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 360° Tour of 2009–2011 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 Edge’s brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldn’t play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldn’t 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 “Feedback ” and “The Hype” 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: £500 and funds to make a record. Paul McGuinness became the band’s 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 “a different kind” 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 ”to dream it all up again”, 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 ”watch out, baby”, artwork feat. make-up artist Nassim Khalifa) & Zooropa. Bono took on many stage personae such as “The Fly”, “Mirrorball Man” and “Mr. MacPhisto” 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 90’s into 00’s U2 became less image and more reality. With the death of Bono’s 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 they’ve returned to a more band-centric sound with albums like All That You Can’t Leave Behind which features a song, Kite, dedicated to Bono’s father who passed away shortly after the album’s conception and 2004’s How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
The 10s: U2 went on the U2 360° 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 “You too” and “You two”, etc. Nonetheless the official line on the name’s origins remains unknown. The band has been quoted as saying that they did think of the U2 spy plane, but remain hushed about other reasons… U2
Some Days Are Better Than Othe
U2 Lyrics
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Some days come clean, other days are sneaky
Some days take less, but most days take more
Some slip through your fingers and onto the floor
Some days you're quick, but most days you're speedy
Some days you use more force than is necessary
Some days just drop in on us
Some days it all adds up
And what you got is not enough
Some days are better than others
Some days are slippy, other days sloppy
Some days you can't stand the sight of a puppy
Your skin is white but you think you're a brother
Some days are better than others
Some days you wake up with her complaining
Some sunny days you wish it was raining
Some days are sulky, some days have a grin
And some days have bouncers and won't let you in
Some days you hear a voice
Taking you to another place
Some days are better than others
Some days are honest, some days are not
Some days you're thankful for what you've got
Some days you wake up in the army
And some days it's the enemy
Some days are work, most days you're lazy
Some days you feel like a bit of a baby
Lookin' for Jesus and His mother
Some days are better than others
Some days you feel ahead
You're making sense of what she said
Some days are better than others
Some days you hear a voice
Taking you to another place
Some days are better than others
The lyrics of U2's "Some Days Are Better Than Others" seem to refer to the unpredictability of life – how it can be both gracious and treacherous, uplifting and disheartening at the same time. The song begins with a series of mundane observations that serve as a metaphor for how life seems to be composed of unpredictable highs and lows. Some days are dry, some days are leaky, representing the different forms of hardships that can come our way. While some days come clean, other days are sneaky, signifying the unanticipated surprises that are part and parcel of life. It's a reminder to the listener that life is neither all sunshine nor all gloom.
The chorus, "Some days it all adds up, and what you got is not enough," provides a rather sobering perspective on how some days can feel like a step backward in spite of working hard towards one's goals. There are times when things just don't seem to work out, and we are left feeling defeated, no matter how much effort we put in. The song ends on a more optimistic note that, even with all this chaos and unpredictability, there are still days where things fall into place and seem to make sense.
Overall, the song seems to be a representation of the rollercoaster of life, urging listeners to take the good with the bad and to remember that no matter how tough things get, there are still good days to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Some days are dry, some days are leaky
Some days everything goes according to plan, while other days are just unproductive and fail to establish meaningful progress.
Some days come clean, other days are sneaky
Some days things go as planned while at times unanticipated events may go unnoticed, leading to mishaps or missed opportunities.
Some days take less, but most days take more
At times, certain days may require less effort than others, while most of the time, it takes increased effort to achieve everyday goals.
Some slip through your fingers and onto the floor
On some days, it becomes challenging to hold onto things or retrace missed opportunities, like watching things that are falling through your hands.
Some days you're quick, but most days you're speedy
Sometimes you feel immensely productive, while at other times you're faster than usual, but most often, you're productive to a moderate pace and capable of getting things done.
Some days you use more force than is necessary
At times, it's necessary to put in extra effort to achieve specific goals, while at times we may overdo things beyond necessary and end up making unnecessary mistakes as a result.
Some days just drop in on us
Some days are unpredictable and can be challenging to plan for, limiting our abilities to maintain control over things that are happening or events that unfold.
Some days are better than others
Every day is different from the other, with some days being better than others based on the level of productivity and overall happiness that you experience.
Some days it all adds up
On certain days, our actions, behaviors, and habits add up to achieve established goals, while on others, things fail to add up, leading to missed opportunities.
And what you got is not enough
Sometimes even when you've put in the maximum amount of time and effort, it is still difficult to achieve the desired result or outcome.
Some days are slippy, other days sloppy
Different days come with varying degrees of effectiveness; some can be productive, while others bring out careless behavior.
Some days you can't stand the sight of a puppy
Certain days could be filled with gloom and despair, leading to a lack of interest in things that are usually enjoyable, like the sight of a cute puppy.
