“I was speeding on the subway, through the Stations of the Cross.” What a lyric. I think we have all had days or nights when we have felt like we were going through those Stations of pain and suffering. This song is truly U2’s masterpiece.
*Moment of Surrender* by U2 is not only one of my favourite tracks by this particular band but by any band who has written any song ever. Emotionally, spiritually, and personally relatable - this "Moment of Surrender" was released at a time when I needed some help during a grieving process I had been plunged too deeply, owing to the loss of someone I love and will always love so much... however, it was time to recover. It did not make it easier, as it simultaneously made this specific track undeniably so special, that before this song became an official single, both myself and the woman I loved found this U2 track to be one of our shared favourites of all-time, shortly before her death as this magnificent song made its debut on radio. It was appropriate, it was destined, and I will always cherish *Moment of Surrender* for the rest of my corporeal days on earth. Thank you for your reaction/overview of this beautiful song, I am very thankful. I am entirely satisfied and surely happy that I subscribed to your channel. God bless you both.
@@anthonykladitis36 Thank you my friend, and I am also very thankful I found your channel. I have had my doubts and my expected grievances with the existence of God Almighty and our saviour Jesus Christ... however I let my mind, my soul open itself up to the to seemingly every possibility, and I found home. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and saviour, and my belief in the triune Holiness of God; unquestionably wholly embraced. Thank you for your responses, it means a lot to me. I hope you continue with U2 - the song *Please* from Pop, the track before the spectacular "Wake-up Deadman" closes the album, is very much a stellar song. God bless, and look forward to viewing your future videos, musically related or not.
Thx guys for doing this review! Thx for bringing back so many great memories from 360 tour! There are tons of reviews about streets, with or without you, one, bad (at live aid), but so few about their other songs. There are so many other great U2 songs out there like this one which deserve attention (e.g. Please, Exit, The unforgettable fire, The fly, Indian summer sky, Gone, in a little while, Magnificent, 13 (there is a light), Who’s gonna ride your wild horses, Ultraviolet, and so many more).
@@anthonykladitis36 Was album called Boy, if you all haven't watched their full concert at The Red Rocks, when they were young, and is pretty awesome, great music stage performance, starting out! On you tube you can watch their concert, and other great concerts too!
@@anthonykladitis36 Lol I sure am! Only me and my cousin Kevin were and still are U2 fans, from same time, and that many years! It was something about them and still is! Loved watching grow into the men they are today!
This is the best interpretation i've read about the song: I do not think the song is about "moments" but rather THE MOMENT... the defining realization that we're all living our lives in a catatonic stupour of ridiculousness while the true meaning of our existence is right there in front of us waiting to be grasped. Let me expand upon this interpretation with some thoughts to consider on this absolutely awe-inspiring ballad. "The stone was semi-precious We were barely conscious Two souls too smart to be in the realm of certainty Even on our wedding day" An introduction, demonstrating how our carefree attitude can even be found in our so-called love relationships. The semi-precious stone may refer to the importance we put on the damn diamond ring, and the nonsense surrounding wedding... two souls too "smart" to stop and realize the true meaning of what is happening. To worried about the "busy"-ness of invitations, decorations, thank-you cards... the STRESS! "I was speeding on the subway Through the stations of the cross" The stations of the cross are all around us. For Christians, we've been educated our entire lives to understand that Christ is all around us, manifesting in so many forms. We just fail to see this, rushing around in our daily lives without taking the time for reminiscing about faith, eternity, and the power of our consciousness. We barrel forward through our lives, streaking by the signs all around us. "Every eye looking every other way Counting down 'til the pain would stop" Our common way of fighting the pain in our lives is simply to complain about all the shit piled upon us and wish it would all end... count down the days until things will be better. Maybe buy a lottery ticket and wish, instead of turning back to God and giving in to the true plan and mission of our lives. "At the moment of surrender Of vision over visibility" Probably THE MOST powerful line in the whole song. Visibility is simply the ability of our eyes to look around. But to truly have VISION... to truly see what is meant to be seen around us, to realize what life is truly TRULY about; that is the ultimate answer and the only way we will achieve it is to surrender to eternity and quit confounding our existence with the trivialities, addictions, and "horrors" of everyday life. "I did not notice the passers-by And they did not notice me" A clear indication of the personal nature of this realization; the fact that everyone must experience it in their own way. When the protagonist does, there is a clear separation between him/herself and everyone else around, who are still continuing on through the deadness of life.
