"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" song lyrics by U2 from Batman Forever

“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” is a swirling, darkly seductive piece of U2’s lyricism, both a departure from and an echo of the themes that have marked the band's most resonant work. Bono’s lyrics here pulsate with a sense of conflicted identity, celebrity, and the dangerous allure of fame.

Written during U2’s Zoo TV era—a period defined by excess, irony, and exploration of media saturation—the song captures the tense, almost antagonistic relationship between artist and audience, fame and authenticity.

Bono presents a distorted self-reflection, grappling with the constructs of stardom and the inherent paradox of intimacy on a public stage. His voice, straining between confession and performance, brings to life the tension between vulnerability and bravado that stardom demands.

Thematically, this song dives into U2’s fascination with identity and the self, mirroring similar explorations in tracks like The Fly and Until the End of the World. Here, however, Bono’s words carry a darker, more seductive edge.

The lyrical command to “Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me” feels less like a plea for intimacy and more like a provocation, a challenge to the audience. It reflects the addictive quality of fame—the need for love mingling with the eventual toxicity of adoration.

Bono, caught in the throes of his own constructed personas, critiques the very image he presents, using the audience as both participant and antagonist. This interplay reveals a vulnerability masked in cynicism, a nod to the emotional exhaustion inherent in life on display, reminiscent of his more vulnerable moments in Achtung Baby and Zooropa.

In BP Fallon's book 'U2 Faraway So Close' Bono suggests the lyrics are about "being in a rock 'n' roll band I suppose, being a star, whatever that is."

U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" song lyrics from Batman Forever film soundtrack

You don't know how you took it
You just know what you got
Oh Lordy you've been stealing
From the thieves and you got caught
In the headlights of a stretch car
You're a star

Dressing like your sister
Living like a tart
They don't know what you're doing
Babe, it must be art
You're a headache in a suitcase
You're a star

Oh no, don't be shy
You don't have to go blind
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me

You don't know how you got here
You just know you want out
Believing in yourself
Almost as much as you doubt
You're a big smash
You wear it like a rash
Star

Oh no, don't be shy
It takes a crowd to cry
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me

They want you to be Jesus
They'll go down on one knee
But they'll want their money back
If you're alive at thirty-three
And you're turning tricks
With your crucifix
You're a star

Oh child, of course you're not shy,
You don't have to deny love
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me

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In the broader arc of U2’s discography, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” stands as a complex meditation on self-destruction and identity, a song that uses the language of romance to portray the fractured soul of a performer. By framing fame as an almost sacrificial exchange, Bono channels themes of martyrdom and resurrection, long-standing motifs in U2’s work, albeit stripped here of their redemptive light.

It’s a song that pulls U2’s audience into the tension between love and obsession, a haunting confession of the ways fame distorts the soul. The track’s lyrics serve as both invitation and caution, leaving listeners to question whether the relationship between fan and idol is one of adoration or annihilation—a theme that U2 would revisit in the darker, introspective work that followed, reminding us that every connection, every kiss, carries its own shadow.

Ultimately, the song's lyrics resonate as a commentary on the interplay of fame and personal turmoil, illustrating how the quest for validation can lead to both thrilling heights and profound existential crises. Recorded during the Zooropa sessions, the track's subsequent inclusion in the Batman Forever soundtrack underscores its thematic ties to the film's exploration of identity and moral ambiguity, amplifying its commentary on the darker side of fame in contemporary culture.

Of note, The Edge would later compose a Batman Theme Song for a cartoon version of Batman.

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How many number ones has U2 had?

How many number one songs have U2 had?

The short version: United Kingdon 7 and United States 2

The long version:

U2 have had all kinds of hits on the music charts but at the end of the day it’s the songs that made number one on those charts that are often the ones asked about as questions in pub quizzes.

So to help you out, here’s a list or two of U2 songs that have made number one.

There are various kinds of charts that track song popularity and they often revolve around rock, country and blues and are used to allow music that would never be mainstream get some air time. There’s even the itunes charts which for some unexplained reason people seem to think matters… but the truth is digital sales are the the only way sales of singles occur these days.

When was the last time you physically purchased a U2 single?

Too my mind there are two charts that really count. 

Being ‘Top of the Pops’ in the UK means you are number one and crowning the Billboard 200 means you have the most popular song for the week in America.

And we’ll use those charts to show how many number on hits U2 have had.

First up is the America Billboard chart which shows the U2 have had two US number one hits. Both hits were from The Joshua Tree and were With or Without You and I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. 

Desire from Rattle and Hum made it as high as 3 and a couple of singles from Achtung Baby and Pop made the top 10 and that’s it.

So, U2 have only had 2 number one American hits.

It’s a better story for the UK chart where U2 has had a bit more success in terms of chart toppers.

Nothing from The Joshua Tree went to number one despite the album’s massive success so it was Desire that became U2’s first UK number one hit. It came from Rattle and Hum. In 1991 when The Fly flew off as the lead single from Achtung Baby it landed at number 1.  Talk about post modern irony.

It was a long time between drinks when Discotheque dropped in 1997.

U2’s spiritual come back album All That You Can’t Leave Behind had a string of popular singles but only Beautiful Day in 2000 managed the top spot.

A debatable number one is Take Me to the Clouds Above" by LMC vs. U2. Debatable as it was a song featuring samples from U2's With or Without You with a healthy splash of Whitney Houston thrown in. At the end of the day, the song has U2’s name in the space where the artist’s name goes so it counts as a number one.

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb offered a notable double with both Vertigo and Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own grabbing their time in the top position.

We have a hazy sense only Oasis have done that trick in the last 30 years.   

'No Line on the Horizon' suffered from a lack of hit singles. Such a shame, the album had some good songs.

This means U2 have had seven number one hits in the UK and two in the United States. 

How many Irish number one songs has U2 had?

Unsurprisingly, U2 are even more popular in their home country of Ireland and owned the number one place an awesome 21 times.

