'North Star' Song Lyrics by U2

These are the lyrics to the song U2 debuted at the Turin, Italy gig on March 6, 2010. No telling where the song will end up, maybe on Songs of Ascent. In which case the lyrics could be totally different by then.

The song "North Star" by U2 serves as a poignant reflection on guidance, hope, and resilience in times of uncertainty. Through evocative lyrics, the band conveys a sense of searching for direction amid chaos, using the metaphor of a "north star" to symbolize a steadfast source of light and purpose. The song captures the human experience of longing for connection and meaning, particularly during challenging moments when one might feel lost. 

North Star was apparently written during the How to Dismantle and Atomic Bomb sessions and according to @U2, the song is a tribute to Johnny Cash.

North Star Lyrics by U2

 Forty-five light years
From home
From where you are
Where I wanna be
Beside you

Looking for direction
Star to your affection
The space between you and me

I can’t wait any longer
For your love
I can’t wait
I can’t wait
I can’t wait any longer
For it
I can’t wait any longer
For your love

The birds still singing for them
As they fly above the firmament
It’s not a song of discontent
It’s not like that
Up in the sky

Here I am, a space guy
Caught between the love and logic
Out here in the universe
Hey hey

I can’t wait any longer
For your love
I can’t wait
I can’t wait
I can’t wait any longer
For it
I can’t wait any longer
For your love

And a day as it ends
And you watch as the sun goes down
Pray that the night
Will go quickly now
Your hope
Your prayer
And the clouds leave the sky alone
There’s only one light that can guide you
Guide you

I can’t wait any longer
I can’t wait any longer
For your love
I can’t wait any longer
For your love
I can’t wait
I can’t wait
I can’t wait any longer
For your love
For your love

It’s like the silence and shock
Of the lights up there shining
You want it
You got it
You want it

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U2's exploration of vulnerability and strength resonates deeply, emphasizing the importance of holding onto dreams and ideals as a way to navigate life’s complexities. This interplay of darkness and light within the narrative invites listeners to contemplate their own journeys, ultimately reinforcing the notion that even in the bleakest of times, there remains an enduring hope that can guide us toward a brighter future.

In the Transformers film series, U2's "North Star" features prominently in the 2011 movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon, specifically during a pivotal scene that underscores themes of hope and resilience. The song plays in the background during a sequence that highlights the film's emotional weight and the struggles of the characters as they confront overwhelming challenges. The use of "North Star" enhances the narrative by drawing parallels between the film's themes of finding direction in the face of adversity and the song's exploration of seeking guidance and light during dark times. 

Also debuted during the same night was the song, Glastonbury

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