This one's in my U2 top three along with Miss Sarajevo, and Streets. Lyrically, this one I think is U2's best. And it's got beautiful melodies as well. That first stanza is definitely about heroin - tying yourself with "wire" and the word "horses" are two explicit references to the drug, which was nicknamed "horse" in the 60s and 70s. But like all U2 songs, each person can take a different interpretation to the lyrics to find their own meaning for their own life.
@@anthonykladitis36 I am A big U2 fan since early years , i know every single album and song and every live tour ,its hard to choose a fav song or album , but i want you guys to react to 2 songs from different albums 1st the unforgettable fire from TUF album 2nd heaven and hell from the achtung baby outtakes ( hansa studio sessions)
I've been getting into "reaction" vids lately and have watched a lot. I like what you guys are doing, I'd make sure the music isn't doubled up on the playback, but I'm here for the reactions and you both are real, relatable, honest and quite honestly fun to watch.
Where I was when this album was released ... I was in a queue for a music store on Dublin City's Grafton Street for the midnight release 🙂 Not the first time I done this, that would have been for Achtung Baby back in November 1991.
Any human’s “moment of surrender”-if authentic-is an intensely personal, exceptionally intimate experience. It’s as close to the bone as it gets. So a person may be folding to their knees in what is “the” moment for them . . . but passers-by won’t-CAN’T-grasp what is going on for that person. For those others, it’s just another ordinary moment in a day. Similarly, that person wouldn’t be aware of, wouldn’t “notice,” others around him or her anyway. Because the moment of surrender is *that* intimate, *that* internal, and *that* all-encompassing. For the person experiencing it, it’s a private, transcendent moment. That the band captured this reality so eloquently in the lyrics of the melodic chorus is one reason the song is so powerful. Sublime U2 song. Underrated because of the album it’s on.
Personally, I preferred U2’s SOE album over the earlier SOI album. Neither are among my top 3 U2 albums of all time, but SOI had at least a couple gems on it . . . while SOE had more to offer top-to-bottom. I think the latter album worked better because it’s closer to where the band authentically is at this point in their lives. Some brilliant pieces on there. Altho, it’s not a perfect U2 album; I think the flaw in SOE at times is they/Bono were trying *so hard* too imbue the songs with wisdom & message and to “say what needs to be said” that some songs crossed the line into *trying too hard.* A few of the songs suffered under their own weight . . . not achieving that sublime balance of Music + Message + the Intangible that other genius U2 songs/albums have reached. But overall, SOE delivers enough art to justify its existence & then some.
Saw them on their 360 tour in Berlin, Zürich, Vienna and Munich. Munich was a disappointment (like Vertigo Tour in 2005 in Munich). But Berlin concert was amazing, maybe the best concert I‘ve ever seen of them. Such an awesome evening and experience.
Bit late to the party on this one. What a beauty of a song. I think you have it spot on really. I find I can't listen to it too often, it's raw for me and takes me back to a time in my life that's pretty hard to go to. Bono has mentioned that this album was written in third person - I'm not sure to what degree though. But it does feel like a song about someone who is broken as you say or really lost, I think that is spot on, and this picture is painted of the world around them still turning during their broken-ness as the character is on their knees. The vision over visibility line is a killer one. I think you should probably privately check out the film 'Linear' by Anton Corbijn that accompanies this album with each track from the album with an additional gem of a song you shouldn't miss, I think you will both enjoy the film. I'd like to hear and see your reaction to Unknown Caller from this album some point - it's another stunner for me that feels like it comes from somewhere else. Keep up the good work!