Your skin is white but you think you're a brother
At times, regardless of the color of our skin, we can still feel a sense of comradery with individuals of other backgrounds, a sense of shared community.
Some days you wake up with her complaining
Waking up to complaining can be a rough start to someone's day, as it can begin it on a negative note.
Some sunny days you wish it was raining
On some bright, sunny days, an individual may desire a counter to the positivity they experience, sometimes wishing it had rained instead.
Some days are sulky, some days have a grin
On certain days, people usually have very different, changing mood swings, which might range from cheerful to sullen
And some days have bouncers and won't let you in
Some days come with obstacles limiting efforts and keeping us from achieving our goals.
Some days you hear a voice
Certain days come with constructive revelations that spur growth and give different insights to life.
Taking you to another place
These constructive revelations give a sense of purpose and the drive to discover new thoughts and emotions, leading to growth in one's life.
Some days are honest, some days are not
Some days come with an understanding of honesty that people follow through with, while others are filled with lies and potential deceit.
Some days you're thankful for what you've got
Certain days come with the recognition of all the positive things in one's life, leading to acknowledgment and appreciation for everything.
Some days you wake up in the army
Some days come with a sense of duty and direction, similar to waking up to begin military service.
And some days it's the enemy
On the other hand, certain days come full of conflict and hostility, with obstacles that seem overtly difficult and serve as the enemy.
Some days are work, most days you're lazy
On some days, people are extremely productive, work-driven and productive, while most days they might be inclined to take it easy.
Some days you feel like a bit of a baby
Certain days come with low self-esteem that makes them feel like nothing more than a child but usually eventually transition back into a normal life routine.
Looking for Jesus and His mother
On some days or through certain experiences, people search for spiritual guidance, sometimes making reference to Christianity and the search for traditional deities like Jesus and Mary.
Some days you feel ahead
Some days make people feel accomplished, with a significant amount of progress made towards specific goals, making them feel ahead of schedule.
You're making sense of what she said
On these days, things become more transparent, and you become able to make better sense of things that may have been formerly difficult to comprehend.
Some days are better than others
Despite the challenges that may arise, some days are notably more productive, effective, and overall better than others.
Some days you hear a voice
Just as with other instances, specific and constructive revelations come from significant experiences that drive people to live better and improve their lives.
Taking you to another place
These revelations initiate a journey of self-discovery and lead people towards developing and implementing new ideas and thinking.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL ; HEWSON
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And girls can make children but not like this one...so will just have to walk around with a painted face then...
LMewdowlark
on One
Baby, baby, baby, I know I'm not alone
Ha, ha, ha
Oh, it's not a hill it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
You see, for me, I've been shouting
Let's shout into the darkness, squeeze out sparks of light
You know we're gonna go crazy, you know we'll go crazy
You know we'll go crazy, if we don't go crazy tonight
Oh, slowly
Oh
Hold me slow
Again, these are the wrong lyrics. They are not the lyrics for 'One' but a different song. I pasted the correct lyrics in my other comment.
LMewdowlark
on One
And there's a part of you that wants me to riot
Everybody needs to cry or needs to spit
Every sweet-tooth needs just a little hit
Every beauty needs to go out with an idiot
How can you stand next to the truth and not see it?
Oh, change of heart comes slow
It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
Do you believe me or are you doubting?
We're gonna make it all the way to the light
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight
Every generation gets a chance to change the world
Pity the nation that won't listen to you boys and girls
Is the sweetest melody the one we haven't heard?
Is it true that perfect love drives out all fear?
The right to be ridiculous is something I hold dear
Oh, but change of heart comes slow
It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
You see, for me, I've been shouting
But we're gonna make it all the way to the light
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight
Is it getting better
Or do you feel the same?
Will it make it easier on you now
You got someone to blame?
You say, one love, one life
When it's one need in the night
One love, we get to share it
Leaves you, baby, if you don't care for it
Did I disappoint you
Or leave a bad taste in your mouth?
You act like you never had love
And you want me to go without
Well, it's too late tonight
To drag the past out into the light
We're one, but we're not the same
We get to carry each other, carry each other
One
Have you come here for forgiveness?
Have you come to raise the dead?
Have you come here to play Jesus?
To the lepers in your head
Did I ask too much? More than a lot
You gave me nothing, now it's all I got
We're one but we're not the same
Well, we hurt each other then we do it again
You say love is a temple, love a higher law
Love is a temple, love the higher law
You ask me to enter but then you make me crawl
And I can't be holdin' on to what you got
When all you got is hurt
One love, one blood
One life, you got to do what you should
One life with each other
Sisters, brothers
One life but we're not the same
We get to carry each other, carry each other
One
One