And you know it's time to go
Through the sleet and driving snow
Across the fields of mourning
Light in the distance
And you hunger for the time
Time to heal, desire, time
And your earth moves beneath
Your own dream landscape
Oh, oh, oh...
On borderland we run...
I'll be there
I'll be there...
Tonight
A high road
A high road out from here
The city walls are all come down
The dust, a smoke screen all around
See faces ploughed like fields that once
Gave no resistance
And we live by the side of the road
On the side of a hill
As the valley explode
Dislocated, suffocated
The land grows weary of its own
O com-away, o com-away, o-com, o com-away,
I say I
O com-away, o com-away, o-com, o com-away,
I say I
Oh, oh, oh...on borderland we run...
And still we run
We run and don't look back
I'll be there
I'll be there
Tonight
Tonight
I'll be there tonight...I believe
I'll be there...somehow
I'll be there...tonight
Tonight
Oh com-away, I say, o com-away, I say.
The wind will crack in winter time
This bomb-blast lightning waltz
No spoken words, just a scream...
Tonight we'll build a bridge
Across the sea and land
See the sky, the burning rain
She will die and live again
Tonight
And your heart beats so slow
Through the rain and fallen snow
Across the fields of mourning
Light's in the distance
Oh don't sorrow, no don't weep
For tonight, at last
I am coming home
I am coming home
Pride (In The Name Of Love) (3:47)
- This
is a signature U2 song which all rock afficionados know of. This
song was one of U2's all time biggest hits, and justifiably so. It's
an excellent song lyrically and musically. A simple look at the lyrics
(the date given helps too) gives away the fact that this song is about
Martin Luther King Jr, with a reference to Jesus as well. The guitar
solo ranks as one of the best for sure. The music video starts a
couple U2 music video traditions. The first one being shooting a
music video in black and white (or gray, whichever you prefer). The
second is having The Edge walk somewhere. Watch their music videos
and sure enough, they have The Edge walking somewhere! The music
video shows the band playing to an empty theatre, which is full of people
(to figure that out, you'll have to see it). Watch for Bono's jig
at the end. Note that a transition occurs with Larry here.
He was 12 from Boy to War, and now he's 26.
He won't age again for ten years.
One man come in the name of love
One man come and go
One man come, he to justify
One man to overthrow
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
One man he resist
One man washed on an empty beach.
One man betrayed with a kiss
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
(Nobody like you...)
Early morning, April 4
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love...
Wire (4:16)
- One
of two heavy rock songs on the album, both start off on a fade in, and
really charge in. Both are excellent songs though. After taking
a good look at the lyrics, I've pretty much come to the conclusion that
the song is about a guy being executed. Some debate as to whether
this guy is innocent or not. Also the perspective of the person singing
it is in debate. It seems to be the guy being executed at first,
and then later someone watching the execution. Pay close attention
to the vocal effects Bono does in this song, they are really quite good.
Innocent, and in a sense I am
Guilty of the crime that's now in hand
Such a nice day
Throw your life away
Such a nice day
Let it go
Cold these eyes, I can't believe it
Cold, this heart is slow
Heart is slow
Call me
Such a cold heart
Such a cold man
Watch you tear your self apart
So lay me down
My soul to give
So lay me down
The longest sleep
Oh, the longest sleep
In I come and out you go you get
Here we are again now, place your bets
Is this the time
The time to win or lose
Is this the time
The time to choose
Cold these eyes, I can't believe it
So deep inside a cold fire
Cold, this heart is slow...
Anytime you're only a kiss away
Won't you do it now
That's right, just keep me going
In some white track
You come the right track
Cartoon cutout
Cut throat bled out
I'm on your side
Be on the both side
I'm all right Jack
You get off my back
I'm no dope
I give you hope
Here's the rope
Here's the rope
Now...swing away
The Unforgettable Fire (4:53)
- One
of my favourites on the album. The song seems to have several meanings.
One being a couple together, who are apathetic of everything else, except
each other. The other symbol which repeatedly shows up is the atomic
bombing of Hiroshima. Another possibility hinted at by several lines
is a depression being experienced after breaking up from a relationship.