@@anthonykladitis36 I think you will like it. Be warned though, it's pure music, there's no dialogue, which is fine when it comes to U2 right?! It's a sort of road movie and is a different way of appreciating the album.
@@anthonykladitis36 i think it is one of the most anthemic songs from U2's catalogue and also an EPIC guitar solo. To tell you the truth im not to sure if it is religious or not but thats what you guys are here to find out lol
@@anthonykladitis36 I have always seen it as God's answer to the prayer in Moment of Surrender. It starts with "sunshine, sunshine" and then the narrator explains what he heard from what I take as God. The line- "3:33 (same as on the ATYCLB album cover) the numbers fell from the clock face...speed dialing with no signal at all" seems to be a miraculous call" and the answer "Go, shout it out....Hear me, cease to speak that I may speak" seems to be a divine response.
Looks like there was some doubling of the track which unfortunately was a bit distracting but always love seeing your reaction to my favorite band. I always felt the song was about the moment when you finally surrender to God after years of living through life’s struggle and once that happens everything else in the world no longer has value
Drowning man is another favorite too, I might be wrong but I think Bono wrote that song for Adam Clayton when Adam was going through alot, and Love is blindness is another great one too, I think he wrote that for the Edge when he went through his divorce.
@@anthonykladitis36 You've heard it live, too, right? You said you saw them on the 360 tour in Pittsburgh. They played this song on every single show on the 360 tour.👍🏻😀
Yeah, sorry about that. I couldn’t get the video to match up with the video we played. The video we reacted to got blocked and this video worked. Sorry for the inconvenience. That in no way effected how I reacted. One of my favorite songs we’ve done so far!
Why are you reviewing this song when Unknown Caller is about God talking to you? Did you get the 333 in the lyrics? Jeremiah 33:3 Amplified Bible (AMP) 'Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish. That is the Unknown Caller
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“I was speeding on the subway, through the Stations of the Cross.”
What a lyric. I think we have all had days or nights when we have felt like we were going through those Stations of pain and suffering. This song is truly U2’s masterpiece.
*Moment of Surrender* by U2 is not only one of my favourite tracks by this particular band but by any band who has written any song ever. Emotionally, spiritually, and personally relatable - this "Moment of Surrender" was released at a time when I needed some help during a grieving process I had been plunged too deeply, owing to the loss of someone I love and will always love so much... however, it was time to recover. It did not make it easier, as it simultaneously made this specific track undeniably so special, that before this song became an official single, both myself and the woman I loved found this U2 track to be one of our shared favourites of all-time, shortly before her death as this magnificent song made its debut on radio. It was appropriate, it was destined, and I will always cherish *Moment of Surrender* for the rest of my corporeal days on earth. Thank you for your reaction/overview of this beautiful song, I am very thankful. I am entirely satisfied and surely happy that I subscribed to your channel.
God bless you both.
I am glad you are a part of this community and am thankful that you interact with us!
@@anthonykladitis36 Thank you my friend, and I am also very thankful I found your channel. I have had my doubts and my expected grievances with the existence of God Almighty and our saviour Jesus Christ... however I let my mind, my soul open itself up to the to seemingly every possibility, and I found home. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and saviour, and my belief in the triune Holiness of God; unquestionably wholly embraced. Thank you for your responses, it means a lot to me. I hope you continue with U2 - the song *Please* from Pop, the track before the spectacular "Wake-up Deadman" closes the album, is very much a stellar song. God bless, and look forward to viewing your future videos, musically related or not.
@@bodies2magenta :)
One of their best lyrics, this song would deserve more attention
I agree. It deserves more attention.
This was a song that hit me the very first time I heard it.... masterpiece
It really is exceptional
@@anthonykladitis36 and it's sung from the soul... almost hear the desperation... awesome
brian eno called it the miracle song in that it was recorded in one take
@@garyowen4112 I watched at interview with him that someone sent me in this thread. It was really cool to here the inside scoop on the song!
