Vértigo
02. U2 Lyrics

Unos, dos, tres, catorce
The song starts with a countdown in Spanish, leading into the rock music.

Turn it up loud, captain
The singer is commanding the captain to increase the volume of the song as he wants it to be loud.

Lights go down, it's dark
Suddenly, the lights turn off, creating a dark atmosphere.

The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
The metaphor of the jungle represents the confusion in one's mind, and how it affects one's heart.

A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Emotions are powerful, and they can overtake logical thoughts at times.

Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Although the soul is a priceless entity, the expression of one's eyes can reveal a lot about their inner personality.

Your mind can wander
The mind can easily wander, especially when there is a heavy emotional or mental load to carry.

I'm at a place called Vertigo
The place called Vertigo represents a state of being overwhelmed and confused.

It's everything I wish I didn't know
The subject matter of the song is something that the singer wishes he never had to experience.

Except you give me something I can feel, feel
Despite the discomfort the singer is experiencing, his love or connection to someone is the only thing he can feel with certainty.

The night is full of holes
The night is a mysterious and uncertain time, with many unanswered questions.

'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
The lyrics describe a gunfight, where the bullets look like they are ripping through the dark sky, creating a golden glow.

They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
The twinkle of the bullets contrasts to the sounds of boys playing rock and roll, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

They know that they can't dance, at least they know
The boys may not be very good at dancing, but they are aware of it, and are still having fun.

I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
The singer doesn't enjoy the music, and is ready to leave the place.

Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
A girl is described with a crucifix around her neck, which is contrasted to her red nails, and is a symbol of religious beliefs.

Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
Despite the chaos and discomfort, people are still dancing and enjoying the music.

All of this, all of this can be yours
The singer is describing how all of the experiences, good or bad, can belong to someone else.

Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
The singer is putting a condition that if he gets what he wants, there will be no consequences.

We're at a place called Vertigo
The same setting is described again, emphasizing the overwhelming feeling.

Is that you give me something
Again, emphasizing that the only thing the singer can feel is the love or connection to someone else.

I can feel your love teaching me how
The love of the person is the only thing the singer can feel, and he feels like he is learning something from it.

Your love is teaching me how
Repeating the same sentiment with different wording for emphasis.

How to kneel
The metaphor of kneeling is often used in religious settings, and may represent a sense of submission and worship.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This is a repeating chorus, emphasizing the strong and energetic feeling of the song.