That's right in Ireland, U2 have had 21 number one singles.

U2 also seems to do fairly well in Canada.

A really interesting number one is The Joshua Tree's song, One Tree Hill. It was written in memory of Greg Carrol, a friend of U2 who died while working for them. Carrol was a New Zealander so U2 decided to release the single only in New Zealand where it went to one, become U2's first number one there.

When U2 play NZ, they play that song every time and rarely play it outside of NZ but they did for the 30th Anniversary of the The Joshua Tree.

List of U2’s UK number one songs:

• Desire
• The Fly
• Discotheque
• Beautiful Day
• Take Me to the Clouds Above
• Vertigo
• Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own

And if you're still with us, here's a list of U2's number one albums.

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“I Believe in Father Christmas” Lyrics by U2

“I Believe in Father Christmas” Lyrics by U2

U2 released a charity Christmas single, for World Aids Day in 2008

The song's lyrics are written by Greg Lake, who was a principal player of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and he didn’t know U2 had covered his Christmas song until he heard it when it was released! 

Lake has said "In some ways, “I Believe in Father Christmas” is a very quirky song.

It was never written with the intention of it becoming a hit single but was written, rather, as an album track making quite a serious comment about how Christmas had changed from being a celebration of peace on earth and goodwill to all men, into one huge and disgusting shopping orgy."

“I Believe in Father Christmas” lyrics as song by U2

They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the Virgin's birth
I remember one Christmas morning
A winters light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas Tree smell
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a Silent Night
And they told me a fairy story
'Till I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in Father Christmas
And I looked at the sky with excited eyes
'Till I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
And I saw him and through his disguise

I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave New Year
All anguish pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
Hallelujah Noel be it Heaven or Hell
The Christmas you get you deserve.

La la la la la la la la la la....

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"Another Day" Song Lyrics by U2

"Another Day" is U2's debut single, released in 1979 as a limited offering in Ireland, marking the band's initial foray into the music scene. 

The lyrics encapsulate the monotony and restlessness of daily life, evoking a sense of frustration and yearning for something more meaningful. The opening lines, "Wake up, the dawn of another dull day," set a tone of disenchantment, while the call to "take up your dreams" suggests an underlying hope for change amidst the mundane. 

The recurring imagery of night transitioning into day symbolizes the cyclical nature of life, where routine persists but the promise of renewal remains, encapsulated in the refrain "Another day."

"Another Day" Lyrics U2

Another Day was U2's first ever single release and was limited to Ireland. It was not put on a U2 album until Boy was reissued in 2008.

The song also reflects the socio-political landscape of late 1970s Ireland, a time marked by economic strife and the lingering effects of the Troubles. 

U2's early work was heavily influenced by the environment in which they grew up, and "Another Day" subtly hints at the broader existential and social issues faced by the youth of the time. Lines like "Boy, salute in a street uniform" can be interpreted as a commentary on the militarization and division in Irish society, particularly in the context of the conflicts that defined the era. Despite its limited release, 

"Another Day" laid the groundwork for U2's distinctive sound and lyrical style, setting the stage for their subsequent exploration of deeper themes in their music, ultimately culminating in their critically acclaimed debut album, Boy, which was reissued in 2008, granting the song a broader audience and historical context within U2's evolving narrative.

"Another Day" Song Lyrics by U2

Wake up, the dawn of another dull day
Take up your dreams and on your way
Daylight, mother stands in the hall
Last night, head against the wall

When night turns to day and the children come out to play
Another day
Stop, shout
They come my way

Boy, salute in a street uniform
Toy, soldier ripped and torn

When night turns to day and the children come out to play
Another day
Stop, shout
They come my way

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"Night and Day" song lyrics by U2

"Night and Day" Lyrics U2 (Steel String mix)

This lyrics of song was written by Cole Porter, U2 covered 'merely' covered it! ;) U2 probably recorded it because of Bono's bromance with Frank Sinatra. Sinatra himself recorded Night and Day five times. The reason however U2 recorded it was so it could go on the Red Hot and Blue, an AIDS charity album that featured songs by Cole Porter.

Night and Day Lyrics:

The tom-tom when the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick tick tock of the eye of the clock
You're standing up against the wall
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower's through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you you

Night and day you are the one
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
Whether near to me or far
It's no matter, baby, where you are
I think of you night and day

Day and night, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you, night and day

Night and day under the hide of me
There's an, oh, such a hungry yearning
Burning inside of me
And its torment won't be through
Till you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day

Night and day

Night and day under the hide of me
Oh such a hungry yearning burning
Burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Till you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day

Night and day, night and day
Night and day
Night, night, night and day
Night, night, night and day
Night and day, night
Night and day, night and day
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
How I miss you baby
Sing it
Night and day

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The "Sweetest Thing" Song Lyrics by U2

Originally a b-side for U2's Where the Streets Have No Name single which featured on the mega selling The Joshua Tree album.

 
The song was allegedly written by singer Bono as an apology to his wife Ali Hewson for forgetting her birthday during the recording of The Joshua Tree sessions.

At Alison's request, profits from the Sweetest Thing song went to her favoured charity, Chernobyl Children's Project International which presumably Bono agreed to with good grace...

In U2's typical mischievous style, the cover of the single in features a gas mask, perhaps in relation to the charity and a reference to U2's concerns about nuclear issues which have featured in many of their songs such as Fast Cars.

