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
In U2's song "Elevation," the lyrics describe a person being lifted up and elevated by someone they love. The song features a lot of wordplay, using the idea of movement and upward momentum to convey the rush of emotions associated with falling in love. The lyric "high, higher than the sun" evokes a sense of unbridled, unchecked passion, as if the singer is being shot out of a cannon towards his lover. The line "you make me feel like I can fly" punctuates this feeling, as the singer experiences an all-consuming sense of freedom in his lover's presence.
The metaphor of excavation is used throughout the song, with the line "going down, excavation" suggesting a journey towards something deeper and more profound within oneself. This is mirrored in the metaphor of a mole digging in a hole, digging up his soul. The idea that being in love can be an excavation of the self, as well as a lifting up towards something greater, is a recurring theme in the lyrics.
Overall, "Elevation" is an ode to love and the transformative power it can hold over us. By using metaphors of movement and excavation, the lyrics convey a sense of momentum and growth, as well as the sheer joy and excitement of being pulled along by someone we love.
Line by Line Meaning
High, higher than the sun
You have raised me up to a level beyond imagination
You shoot me from a gun
Your love propels me forward rapidly and with purpose
I need you to elevate me here
I require your uplifting presence to reach my full potential
At the corner of your lips
I find myself lost in your embrace and the intimacy of your kiss
As the orbit of your hips
The motion of your body draws me into a cosmic and mesmerizing dance
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
Your beauty and grace overshadow everything else and inspire my very being
I've lost all self-control
My desire for you has caused me to abandon all semblance of restraint
Been living like a mole
I have been hiding away and living a solitary life, until you came along
Now going down, excavation
With you by my side, I am digging deep into my own heart and soul
I and I in the sky
Together, we are reaching new heights and soaring above the clouds
You make me feel like I can fly
Your love and support give me the confidence to do anything
So high, elevation
Our relationship has taken us to new heights and we are soaring above the rest
A star lit up like a cigar
Your radiance and brilliance shine like a beacon in the darkness
Strung out like a guitar
My love for you is intense and passionate, like the music of a finely-tuned guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
I hope that you can teach me new things and expand my horizons
Explain all these controls
Help me to understand the mysteries of love and the power of our connection
I can't sing but I've got soul
I may not be able to express myself perfectly, but my heart and soul are devoted to you
The goal is elevation
Our ultimate aim is to lift each other up and achieve new heights of love and connection
Love lift me up out of these blues
Your love is the only thing that can cure my sadness and lift me out of my troubles
Won't you tell me something true
I crave your honesty and authenticity, even if it may be difficult to hear
I believe in you
My faith, trust, and devotion to you will never falter
Elevation
Our relationship is constantly edging higher and higher, reaching new levels of love and passion
Elevation
Our journey towards the ultimate goal of love and connection persists
Elevation
We are soaring towards the zenith of our relationship, together as one
Elevation
Our love is reaching uncharted heights, and there is only more to come
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
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@iisi737
為何灰心常怨嘆？為何黑影瀰漫？
為何心靈覺孤單？甚至欲脫塵寰？
耶穌是我的福杯，祂是我的良友，
祂既看顧小麻雀，深知我必蒙眷佑，
祂既看顧小麻雀，深知我必蒙眷佑。
我唱，因我有喜樂，
我唱，因我自由，
我救主既看顧麻雀，深知我必蒙眷佑。
我聽救主溫柔聲，除去你心憂情。
安息主懷多恬靜，毫無疑懼戰驚；
有主引領在前頭，步步跟隨祂走，
祂既看顧小麻雀，深知我必蒙眷佑，
祂既看顧小麻雀，深知我必蒙眷佑。
我唱，因我有喜樂，
我唱，因我自由，
我救主既看顧麻雀，深知我必蒙眷佑。
@Springbok314
Can someone please explain to to me WHY this woman has not in 2022 yet received one of the Kennedy Center Honors awards? She is an American treasure.
@deemurphy5331
Truly !!!
@beccajoyner
She’s got one now!!!!!
@sweetpeepauline
You can never get enough of Auntie Gladys 🥰🙏🏽
@toddbrown6578
I love Ms. Gladys Knight, she is a national treasure. She singer so much anointing, and true passion. I love her, you are phenomenal and a true Icon!!❤🙏🏽😇
@beachcomber7200
You, Miss Knight, and the Queen, made this white teenager love soul music fifty years ago. Gospel, that’s what matters now. Thank you.
@TheJohnpandy
I have seen Gladys live three times. She amazes me how eadily shr produces those glorious sounds without the flicker of an eyeladh. John Sivorn ❤️
@lynfoster2484
Gladys, I have loved your voice and watching you perform for 50 years. I’m not an organized religion person, but I’m raising my hands in praise of my higher power right now. 🙌🏻
@marcosbryant865
Wow just wow this is beautiful,
What a voice
So much power coming out of that mouth
God bless us all
Have always loved her songs
What do you admire most about her?
@JulioYagus.
A beautiful praise to Jesus Christ Eternal!