Thx guys for doing this review! Thx for bringing back so many great memories from 360 tour! There are tons of reviews about streets, with or without you, one, bad (at live aid), but so few about their other songs. There are so many other great U2 songs out there like this one which deserve attention (e.g. Please, Exit, The unforgettable fire, The fly, Indian summer sky, Gone, in a little while, Magnificent, 13 (there is a light), Who’s gonna ride your wild horses, Ultraviolet, and so many more).
You've got great taste. A lot of my same favorites.
Hi From Kentucky, U2 fan since I was a young teenager, still am, very spiritual and gifted group! Great job U guys!
Thank you !
What album did you start following U2?
@@anthonykladitis36 Was album called Boy, if you all haven't watched their full concert at The Red Rocks, when they were young, and is pretty awesome, great music stage performance, starting out! On you tube you can watch their concert, and other great concerts too!
@@TheMagnet7 Wow, that is a throwback! You are a long time fan !
@@anthonykladitis36 Lol I sure am! Only me and my cousin Kevin were and still are U2 fans, from same time, and that many years! It was something about them and still is! Loved watching grow into the men they are today!
This is the best interpretation i've read about the song:
I do not think the song is about "moments" but rather THE MOMENT... the defining realization that we're all living our lives in a catatonic stupour of ridiculousness while the true meaning of our existence is right there in front of us waiting to be grasped. Let me expand upon this interpretation with some thoughts to consider on this absolutely awe-inspiring ballad.
"The stone was semi-precious
We were barely conscious
Two souls too smart to be in the realm of certainty
Even on our wedding day"
An introduction, demonstrating how our carefree attitude can even be found in our so-called love relationships. The semi-precious stone may refer to the importance we put on the damn diamond ring, and the nonsense surrounding wedding... two souls too "smart" to stop and realize the true meaning of what is happening. To worried about the "busy"-ness of invitations, decorations, thank-you cards... the STRESS!
"I was speeding on the subway
Through the stations of the cross"
The stations of the cross are all around us. For Christians, we've been educated our entire lives to understand that Christ is all around us, manifesting in so many forms. We just fail to see this, rushing around in our daily lives without taking the time for reminiscing about faith, eternity, and the power of our consciousness. We barrel forward through our lives, streaking by the signs all around us.
"Every eye looking every other way
Counting down 'til the pain would stop"
Our common way of fighting the pain in our lives is simply to complain about all the shit piled upon us and wish it would all end... count down the days until things will be better. Maybe buy a lottery ticket and wish, instead of turning back to God and giving in to the true plan and mission of our lives.
"At the moment of surrender
Of vision over visibility"
Probably THE MOST powerful line in the whole song. Visibility is simply the ability of our eyes to look around. But to truly have VISION... to truly see what is meant to be seen around us, to realize what life is truly TRULY about; that is the ultimate answer and the only way we will achieve it is to surrender to eternity and quit confounding our existence with the trivialities, addictions, and "horrors" of everyday life.
"I did not notice the passers-by
And they did not notice me"
A clear indication of the personal nature of this realization; the fact that everyone must experience it in their own way. When the protagonist does, there is a clear separation between him/herself and everyone else around, who are still continuing on through the deadness of life.
excellent analysis.
At this moment, this is the only review of this song available.
This one's in my U2 top three along with Miss Sarajevo, and Streets. Lyrically, this one I think is U2's best. And it's got beautiful melodies as well. That first stanza is definitely about heroin - tying yourself with "wire" and the word "horses" are two explicit references to the drug, which was nicknamed "horse" in the 60s and 70s. But like all U2 songs, each person can take a different interpretation to the lyrics to find their own meaning for their own life.
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HELLO AND thanks for commenting! Do you have a favorite album or song?
@@anthonykladitis36 I am A big U2 fan since early years , i know every single album and song and every live tour ,its hard to choose a fav song or album , but i want you guys to react to 2 songs from different albums
1st the unforgettable fire from TUF album
2nd heaven and hell from the achtung baby outtakes ( hansa studio sessions)
heinz field here, straight on upper deck 2 rows back, perfect view, perfect show
I was there !