"Sweetest Thing" Lyrics by U2

My love, she throws me like a rubber ball
Oh, the sweetest thing
But she won't catch me or break my fall
Oh, the sweetest thing
Baby's got blue skies up ahead
But in this, I'm a raincloud
You know she wants a dry kind of love
Oh, the sweetest thing

I'm losin' you
I'm losin' you
Ain't love the sweetest thing

I wanted to run but she made me crawl
Oh, the sweetest thing
Eternal fire, she turned me to straw
Oh, the sweetest thing
I know I got black eyes
But they burn so brightly for her
I guess it's a blind kind of love
Oh, the sweetest thing

I'm losin' you
I'm losin' you
Ain't love the sweetest thing
Ain't love the sweetest thing

I'm sorry for it, really
It's something new

Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl
Oh, the sweetest thing
You can sew it up but you still see the tear
Oh, the sweetest thing
Baby's got blue skies up ahead
But in this, I'm a raincloud
Ours is a stormy kind of love
Oh, the sweetest thing

The sweetest thing
Oh, the sweetest thing

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"Electrical Storm" song lyrics by U2 from The Best of 1990–2000

"Electrical Storm" is the only single from U2's second compilation album, The Best of 1990–2000, and one of the two new songs recorded for that album (the other one being the Oscar nominated "The Hands That Built America").

The song’s central metaphor—an electrical storm—reflects the charged atmosphere of a relationship in turmoil, where underlying tensions threaten to erupt but also offer the possibility of renewal. 

Bono sings, “You’re in my mind all of the time, I know that’s not enough,” suggesting a deep but restless connection, as though love alone can’t resolve the distance or dissonance between the couple. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship at a crossroads, with the storm representing both the conflict and the potential cleansing that might come afterward. 

Adam Clayton and Samantha Morton as The Mermaid from the video. 

There’s a sense of hope embedded in the chaos, with lines like “Let’s see colors that have never been seen” pointing toward a desire for transformation, a longing for something new to emerge from the emotional wreckage. 

Electrical Storm Song Lyrics by U2

The sea, it swells like a sore head
And the night, it is aching
Two lovers lie with no sheets on their bed
And the day, it is breaking
On rainy days we go swimming out
On rainy days swimming in the sound
On rainy days we go swimming out

You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
If the sky can crack
There must be some way back
For love and only love

Car alarm won't let you back to sleep
You're kept awake dreaming someone else's dream
Coffee's cold but it'll get you through
Compromise, that's nothing new to you
Let's see colours that have never been seen
Let's go to places no one else has been

You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
Well, if the sky can crack there must be some way back
To love and only love
Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Baby, don't cry

It's hot as hell, honey, in this room
Sure hope the weather will break soon
The air is heavy, heavy as a truck
Need the rain to wash away our bad luck

Well, if the sky can crack there must be some way back
For love and only love
Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Electrical storm

Baby, don't cry
Baby, don't cry
Baby, don't cry
Baby, don't cry

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At its core, "Electrical Storm" explores the cyclical nature of love and conflict, how periods of emotional turbulence can either fracture a bond or deepen it. Bono’s vocals—tender yet strained—convey the fragility of the situation, as he grapples with feelings of both frustration and hope. There’s an undercurrent of melancholy throughout, but also the acknowledgment that, just as with a literal storm, resolution is possible. 

The recurring theme of water in the lyrics—“If the sky can crack, there must be some way back”—acts as both a destructive and cleansing force, symbolic of the emotional flooding that comes with intense conflict, yet also the potential for renewal. The imagery suggests that sometimes relationships must pass through the storm to reach clarity or healing, though the outcome remains uncertain. 

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"The Hands That Built America" song lyrics by U2

U2's "The Hands That Built America" song lyrics from Gangs of New York

The Hands that Built America was featured on the soundtrack to the Martin Scorsese film Gangs of New York . It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 75th Academy Awards but lost to Eminem's "Lose Yourself." from the 8 Mile movie. It did win the less coveted Golden Globe for original song.

"The Hands That Built America" is a song about New York (hence its use on the film).

The first verse of the song makes reference to the Irish Potato Famine, and the resulting emigration of hundreds of thousands of Irish people to the United States.

The second and third verse lyrics relate to the quintessential American Dream, and the ideals that hard work can bring a person prosperity. The final verse is about the terrorist attacks of September 11th.

"The Hands That Built America" lyrics from U2

Oh, my love, it's a long way we've come
From the freckled hills to the steel and glass canyons
From the stony fields to hanging steel from sky
From digging in our pockets for a reason not to say goodbye

These are the hands that built America
Wishing and dreaming for something better
America
Wishing and dreaming

Last saw your face in a watercolor sky
As sea birds argue, a long goodbye
I took your kiss on the spray of the new land star
You gotta live with your dreams, don't make them so hard

And these are the hands that built America
It's a journey, it's a journey
America
Wishing, wishing

Of all the promises, is this one we could keep
Of all of the dreams, is this one still out of reach
Halle, holy

It's early fall, there's a cloud on the New York skyline
Innocence dragged across a yellow line

These are the hands that built America
These are the hands that built America
America
America

U2 was also Oscar nominated for Ordinary Love but also didn't win.

"The Hands That Built America," written for the Gangs of New York soundtrack, is a poignant reflection on the immigrant experience and the labor that shaped the foundation of the United States. The song lyrically captures the struggles, hopes, and contributions of generations of immigrants who arrived on American shores with dreams of building better lives. Bono’s lyrics evoke a deep sense of historical reverence, chronicling the hardships faced by these early settlers and laborers, whose sweat and sacrifice helped transform a fledgling nation into a global powerhouse. 

The opening lines, “Oh my love, it’s a long way we’ve come / From the freckled hills, to the steel and glass canyons,” poetically contrast the Irish countryside with New York's towering skyscrapers, symbolizing the profound journey from rural origins to urban industrialization.

The song also explores the tension between the ideals of the American Dream and the harsh realities faced by those who sought it. While the lyrics celebrate the vision, perseverance, and hard work of immigrants, there’s a melancholy undercurrent that acknowledges the violence, exploitation, and division that accompanied the building of America. 

