Actuallt the lyrics are very straightforward. U2 is singing about the division between Ireland and Northern Ireland and how people who wish it to be united pursue this end in different ways (Black and white - power of the pen) Vs (Red - power of the sword). When in doubt apply the NI situation to just about every song on the WAR album and the lyrics will make sense. Album title making more sense now???
Actuallt the lyrics are very straightforward. U2 is singing about the division between Ireland and Northern Ireland and how people who wish it to be united pursue this end in different ways (Black and white - power of the pen) Vs (Red - power of the sword). When in doubt apply the NI situation to just about every song on the WAR album and the lyrics will make sense. Album title making more sense now???