Genius Meanings
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U2 – Iris (Hold Me Close)
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This song is the first song Bono has written explicitly calling his deceased mother, Iris Hewson, by name. In it, he speaks of his mother’s influence, propelling him to stardom
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U2 – Raised By Wolves
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This song appeared on U2’s surprise album Songs of Innocence. It was released on September 9th 2014.
It talks about growing up in a tough part of town, with the effects of ‘The
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The Goo Goo Dolls – Iris
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“Iris” was written for the 1998 film City of Angels starring Nicolas Cage. John Rzeznik explained:
When I wrote it, I was thinking about the situation of the Nicolas Cage
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U2 – The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
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The triumphant opening track on U2’s thirteenth studio album, Songs of Innocence, is about the glorious discovery of punk rock. Wait, what?
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U2 – Cedarwood Road
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Off the album Songs of Innocence, released September 9th, 2014. Bono speaks of his childhood home in Dublin, Ireland. Nice electric guitar, and more stunning vocals by Bono!
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U2 – Mofo
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“Mofo” is the last single off U2’s Pop and was used to open every concert during their PopMart Tour which ran from 1997-1998.
This song is a conversation between Bono and his
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U2 (Ft. Lykke Li) – The Troubles
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‘The Troubles’ is the most direct reference the band has made to the troubles in Northern Ireland.
Although the band has made many songs about different individual conflicts that
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U2 – Volcano
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My mother died that year, so did my granddad… After grief comes rage…the molten lava that turns to rock if it can…this kind of fire in the belly cannot sustain. If you’re lucky, it
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U2 – Every Breaking Wave
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This song is about long distance relationships and how we all are on our own journeys at the mercy of the world.
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U2 – Beautiful Day
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The lead single from the 2000 album All That You Can’t Leave Behind is about finding happiness in the dreariest of situations. It went straight to #1 on the UK charts, making it
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U2 – I Will Follow
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Bono’s mother, Iris Hewson, died on September 10, 1974, when Bono was fourteen years old. Her own father had died just a few days before, and shortly after his funeral, Iris had a
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U2 – The Crystal Ballroom
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Life begins with the first glance / The first kiss and the first dance / All of us are wondering why we're here / In the crystal ballroom underneath the chandelier / Wet the glass
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U2 – Song for Someone
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[Verse 1] / You got a face not spoiled by beauty / I have some scars from where I've been / You've got eyes that can see right through me / You're not afraid of anything they've
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Avicii (Ft. U2) – Stars Don't Go
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[Verse 1] / The star / That gives us light / Has been gone a while / But it’s not an illusion / The ache In my heart / Is so much a part of who I am / [Verse 2] / You said free
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U2 – City of Blinding Lights
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[Verse 1] / The more you see, the less you know / The less you find out as you go / I knew much more then / Than I do now / Neon heart, dayglo eyes / A city lit by fireflies / They
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U2 – Lucifer's Hands
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[Verse 1] / Punk rock party in a suburban home / Everybody’s famous here but nobody’s known / We got no music 'cause the speaker’s blown apart / [Verse 2] / The spirit’s moving
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U2 – California (There Is No End to Love)
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This song is inspired by U2’s first trip to California, and mirrors other American-location-named U2 songs like New York and the much-derided Miami
(Yes, U2 wrote Miami)
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U2 – This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now
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The song is dedicated to Joe Strummer, lead singer and co-founder of The Clash, another early influence for U2, especially in how they approached political matters in their music.
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U2 – Sleep Like a Baby Tonight
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This track talks about the past problems and current crisis in the Catholic church, where crimes such as rampant child abuse are coming to light.
The main character in the song is
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U2 – The Troubles (Alternative Version)
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[Verse 1] / You think it's easier / To get your fingers out of trouble / When the trouble is you / You think it's easier / To keep your hands out of trouble / When the trouble is
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U2 – California (There Is No End To Love) (From Acoustic Sessions)
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California / Then we sail into the shallow sea / The wind that drags your heart down / Well, that's what took me where I need to be / Which is here, Alazzurra / Watching you cry
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U2 – Sleep Like A Baby Tonight (Alternative Perspective Mix)
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[Verse 1] / Morning, your toast, your tea and sugar / Read about the politician's lover / Go through the day like knife through butter / Why don't you / You dress in the colors of
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U2 – Drowning Man
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[Verse 1] / Take my hand / You know I'll be there / If you can / I'll cross the sky for your love / For I have promised / All to be with you tonight / And for the time that will
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U2 – Every Breaking Wave (From Acoustic Sessions)
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Every breaking wave on the shore / Tells the next one there'll be one more / And every gambler knows that to lose / Is what you're really there for / Summer I was fearless / Now I
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