During live shows during the Vertigo Tour, it was played without drums and bass for the first verse and chorus before the rest of the band joins in. It has been played at every U2 concert since it debuted, and it is the only song for which The Edge uses his Gibson SG.
The version of the song released as a single was entitled the "Tomb Raider Mix" (mixed by Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers), differing significantly from the album version, in that it features guitars with a more 'hard rock' sound than the reggae-inspired feel of the album version. The drums in the single version are also harder, with a more traditional rock'n'roll beat. The name comes from its role in the soundtrack to the movie, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. This arrangement is how U2 have performed the song since its release.
Elevation
U2 Lyrics
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You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
I've lost all self-control
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
A star lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul, now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Love
Lift me up out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true?
I believe in you
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
The lyrics to U2's song Elevation have a number of different interpretations depending on how you look at them. On one level, they can be seen as a love song with the singer describing how much he needs the object of his affection to lift him up and make him feel alive. On another level, the lyrics can be seen as a metaphor for the way that music and performing can reach into people's souls and inspire them to be better, brighter versions of themselves.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a feeling that the singer is on the brink of something amazing. He describes feeling like he is flying and being lifted higher than the sun, and he seems to be searching for something to help him reach that level of greatness. While he acknowledges that he has lost control and been living like a mole, digging away in the dirt, he is hopeful that he can be elevated by someone or something else.
Line by Line Meaning
High, higher than the sun
You raise me up to new heights
You shoot me from a gun
Your energy propels me forward
I need you to elevate me here
I require your help to become a better version of myself
At the corner of your lips
Close to your mouth, where your words come from
As the orbit of your hips
Like the rotation of the Earth around the sun, your movements are pivotal to my existence
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
You obscure my negative thoughts and feelings, bringing me to a higher state of being
I've lost all self-control
I am lacking in discipline or restraint
Been living like a mole
I have been secluded and trapped in darkness
Now going down, excavation
I am digging deep to uncover my true self
I and I in the sky
We are together in a heavenly place
You make me feel like I can fly
You give me the confidence to soar
So high, elevation
I am at a great height, both physically and emotionally
A star lit up like a cigar
A blazing light in the night sky, reminiscent of a smoking cigar
Strung out like a guitar
The tension in my body is like the strings of a musical instrument
Maybe you could educate my mind
Perhaps you can enlighten me with your knowledge and experience
Explain all these controls
Clarify the rules and boundaries that govern our lives
I can't sing but I've got soul
I may lack musical talent, but my emotions are deeply felt
The goal is elevation
The aim is to become a better person
A mole, digging in a hole
I am like a small animal excavating my own path
Digging up my soul, now
I am uncovering my innermost thoughts and feelings
Love
The emotion that drives us to seek connection and inspiration
Lift me up out of these blues
Bring me out of this melancholy state
Won't you tell me something true?
Share a genuine insight with me
I believe in you
I have faith in your ability to help me reach for the stars
Elevation
The state of being lifted to new heights
Elevation
An exclamation celebrating the feeling of being uplifted
Elevation
A repeated expression of the song's main message
Elevation
A final affirmation of the transformative power of love and inspiration
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leonelgarciagonzalez
U2 Elevation
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse
You elevate my soul
I've got no self control
Been living like a mole now
Going down, excavation
I and I, in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high
Elevation
A star
Lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you can educate my mind
Explain all these controls
Can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
A mole
Digging in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I
In the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high
Elevation
Love
Lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
A mole
Digging in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I
In the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
@paulis0095
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here,
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
I've lost all self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
A star lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
A mole, living in a hole
Digging up my soul, now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Love, lift me up out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
A mole, living in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
@henriqueramos3197
"Elevation"
[Verse 1]
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
[Chorus]
I've got no self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Verse 2]
A star, lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
[Chorus]
I've lost all self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Bridge]
Love, lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
[Chorus]
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Outro]
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
Written By Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, The Edge (Guitarist) & Bono
Album ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND (2000)
@ryans.1900
hahha I love how over the top it is--it's like an idea that a couple of prepubescent friends would come up with in an afternoon (and had lots of $$$ to blow):
"So there's this band, but they're missing their guitarist--"
"Because he went exploring and found an ancient key!"
"Oh yeah! Awesome! But the key has magical powers, and there's a tomb raider who needs it to fight, like, evil and stuff."
"Yeah, that sounds great! But wouldn't it be even BETTER if there's, like, an evil version of the band, too??"
"That would be AMAZING! And they could get in, like, singing competitions and stuff!!"
"Yeah!! This video is gonna be so awesome."
"Yeah, totally..."
@limits96
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
[Chorus]
I've got no self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Verse 2]
A star, lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
[Chorus]
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Bridge]
Love, lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
[Chorus]
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Outro]
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
@withlove_eya
I remembered when my dad played this song very loud in 5 in the morning, where the skies still have a bluish hue. I was very young at that time, 4 or 5 years old if I'm not mistaken. Sadly, my dad passed away when I was 6 years old, and his CDs and casette tapes that contained this as one of the songs is one of the things I treasure the most. I miss you, dad.
@nuriakn5858
+Eulla Heartfilia Ow :( This is so bad.Don't be sad.Believe yourself :)
@thelittlecow6009
Big hug for you Eulla, you are not alone, peace.
@knuckalar
:(
@lilianrodrigues2571
Firme...eu perdi meu pai tambem...beijos.
@nuriakn5858
Pleasure but this is so sad:(
@DurvalLacerda
This clip represents the 2000's perfectly.
@anthonyheinrich8333
Watching the detectives
@davidcarreno9696
Absolutely!!!!
@bayronalonsotobonnavas4085
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