Beautiful Day
U2 Lyrics
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Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town
You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere
You thought you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand in return for grace
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination
You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light and
See the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood, all the colors came out
It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you don't have, you don't need it now
What you don't know, you can feel it somehow
What you don't have, you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day
The lyrics of U2's song "Beautiful Day" speak to the theme of hope and positivity despite life's struggles. The song opens with the image of a blooming heart shooting up through stony ground, embodying the idea of overcoming obstacles in life. The lyrics touch on feeling stuck or out of luck but then finding a friend who lends a hand in exchange for grace, emphasizing the importance of human connection in our lives. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's a beautiful day" as a reminder to focus on the present moment and not let opportunities pass us by.
The second verse speaks to feeling lost and directionless, yet still finding love and appreciation for a certain town. The lyrics shift towards an emphasis on seeing the beauty in the world, encouraging listeners to take notice of the world's wonders from the canyons to the Bedouin fires. The final verse includes the repetition of the phrase "What you don't have, you don't need it now," implying that what matters most in life is what we already have and not material possessions. The song ends with a reaffirmation of the beauty of the day that is before them.
Line by Line Meaning
The heart is abloom
Love is in the air and everything in the world is beautiful
Shoots up through the stony ground
Love can grow anywhere even in the harsh ground
There's no room
There's no space as everyone seems to be happy and content with their life
No space to rent in this town
People cannot move into this beautiful town because there is no available space to rent a home
You're out of luck
You're not having much good fortune and everything seems to be going against you at the moment
And the reason that you had to care
The reason you have to care is because love is worth it
The traffic is stuck
Everything is moving slow and it feels like nothing is happening
And you're not moving anywhere
You feel stagnant and stuck in life without any progress
You thought you'd found a friend
You believed that you found someone who could help you get out of this rut
To take you out of this place
This person you found was going to help you leave this place and start anew
Someone you could lend a hand in return for grace
You were willing to help this person out in exchange for them helping you out of your situation
It's a beautiful day
Despite everything that's happened, the day is still beautiful and worth it
Sky falls, you feel like
Even if everything is going wrong, the sky still looks beautiful
Don't let it get away
Don't let the opportunity to enjoy life pass you by
You're on the road
You're on a journey to find yourself and your place in the world
But you've got no destination
You're not sure where you're going but you're okay with that
You're in the mud
You're stuck in a difficult situation that's hard to get out of
In the maze of her imagination
You're caught up in someone else's imagination and it's hard to find your way out
You love this town
Even though you're stuck, you still love this town and all that it has to offer
Even if that doesn't ring true
Even though you don't believe it, a part of you still loves this town
You've been all over
You've traveled around and seen different places
And it's been all over you
Every place you've been has left its mark on you
Take me to that other place
Take me somewhere new and exciting
Teach me
Show me the way and help me learn
I know I'm not a hopeless case
I know I can still be successful despite my current situation
See the world in green and blue
See the beauty in the world and appreciate nature's colors
See China right in front of you
See the world and all its wonders without having to leave your town
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the beauty of nature's creations even in the clouds
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the impact of humans on the environment
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the beauty and simplicity of life in other cultures
See the oil fields at first light and
See the impact of humans on the environment but also the beauty in it
See the bird with a leaf in her mouth
See the hope and happiness in nature's animals
After the flood, all the colors came out
After experiencing something devastating, you can still find beauty and hope in the world
What you don't have, you don't need it now
You don't need material possessions to be happy and successful
What you don't know, you can feel it somehow
You don't have to know everything, sometimes you can just feel your way through life
Don't need it now
You don't need to hold onto the past, let it go and move forward
Was a beautiful day
The day was beautiful and worth cherishing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul David Hewson, Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joneebliss
It's March 2024. It is a beautiful day!!
@lionel1963
DAMN RIGHT! HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
@juccee66
Yep yep
@JIMMYSTREET222
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@choctaw226
❤ blue sky and birds chirping, dogs barking, butterflies and dragon flies. A touch of puffy white clouds under a 🔵 BLUE SKY. 🎉
Palm tress and fire 🔥 pits. Blessed and love Jesus Christ my Savior 💕 my King 👑💖.
@cindyreid6404
Happy Easter 2024
@annaferguson93
I have 4th stage pancreatic cancer. I hope when I die my son knows it's a beautiful reunion. And a beautiful day
@dimkahon6065
I cry :(
@indriaeriz
Fighting!
@abominableyeti5639
rest well my friend