“Red Flag Day,” a standout track from U2’s Songs of Experience, delves into themes of urgency, activism, and the complexities of human emotion against the backdrop of contemporary societal challenges such as the then Syrian refugee crisis.
The song opens with vivid imagery and a sense of immediacy, as Bono reflects on the urgency of the current climate, both personally and politically. Lines like “The stars are out tonight / The sky is not the limit” suggest an expansive vision that contrasts sharply with the existential anxieties permeating everyday life.
This juxtaposition creates a sense of tension that is palpable throughout the song, prompting listeners to confront both the beauty and the peril that coexist in the world around them.
At its core, “Red Flag Day” serves as a poignant commentary on the fragility of existence and the need for vigilance in the face of adversity. The recurring motif of a "red flag" symbolizes warnings and alerts, urging listeners to pay attention to the critical issues at hand.
The song encapsulates the complex interplay of love, loss, and activism, emphasizing that the pursuit of a better world is inherently tied to our shared human experience.
'Red Flag Day' lyrics by U2 from the Songs of Experience album.
I am made of all that I'm afraid of
I'm most afraid of losing you
Hell's a season
You're the reason that I even dreamt of getting through
I, I can feel your body shaking
I, I will meet you where the waves are breaking
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's get in the water
Taken out by a wave
Where we've never been before
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's go a bit further
Paradise is a place
You can see when it's yours
Red Flag Day
Red Flag Day
Sun comes here and oceanic feeling
Sky will soon be clear
Today we can't afford to be afraid of what we fear
I, I can feel your body shaking
I, I will meet you where the waves are breaking
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's get in the water
Taken out by a wave
Where we've never been before
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's go a bit further
Paradise is a place
You can see when it's yours
Red Flag Day
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Red Flag Day
Not even news today
So many lost in the sea last night
One word that the sea can’t say
Is no, no, no, no
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Red Flag Day
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's get in the water
I'm most afraid of losing you
Hell's a season
You're the reason that I even dreamt of getting through
I, I can feel your body shaking
I, I will meet you where the waves are breaking
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's get in the water
Taken out by a wave
Where we've never been before
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's go a bit further
Paradise is a place
You can see when it's yours
Red Flag Day
Red Flag Day
Sun comes here and oceanic feeling
Sky will soon be clear
Today we can't afford to be afraid of what we fear
I, I can feel your body shaking
I, I will meet you where the waves are breaking
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's get in the water
Taken out by a wave
Where we've never been before
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's go a bit further
Paradise is a place
You can see when it's yours
Red Flag Day
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Red Flag Day
Not even news today
So many lost in the sea last night
One word that the sea can’t say
Is no, no, no, no
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Red Flag Day
Baby it's a Red Flag Day
Baby let's get in the water
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