Lines like “It's early fall, there's a cloud on the New York skyline / Innocence, dragged across a yellow line” subtly reference the ongoing struggles and conflicts within American society, pointing toward the labor strife and even evoking a post-9/11 world, in which the dream of America feels complicated by tragedy. In this way, "The Hands That Built America" becomes more than just a historical tribute—it serves as a reflection on the ongoing tension between aspiration and reality, construction and destruction, which continues to shape the nation.

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"Window In The Skies" Song Lyrics by U2

In “Window in the Skies,” U2 explores the transformative power of love as a force that transcends boundaries, heals brokenness, and challenges despair. The lyrics open with images of liberation—“The shackles are undone, the bullets quit the gun”—presenting love as a force that dismantles violence and oppression. Bono’s words evoke resurrection and renewal with lines like “The grave is now a grove” and “The stone, it has been moved,” subtly referencing Christian themes of redemption and transcendence,

These images suggest that love has the ability to undo the confines of past suffering and offer a path forward. Throughout the song, Bono reflects on love’s paradoxical nature, noting that it “makes strange enemies” and has a power to bring “hate… to its knees,” suggesting that love can break through bitterness and animosity. He also expresses the vulnerability love demands, capturing it with the “soul and its striptease,” where true intimacy requires the shedding of facades and the raw exposure of self.

As the refrain, “Oh, can’t you see what love has done,” repeats, Bono reflects on love’s effect not just on the world but on himself, alluding to personal redemption. In moments of remorse—“I know I hurt you and I made you cry”—he acknowledges past mistakes but recognizes that love has left “a window in the skies,” a metaphorical glimpse of hope and forgiveness that remains open. 

Love, as Bono sees it, has the power to redeem “every broken heart” and bring solace “for every heart that cries.” In the end, the song elevates love to a near-spiritual plane, celebrating it as a force that transcends human limitations and opens a path to unity and peace.

"Window In The Skies" Song Lyrics by U2

The shackles are undone

The bullets quit the gun
The heat that's in the sun
Will keep us when it's done
The rule has been disproved
The stone, it has been moved
The grave is now a grove
All debts are removed

Oh, can't you see what love has done
Oh, can't you see what love has done
Oh, can't you see what love has done
What it's doing to me

Love makes strange enemies
Makes love where love may please
The soul and its striptease
Hate brought to its knees
The sky over our head
We can reach it from our bed
If you let me in your heart
And out of my head

Oh, can't you see what love has done
Oh, can't you see what love has done
Oh, can't you see what love has done
What it's doing to me

Please don't ever let me out of here
I've got no shame
Oh no, oh no

Oh, can't you see what love has done
Oh, can't you see
Oh, can't you see what love has done
What it's doing to me

Oh, can't you see what love has done
I know I hurt you and I made you cry
Oh, can't you see what love has done
Did everything but murder you and I
Oh, can't you see what love has done
But love left a window in the skies
Oh, can't you see what love has done
And to love I rhapsodize

Oh, can't you see what love has done
To every broken heart
Oh, can't you see what love has done
For every heart that cries
Oh, can't you see what love has done
Love left a window in the skies
Oh, can't you see what love has done
And to love I rhapsodize

Oh, can't you see

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In the promotional video directed by Gary Koepke, a montage that includes nearly 100 clips taken from footage from the previous 50 years of other famous musicians performing in concert is used. The clips were selected and edited together so that either the lip movements or the finger movements of the musicians, who actually were performing other songs, match up with either the lyrics or the music of the U2 song. Artists in the video include Jack White (who appeared in It Might Get Loud with the Edge and covered Love is Blindness), Frank Sinatra, Beck and Chuck D.

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"The Saints Are Coming" lyrics by U2 and Greenday

The Saints are Coming was originally by The Skids. Originally when the song was written by Richard Jobson the lyrics were about a friend of his who had recently joined the British Army, and been killed on tour of duty in Northern Ireland.

When released as a well recieved collaboration between Green Day and U2, the song was a charity single to benefit people affected by the damage caused by the now infamous Hurricane Katrina.

The Saints features the lyrics / verse of the House of the Rising Sun by the Animals at the start, a none too subtle reference to New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina.

"The Saints Are Coming" song lyrics by U2

 There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
It's been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I'm one

I cried to my daddy on the telephone
How long now
Until the clouds unroll and you come home
The line went
But the shadows still remain since your descent
Your descent

I cried to my daddy on the telephone
How long now
Until the clouds unroll and you come home
The line went
But the shadows still remain since your descent
Your descent

Boom-cha hey

The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply

A drowning sorrow floods the deepest grief
How long now
Until a weather change condemns belief
How long now
When the night watchman lets in the thief
What's wrong now

Boom-cha hey

The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
The saints are coming, the saints are coming

I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply


Check out the lyrics to Ordinary Love by U2.

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"A Celebration" Song Lyrics by U2

"A Celebration," released in 1982 as a non-album single by U2, serves as a vibrant expression of hope and defiance amidst a backdrop of social and political turmoil. The song's infectious energy is encapsulated in the repeated exhortation to "shake, shake," inviting listeners to join in a collective celebration that promises liberation and connection. 

The line "I believe in the celebration / I believe it set me free" reflects a yearning for transcendence, suggesting that communal joy can act as a catalyst for personal and societal change. 

This sentiment resonates deeply, particularly when contrasted with the darker realities expressed in the lyrics, such as references to "the third world war" and "the atomic bomb," which underscore a sense of urgency in confronting the dangers of contemporary life.

The song's imagery evokes a mixture of optimism and realism; while acknowledging the forces at play in the world, including political and social oppression, it ultimately emphasizes resilience. Lines like "the powers that be but they won't overpower me" highlight a spirit of resistance against adversity, a recurring theme in U2's work. 

Furthermore, the mention of specific locations, such as "Christchurch" and "Mountjoy," adds a layer of geographical and cultural significance, rooting the song in a particular context while also reflecting universal struggles for justice and dignity. 

"A Celebration" was a non-album single released by U2 between the October and War albums in 1982. It is probably better known for its B-side, "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl" (later shortened to "Party Girl"), which has become a fan favorite throughout the years.