I've been getting into "reaction" vids lately and have watched a lot. I like what you guys are doing, I'd make sure the music isn't doubled up on the playback, but I'm here for the reactions and you both are real, relatable, honest and quite honestly fun to watch.
Saw them on the 360 tour in ATL. It was a fantastic show and stage set up!
Love these videos! Please keep posting!
Thanks Ann! We have been pretty busy recording a bunch!
"Unknown Caller" off the same album is a natural follow-up to this one.
I will have to go back and listen. THANKS !
@@anthonykladitis36 You're welcome. After watching this review I was inspired to do the same!
Where I was when this album was released ... I was in a queue for a music store on Dublin City's Grafton Street for the midnight release 🙂 Not the first time I done this, that would have been for Achtung Baby back in November 1991.
Any human’s “moment of surrender”-if authentic-is an intensely personal, exceptionally intimate experience. It’s as close to the bone as it gets.
So a person may be folding to their knees in what is “the” moment for them . . . but passers-by won’t-CAN’T-grasp what is going on for that person. For those others, it’s just another ordinary moment in a day. Similarly, that person wouldn’t be aware of, wouldn’t “notice,” others around him or her anyway. Because the moment of surrender is *that* intimate, *that* internal, and *that* all-encompassing. For the person experiencing it, it’s a private, transcendent moment.
That the band captured this reality so eloquently in the lyrics of the melodic chorus is one reason the song is so powerful.
Sublime U2 song. Underrated because of the album it’s on.
Yeah, I agree. You put this very well. What do you think about their latest two albums?
Personally, I preferred U2’s SOE album over the earlier SOI album.
Neither are among my top 3 U2 albums of all time, but SOI had at least a couple gems on it . . . while SOE had more to offer top-to-bottom. I think the latter album worked better because it’s closer to where the band authentically is at this point in their lives. Some brilliant pieces on there. Altho, it’s not a perfect U2 album; I think the flaw in SOE at times is they/Bono were trying *so hard* too imbue the songs with wisdom & message and to “say what needs to be said” that some songs crossed the line into *trying too hard.* A few of the songs suffered under their own weight . . . not achieving that sublime balance of Music + Message + the Intangible that other genius U2 songs/albums have reached. But overall, SOE delivers enough art to justify its existence & then some.
Just found you guys. I'm a longtime U2 fan and I love your interpretations.
very nice to meet you! Glad are part of the journey !
Insanely good interpretation!
I was lucky enough to see the 360 tour in Dublin, London and Munich. What a great tour!
thats what sets them apart from other bands they always try to give a different live show with every tour
@@reactionfan1448 sure is, I’ve seen every tour since ‘85 and they’ve always been brilliant.
@@joesheltonsings " Slane castle for me has to be my number one Show can't believe it's coming up to 20 year's the memories will never leave me "
One of the best tours ever, by any band!
Saw them on their 360 tour in Berlin, Zürich, Vienna and Munich. Munich was a disappointment (like Vertigo Tour in 2005 in Munich). But Berlin concert was amazing, maybe the best concert I‘ve ever seen of them. Such an awesome evening and experience.
Excelente chicos,saludos desde argentina un fan de u2 sigan asi👏
Bit late to the party on this one. What a beauty of a song. I think you have it spot on really. I find I can't listen to it too often, it's raw for me and takes me back to a time in my life that's pretty hard to go to. Bono has mentioned that this album was written in third person - I'm not sure to what degree though. But it does feel like a song about someone who is broken as you say or really lost, I think that is spot on, and this picture is painted of the world around them still turning during their broken-ness as the character is on their knees. The vision over visibility line is a killer one. I think you should probably privately check out the film 'Linear' by Anton Corbijn that accompanies this album with each track from the album with an additional gem of a song you shouldn't miss, I think you will both enjoy the film. I'd like to hear and see your reaction to Unknown Caller from this album some point - it's another stunner for me that feels like it comes from somewhere else. Keep up the good work!
My man, thank you for the movie suggestion! I never heard of it before. I bet Seth and I could find some time to watch it.
