 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 – 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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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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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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 – 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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Extreme – More Than Words
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“More Than Words” is a single from Extreme’s 1990 album Extreme II: Pornograffiti. It was written by Nuno Bettencourt & Gary Cherone.
According to Nuno Bettencourt, the song is
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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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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 – 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 – 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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IRIS Official – S.O.S
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[Verse 1] / Will this train ever stop? I got pushed from the top / I got brought up by their false pretences, harsh defences / I'm so damn tired of the breaches of trust / All I
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IRIS Official – S.O.S (Resurrection)
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[Intro] / I'm caged alive, won't you be my S.O.S? / S.O.S / Bring me to life / [Verse 1] / Will this train ever stop? I got pushed from the top / I got brought up by their false
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Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
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According to co-writer Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi originally considered not including “Living On A Prayer” on the band’s third album Slippery When Wet:
After Bon Jovi did the
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U2 – Lights of Home
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“Lights of Home” is a track on U2’s album Songs of Experience that was co-written by the Haim sisters from the alternative pop-rock band HAIM, who sing back-up vocals. The song was
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Incubus – Drive
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“Drive” is a song recorded by American rock band Incubus. It was released in November of 2000 as the third single from their third album, Make Yourself.
According to lead singer
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Train – Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)
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“Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” was the lead single from Train’s second studio album, Drops of Jupiter, released in 2001. Taking the music industry by storm, the song catapulted Train
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USHER – U Got It Bad
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Second single off of 8701, a Billboard Hot 100 chart topping R&B ballad.
Lyrically, the song’s inspired by a true story. Jermaine Dupri (co-writer and co-producer of the song) and
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