"A Celebration" Song Lyrics by U2

Shake, shake
Go go

I believe in the celebration
I believe it set me free
I believe you can loose these chains
I believe you can dance with me
Dance with me

Shake, shake
Shake, shake

I believe in the third world war
I believe in the atomic bomb
I believe in the powers that be but they won't overpower me
And you can go there too
And you can go, go, go, go

Shake, shake
Shake, shake

We can't stop the tide and everything goes round and round
And we don't have the time to watch the world go tumbling down
Go go

I believe in the bells of Christchurch ringing for this land
I believe in the cells of Mountjoy there is an honest man

And you can go there too
And you can go, go, go, go
And you

I believe in the walls of Jericho
Can go there too
I believe they're coming down
I believe in this city's children
And you
I believe the trumpet's sound
Can go, go, go, go
And you can go there too
And you can go, go, go, go
And you
I believe in what I'm doing
Can go there too

Check out Party Girl lyrics from the same release.

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"11 O'Clock Tick Tock" Lyrics U2

"11 O'Clock Tick Tock" Lyrics U2

U2's third non-album single was produced by producer Martin Hannett, who was more famous for his work with Joy Division, a band influential on U2. The band first met Hannett while he was producing "Love Will Tear Us Apart" with Joy Division. "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" debuted live in August 1979 with alternate lyrics and was then known as "Silver Lining." It evolved into "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" and was finally committed to vinyl.

11 O'Clock Tick Tock Lyrics:

It's cold outside, it gets so hot in here

The boys and girls collide to the music in my ear
I hear the children crying and I know it's time to go
I hear the children crying, take me home

A painted face and I know we haven't long
We thought that we had the answers, it was the questions we had wrong
I hear the children crying and I know it's time to go
I hear the children crying, take me home

Sad song sad song
Sad song sad song
Sad song sad song
Sad song sad song

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"Get On Your Boots" Song Lyrics by U2

Get On Your Boots was the lead single off No Line on the Horizon, perhaps an odd first single release, it grew on many listeners with a few listeners. It's kind of like a crazy cousin on Beautiful Day from the Achtung Baby side of the family. 

The lyrics are supposedly written from the perspective of a man writing to his first love as he relates how he is taking his family to a fairground in Nice, France at the beginning of the Iraq War. Bono also references the wider spectre of war and perhaps knowingly says he doesn't want to talk about war but saying that he actually is.

The lyrics pulse with a sense of immediacy, urging listeners to confront their realities and take a stand. The opening lines beckon an awakening, where the phrase “get on your boots” acts as both a literal and metaphorical summons—an invitation to rise from apathy and engage with the world, no matter how challenging it may be. The mention of a “bad faith” and references to the mundane, such as “the last of the outlaw” and the “darkness” that follows, alludes to a world grappling with moral and spiritual crises. 

As the song progresses, the lyrics pivot towards themes of community, love, and the importance of recognizing one’s inherent beauty. 

Lines like “You don’t know how beautiful you are” reinforce a sense of collective affirmation, urging listeners to appreciate their worth amid chaos and uncertainty. The interplay of whimsical imagery, such as “candy floss, ice cream,” contrasts with deeper reflections on societal struggles, highlighted by the acknowledgment of “wars between nations” and “growing up.” In this context, Bono articulates a yearning for connection, a desire to move beyond the superficial and engage with the profound. 

The repeated call to “let me in the sound” serves as both a plea for understanding and a metaphorical gateway to a shared experience, reinforcing the notion that through laughter and love, joy becomes an eternal pursuit. 

"Get On Your Boots" Song Lyrics by U2

The future needs a big kiss
Winds blow with a twist
Never seen a moon like this
Can you see it too

Night is falling everywhere
Rockets at the fun fair
Satan loves a bomb scare
But he won't scare you

Hey, sexy boots
Get on your boots, yeah

You free me from the dark dream
Candy floss, ice cream
All our kids are screaming
But the ghosts aren't real

Here's where we gotta be
Love and community
Laughter is eternity
If joy is real

You don't know how beautiful
You don't know how beautiful you are
You don't know and you don't get it, do you
No, you don't know how beautiful
You don't know
You don't know how beautiful you are

That's someone's stuff they're blowing up
We're into growing up
Women of the future
Hold the big revelations

I got a submarine
You got gasoline
I don't want to talk about
Wars between nations

Not right now
Hey sexy boots, yeah
No, no, no
Get on your boots, yeah
Not right now
Bossy boots

You don't know how beautiful
You don't know how beautiful you are
You don't know and you don't get it, do you
No, you don't know how beautiful
You don't know
You don't know how beautiful you are

Sexy boots
I don't want to talk about
The wars between the nations
Sexy boots, yeah

Let me in the sound
Let me in the sound
Let me in the sound, sound
Let me in the sound, sound
Let me in the sound

Let me in the sound
Let me in the sound, now
God, I'm going down
I don't wanna drown now
Meet me in the sound

Let me in the sound
Let me in the sound
Let me in the sound, sound
Let me in the sound, sound
Meet me in the sound

Get on your boots
Get on your boots
Get on your boots
Yeah hey hey
Get on your boots
Yeah hey hey
Get on your boots
Yeah hey hey
Get on your boots
Yeah hey hey

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When U2 released “Get On Your Boots” as the lead single from No Line on the Horizon, many critics and fans alike viewed it as an unconventional choice. The song’s frenetic energy and eclectic mix of whimsical imagery contrasted sharply with the more introspective and atmospheric tones that characterized much of U2's earlier work. T

Upon its release, the track received a mixed reception; while some praised its infectious beat and rallying call to action, others found it jarring and less cohesive than previous singles like “Beautiful Day” or “Vertigo.” Despite the divided opinions, the song managed to achieve commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries and ultimately becoming a staple in U2's live performances. The dichotomy between its upbeat tempo and provocative lyrics encapsulated the band’s willingness to push boundaries, setting the stage for the varied responses that No Line on the Horizon would evoke.