@@anthonykladitis36 I think you will like it. Be warned though, it's pure music, there's no dialogue, which is fine when it comes to U2 right?! It's a sort of road movie and is a different way of appreciating the album.
Excellent song!
It was done in 1 take yes.
Amazing!!
Just Epic merci🤚
Metallica said, this was the best song of the decade of 2000s. 'Nuff said.
Wow, didn't know Metallica likes U2
That's cool
Love your react ❤
Seth, You are not the only fan of this song. Lars Ulrich the Drummer of You know who loves it too!
Next time please do; Raised by wolfs by U2.
Song I hated when I was 15 now as a 30 year old man, it’s a bloody brilliant song!
Take it as drug addiction or
Begging for God to be in your life Lost in a type of hell
If you loved that song you NEED to listen to Uknown Caller from the same album. The guitar solo in that is from another word! Keep it up!
This is the second time that song was suggested to us. What is it about that song that makes you think we should review? what insights do you have ?
@@anthonykladitis36 i think it is one of the most anthemic songs from U2's catalogue and also an EPIC guitar solo. To tell you the truth im not to sure if it is religious or not but thats what you guys are here to find out lol
@@anthonykladitis36 I have always seen it as God's answer to the prayer in Moment of Surrender. It starts with "sunshine, sunshine" and then the narrator explains what he heard from what I take as God. The line- "3:33 (same as on the ATYCLB album cover) the numbers fell from the clock face...speed dialing with no signal at all" seems to be a miraculous call" and the answer "Go, shout it out....Hear me, cease to speak that I may speak" seems to be a divine response.
@@meganclick6002 Wow. that is a great comment with such cool insights. Thank you.
Unknown caller and breath fit nicely as well with this theme.
Dudes, you guys should do the same with MOMENT OF SURRENDER, with Live at the Rose Bowl version! It's awesome!
Looks like there was some doubling of the track which unfortunately was a bit distracting but always love seeing your reaction to my favorite band. I always felt the song was about the moment when you finally surrender to God after years of living through life’s struggle and once that happens everything else in the world no longer has value
Surrendering to God and struggle seem to go hand in hand. I can testify to that.
@@anthonykladitis36 Yes I can as well. My life just seemed to be so out of control, chaotic and unsure until that day came for me.
Where's Drowning man Guys been waiting ages for a reaction 😢😢😢
We recorded it and it will be on the show soon! hang tight !
@@anthonykladitis36 " cheers lads " and dont take me too seriously only kidding with the crying emojis
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@@anthonykladitis36 " Just added another unheard Gem from U2 in the link below "
Drowning man is another favorite too, I might be wrong but I think Bono wrote that song for Adam Clayton when Adam was going through alot, and Love is blindness is another great one too, I think he wrote that for the Edge when he went through his divorce.
A big favorite of mine also
have you heard this live?
@@anthonykladitis36
Yes and all I can say is WOW
Very emotional
@@annaconway7009 Lucky you
@@anthonykladitis36 You've heard it live, too, right? You said you saw them on the 360 tour in Pittsburgh. They played this song on every single show on the 360 tour.👍🏻😀
@@Henry._Jones I do not remember ... shame on me .
Should have been the first single off the album. Instead of the terrible 'Get on your boots'. Forget about it being too long, a classic is a classic.
Consider disappearing act!
Btw, there’s a really big annoying delay on the vid.
Yeah, sorry about that. I couldn’t get the video to match up with the video we played. The video we reacted to got blocked and this video worked. Sorry for the inconvenience. That in no way effected how I reacted. One of my favorite songs we’ve done so far!
@@sethwalters1509 love it anyway, really enjoy the vids, especially your reactions. Always spot on.
@@joesheltonsings thanks Joe! Appreciate you being a fan! Enjoy the rest of your day! It’s a perfect day to be alive!
@@sethwalters1509 it’s midnight here in Ireland my friend, time for sleep! Thanks and same to you.
Why are you reviewing this song when Unknown Caller is about God talking to you? Did you get the 333 in the lyrics? Jeremiah 33:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
'Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.
That is the Unknown Caller