Elevation
U-Two Lyrics
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You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
I've lost all self-control
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
A star lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul, now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Love
lift me up out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
The lyrics of U2's "Elevation" celebrate a sense of being lifted up and elevated by an intense connection with someone else. The opening lines compare the subject's feeling of being elevated to a sun being at its highest point, and the metaphorical use of being "shot from a gun" emphasizes the intense force of the sensation. The person being addressed in the song, presumably a romantic partner, is described as having a kind of gravitational pull on the subject, with their lips and hips serving as symbolic markers of the connection. The sense of being elevated is further emphasized in the chorus, where the subject describes feeling like they can fly and be lifted up from any kind of negativity or despair.
The lyrics also touch on themes of self-discovery and self-improvement. The second verse describes the subject feeling like they have lost control and have been living like a mole, consuming themselves in a life of darkness and solitude. However, the connection with the other person allows them to see the light and find a sense of purpose, with the line "Maybe you could educate my mind, explain these controls" suggesting a sense of wanting guidance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
High, higher than the sun
You lift me up so high that I feel like I am higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
Your energy propels me forward like you are shooting me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
I rely on you to lift me up and make me feel better in this moment
At the corner of your lips
Your smile or kiss, even the little things you do, have a big impact on me
As the orbit of your hips
Your body movements and energy affect me in a gravitational, orbit-like way
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
Your presence is so powerful that it overshadows everything else, elevating me to a higher level
I've lost all self-control
I have surrendered myself to you and have no power over my feelings
Been living like a mole
I have been living in darkness and isolation without your love
Now going down, excavation
I am now digging deeper into who I am thanks to your influence
I and I in the sky
Together, we are soaring high above everything else like we are in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
Your love gives me the confidence to do anything, even fly
So high, elevation
My heightened state is all thanks to your love; I am elevated
A star lit up like a cigar
Your light and energy are so bright that they shine like a star or a lit cigar
Strung out like a guitar
I am vibrating with emotion just like the strings on a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
I am open to learning from you and expanding my horizons with your guidance
Explain all these controls
Help me understand why I feel this way and how to navigate these intense emotions
I can't sing but I've got soul
I may not have a good singing voice, but I have a lot of passion and spirit
The goal is elevation
The ultimate goal is to continue elevating our love and connection
Love
The overarching theme of the song is love and its powerful effects
lift me up out of these blues
Help me escape my sadness and negative feelings with your love and energy
Won't you tell me something true
I need reassurance from you that your love is real and genuine
I believe in you
Despite any doubts or fears, I have faith in you and your love for me
Elevation
The title of the song is repeated multiple times to emphasize the theme of uplifting and soaring higher
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leonelgarciagonzalez
U2 Elevation
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse
You elevate my soul
I've got no self control
Been living like a mole now
Going down, excavation
I and I, in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high
Elevation
A star
Lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you can educate my mind
Explain all these controls
Can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
A mole
Digging in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I
In the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high
Elevation
Love
Lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
A mole
Digging in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I
In the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
@paulis0095
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here,
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
I've lost all self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
A star lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
A mole, living in a hole
Digging up my soul, now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Love, lift me up out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
A mole, living in a hole
Digging up my soul now
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
@henriqueramos3197
"Elevation"
[Verse 1]
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
[Chorus]
I've got no self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Verse 2]
A star, lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
[Chorus]
I've lost all self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Bridge]
Love, lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
[Chorus]
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Outro]
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
Written By Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, The Edge (Guitarist) & Bono
Album ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND (2000)
@ryans.1900
hahha I love how over the top it is--it's like an idea that a couple of prepubescent friends would come up with in an afternoon (and had lots of $$$ to blow):
"So there's this band, but they're missing their guitarist--"
"Because he went exploring and found an ancient key!"
"Oh yeah! Awesome! But the key has magical powers, and there's a tomb raider who needs it to fight, like, evil and stuff."
"Yeah, that sounds great! But wouldn't it be even BETTER if there's, like, an evil version of the band, too??"
"That would be AMAZING! And they could get in, like, singing competitions and stuff!!"
"Yeah!! This video is gonna be so awesome."
"Yeah, totally..."
@limits96
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
High, higher than the sun
You shoot me from a gun
I need you to elevate me here
At the corner of your lips
As the orbit of your hips
Eclipse, you elevate my soul
[Chorus]
I've got no self-control
Been living like a mole
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Verse 2]
A star, lit up like a cigar
Strung out like a guitar
Maybe you could educate my mind
Explain all these controls
I can't sing but I've got soul
The goal is elevation
[Chorus]
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul
Now going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Bridge]
Love, lift me out of these blues
Won't you tell me something true
I believe in you
[Chorus]
A mole, digging in a hole
Digging up my soul
Going down, excavation
I and I in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation
[Outro]
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
Elevation...
@withlove_eya
I remembered when my dad played this song very loud in 5 in the morning, where the skies still have a bluish hue. I was very young at that time, 4 or 5 years old if I'm not mistaken. Sadly, my dad passed away when I was 6 years old, and his CDs and casette tapes that contained this as one of the songs is one of the things I treasure the most. I miss you, dad.
@nuriakn5858
+Eulla Heartfilia Ow :( This is so bad.Don't be sad.Believe yourself :)
@thelittlecow6009
Big hug for you Eulla, you are not alone, peace.
@knuckalar
:(
@lilianrodrigues2571
Firme...eu perdi meu pai tambem...beijos.
@nuriakn5858
Pleasure but this is so sad:(
@DurvalLacerda
This clip represents the 2000's perfectly.
@anthonyheinrich8333
Watching the detectives
@davidcarreno9696
Absolutely!!!!
@bayronalonsotobonnavas4085
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