“Linger Lyrics” by The Cranberries is a timeless alternative rock song that captures the pain of love, heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go of someone who has hurt you. Released in 1993, the song became one of the band’s most recognizable hits, featuring Dolores O’Riordan’s distinctive vocals and a memorable melody. Its emotional lyrics explore the confusion that follows broken promises, the feeling of being betrayed, and the struggle to move on when deep feelings still remain. The song beautifully expresses the vulnerability of loving someone who may not have treated your heart with the same care and honesty.
Song Details
| Song Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Linger |
| Artist | The Cranberries |
| Lead Vocalist | Dolores O’Riordan |
| Album | Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? |
| Release Date | February 15, 1993 (US single release) |
| Genre | Alternative Rock, Jangle Pop |
| Songwriters | Dolores O’Riordan and Noel Hogan |
| Producer | Stephen Street |
| Language | English |
| Mood | Emotional, Melancholic, Romantic |
| Main Theme | Love, Betrayal, Heartbreak, and Emotional Attachment |
| Duration | 4:34 |
Linger Lyrics
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 every day 🌧️
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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