| U2 – Running To Stand Still Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Since 1987, I've listened to "The Joshua Tree", probably more than any other one album (CD, MP3's, etc.) and "Running to Stand Still" remains my favorite of many great U2 songs. I just read the entire list of comments and interpretations offered here and am quite moved (but not surprised) by the impact this seemingly obscure (compared to general popularity and airplay of the other hits) song has had on listeners. That being said, here are a few more observations: - this song is still generating significant interest and comment as late as 2009; - despite the obvious drug content, many people find several other layers of meaning, as did I, thinking that the essence of the song was about hopelessness and ultimately suicide attempt via drug OD; - despite notable diversity of interpretations of the song as a whole, the verse "You got to cry without weeping, talk without speaking, scream without raising your voice." seems most poignant and impactful to a great number people, and has an existence outside of the rest of the song (see fan with tatoo); - drug experience or not, those with burdensome life experience(s) seem to truly appreciate the song; - compared to this song, recent U2 offerings have seemed more formulaic; - there is a particular congruence between the music, Bono's singing, and the lyrics (despite the breadth of interpretation), each with haunting yet beautiful qualities; - speaking of Bono's singing, there seems to be a special, perhaps personal, emotionality involved; - a special, moving song, that despite this list of commentaries, remains under-appreciated; |
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