Time Is Ticking Out
The Cranberries
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We'd better think about the things we say We'd better think about the games we play The world went round, around and round We'd better think about the consequences We'd better think about the global senses The time went out, the time went out What about Chernobyl? What about radiation? We don't know, we don't know What about deprivation? Gluttony, the human nation? We don't know, we don't know For me love is all, for me love is all For me love is all, for me love is all Time is ticking out Looks like we screwed up the ozone layer I wonder if the politicians care And time went out, and time went out What about our children then? Is there nothing left for them? We don't know, we don't know For me love is all, for me love is all For me love is all, for me love is all Ahh they need oxygen, ahh they need oxygen For me love is all, for me love is all For me love is all, for me love is all Time is ticking out yeah The time is ticking out
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Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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10 facts about this song
Title & Release Date"Time Is Ticking Out" is a song performed by the Irish alternative rock band, "The Cranberries". It was released as the second single from their fifth studio album "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" on February 18, 2002.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Maurice Linnane. It features the band members performing the song in futuristic outfits against a backdrop featuring clocks, signifying the 'ticking time'.
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Song Lyrics and ConceptThe song is an environmental anthem against nuclear military excesses and other forms of pollution. Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, wrote the song after seeing a crowned child in Chernobyl affected by pollution.
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Musical CompositionThe song is noted for its catchy, upbeat tune intertwined with its serious message. It was described as an energetic pop rock track, sticking to the band's signature style of powerful, ethereal music meshed with poignant lyrics.
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Chart SuccessDespite its important message, the song did not fare as well commercially compared to the band's previous hits. It peaked at No. 66 on the UK Singles Chart and at No. 20 on the Italian Singles Chart.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a staple on the band's setlist for their "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" World Tour. O'Riordan, often used the song as an opportunity to address environmental issues and promote awareness during their live performances.
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LegacyAlthough not a big commercial hit, "Time Is Ticking Out" remains a fan favorite due to its passionate message. Today, the song is even more relevant, as concerns about nuclear war and pollution continue to grow worldwide.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. While some praised its message and the band's departure from love-themed ballads, others found it too preachy and preferred the group's earlier, more nostalgic music.
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Dolores’ DedicationDolores O'Riordan, who passed away in 2018, dedicated this song to the year 2002’s babies, expressing her feelings as a mother concerned about the environmental problems and challenges her children may face in the future.
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Band's Disbandment"Time Is Ticking Out" is one of the last singles released by The Cranberries before they announced their break in 2003. They reunited in 2009 and continued making music until the death of Dolores O'Riordan in 2018.
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