Free to Decide
The Cranberries
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It's not worth anything more Than it is at all I live as I choose Or I will not live at all So return to where to where you came from Return to where you dwell Because harassment's not my forte But you do it bloody well And I'm free to decide I'm free to decide And I'm not so suicidal after all You must have nothing more With your time to do There's a war in Russia and Sarajevo too So to hell with all your thinking And to hell with your narrow mind You're so distracted from the real thing You should leave your life behind 'Cause I'm free to decide Free to decide And I'm not so suicidal after all I'm free to decide.
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Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Free to Decide" is a song by The Cranberries, a renowned Irish rock band that dominated the global music scene in the mid-1990s.
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Album HistoryThe song is part of the band's third album called "To the Faithful Departed," which was released in 1996.
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Chart Performance"Free to Decide" ranked #22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts, demonstrating its popularity among listeners.
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Global RecognitionInternationally, the song reached top 10 positions in several countries including Australia, Canada, Iceland, and the UK.
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Meaning and ThemeThe song "Free to Decide" is an anthem about freedom and the power of choice, reflecting the band's recurrent themes of self-empowerment and individuality.
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Songwriting CreditLike most of the band's songs, "Free to Decide" was written by The Cranberries' lead vocalist, Dolores O'Riordan.
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Performance StyleThe song showcases Dolores O'Riordan's signature style of Yodel-ay-ee-dee vocal style that defines the band's unique sound.
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Media Appearance"Free to Decide" was notably featured in the ninth episode of the second season of the popular TV show "Charmed," amplifying its mainstream appeal.
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Song DurationWith a duration of 4 minutes and 25 seconds, the song is one of the longer tracks on the "To the Faithful Departed" album.
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Critical ReceptionDespite experiencing decent commercial success, "Free to Decide" faced mixed critical reception upon its release, primarily due to its deviation from the band's well-known alternative rock style.
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InspirationIn several interviews, O'Riordan disclosed that the song was a response to extreme media scrutiny and her struggle with fame's impact on her personal life.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Free to Decide" features dolores in a series of surreal and dreamy landscapes, underlying the ethereal quality of the song.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being over 25 years old, "Free to Decide" continues to maintain its popularity, being frequently played on '90s and alternative rock radio stations around the world.
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