And this is really really really an old song
And I take everybody here will probably have a different memory
Of what you're doing when the song came out, yeah
I was trying to find myself, I still haven't actually
But anyway, I'm on the search
Beautiful
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
Is tearing me apart
Is ruining everything
And 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, uh-huh-huh
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 want to 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, uh-huh-huh
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, uh-huh-huh
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, uh-huh-huh
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to
Do you have to let it linger?
About This Song
"Linger" is a haunting ballad about the painful aftermath of betrayal and unrequited love, exploring the torment of being emotionally attached to someone who has been unfaithful. The song captures the raw vulnerability of discovering a partner's deception while still being hopelessly drawn to them, with lyrics that oscillate between hurt, confusion, and self-awareness about being "such a fool." Dolores O'Riordan's ethereal, lilting vocals float over gentle acoustic guitars and a subtle rhythm section, creating an intimate yet melancholic atmosphere that became The Cranberries' signature sound. The track's emotional honesty and O'Riordan's distinctive Irish-accented delivery helped establish it as one of the defining alternative rock songs of the 1990s, launching the band to international success and resonating with listeners who connected with its themes of romantic disillusionment.
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