'Street Mission' song lyrics by U2

Street Mission" is among U2's earliest compositions, recorded during their November 1978 sessions at Keystone Studios in Dublin. At that time, the band was still known as The Hype. This track, along with "Shadows and Tall Trees" and "The Fool," was part of their initial efforts to secure a recording contract. Notably, "Street Mission" was not included on any of U2's studio albums but was later released in 2004 as part of "The Complete U2" digital box set.

The song's lyrics reflect themes of restlessness and a desire for change. Lines like "Some say maybe tomorrow, new direction, hello" suggest a longing for a fresh start. The repetition of "Street mission" in the chorus implies a quest for purpose or a new path. This early exploration of personal and existential themes would become a hallmark of Bono's songwriting in later years.

"Street Mission" holds historical significance as it was featured in U2's first television appearance on the Irish program "Youngline" on March 2, 1978. 

At that performance, the band was still called The Hype. By the time the episode aired in June 1978, they had adopted the name U2. This early exposure marked a pivotal moment in their transition from a local Dublin band to international recognition.

'Street Mission' song lyrics by U2

I don't know
Man, I just got here
You got me thinking
I'm about to leave

Some say maybe tomorrow
New direction, hello
What I know know know
What I know know know

I walk tall
I walk in the wild wind
I love to stare
I love to watch myself grow

Someday, maybe tomorrow
New direction, hello
Well I know know know
Well I know know know

Street mission
Street mission
Street mission
Street mission

And I'm promising nothing
I'm just living a smile
I casually arrange it
I know...well I know know know

Street mission
Street mission

Street mission
Street mission

I walk tall
I walk in the wild wind
I live an image
Of plastic and gold

Some say maybe tomorrow
A resurrection, hello
Well I know know know
Well I know know know
Well I know know know
Well I know know know

Oh...

Oh...

Oh...i need something
I need someone
I need you


Oh...i've got something
I've got someone
I've got you

Street mission
Street mission
Street mission
Good night