Other songs from No Line on the Horizon that refer to the theatre of war include White as Snow and Cedars of Lebanon.

The refrain 'let me in the sound' is also referenced in 'Fez Being Born'.

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"I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" Song Lyrics by U2

In “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight,” U2 crafts a poignant narrative that encapsulates a struggle with existential dread and a desperate search for meaning amid chaos. Bono’s lyrics deftly explore themes of disillusionment, where the protagonist grapples with the weight of societal pressures and personal crises. 

Lines such as “You can’t be afraid of what people will say” underscore the conflict between authenticity and the expectations imposed by the outside world. The recurring assertion of going “crazy” reflects a profound frustration, as the character stands at a crossroads, feeling the encroaching madness of modern life. 

The phrase “I’m not a real man” echoes a vulnerability that resonates deeply, revealing an inner turmoil that many face but seldom articulate. 

The imagery throughout the lyrics is vivid and evocative, bringing to life the inner workings of a troubled mind. Phrases like “the only thing I can’t do is go home” and “if you’re lost you can look and you will find me” indicate a longing for solace and clarity in a world that feels increasingly isolating. Bono juxtaposes the frantic pursuit of connection with the stark realization that true peace may remain elusive, creating a tension that propels the song forward. 

The existential crisis unfolds against a backdrop of restless energy, perfectly mirroring the pressures of contemporary existence. Ultimately, U2 distills a universal experience into a personal confession, challenging listeners to confront their own uncertainties while recognizing the power of shared struggles. 

"I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" Lyrics by U2

She's a rainbow and she loves the peaceful life
Knows I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight
There's a part of me in the chaos that's quiet
And there's a part of you that wants me to riot

Everybody needs to cry or needs to spit
Every sweet tooth needs just a little hit
Every beauty needs to go out with an idiot
How can you stand next to the truth and not see it
Oh, a change of heart comes slow

It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
Do you believe me or are you doubting
We're gonna make it all the way to the light
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight

Every generation gets a chance to change the world
Pity the nation that won't listen to your boys and girls
'Cause the sweetest melody is the one we haven't heard
Is it true that perfect love drives out all fear
The right to appear ridiculous is something I hold dear
Oh, but a change of heart comes slow

It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
Listen for me, I'll be shouting
We're gonna make it all the way to the light
But you now I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight

Baby, baby, baby
I know I'm not alone
Baby, baby, baby
I know I'm not alone

Oh oh oh

It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As we start out the climb
Listen for me, I'll be shouting
Shouting to the darkness
Squeeze out sparks of light

You know we're gonna go crazy
You know we'll go crazy
You know we'll go crazy if we don't go crazy tonight

Oh, slowly now
Oh, be slow

Several of the song's lyrics were influenced by Barack Obama's US presidential campaign.Bono stated to Q magazine that the lyrics "[sound] like a T-shirt slogan to me", and also noting that it was No Line on the Horizon's equivalent to All That You Can't Leave Behind's "Beautiful Day".

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"Magnificent" song lyrics by U2

Bono noted that the lyrics were influenced by both Cole Porter and Bach, and that the song is about "two lovers holding on to each other and trying to turn their life into worship." Daniel Lanois, one of NLOTH's producers described the song's origins:

 "We wanted to have something euphoric and Bono came up with that little melody. And he loved that melody, and stuck with it. Almost like a fanfare. And then I was involved in the lyrical process on that, because we wanted to talk about sacrifice that one makes for one's medium or one's art. I thought it had for a setting New York in the 50s; looking out a small bedroom window. Maybe a Charlie Parker kind of figure."

Bono's lyrics serve as both a personal manifesto and a universal yearning, encapsulating the relentless pursuit of something greater than oneself. With a tone that oscillates between reverence and vulnerability, the song opens with an acknowledgment of flawed humanity—“I was born to be with you”—suggesting that our very existence is tethered to an intrinsic connection to the divine, a theme that feels both intimate and cosmic. This duality becomes a powerful undercurrent as the song navigates through sonic landscapes created by The Edge’s signature delay-laden guitar riffs, melding the ethereal with the palpable.

In "Magnificent," U2 crafts a sonorous exploration of the interplay between human aspiration and the divine, a theme that resonates throughout their oeuvre but reaches new heights in the context of No Line on the Horizon. Bono's lyrics serve as both a personal manifesto and a universal yearning, encapsulating the relentless pursuit of something greater than oneself. 

U2's Magnificent Lyrics:

Magnificent
Oh, magnificent



I was born
I was born to be with you 

In this space and time

After that and ever after
I haven't had a clue
Only to break rhyme
This foolishness can leave a heart
Black and blue



Only love
Only love can leave such a mark

But only love
Only love can heal such a scar


I was born
I was born to sing for you 

I didn't have a choice
But to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice
From the womb my first cry
It was a joyful noise
Oh, oh

Only love
Only love can leave such a mark

But only love
Only love can heal such a scar


Justified till we die
You and I will magnify

Oh, the magnificent

Magnificent

Only love
Only love can leave such a mark

But only love
Only love unites our hearts



Justified till we die
You and I will magnify
Oh, the magnificent

Magnificent

Magnificent

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"All Because Of You" U2's song lyrics

A single released from the How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb album, Bono has described "All Because of You" as a love song to The Who, signaling the band's deep appreciation for the iconic British rock group and their influence on U2's music.

 

The song channels the raw energy, attitude, and rebellious spirit that The Who embodied, particularly through their bold, unapologetic sound and lyrical themes of defiance, self-identity, and searching for meaning. 

The song is indeed a reflective and deeply personal exploration of identity, faith, and gratitude. It highlights the profound influence that a guiding force—whether interpreted as a person, love, or a higher power—has on shaping one's sense of self. The lyrics depict a journey of self-discovery and a recognition of how external influences shape our internal worlds. 

