VERTIGO
U2 Lyrics

Unos, dos, tres, catorce
The song counts in Spanish, implying the joyous Latin rhythms that will follow

Lights go down, it's dark
The lights dim, setting the mood for the rock concert to begin

The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
Your mind is a chaotic jungle, but your heart is what truly controls your actions

A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Emotions have more power than rational thought

Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your excitement and energy can't be bought, highlighting the true value of passion

Your mind can wander
You can let go and get lost in the music

Hello, hello (hola)
A greeting to the audience, acknowledging their presence

I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
The singer describes the high-energy, dizzying feeling of being at a great rock concert

It's everything I wish I didn't know
The experience is both amazing and overwhelming, leaving the singer wanting more and less at the same time

Except you give me something I can feel, feel!
Despite this, the energy and excitement of the experience is so intense that the singer can physically feel it

The night is full of holes
The dark sky is punctured by bullets, symbolizing the violence and chaos of the world

'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
The bullets create a beautiful and deadly spectacle

They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
Despite the darkness and violence, the music brings joy and light to the world

They know that they can't dance, at least they know
The boys acknowledge their own limitations, but still give it their all on stage

I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
The music is so intense that the singer is exhausted and ready to leave

Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
The girl's religious symbol contrasts with her provocative appearance, emphasizing the complexity of human nature

Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa) (Whoa, whoa, whoa)
People are having a great time, dancing and moving to the rhythm

Checkmate, jazz funk, show made it in, yeah
These lyrics are hard to interpret, but they may refer to the feeling of winning or succeeding against all odds

All of this, all of this can be yours, just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
The singer demands attention and energy from the audience, playfully threatening them if they don't comply

We're at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the frenzied atmosphere of the concert

Lights go down, and all I know
As the concert draws to a close, the singer is left with only the memory of the experience

Is that you give me something I can feel your love teaching me how
The love and energy of the audience has taught the singer to open up and be vulnerable

Your love is teaching me how, how to kneel, kneel
The singer feels humbled by the experience, learning to show appreciation and humility by kneeling

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the power and energy of rock and roll music