The song is easily about the violence between the IRA and Britain. The "Devil" in this case, is the deeds being perpetuated on both sides, by people who act in the name of God (they're on their knees). "Get up off your knees" is a plea for people to reach out beyond their religion, to recognize the human bonds that exist beyond religion.
This line sums it up perfectly:
"love is hard and love is tough
but love is not what you're thinking of"
All those who fight this struggle believe they are doing it for God, making a tough battle that is needs to be fought. But regardless of what they think, this is not a fight for the Love of God.
I have always felt U2 has had Christian overtones in all their songs. I feel this is just a song to the world, or society. They think they have reasons to complain and they love they think they know, is not what or actually is. True love wouldn't leave the homeless alone. That's why he's the only one standing and the rest of society just hypocrites and those who "stole" their heaven. Interestingly,I also agree with Blackwell, which means U2 kicks ass at writing songs. ALSO! Where's the connection with "Where the Streets Have No Name"? The street sign...
I have always felt U2 has had Christian overtones in all their songs. I feel this is just a song to the world, or society. They think they have reasons to complain and they love they think they know, is not what or actually is. True love wouldn't leave the homeless alone. That's why he's the only one standing and the rest of society just hypocrites and those who "stole" their heaven. Interestingly,I also agree with Blackwell, which means U2 kicks ass at writing songs. ALSO! Where's the connection with "Where the Streets Have No Name"? The street sign shows "No Name
I think you have it backwards, 2861U2...
The song is easily about the violence between the IRA and Britain. The "Devil" in this case, is the deeds being perpetuated on both sides, by people who act in the name of God (they're on their knees). "Get up off your knees" is a plea for people to reach out beyond their religion, to recognize the human bonds that exist beyond religion.
This line sums it up perfectly:
"love is hard and love is tough but love is not what you're thinking of"
All those who fight this struggle believe they are doing it for God, making a tough battle that is needs to be fought. But regardless of what they think, this is not a fight for the Love of God.
I have always felt U2 has had Christian overtones in all their songs. I feel this is just a song to the world, or society. They think they have reasons to complain and they love they think they know, is not what or actually is. True love wouldn't leave the homeless alone. That's why he's the only one standing and the rest of society just hypocrites and those who "stole" their heaven. Interestingly,I also agree with Blackwell, which means U2 kicks ass at writing songs. ALSO! Where's the connection with "Where the Streets Have No Name"? The street sign...
I have always felt U2 has had Christian overtones in all their songs. I feel this is just a song to the world, or society. They think they have reasons to complain and they love they think they know, is not what or actually is. True love wouldn't leave the homeless alone. That's why he's the only one standing and the rest of society just hypocrites and those who "stole" their heaven. Interestingly,I also agree with Blackwell, which means U2 kicks ass at writing songs. ALSO! Where's the connection with "Where the Streets Have No Name"? The street sign shows "No Name