Vertigo
U2 Lyrics
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Turn it up loud, captain
Lights go down, it's dark
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your mind can wander
Hello, hello (hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel!
The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Hello, hello (hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something
I can feel, feel
Checkmate
Jazz funk
Show made it in, yeah
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Hello, hello (hola)
We're at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The opening lyrics of U2's "Vertigo" start with a countdown in Spanish, "Uno, dos, tres, catorce," which translates to 1, 2, 3, 14. The band has stated that the number 14 was added to the countdown to make it sound more exciting, dramatic and to add more symmetry to the rhythm. As the music starts, Bono impresses with a vocal delivery that is both intense and playful, as he sings about the feeling of vertigo, a sensation of dizziness.
The song goes on to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed, with the jungle being a metaphor for one's head and the inability to rule one's heart. This is where the chorus comes in, with Bono singing "Hello, hello, I'm at a place called Vertigo." He is calling out for a feeling he can't control but knows is irresistible. The verses of the song describe the chaotic world, with bullets ripping through the sky, and a girl with crimson nails having Jesus around her neck. The music builds up as Bono repeats "I can feel, feel," leading to a climatic outro of "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah."
In summary, "Vertigo" is about giving into the overwhelming feeling of being lost in the moment, letting go of control and embracing the rush of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
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
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVID EVANS, PAUL HEWSON, LAURENCE MULLEN
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Unos, dos, tres, catorce
Turn it up loud, captain
Lights go down, it's dark
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your mind can wander
Hello, hello (hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel
The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Hello, hello (hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something
I can feel, feel
Checkmated
Just fun
She made it in, yeah
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Hello, hello (hola)
We're at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Fuente: LyricFind
Compositores: Adam Clayton / David Evans / Laurence Mullen / Paul Hewson
Letra de Vertigo © Universal Music Publishing Group
@ThePolerbearproducts
Bono singing “Feeeeeelll” has been with me since childhood.
@OctoberWarBoy4600
Ikr, it's one of my first memories of a song on the radio
@crosscourttennis1796
I wasn't old enough to experience the song but it still was an iconic song from my childhood as I listened to all my parent's cds growing up. Glad I grew up with this and not anything else!
@briarjensen2123
Same
@AlexLnLoL
saaaame, and the "hooooooooooooooooow"
@storm_gamer2570
Bro i was 6 years old when i start to love u2
@13912543X
I can’t believe this song is 18 years already, wow! Where has time gone?
@croissantlover1
soon 20.
@YungMisfit20
Time moved on to much better music. This song is trash
@igodreamer7096
"Flying", they said. Time is always flying and never waits, for basically anyone. lol