The song also delves into themes of humility and personal growth, where the narrator admits to past arrogance and self-centeredness. The line "I like the sound of my own voice" speaks to the human tendency to be absorbed in oneself, yet there’s an acknowledgment of imperfection and vulnerability—"I'm not broke but you can see the cracks." Through this journey, there is a yearning for restoration and a return to innocence, as expressed in the desire to "make me perfect again."

"All Because Of You" U2's song lyrics

I was born a child of grace
Nothing else about the place
Everything was ugly but your beautiful face
And it left me no illusions
I saw you in the dark of the moon
In the shadow cast across my room
You heard me in my tune
When I just heard confusion

All because of you
All because of you
All because of you
I am, I am

I like the sound of my own voice
I didn't give anyone else a choice
An intellectual tortoise
Racing with your bullet train
Some people get squashed crossing the tracks
Some people got high rises on their backs
I'm not broke but you can see the cracks
You can make me perfect again

All because of you
All because of you
All because of you
I am, I am

I'm alive
I'm being born
I just arrived
I'm at the door
Of the place I started out from
And I want back inside

All because of you
All because of you
All because of you
I am


Check out some more songs from the same album, One Step Closer, Original Of The Species and Yahweh

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"City Of Blinding Lights" song lyrics by U2

The meaning of the lyrics

U2's "City of Blinding Lights" is a reflective exploration of New York City, capturing the contrasts between its dazzling exterior and the deeper emotional complexities it evokes. 

The song paints a portrait of the city’s bright lights, bustling energy, and overwhelming spectacle, but beneath this captivating allure lies a sense of disillusionment and introspection. 

New York, with its fast pace and glamour, can create feelings of disconnection and superficiality, where true meaning and deeper connections often feel elusive. The song expresses a longing for authentic relationships amidst the city's chaos, while also contemplating the passage of time and the inevitable changes it brings. 

There’s a struggle between holding onto innocence and grappling with the loss of self that can come with adulthood, especially in an environment that constantly dazzles with appearances. 

The inspiration behind the song

The origins of  City of Blinding Lights are closely tied to the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, particularly the emotional atmosphere Bono and the band experienced during a concert in New York City on their Elevation Tour. 

It was their first performance in the city since the attacks, and the gravity of the moment profoundly impacted the band. 

Bono recalled how, when the lights went up during one of their songs, he saw tears streaming down the faces of many in the audience. 

This raw display of emotion and resilience from New Yorkers amidst the city’s recovery moved him deeply and became a significant source of inspiration for the song. The experience crystallized the idea of a city that, despite its dazzling and overwhelming exterior, was grappling with immense grief and vulnerability. "City of Blinding Lights" became a reflection of New York's unique combination of grandeur and humanity, capturing both its breathtaking beauty and the emotional scars that lay beneath.

U2's "City Of Blinding Lights" lyrics by U2 from How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

The more you see the less you know
The less you find out as you go
I knew much more then than I do now

Neon heart, day glow eyes
A city lit by fireflies
They're advertising in the skies
For people like us

And I miss you when you're not around
I'm getting ready to leave the ground
Oh you look so beautiful tonight
In the city of blinding lights

Don't look before you laugh
Look ugly in a photograph
Flash bulbs, purple irises
The camera can't see

I've seen you walk unafraid
I've seen you in the clothes you made
Can you see the beauty inside of me
What happened to the beauty I had inside of me

And I miss you when you're not around
I'm getting ready to leave the ground
Oh, you look so beautiful tonight
In the city of blinding lights

Time, time, time, time
Time won't leave me as I am
But time won't take the boy out of this man

Oh, you look so beautiful tonight
Oh, you look so beautiful tonight
Oh, you look so beautiful tonight
Yeah, the city of blinding lights

The more you know the less you feel
Some pray for, others steal
Blessings are not just for the ones who kneel
Luckily

Check out more lyrics from How to Dismantle and Atomic Bomb, One Step Closer and Original Of The Species.

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U2's "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" song lyrics

"The Ground Beneath Her Feet" is a song by U2 from the film, The Million Dollar Hotel, and featured on the film's soundtrack.

It was released as a bonus track at the end of ATYCLB in only a few territories.

The lyrics are directly inspired by Salman Rushdie's 1999 novel The Ground Beneath Her Feet, in which the song appears as a poem. 

The story explores themes of love, loss, and the fragility of human existence, and these themes are mirrored in the song’s lyrics. 

Bono's words tell a tragic love story, lamenting a world where the protagonist's love has been lost, with the "ground beneath her feet" symbolizing stability, which vanishes with the absence of his beloved. The song taps into a sense of disorientation and emotional upheaval, reflecting the experience of love as both a grounding and destabilizing force.

"The Ground Beneath Her Feet" song lyrics U2

All my life I worshipped her
Her golden voice, her beauty's beat
How she made us feel
How she made me real
And the ground beneath her feet
And the ground beneath her feet

And now I can't be sure of anything
Black is white and cold is heat
For what I worshipped stole my love away
It was the ground beneath her feet
It was the ground beneath her feet

Go lightly down your darkened way
Go lightly under ground
I'll be down there in another day
I won't rest until you're found

Let me love you, let me rescue you
Let me bring you where two roads meet
Oh, come back above where there is only love
Only love

My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my

Let me love you true
Let me rescue you
Let me bring to where two roads meet
Let me love you true
Let me rescue you
I want to bring you to where two roads meet

My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my
My oh my

Check out other lyrics from The Million Dollar Hotel Soundtrack, "Never Let Me Go" "Stateless" and Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love".

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"Walk On" Song Lyrics by U2

U2's "Walk On" is a song of resilience and perseverance, deeply inspired by the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, but its message extends universally. 

