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Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan claims this is about her decision to become a rock star and the conflicts that decision caused with her parents and their Irish traditions. She sings it in a lullaby-like way as if reminiscing on her family back in Ireland.
This was the second single from the Cranberries' widely successful second album. It hit #11 on the Modern Rock charts. (thanks, Sunjay - Toronto, Canada, for above 2)
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Their music is so passionate and so touching. Ode To My Family is by far my favorite song from them. It's something I think we all can relate to.
- Victoria, Bethany, OK
I love her 'irish wail', so rarely heard outside of the insular and specific genre of traditional irish music. So many Irish popular musicians blend into the generic pop sound of the day, their ethnic flavor gets lost and abandoned. I applaud their skill at creating music of different colors, I just feel wistful about keeping the traditional Irish feel out and proud in the world. She has a gift of being able to touch people with her music. Such a wonderful band they are, so many fans from around the world. This song takes on a special meaning for every listener, it's seemingly simple lyrics convey deep meaning and emotion. Timeless song.
- Cathy, Grand Rapids, MI
In his 1995 diary, "A year. With swollen appendices", on September 11, Brian Eno wrote about a conversation with Bono about a line in this song:
"We were talking about that line in one of her songs: 'My father, my father, he liked me.' We were both moved by the delicacy of that word choice - such a stronger word than 'loved'. She is apparently the one girl in a family of 11! This may explain her singular confidence around men"
- Bruno, Lima, Peru
This is my favorite Cranberries song...it creates a very somber but passionate mood.
- Lefty_2ndbaseman, Chicago, IL
I love this song, she is such a great singer and her lyrics and voice are so haunting. Not many people know about the cranberries but they're so good. Awesome bass line for this song and it relys mainly on the simple guitar riffs and running bass.
- Allie, a little ol' town in, MI
such a great song. Makes me feel sad
- EDS, wellington, New Zealand
dolores o'riordan is an amazing songwriter/singer.
- Dylann, Los Angeles, CA
'So Cold In Ireland' is a hidden track on the 'No Need To Argue' album and comes 7 or 4 minutes after No Need To Argue has ceased playing. It as a very haunting song
- Acrobat, Adelaide, Australia
The entire "no need to argue" album is spectacular!!
- sar, iron, MN
Dolores O'Riordan has one of the most amazing voices.....I literally get chills when she sings....very talented. I find the bubble gum pop artists don't have half the voice she does......
- Katie, Miami, FL