One of the most beautiful songs and lyrics ever written. Makes me happy and hopeful - about life :-) U2 are Irish and have often song about the struggles of their country and beyond.
Hi, Mr. Boyd, guess what? I saw you first reacting Oliver Anthony's Rich men north of Richmond, an then, you just appeared with U2 on another account (of mine) and I thought: God, I need to sub this guy. ❤ I love your voice and how reasonable you are. A big hug from a girl! (Brazil)
He changed a lot of his own lyrics in this live version, but the religious symbolism is the same. The very last part is a tribute to Primal Scream’s song Movin’ On Up, they were playing Glastonbury at the same time.
This, like many of U2's songs, is quite spiritual. It's about how people keep looking for life's meaning and fulfillment in all the wrong places (thus the video in Las Vegas) when God is right there waiting to give it to them if they would just open their eyes.
Irish Catholic, who had a very interesting and prescient, take on the troubles in Northern Ireland. Leading political issue in their land, and of their day.
Please watch the original at some point; the video is shot on Fremont Street, before they put on the overhead light show, so as I've lived here 22 years it's a special piece of history for me.
They have been at it for 45 years constantly reinventing themselves and, with the most recent album, their own work. With every fork in the road they lose fans who then will claim they have just their way. They just keep it fresh and fun for themselves :-) This song has gospel roots and they also sang it with a gospel choir. The words and phrases have a clear religious connotation and religion has been a strong theme. 40 was probably their first religion themed song. Wake Up Dead Man is another song about a man in a religious crisis wanting for Jesus to come back. They have many recurring themes with love and social topics being two other. They play incredible live shows and not how to hurt the crowd involved. Improvise lyrics and intertwine lyrics of other songs.
I would love for you to try and decipher U2s song “Until the End of the World” and see if you can get what it’s about without reading up on the song. It’s an incredable song with a really twist of a story behind it.
Yes, most of the band had strong religious connections when younger. Before "U2" played as U2, the same group had other band names. Originally, the bass player (who actually started the group) was going to quit, because he felt like the band was become more of a Christian band, and he wanted to be in a Rock group.
Yes, it’s totally religious. Did know til years later that Bono is deeply religious. Many songs I thought were about love between people are about faith. If course they can be interpreted the other way.
I take it less as trying to find his religion and more that he's trying to find what makes him happy or what his purpose is in this world. He's tried it all and nothing seems to be "that thing."
People seem to make clear cut assumptions about the religious references in this songs. No, they are not a religious band, but you can't say religion wasn't a large part of their forming. Most of their work has been about the difficult relationship between the terrestrial and the holy, but it is not in a way of gospel. It is more, from the flesh, and from the sin and love.
"Bro, sing the songs, it's your song, sing it" ... sigh, do you even concert? It's like you have never experienced a live performance. Great performers include the audience. Here, it's not just Bono who allows the audience to take over, but the band downplay, and he signals the mixing deck to downplay so the audience and band are one. They are masters of bringing the audience in, at the right moments. Now, it's different if you go to a concert, and the audience is outperforming/singing every single word for every song, including songs that aren't meant for that or really dont make sense as a sing-a-long (There is group in particular who is consistently this way, each time Ive seen them). This however is a song that is made to be a sing-a-long. It has a gospel/church-like feel, so there is a natural congregational feel to everyone singing together.
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One of the most beautiful songs and lyrics ever written. Makes me happy and hopeful - about life :-)
U2 are Irish and have often song about the struggles of their country and beyond.
When doing U2 live versions, their Slane concert is always a good place to go.
Irish band....Irish protest. Come from Northern Ireland. Many songs about the troubles there. Monday Bloody Monday you should listen to
Hi, Mr. Boyd, guess what? I saw you first reacting Oliver Anthony's Rich men north of Richmond, an then, you just appeared with U2 on another account (of mine) and I thought: God, I need to sub this guy. ❤ I love your voice and how reasonable you are. A big hug from a girl! (Brazil)
Wonderful Song
Wonderful Album
Wonderful Band
Excellent Songwriting
Excellent Vocals
Excellent Musicianship
U2
A sad song. I still haven't found my higher calling.
Watched a documentary years ago about U2. Bono said himself he meant this to be a gospel song.
He changed a lot of his own lyrics in this live version, but the religious symbolism is the same.
The very last part is a tribute to Primal Scream’s song Movin’ On Up, they were playing Glastonbury at the same time.