The music video is excellent, filmed in Sweden, which bares a striking
resemblence to some Canadian cities. Some interesting imagery is
present, including a merry-go-round superimposed with an atomic explosion
mushroom cloud. Very vivid. May I also point out that The Edge
appears to be walking through some snow? And is that Adam with a
beard?? What a great video!
Ice
Your only rivers run cold
These city lights
They shine as silver and gold
Dug from the night
Your eyes as black as coal
Walk on by
Walk on through
Walk 'til you run
And don't look back
For here I am
Carnival
The wheels fly and the colors spin
Through alcohol
Red wine that punctures the skin
Face to face
In a dry and waterless place
Walk on by
Walk on through
So sad to besiege your love so head on
Stay this time
Stay tonight in a lie
I'm only asking but I...
I think you know
Come on take me away
Come on take me away
Come on take me home
Home again
And if the mountain should crumble
Or disappear into the sea
Not a tear, no not I
Stay in this time
Stay tonight in...
Ever after, this love in time
And if you save your love
Save it all
Don't push me too far
Don't push me too far
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight...
Promenade (2:31)
- This
song didn't appeal to me at first, but after going through some of the
lyrics and listening to what Bono's saying, it developed a charm of it's
own. The lyrics are very moving, even if the song isn't overly musical.
It does pick up and have some beautiful guitar, but Bono's beautiful singing
is definitely the dominating feature. This song seems to be the continuation
of "Red Light" from War. The guy this song is about
is obviously infatuated with a girl, and his own sense of value depends
on what she says to him. It's not presented as stalking, but rather
a child-like innocence with a first crush. Very pretty.
Earth sky sea and rain
Is she coming back again
Men of straw, snooker hall
Words that build or destroy
Dirt dry bone sand and stone
Barbed-wire fence cut me down
I'd like to be around
In a spiral staircase
To the higher ground
And I, like a firework, explode
Roman candle lightning lights up the sky
In the cracked streets trampled under foot
Sidestep, sidewalk
I see you stare into space
Have I got closer now
Behind the face
Oh...tell me...
Charity dance with me
Turn me around tonight
Up through spiral staircase
To the higher ground
Slide show sea side town
Coca-Cola, football radio radio radio
Radio radio radio...
4th Of July (2:12)
- One
of the very few instrumentals U2 has ever done is this unique song here.
The story goes that Edge was just fiddling with his guitar, and someone
started recording it. It sounded kinda nice, so they added Adam's
bass line, and some wind sound effects. I don't know what it has
to do with July 4th, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
Great song!
Instrumental
Bad (6:06)
- Another
hit off of this album, and one still played on the radio...but...I don't
like this song. Sorry. I like some of the lyrics, but the overall
effect of the song is lost on me. The story goes that the song is
about someone suffering through withdrawal from a heroin addiction.
If anything is succeeded in this song, it's that it clearly addresses the
conflict of withdrawl. So I appreciate the song, but I don't sit
down to listen to it.
If you twist and turn away
If you tear yourself in two again
If I could, yes I would
If I could, I would
Let it go
Surrender
Dislocate
If I could throw this
Lifeless lifeline to the wind
Leave this heart of clay
See you walk, walk away
Into the night
And through the rain
Into the half-light
And through the flame
If I could through myself
Set your spirit free
I'd lead your heart away
See you break, break away
Into the light
And to the day
To let it go
And so to fade away
To let it go
And so fade away
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Wide awake
I'm not sleeping
Oh, no, no, no
If you should ask then maybe they'd
Tell you what I would say
True colors fly in blue and black
Bruised silken sky and burning flag
Colors crash, collide in blood shot eyes
If I could, you know I would
If I could, I would
Let it go...
This desperation
Dislocation
Separation
Condemnation
Revelation
In temptation
Isolation
Desolation
Let it go
And so fade away
To let it go
And so fade away
To let it go
And so to fade away
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Wide awake
I'm not sleeping
Oh, no, no, no
Indian Summer Sky (4:16)
- This
is the second of the heavy rock songs, although it's not about anything
interesting. It seems to be the passion in which the natives of North
America revered the land with. So thematically, it's pretty boring,
but the lyrics are really creative. The chorus is definitely the
best part. It starts with Bono and The Edge doing an opposing duet
(To lose along the way...) then moves into a faraway sounding dreamy
rendition (So wind blow...). Musically, it's not too different
from "Wire", but the guitar and sound effects differ so strongly, it leaves
a far different impression. Great song.
