Linger was written by Dolores ORiordan and Noel Hogan of The Cranberries. The song was inspired by ORiordans personal experiences, reflecting the sorrow and regret after a relationship ends. The track is notable for its string arrangement and ORiordans emotive vocal performance. It quickly became one of the bands most famous hits, helping to cement their global reputation.
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 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 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 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