It is written in the form of a supporting, uplifting anthem, praising her for her activism and fighting for freedom in Burma. This support from U2 reflects their ongoing commitment to Amnesty International.

In a disappointing turn, Suu Kyi failed as a leader and U2 was forced to declare their disappointment in her failure to support all the people of Myanmar. 

The repeated metaphor of "baggage" in the lyrics suggests that, as we move through life, we must let go of material possessions, superficial concerns, and emotional burdens. The only "baggage" worth carrying is what can't be left behind—core values like love, hope, and integrity. Love, though challenging, is essential, and it’s the one thing that sustains us through darkness and separation. The song encourages the listener to be strong and push forward, even when facing adversity, heartbreak, or doubt, reminding them that their intrinsic worth cannot be taken away or diminished.

The lyrics also emphasize the idea of "home" as a metaphor for inner peace or a state of belonging, which may be elusive or undefined, but is something we all strive for. The line "Home, hard to know what it is if you've never had one" reflects a longing for comfort or a place of emotional safety. 

Yet, the song insists that to reach this place of peace, we must leave behind the trappings of material success and societal expectations. Ultimately, "Walk On" is about endurance, the courage to continue on one's journey even when the path is uncertain, and the importance of staying true to one's beliefs and self in the face of life's challenges.  

"Walk On" Song Lyrics by U2

And love is not the easy thing
The only baggage you can bring
And love is not the easy thing
The only baggage you can bring
Is all that you can't leave behind

And if the darkness is to keep us apart
And if the daylight feels like it's a long way off
And if your glass heart should crack
And for one second you turn back
Oh no, be strong

Walk on, walk on
What you got they can't steal it
No, they can't even feel it
Walk on, walk on
Stay safe tonight

You're packing a suitcase for a place none of us has been
A place that has to be believed to be seen
You could have flown away
A singing bird in an open cage
Who will only fly, only fly for freedom

Walk on, walk on
What you've got they can't deny it
Can't sell it or buy it
Walk on, walk on
You stay safe tonight

And I know it aches, how your heart it breaks
You can only take so much
Walk on, walk on

Home, hard to know what it is if you've never had one
Home, I can't say where it is but I know I'm going home
That's where the hurt is

And I know it aches and your heart it breaks
And you can only take so much
Walk on

Leave it behind
You've got to leave it behind
All that you fashion
All that you make
All that you build
All that you break
All that you measure
All that you feel
All this you can leave behind
All that you reason
It's only time
All that you bear
No more than a feeling on my mind
All that you see
All that you wear
All that you sense
All that you scheme
All you dress up
All that you've seen
All you create
And all that you wreck
All that you hate

The place of Walk On after 9/11

Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, U2's "Walk On" resonated profoundly with many Americans, transforming into a powerful anthem of resilience and unity during a time of national crisis. The lyrics echoed the collective sentiment of a nation grappling with grief, fear, and uncertainty, calling for strength and solidarity in the face of adversity. 

U2's performance of the song at the 2002 Grammy Awards, where it won Record of the Year, further amplified this message, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of hope and perseverance in difficult times. The band's ability to connect with audiences emotionally was underscored by their willingness to address the complexities of human suffering while simultaneously inspiring a sense of communal strength. 

Through this renewed meaning, "Walk On" became a clarion call for healing, encouraging individuals to rise above the darkness and stand together as one, reinforcing the idea that love and resilience are essential in overcoming the profound challenges posed by such tragedies.

Check out U2's lyrics to Beautiful Day.

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"Elevation" song lyrics by U2

If any rock band could make a hit song that featured the lyric "A mole living in a hole,
digging up my soul" it would be U2 as they made it their 16th number-one single in their native Ireland.

"Elevation" by U2 is a song that fuses exuberance with a deeper exploration of the human spirit, balancing between earthly pleasures and spiritual transcendence. On the surface, the lyrics evoke passion and sensuality, capturing the physical intensity of desire through imagery such as "the orbit of your hips" and the speaker being shot from a gun. 

This hints at a physical connection that propels the individual out of a mundane, earthbound existence toward an elevated, transcendent state. 

The imagery of flight, particularly "I can fly so high," symbolizes a break from inertia, where human passion acts as a catalyst for personal transformation and transcendence. 

Bono said of Elevation:

It is about sexuality and transcendence, a playful piece about wanting to get off, or, in this case, to literally get off the ground. I can’t actually remember writing it. It was all over in minutes, which is probably not the greatest admission to make in a song about sex.

The song also carries a more spiritual, introspective dimension, a theme common in U2's work. 

The phrase "the goal is soul" from Bono's reflections signals that beneath the playfulness of the music, the lyrics delve into the quest for spiritual elevation. 

The speaker's plea to be lifted from "these blues" and his faith in the transformative power of love suggests a journey not just out of despair, but toward a deeper truth or spiritual awakening. 

The song thus operates on two levels, celebrating the joy of human connection while reaching for something more profound—a union of body, soul, and spirit that elevates the listener beyond the ordinary.

"Elevation" song lyrics by U2

High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse

You elevate my soul
I've lost all self-control
Been living like a mole
Now, going down, excavation
I and I into the sky
You make me feel like I can fly so high
Elevation

A star lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you can educate my mind
Explain all these controls
Can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation

A mole living in a hole
Digging up my soul
Going down, excavation
I and I into the sky
You make me feel like I can fly so high
Elevation

Love, lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you

A mole living in a hole
Digging up my soul
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly so high
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation

The version of the song released as a single was entitled the "Tomb Raider Mix" (mixed by Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers), differing significantly from the album version in that it was a heavier guitar and drums version.

The single featured a live version of Pop's Last Night on Earth and a cover of Johnny Cash's Don't Take Your Gun to Town.

Want more lyrics from All That You Can't Leave Behind? We've got them all,  the Joey Ramone love song "In a Little While", the almost throwaway track "Wild Honey" and the chilling "Peace on Earth".

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