When You're Gone
The Cranberries
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Give it up Hold on to love, that is what I do Now that I've found you And from above, everything's stinking They're not around you And in the night I could be helpless I could be lonely slipping without you And in the day, everything's complex There's nothing simple when I'm not around you But I miss you, when you're gone That is what I do, hey baby, baby It's hard to carry on, that is what I do, hey baby Give it up Hold on to my hands I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you And to my mind, everything's stinking Stinking without you And in the night I could be helpless I could be lonely, slipping without you Hold on to love, that is what I do Now that I've found you And from above, everything's stinking They're not around you And in the night I could be helpless I could be lonely slipping without you Hey baby
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Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"When You're Gone" is a song by Irish band The Cranberries, which was released in 1996 as the third single from their third studio album, "To the Faithful Departed".
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Dolores O'Riordan.
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Chart SuccessDespite not being one of their biggest hits, "When You're Gone" did chart in several countries around the world - reaching number 22 in the UK, number 13 in Canada, and number 2 in Iceland.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "When You're Gone" was directed by Karen Bellone, who also directed the video for another one of their hits, "Salvation".
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Song MeaningWhile the exact meaning of "When You're Gone" isn't explicitly stated by the band, many fans and critics interpret it as a song about losing someone you love.
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Live PerformancesAfter its release, "When You're Gone" became a staple on The Cranberries' setlist for their live concerts.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Island Record label.
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Cover Versions"When You're Gone" has been covered by several artists, including Lara Fabian and Miley Cyrus.
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In MemoriamFollowing the passing of Dolores O'Riordan in January 2018, many radio stations played "When You're Gone" as a tribute to the late singer.
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LegacyOver the years, "When You're Gone" has remained one of The Cranberries' most beloved songs, and it continues to be played on various "best of the '90s" radio programs and playlists.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song featured in the soundtrack of the 1996 film "The Last of the High Kings".
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Genres"When You're Gone" falls within the Pop rock and Alternative rock genres.
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