely Adds To The Impact Of The Song/Message..R.I.P. Dolores 🙏 ❤

[heliotropezzz]

She's not so much referring to apathy, I believe, but the historical attitudes and antipathies people hold in their heads that keep hostilities going. When she says 'it's not my family', I think she's referring to people who are willing to dismiss the damage being done if it doesn't affect them personally. This song was written in the light of an IRA bombing in the UK that killed 2 young children out shopping with their family. The whole context of it was the period called 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.

[jmhaces]

According to her, that bit about "it's not me, it's not family" is a direct response to the IRA bombing that inspired that song and a statement by the IRA saying they spoke for the Irish people after a bombing killed some civilians, including two kids. She was basically saying, "Nah, man. You don't speak for me and my loved ones. We don't condone what you're doing."

[meganbeshear]

I still remember the first time I heard this song...saw the video on MTV (back when they still played such things). I remember being rooted in place, my jaw agape, covered in hardcore goosebumps. I was just a teenager. Now, in my mid 40s, it still hits me right in the feels. Every single time. This is art, and an indictment of war and violence, that will live forever.

[neilandfi]

Very powerful song.
I don't know if this is true, but I have heard it said that a member of the IRA leadership once stated that they had to sign up to the Good Friday Agreement, in part because of this song.
There is an old saying in some parts of Ireland which goes something like
"Never anger a poet, because the shame may haunt your family for generations".
And hearing how she delivered that lyric?
Man she is PISSED at them.
Protest song ?
It's also a diss song, and it bites.

[lorilove]

This to me is one of the very best songs of the '90's, for several reasons first the intensity and heavy subject matter, simply brilliant

[anthonyv]

Needed to watch the video with this song - would add another level with the tune,

[simply_psi]

It was specifically inspired by the IRA bombs in Warrington on 29th March 1993 when 2 bombs placed in bins outside shops killed 2 boys aged 3 and 12 who were out buying mothers day cards, which is where the lyrics another mother's breaking heart is taking over, came from, this event sparked a woman in southern Ireland called Susan McHugh to start a movement called Peace 93, stand up and protest against the violence, they set up a book of condolence and organised mass letters of apology from the Irish people which were later sent to the boys funerals, the song was released in 1994 to highlight the issues, after this the Irish government signed an agreement to make extradition of terrorism suspects to the UK possible and this all helped to kick start the peace process, which has helped eliminate the violence in Northern Ireland, unfortunately the murder off the 2 boys is still an unsolved crime.

[maryohara]

This is a great tune. I also love Linger by the Cranberries

[chrismitchell]

Taylor Hawkins was the drummer for the Foo Fighters. Fergal Lawler was the drummer of the Cranberries.

[leslie]

The video is chilling. RIP DOLORES ❤ YOU ARE MISSED.

[Manageode]

Thank you so much for hearing this great female vocalist. Would love to also see a reaction to Allanis Morrisette's song You Oughta Know . Great musicians on her Jagged Little Pill album. SHE rocks, too.

[novanightschevy]

I don't think it's about being apathetic to the violence as much as it's about the craziness of letting some old hatred live on. Before you know it you are teaching the kids to think the same way and the zombie of hate in your head just won't die.

[powerface]

4:39 looking at the stream comments, Taylor Hawkins didn't play for The Cranberries, he played for Alanis Morissette.

[thesound-chameleonman]

The drummer NEVER passed away! only the female vocalist.

[annedunne]

The singer Dolores O Riordan is also the writer of the song.

[tktkdiamond]

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[zaradragonia]

Hiya Syed 🥺 good to hear you reviewing the Cranberries. Precise dissection as usual 💞 terrific 🙂

[TheJudeniro]

Greetings from Brazil !!! I love your reactions Man!!! You should react to linger, great song from Cranberries!!!.