The band formed at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. Within four years, they signed with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy (1980). Subsequent work such as their first UK number-one album, War (1983), and the singles "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Pride (In the Name of Love)" helped establish U2's reputation as a politically and socially conscious group. By the mid-1980s, they had become renowned globally for their live act, highlighted by their performance at Live Aid in 1985. The group's fifth album, The Joshua Tree (1987), made them international superstars and was their greatest critical and commercial success. Topping music charts around the world, it produced their only number-one singles in the US, "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".
Facing creative stagnation and a backlash following their documentary/double album, Rattle and Hum (1988), U2 reinvented themselves in the 1990s through a new musical direction and public image. Beginning with their acclaimed seventh album, Achtung Baby (1991), and the multimedia-intensive Zoo TV Tour, the band integrated influences from alternative rock, electronic dance music, and industrial music into their sound, and embraced a more ironic, flippant image. This experimentation continued through their ninth album, Pop (1997), and the PopMart Tour, which were mixed successes. U2 regained critical and commercial favour with the records All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000) and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004), which established a more conventional, mainstream sound for the group. Their U2 360ยฐ Tour of 2009โ2011 is the highest-attended and highest-grossing concert tour in history. The group's thirteenth album, Songs of Innocence (2014), was released at no cost through the iTunes Store, but received criticism for its automatic placement in users' music libraries.
U2 has released 14 studio albums and is one of the world's best-selling music artists in history, having sold more than 170 million records worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band, and in 2005, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked U2 at number 22 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and philanthropic causes, including Amnesty International, Jubilee 2000, the ONE/DATA campaigns, Product Red, War Child, and Music Rising.
Foundation: The band originally formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen posted a bulletin in his school asking for musicians to form a rock band. The band then consisted of the four current members plus three additional guitarists, including The Edgeโs brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldnโt play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldnโt sing. He was, however, incredibly enthusiastic about the band, extremely charismatic, a great writer, and was strangely able to reach the audience when the band played, something he is known for still today. Bono will reach out into the crowd and dance or mess with someone in the crowd at every concert. He was kept as a member. The extra guitarists would soon leave the band and the group would go through the names โFeedback โ and โThe Hypeโ before finally settling on U2.
The 70s & 80s: 1978 was a jumping point year for the band, finally finding their sound / voice. U2 won a talent contest in 1978: ยฃ500 and funds to make a record. Paul McGuinness became the bandโs manager and U2 released an EP called Three and the single Another Day, the following year. U2 went on to release their first album, Boy and then more critically acclaimed albums incl.: October, War, Under A Blood Red Sky, and The Unforgettable Fire (featuring the song PlayMLK dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr). Seen by many as a political band with more charisma than others, they were called โa different kindโ of band. After a short break U2 returned with The Joshua Tree & the USA music inspired Rattle And Hum (also a movie of the same name, based on the tour).
The 90s: Promising โto dream it all up againโ, they added industrial and dance styles to their music. Trying to drop a goody two shoes image, they went to Berlin (Germany), supposedly to develop new self-expressions. From there they started to make fun of themselves and had a good time of it in albums like Achtung Baby (meaning โwatch out, babyโ, artwork feat. make-up artist Nassim Khalifa) & Zooropa. Bono took on many stage personae such as โThe Flyโ, โMirrorball Manโ and โMr. MacPhistoโ for the gigantic ZOO TV Tour. Later they continued to make fun of Pop culture and all its extremes with the album Pop and consequent PopMart tour which was announced to be launched at a Kmart store and included a giant golden arch across the stage.
The 00s: At the end of the 90โs into 00โs U2 became less image and more reality. With the death of Bonoโs good friend Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of INXS, Bono wrote more songs from the heart surrounding ideas like life and death, children, hope, and the real world past all the pop culture and TV. Some say theyโve returned to a more band-centric sound with albums like All That You Canโt Leave Behind which features a song, Kite, dedicated to Bonoโs father who passed away shortly after the albumโs conception and 2004โs How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
The 10s: U2 went on the U2 360ยฐ Tour in 2009 and 2010. This tour set records for the highest-grossing concert tour. The band worked with producer Danger Mouse for their thirteenth album Songs of Innocence, which was released on 9 September 2014 for free to all Apple iCloud users.
