The lyrics were written in about 10 minutes and the music about 10 minutes also (I heard Bono say that on a TV special, I think). It comes from Psalm chapter 40. It's starts like this:
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40: 1-3 NIV (New Internation Version)
There are also live recordings that actually have Bono sing Psalm 40 word for word. I think this is a really great rendition and definitely a firm movement.
There are also live recordings that actually have Bono sing Psalm 40 word for word. I think this is a really great rendition and definitely a firm movement.
The lyrics were written in about 10 minutes and the music about 10 minutes also (I heard Bono say that on a TV special, I think). It comes from Psalm chapter 40. It's starts like this: I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. Psalm 40: 1-3 NIV (New Internation Version)
There are also live recordings that actually have Bono sing Psalm 40 word for word. I think this is a really great rendition and definitely a firm movement.
There are also live recordings that actually have Bono sing Psalm 40 word for word. I think this is a really great rendition and definitely a firm movement.