Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: U2

U2’s “Walk On”

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U2’s “Walk On” Lyrics Meaning

“Walk On” is a highly-metaphorical song, as perhaps to be expected from U2. And it is feasible to conclude that it was inspired in part by teachings derived from the Gospels. In fact if we didn’t...

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U2’s “Bad” Lyrics Meaning

Lead singer Bono is acknowledged as the member of U2 who actually wrote the lyrics to “Bad”. And he has given various, some may say even conflicting, explanations to the specifics of their meaning. But what it...

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The changing nature in the taste of most music lovers from one genre of music to another certainly did not affect the activity and passion for music by the iconic Irish rock band, U2. From the...

City of Blinding Lights by U2

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“City of Blinding Lights” by U2

U2’s “City of Blinding Lights” explores the concept of gaining exposure and experience to the detriment of one’s youthful innocence. The singer uses a lot of imagery to describe how the city of New...

Vertigo by U2

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“Vertigo” by U2

U2’s “Vertigo” focuses on modern day culture and how people are more concerned about their feelings and sensations rather than doing what is needful. The singer likens the state of this culture to Vertigo...

U2's "Put 'Em Under Pressure"

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U2’s “Put ‘Em Under Pressure”

“Put ‘Em Under Pressure” can best be described as a football song and more specifically a celebration of the Irish national soccer team. The lyrics serve two primary purposes. One is to celebrate the fact that...

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U2’s “Van Diemen’s Land” Lyrics Meaning

U2’s classic 1980s track “Van Diemen’s Land” is actually dedicated to a famous Irish born American poet named John Boyle O’Reilly. As a young man, O’Reilly joined a revolutionary group known as the Irish...

The Hands That Built America by U2

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“The Hands That Built America” by U2

This track is a U2 classic, and accordingly it features some pretty-complex symbolism and historical background. However, there are some definitive ideas which we can ascertain. First is that it was written specifically for a film entitled...