The Name: There are many theories as to the origin of the name U2. For example, U2 was an intelligence airplane that was in use by the United States during the Cold War. Other obvious candidates include โYou tooโ and โYou twoโ, etc. Nonetheless the official line on the nameโs origins remains unknown. The band has been quoted as saying that they did think of the U2 spy plane, but remain hushed about other reasonsโฆ U2
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U2 Lyrics
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I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
I have run I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
These city walls
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I have kissed honey lips
Felt the healing in the fingertips
It burned like fire
This burning desire
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was one empty night
I was cold as a stone
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I believe when the Kingdom comes
Then all the colors will bleed into one
Bleed into one
But yes I'm still running.
You broke the bonds
You loosened the chains
You carried the cross
Of my shame
Of my shame
You know I believed it
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
The song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 is about the search for fulfillment and the longing for something more in life. The lyrics express the idea that despite pursuing various experiences and accomplishments, the singer has yet to find what they are truly seeking.
The first verse describes the singer's journey and efforts to be with the person they love. They have climbed mountains and run through fields, but it is all for the purpose of being with this person. However, despite all of this effort, they still haven't found what they are looking for.
The second verse describes the singer's experiences in life, including moments of spiritual transcendence and temptation. They have spoken with the tongue of angels and held the hand of a devil, but they still haven't found what they are looking for.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer still hasn't found what they're looking for, despite all of their efforts and experiences. The third verse expresses hope that someday all of the colors will "bleed into one," suggesting a unity and harmony that the singer is still searching for.
The final lines of the song mention the sacrifice and redemption of Jesus Christ, suggesting that the singer's search for fulfillment may ultimately be found in a spiritual connection.
Overall, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a powerful and introspective song that speaks to the universal desire for purpose and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I have climbed the highest mountains
I have accomplished great feats and gone to great lengths in my pursuit.
I have run through the fields
I have lived a carefree and joyful life at times, but it still hasn't brought me what I am searching for.
Only to be with you
The one thing that motivates me in life is the desire to be with you.
I have run I have crawled
I have tried all different approaches to achieve my goal, but none have succeeded.
I have scaled these city walls
I have faced challenges and overcome obstacles in the urban landscape.
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
Despite everything I have done and all that I have been through, I have yet to find what truly fulfills me.
I have kissed honey lips
Felt the healing in the fingertips
It burned like fire
This burning desire
I have experienced passion and romance, but it has not satisfied my longing for something more.
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was one empty night
I was cold as a stone
I have encountered both the good and the evil in this world, but it has not brought me any closer to finding what I am seeking.
I believe when the Kingdom comes
Then all the colors will bleed into one
Bleed into one
But yes I'm still running.
I have faith that one day everything will come together and make sense, but until then, I will continue to search and strive.
You broke the bonds
You loosened the chains
You carried the cross
Of my shame
Of my shame
You know I believed it
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I have had moments of enlightenment and spiritual awakening, but even those experiences have not provided me with the ultimate truth or fulfillment.
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
Through all of my endeavors and experiences, I have yet to find the thing that truly satisfies my deepest desires.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON, VICTOR REINA
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@carlosmeikel2043
I just lost my son a few weeks ago... he was 19. He came to us from a troubled background, we did our best, and then some, to help him forget those times and find happiness, and for a while... he did. But, he always had these personal demons he was fighting and unfortunately... they won in the end. This song always reminded me of him and his search for happiness. He knew the world was his... he had so much talent in everything he did, but there was always some longing in him... something always gnawing at the back of his mind that wouldn't let him be satisfied. He never found what he was looking for in this life... I pray he finds it in the next. Daddio loves and misses you mi hito.
@TheJuarezG
God bless you my friend
@TheMomdad64
That breaks my heart โค๏ธ. God bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
@koswifty
I'm so sorry for your loss. This is heartbreaking x
@simoneb4352
All my concern for such a loss my friend!!!
@hadassaisabel1463
Im so sorry for your lost ๐ I wish you the biggest strength in the world โค๏ธ
@DumpTruck0733
Many years ago this was my song until one day I met My Judy. We were together for 20 years then she passed 6 month ago, I DID find what I was looking for and now this song brings tears. She was the one great love we all looked for and I had her for a little time, I love you and miss you so MY JUDY
@frankieromano1429
Love It.
@michaelelphick2412
Beautiful mateโฆ x
@melissacotter1412
Beautiful. She is with you always.