Beautiful Day
Jazz And U2 Lyrics
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Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town
You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand in return for grace
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination
You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light and
See the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood, all the colors came out
It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you don't have, you don't need it now
What you don't know, you can feel it somehow
What you don't have, you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day
The lyrics to U2's "Beautiful Day" are about finding beauty and hope in a world that can sometimes feel bleak and hopeless. The song begins with the image of a heart in bloom, shooting up through the stony ground. This is a metaphor for finding something beautiful and hopeful even in the most difficult circumstances. The lyrics describe a town that is overcrowded and full of problems, but the singer still sees beauty in the world around them.
The second verse describes a person on a journey without a destination. The imagery of being stuck in the mud and lost in the maze of imagination adds to the feeling of uncertainty and confusion. The singer still loves the town they are in, even though it may not be perfect. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's a beautiful day" as a reminder to appreciate the beauty in the present moment and not let it slip away.
The bridge talks about seeing the world in all its different colors and experiencing the beauty of nature and human culture. The singer realizes that even though they may not know everything or have everything they want, they can still find hope and meaning in life. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "It was a beautiful day," emphasizing the importance of taking time to appreciate the beauty in life, even if it is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
The heart is abloom
Your heart is happy and blooming with joy
Shoots up through the stony ground
Your happiness grows even though you faced many difficult obstacles
There's no room
The town is crowded and there is no place to stay
No space to rent in this town
Even if you have money, you can't find a place to rent in this town
You're out of luck
You are unlucky and things aren't going your way
And the reason that you had to care
You care because it's important to you
The traffic is stuck
The roads are congested and no one is moving
And you're not moving anywhere
You are stuck and not making any progress
You thought you'd found a friend
You believed you found someone you could rely on
To take you out of this place
Someone who could take you out of this difficult situation
Someone you could lend a hand in return for grace
Someone whom you could help in exchange for a favor
It's a beautiful day
Today is a great day to enjoy life
Sky falls, you feel like
Even if everything goes wrong, you still feel happy and full of life
Don't let it get away
Don't waste this moment, enjoy every second of it
You're on the road
You are travelling somewhere
But you've got no destination
You are travelling without a specific purpose or goal
You're in the mud
You are struggling and things aren't easy
In the maze of her imagination
You are lost in someone else's world and confused by their thoughts
You love this town
You have affection for this place you call home
Even if that doesn't ring true
Even if you are unsure if that feeling is genuine
You've been all over
You have travelled many places
And it's been all over you
Travelling has affected your life and your soul, making you a different person
Ooh, ooh, ooh
A cheerful sound expressing excitement and happiness
Touch me
You want someone to touch you, showing affection
Take me to that other place
You want to go to a different and new place
Teach me
You need someone to teach you new things and skills
I know I'm not a hopeless case
You believe in yourself, that you can still improve and grow
See the world in green and blue
Appreciate the world's beauty and look at it with different perspectives
See China right in front of you
Visualize a new and exciting place appearing before you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the natural beauty around you, even in cloudy weather
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See fishermen working hard and appreciate their labor
See the Bedouin fires at night
Witness a unique and cultural experience that is unfamiliar to you
See the oil fields at first light and
Observe how other people's lifestyles depend on different industries
See the bird with a leaf in her mouth
Notice small details in life that are hard to spot but are beautiful
After the flood, all the colors came out
Even after a hard time, hope remains and new opportunities can appear
What you don't have, you don't need it now
You don't need things that you don't have, so don't worry about them
What you don't know, you can feel it somehow
Experience new things and feelings, even if you don't know much about them
Don't need it now
You don't need to worry about things you don't have at this moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul David Hewson, Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sergio Tenorio
This is, by far, the best jazz version from the album. Congratulations: as a swing dancer and also a U2 fan, I like it and I wish I could dance this song any time!
L77kim77l
Superb arrangement and beautiful singing!