The first single features among other things a U2 remix of M's "Pop Muzik", which the band walked out to every night of their PopMart Tour, an industrial cover of the Beatles song "Happiness is a Warm Gun" that U2 did for a 1997 TV show called 'Gun'.
The second single (Last Night On Earth) features a Soul Assassins remix of "Numb" from Zooropa and some of the same tracks from the first single.
Contains excerpts from "Trayra Boia" written by N. Vascocelos and D. Milan. Performed by Colin Walcott, Don Cherry and Ed Blackwell.
Last Night on Earth
U2 Lyrics
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But she thinks we're better off that way
The more you take the less you feel
The less you know the more you believe
The more you have the more it takes today
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
Well she doesn't care what it's worth
She's living like it's the last night on earth
The last night on earth
She's not waiting on a savior to come
She's at a bus stop with the News of the World
And the Sun
Sun here it comes
She's not waiting for anyone
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
Well she knows just what it's worth
She's living like it's the last night on earth
Last night on earth
Slipping away
Slip slide
Too many slipping away
The world turns and we get dizzy
Slipping away
She's living, living next week now
You know she's gonna to pay you back somehow
She hasn't been to bed in a week
She'll be dead soon, then she'll sleep
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
You gotta give it away
She already knows it hurts
She's living like it's the last night on earth
The last night on earth
Last night on earth
Last night on earth
The U2 song "Last Night on Earth" is a reflective and introspective track about the feeling that the ground is giving way underneath one's feet, while at the same time living in the moment and recognizing the finite nature of existence. The lyrics suggest that the more one takes, the less they feel, while the less they know, the more they are disposed to believe. However, the song's message is ultimately a positive one, encouraging listeners to give of themselves freely and without reservation.
The song's opening lines speak to the disorientation and confusion that can come with living in an uncertain world. The singer seems to be grappling with feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, but recognizes that sometimes things have to fall apart in order for new structures to be built. The repetition of the phrase "you gotta give it away" underscores the idea that the path to fulfillment often lies in selflessness and generosity.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to become more and more consumed by the present moment. The phrase "living like it's the last night on earth" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the sense of urgency and immediacy that underpins the entire track. The singer is not waiting for anyone to save her; she is fully immersed in the world and all that it has to offer. The idea that she'll be "dead soon" suggests that she is acutely aware of the fleeting nature of life and is determined to make the most of every moment.
Ultimately, "Last Night on Earth" is a song about living in the moment, giving of oneself freely, and embracing the inevitability of change. The song acknowledges that life can be uncertain and uneven, but suggests that there is beauty to be found in even the most tumultuous moments.
Line by Line Meaning
She feels the ground is giving way
She senses that everything around her is changing and becoming unstable
But she thinks we're better off that way
Despite the instability, she believes that these changes will ultimately result in positive improvements
The more you take the less you feel
The more you accumulate, the less fulfilled you become
The less you know the more you believe
The less information you have, the easier it is to form your own beliefs
The more you have the more it takes today
The more you acquire, the more difficult it becomes to sustain that lifestyle
You gotta give it away
You have to be willing to share your wealth and resources
Well she doesn't care what it's worth
She doesn't place value on material possessions
She's living like it's the last night on earth
She's living life to the fullest or taking risks because she believes that each day could be her last
She's not waiting on a savior to come
She's not relying on anyone to solve her problems or save her from her current situation
She's at a bus stop with the News of the World
She's reading about current events and staying informed on the happenings around her
And the Sun
She's also reading tabloid news for entertainment purposes
Sun here it comes
The sun has risen and the day begins
She's not waiting for anyone
She's fiercely independent and doesn't need anyone's approval or assistance
Slipping away
Time is passing by and life is fleeting
Slip slide
Things are changing rapidly and it's hard to keep a firm grasp on anything
Too many slipping away
Too many people in her life are dying or leaving her
The world turns and we get dizzy
The constant change and chaos of the world can be overwhelming and disorienting
She's living, living next week now
She's constantly planning ahead and always thinking about the future
You know she's gonna to pay you back somehow
She's not afraid to owe a debt because she's confident that she'll be able to return the favor in some way
She hasn't been to bed in a week
She's been so busy and productive that she hasn't had time to rest
She'll be dead soon, then she'll sleep
She's aware of her own mortality and knows that eventually she will have to rest in death
She already knows it hurts
She's experienced pain and hardship and is no stranger to it
She's living like it's the last night on earth
She's continuing to live life to the fullest regardless of the potential danger or risk
The last night on earth
The belief that each day may be her last is a constant reminder to not take life for granted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul Hewson
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MrFundodomar
Last Night On Earth Lyrics
She feels the ground is giving way
But she thinks we're better off that way
The more you take the less you feel
The less you know the more you believe
The more you have the more it takes today
You got to give it away, you got to give it away
You Got To Give It Away
Well, she don't care What It's Worth
She's Living Like It's The Last Night On Earth
She's Not Waiting On A Saviour To Come
She's At A Bus-Stop With The news of the world
And The Sun Sun Here It Comes
She's Not Waiting For Anyone
You Got To Give It Away
You Got To Give It Away
You Got To Give It Away
She Knows Just What It's Worth
She's Living Like It's The Last Night On Earth
Slipping Away... Slip Slide...
(The Clock Tells Her That Time Is Slipping...)
The World Turns And We Get Dizzy
(Minute Hands And Second Sticking...)
Slipping Away
(There's Something Going On She Might Be Missing
The World Turns And We Get Dizzy
Is It Spinning For You The Way It's Spinning For Me)
She's Living Living Next Week Now
You Know She's Going To Pay It Back Somehow
The Future Is Here At Last
The Past Is Too Uncomfortable
You Got To Give It Away
You Got To Give It Away
You Got To Give It Away
She Already Knows It Hurts
She's Living Like It's The Last Night On Earth
Last Night On Earth
Last Night On Earth.
Harald Buit
Their best period. Achtung Baby, Zooropa and Pop. Creative, bold, uncompromising, innovative. Pop was highly misunderstood by the critics. Still a pearl in their catalogue.
Jakub Kurpiński
Gerardo Aguilar Avila I can agree and disagree, Achtung is literally my favourite album of U2, although this particular song (which I hear for the first time as I'm writing this comment) seems quite awesome.
Like, besides from that I'd say it's hard to find a bad U2 album, and I couldn't really say that an entire era of theirs is my favourite, my top three would probably be Achtung, ATYCLB and SoE.
Operation Bruce
Gerardo Aguilar Avila amen
Operation Bruce
Achtung baby thé best album of all time, thats all.
Clancy Featherton
Favorite album all time- always get scrutinized for it
SevenFootball7 TV
@Jakub Kurpiński it's fine to see that someone loves SoE, but I prefer NLOTH and SoI
Ian
I love this album so damn much. My favorite album from them and one of the best albums ever IMO. So glad to see other commenters praising it and realizing how underrated it was, especially back in the day! I think it gets a bit more credit now. So ahead of it's time... and it aged so well!
Sive Balussou
Love the album Pop - I ran out and bought it on cassette when it came out in the 90s (my 20s) it’s way ahead of its time and will be appreciated by the young today.
Cornflakes Yuh
I’m listening to it now I’m 20 and love it!
The Hermit
One of the most underrated U2 single ever