This, like many of U2's songs, is quite spiritual. It's about how people keep looking for life's meaning and fulfillment in all the wrong places (thus the video in Las Vegas) when God is right there waiting to give it to them if they would just open their eyes.
You should find the live, Rattle & Hum version with a gospel choir in Harlem. 100% a gospel song.
Angelina dropped her new ep's and 1 video. Amazing! Your gonna love them!
Concerts are great to be at, a real be in the moment thing but if you are not there, you are not there.
yep
True.
Irish Catholic, who had a very interesting and prescient, take on the troubles in Northern Ireland. Leading political issue in their land, and of their day.
They are catholics from Dublin Ireland and yes, alot of their songs have religious words and undertones
Awesome ❤️🔥
On Eddie Vetters RUclips channel there's a video of him singing a tribute to U2 at the Kennedy Center the song is One. It's amazing 🎉
The song is a great one, Bono is apparently very religious and the song is about his confusion in searching for answers maybe .
It’s actually about how you never stop searching for meaning
I think bono might think he is god. He did declare himself as Jesus in rattle and hum. But I guess anyone can be a made up character
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Three of them are quite religious. Not Adam.
I always assumed it was about the American Dream, which is unattainable.
U2 with Mary J Blige! That’s the song he needs to hear
Please watch the original at some point; the video is shot on Fremont Street, before they put on the overhead light show, so as I've lived here 22 years it's a special piece of history for me.
if you like this uplifting feel like your floating, large epic sound, you should look up Angels and Airwaves
They have been at it for 45 years constantly reinventing themselves and, with the most recent album, their own work. With every fork in the road they lose fans who then will claim they have just their way. They just keep it fresh and fun for themselves :-)
This song has gospel roots and they also sang it with a gospel choir. The words and phrases have a clear religious connotation and religion has been a strong theme. 40 was probably their first religion themed song. Wake Up Dead Man is another song about a man in a religious crisis wanting for Jesus to come back.
They have many recurring themes with love and social topics being two other.
They play incredible live shows and not how to hurt the crowd involved. Improvise lyrics and intertwine lyrics of other songs.
I would love for you to try and decipher U2s song “Until the End of the World” and see if you can get what it’s about without reading up on the song. It’s an incredable song with a really twist of a story behind it.
I also love the story behind 'Miracle Drug' :-)
Sorry for intrusion but listen to Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass “Taste of Honey”
Yes, most of the band had strong religious connections when younger. Before "U2" played as U2, the same group had other band names. Originally, the bass player (who actually started the group) was going to quit, because he felt like the band was become more of a Christian band, and he wanted to be in a Rock group.
check out peter hollens and home free cover on this song during covid amazing singing and video work
Yes, it’s totally religious. Did know til years later that Bono is deeply religious. Many songs I thought were about love between people are about faith. If course they can be interpreted the other way.
Bono is a christian!!! ❤
The biggest Christian rock band ever = U2 🤔🎶🎸😎
Do yourself a favour and listen to the live version of this with The Voices of Freedom Choir. IMO, it’s much more moving.
I take it less as trying to find his religion and more that he's trying to find what makes him happy or what his purpose is in this world. He's tried it all and nothing seems to be "that thing."
People seem to make clear cut assumptions about the religious references in this songs. No, they are not a religious band, but you can't say religion wasn't a large part of their forming. Most of their work has been about the difficult relationship between the terrestrial and the holy, but it is not in a way of gospel. It is more, from the flesh, and from the sin and love.
Bono has professed Christianity
I still say the 2nd half of this album was better than the 1st half.
Worth listening to a version where Bono is actually singing the song, rather than the crowd.
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Studio version lyrics don't always match live performances
He should check out Ariana Grandes (My Hair) live version would be best but the official audio is fine too
This is not a good version. The crowd is singing more than Bono is. I suggest giving the album version a try.
"Bro, sing the songs, it's your song, sing it" ... sigh, do you even concert? It's like you have never experienced a live performance. Great performers include the audience. Here, it's not just Bono who allows the audience to take over, but the band downplay, and he signals the mixing deck to downplay so the audience and band are one. They are masters of bringing the audience in, at the right moments.
Now, it's different if you go to a concert, and the audience is outperforming/singing every single word for every song, including songs that aren't meant for that or really dont make sense as a sing-a-long (There is group in particular who is consistently this way, each time Ive seen them). This however is a song that is made to be a sing-a-long. It has a gospel/church-like feel, so there is a natural congregational feel to everyone singing together.
They are Christian’s
God the interruptions are interruptive. Would love to see your response while respecting the song so we can enjoy it as well ! PLEASE !!