'Are You Gonna Wait Forever' song lyrics by U2

Are You Gonna Wait Forever was the b-side from U2's Vertigo single off the How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb album.

This song was dropped from the album as All Because of You ended up sharing the same musical sensibilities - in a similar way to how Lady With The Spinning Head from the Achtung Baby recording sessions is very similar to The Fly.

U2's "Are You Gonna Wait Forever?" is a compelling exploration of personal transformation, urging listeners to seize the moment and confront both internal and external obstacles. The lyrics reflect a journey toward clarity, with the protagonist realizing that the barriers in their life are dissolving, signaling a path forward ("All the obstacles in my way... are disappearing every day"). 

This shift is accompanied by a call to action, captured in the repeated question, "Are you gonna wait forever?" which emphasizes the need to act before opportunities slip away. 

The song speaks to the importance of confronting past silences and missed chances ("Getting out from under my bed... gonna say the things I should have said"), while also warning against the distractions of superficiality and societal pressures that can lead to compromising one's dreams ("Don't trade your dreams for some small change"). As the refrain intensifies, the urgency builds, suggesting that the moment for change is not distant but present ("Or is it now, now, now?"). 

Ultimately, the song challenges the listener to pursue truth and authenticity, refusing to wait indefinitely for a better life or deeper meaning.

'Are You Gonna Wait Forever' song lyrics by U2

All the obstacles in my way, now
Are disappearing every day, now
I'm getting closer
We're getting closer to home
It won't be long until the summer comes

Are you gonna wait forever?
Are you gonna wait forever?

Getting out from under my bed, now
I'm going to say the things I should have said, now
Getting closer
Getting closer to what's true
Gonna find myself in you

Are you gonna wait forever?
Are you gonna wait forever?
Are you gonna wait forever?
Are you gonna wait forever?

There's no one there behind their eyes
They're in the business, beautiful lies
We'll keep the promise
'Cause we don't know how to break it
The furniture you can rearrange
Don't trade your dreams for some small change
Guard the flame, or better leave it naked

Are you gonna wait forever?
Are you gonna wait forever?
Are you gonna wait forever?
How?
Are you gonna wait forever?
How, how long, how long?
Or is it now, now, now?
Or is it now?

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