Gloria
2.01 Lyrics
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Gloria, oh, oh
And I try to sing this song, I
I try to stand up
But I can't find my feet
I try, I try to speak up
But only in you I'm complete
Gloria in te domine
Gloria exultate
Gloria, Gloria
Oh Lord, loosen my lips, loosen my
And I try to sing this song, I
I try to get in
But I can't find the door
The door is open
You're standing there
You let me in
Gloria in te domine
Gloria exultate
Oh Lord, if I had anything
Anything at all, I'd give it to you
I, I'd give it to you, to you
Give it to you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Hey, this is Red Rocks
Adam Clayton
This is The Edge
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Gloria in te domine
Gloria, [?]
Gloria in te domine
Gloria, gloria
Gloria, [?]
Gloria, [?]
Gloria in te domine
Gloria, gloria
The song "Gloria" by 2.01 is a powerful anthem that reflects the singer's struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The opening line, "Two-three-four, oh," sets the tempo for the song, which is characterized by a pulsating beat and soaring vocals. The singer tries to sing the song and stand up, but she can't find her feet. This metaphorical language suggests that she feels lost and disconnected from her own body, as if she doesn't know who she is or where she's going.
The chorus, "Gloria in te domine / Gloria exultate / Gloria, Gloria / Oh Lord, loosen my lips, loosen my," is a declaration of faith and praise, with the phrase "Gloria in te domine" meaning "Glory to God in the highest." The singer acknowledges that only in God is she complete, and asks for help in finding her voice and speaking up. She also acknowledges that the door is open and that God is there, waiting for her to enter. This suggests that the singer is on a spiritual journey of self-discovery, trying to find her way back to God and to herself.
In the bridge, the singer declares that if she had anything at all, she would give it to God. This suggests that she is willing to make sacrifices in order to find meaning and purpose in life. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the singers declaring "Gloria" with increasing intensity and passion.
Overall, "Gloria" is a powerful song that conveys the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit. It speaks to anyone who has felt lost or disconnected from themselves, and who has struggled to find meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Two-three-four, oh
The song is about to begin and the count is given to start playing
Gloria, oh, oh
The singer calls out to Gloria and repeats her name for emphasis
And I try to sing this song, I
The singer is attempting to perform the song
I try to stand up
The singer is trying to gain confidence to perform
But I can't find my feet
The singer is nervous and unsteady
I try, I try to speak up
The singer attempts to project their voice
But only in you I'm complete
The singer is finding solace and comfort in the presence of the person they are singing to
Gloria in te domine
Praising Gloria as a deity or spiritual figure
Gloria exultate
Continuing to praise and exalt Gloria
Oh Lord, loosen my lips, loosen my
The singer is asking for divine intervention to help them perform
And I try to get in
The singer is trying to enter and be accepted into a place or situation
But I can't find the door
The way is not clear or visible to the singer
The door is open
Contradictory statement to the previous line - the way is accessible
You're standing there
There is someone present to welcome the singer
You let me in
The singer is accepted into the place or situation they were trying to enter
Oh Lord, if I had anything
The singer expresses a desire to offer something to the divine being
Anything at all, I'd give it to you
The singer is willing to give anything they have as an offering
I, I'd give it to you, to you
Reaffirmation of the singer's willingness to give
Hey, this is Red Rocks
An announcement of the performance location, Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Adam Clayton
The name of the band's bassist
This is The Edge
Introducing the band member The Edge, who is playing guitar on the song
Gloria, [?]
Continuation of the Gloria praise and exaltation
Gloria, gloria
Further repetition and emphasis on Gloria
Gloria, [?]
Continued repetition of name for emphasis
Gloria, [?]
More focus on Gloria
Gloria in te domine
Final praise of Gloria as a deity or spiritual figure
Gloria, gloria
Last repetition and emphasis on Gloria
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul Hewson
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