| U2 – Two Shots Of Happy, One Shot Of Sad Lyrics | 21 years ago |
| He also sung a couple of verses of it during the first elevation concert in Antwerp, Belgium. | |
| U2 – Kite Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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The song originally was about a hangover, but then gained a much more spiritual meaning when Joey Ramone was on his deathbed. It was the last song he ever listened to and this really got to bono. (he explains this on the Elevation-DVD filmed in Boston) Then later, in the last days with his father, the extra special connotation came along and he dedicated it to his father in the following concerts of the elevation-tour (i attended the one in antwerp, and there he dedicated it to bob hewson (his father) and on the U2 go home - live from slane castle DVD he also does it). It's my favourite song on All that you can't leave behind. You can just feel the uncertainty about what's to come in Bono's voice, but with that, also the sense of peace, because he knows that he can't change it on his own. And in a way, because he's fears the safe and happy future for his kids, he starts reflecting on his childhood and realises that he shouldn't worry that much, because it all came together for him, and this will also happen for his kids. |
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| U2 – Vertigo Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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SCHR4NZ: First, I got to admit, I'm a big U2 fan, so you can't really call my comment very objective, but you have to admit, at least he makes an effort. He travels the world 'shaking politicians down' (as he calls it) to get their money and uses it to invest in a durable solution for the big debt and aids problems with wich africa is confronted. It's true, he is a rock star, he makes a LOT of money, but what would it matter if he was to donate all of his money to charity (so he wouldn't be a phoney no more in your eyes)? To solve the debt and aids problems, we'll need a lot more, and at least he tries to make a difference by working towards a long term solution (give a man a fish, and he'll eat for one day, teach a man how to fish, and he'll eat forever). But hey, that's my two cents... And about the song... I just love it! These are just 4 guys who've come a long way and are still enjoying every second of the ride and it reflects in their songs. This really is a song that will make you feel good every time you listen to it. And about the lyrics; that's another incredible strong point of U2, they write their lyrics in such a way that everybody feels like it's written just for you, for something you've experienced. True greatness! |
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