I’m surprised to learn this is the fifth song by the Cranberries to appear here so far after their previous entry Dreaming My Dreams. At the inception of my Music Library Project I wouldn’t have considered their music to feature so often, which is testament to the understated legacy of their early 90’s music output.
Today’s song No Need to Argue is the title track of their second record which is the band’s best-selling – 17 million copies worldwide as of 2014. Today’s melancholic and reflective track befittingly closes this marvellous record. Also, in light of the late Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan tragic passing at a relatively young age, this song feels even more poignant and affecting.
[Verse 1]
There’s no need to argue anymore
I gave all I could, but it left me so sore
And the thing that makes me mad
Is the one thing that I had
[Chorus]
I knew, I knew, I’d lose you
You’ll always be special to me
Special to me, to me
[Verse 2]
And I remember all the things we once shared
Watching TV, movies on the living room armchair
But they say it will work out fine
Was it all a waste of time
[Chorus]
Cause I knew, I knew, I’d lose you
You’ll always be special to me
Special to me, to me
[Verse 3]
Will I forget in time, ah
You said I was on your mind?
There’s no need to argue
No need to argue anymore
There’s no need to argue anymore
No Need To Argue is a smooth and intimate capella song where Dolores comes to term with the end of a special relationship. She has one of the most recognisable voices in rock in the 1990s, where she was known for her lilting mezzo-soprano voice, signature yodel, emphasized use of keening, and strong Limerick accent.
Death (according to the Wikipedia article below)
On 15 January 2018, (day and month of my birthday ’74) Dolores was found unresponsive in the bathroom of her London hotel room. An inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court held on 6 September, ruled that she died as a result of accidental drowning in a bath following sedation by alcohol intoxication. Empty bottles were found in O’Riordan’s room (five miniature bottles and a champagne bottle) as well as some prescription drugs.
References:
1. No Need to Argue – Wikipedia
2. Dolores O’Riordan – Wikipedia
“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”- Michel Legrand
Observation Blogger 
Great song. I love the Cranberries so much. Losing Dolores was such a shock.
Yes it was unexpected and terrible news. What is your favourite song by them?
Dreams is my number one forever. My runners up are Promises and Linger.
‘Dreams’ is a fantastic song and of course ‘Linger’, both which I have reviewed. I think my favourite from them is the beautifully understated ‘Dreaming my Dreams’.
I just finished listening to ‘Promises’ which I think I hadn’t heard before. It’s really good and the video is excellent. Thanks and cheers.
You’re welcome.
Sad…the song is sweet …
I had a cassette tape of this album and kept playing it when I was in the Uni. I love this song.
Sweet. I also was at Uni at the Academy when this came out. I like this song a lot, but I prefer, Dreams, Dreaming My Dreams, Linger and Ode to the Family.
There was just something hauntingly beautiful about Dolores O’Riordan’s vocals. While I can’t claim to have explored The Cranberries in great depth, I like what I’ve heard thus far. Two of my favorites are “Dreams” and “Linger”, both off their debut album. And while it certainly hasn’t from obscurity, I also still enjoy “Zombie,” the big hit off “No Need to Argue”. I think “Ode to My Family” is great as well.
I have written articles about all those aforementioned songs except ‘Zombie’ which I have grown apart from over the years. I’ll give a special shout out to ‘Dreaming My Dreams’ Christian if you haven’t heard it already. I too have not explored this band in great depth, but this album had me wrapped around its finger lol