"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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