In the ocean
Cut, swim, deep the sky
Like there, I don't know why
In the forest, there's a clearing
I run there towards the light
Sky...
It's a blue sky
In the earth a hole dig deep, decide
If I could, I would
Up for air to swim against the tide
Hey, hey, hey
Up toward the sky
It's a blue sky
To lose along the way
The spark that set the flame
To flicker and to fade
On this the longest day
So wind blow through to my heart
So wind blow through my soul
So wind blow through to my heart
So wind blow through my soul
So wind blow through to my heart...
You give yourself to this the longest day
You give yourself, you give it all away
Two rivers run too deep
The seasons change and so do I
The light that strikes the tallest trees
Will light a way for I
Will light a way
Up toward the sky
It's a blue sky
To lose along the way
The spark that set the flame
To flicker and to fade
On this the longest day
So wind go through to my heart
So wind blow through my soul
So wind go through to my heart
So wind blow through my soul
So wind go through to my heart
So wind blow through my soul
So wind go through to my heart...
You give yourself to this the longest day
You give yourself, you give it all away
Elvis Presley And America (6:22)
- What
the hell is this?? It sounds like it was recorded off of a recording!
The sound of the instruments are subdues, and Bono sounds like he can't
find the microphone ("Where is that pesky mic?? I can't find it!").
I'm sorry guys, but I really think this song has no place on this album...or
anywhere for that matter. Actually, to be honest, I've never heard
anyone say a positive thing about this song. Wait...let me call my
dad. Yeah, he's got no opinion, but it's certainly not his favourite.
But he brought up a good point. Every song does have it's own merit,
and this one certainly is quite long lyrically, so Bono's trying to say
something...
(Black flash)
Black flash over my own love
Tell me of my eyes
Black flash come though my own life
Telling these things
And I believe them
And I believe in you
White flash sees the sky
And it turns its side from you
She won't turn my back
And I know you turn so blue
And you know
And your sky is feeling blue
And your heart
So cold when I'm with you
And you feel
Like no one told you to
And your time is your side
And your time with me
Ah, don't talk to me
Ah, don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
You know
Like no one told you how
But you know
Though the king that howls has howled
But you feel like sentimental
But you don't care
If I just share it in your heart
(Heart...)
Hopelessly
So hopelessly
I'm breaking through for you and me
And you don't
Though no one told you to
And you found out
Where you were going, where to
You're through with me
But I know that you will be back
For more
And you know
And though no one told you so
And you know, blue sky
Like a harder shade of blue
And you walk
When you want
To let go
Me, I'm the outside, tell me fade away
Drop me down but don't break me
In your sleep
In your sleep, inside
It's in your heart and mine
Whole sea is dark
It's in your heart and mine
Sweetly, those will come
Loving is on your side walking through
So let me in your heart
Your beat is like something...
They...
Run...
See say you're sad and reach by
So say you're sad above beside
Oh stay sad above beside
So stay sad above we said
You know I don't
No one told you how
(And you don't)
(And you wipe sweat off your white brow)
And you care
And no one told you tried
And your heart
Is left out from the side
And the rain beats down
And the shame goes down
And this rain keeps on coming down
And this sky
Tonight...
You know "S" "O" "N" "G", why
You're going go join to God
You know "S" "O" "N" "G", why
Give away some him no lie
Give away some my de day no
You know
And though no one told you sky
And you feel
Like you pretend you can
You say go, you live
Go live outside of me
Don't you leave
Don't leave out part of me
Then I can feel
Like I feel before
Like I hurt now
And I see the floor
If you pick me up
Bits and pieces on this floor
MLK (2:32)
- I guess
the best way to sum up this song is that it's a lullaby of sorts.
It's for Martin Luther King Jr, if you haven't guessed, and although isn't
much musically, lyrically it's a very beautiful and a great way to end
the album.
Sleep
Sleep tonight
And may your dreams
Be realized
If the thunder cloud
Passes rain
So let it rain
Rain down on him
So let it be
So let it be
Sleep
Sleep tonight
And may your dreams
Be realized
If the thundercloud
Passes rain
So let it rain
Let it rain
Rain on him
