Desire
U2ร€ร–ยถร“ Lyrics


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Yeah,
Lover I'm off the streets
Gonna go where the bright lights
And the big city meet
With a red guitar, on fire
Desire

She's the candle
Burning in my room
I'm like the needle
Needle and spoon
Over the counter
With a shotgun
Pretty soon, everybody got one
And the fever when I'm beside her
Desire,
Desire

Desire
Desire

Burning
Burning

She's the dollars
She's my protection
Yeah, she's the promise
In the year of election
Ah, sister, I can't let you go
I'm like a preacher
Stealing hearts at a traveling show
For the love or money, money?
Desire
Desire




Desire
Desire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in U2's song Desire describe a longing for something or someone that is intense, passionate, and potentially dangerous. The lines "Lover I'm off the streets / Gonna go where the bright lights / And the big city meet" suggest a desire to escape the mundane and experience the excitement of the city. The image of a "red guitar, on fire" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the passion and intensity of desire.


The second verse introduces a female character who is compared to a candle burning in the room. The lines "I'm like the needle / Needle and spoon / Over the counter / With a shotgun / Pretty soon, everybody got one" suggest a sense of danger and recklessness, and the potential for desire to become addictive and destructive. The repetition of the word "desire" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this longing is all-consuming and difficult to resist.


The bridge introduces another layer of meaning, with the lines "She's the dollars / She's my protection / Yeah, she's the promise / In the year of election" suggesting that desire can also be associated with power, influence, and political manipulation. The final verse returns to the theme of a traveling show, with the singer identifying as a "preacher" who is both stealing hearts and questioning the motives behind desire.


Overall, the lyrics to Desire paint a vivid picture of the complex emotions and motivations that can be associated with desire, and the dangers of pursuing it without caution.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, Lover I'm off the streets
I am no longer living on the streets, my desire to find something more has driven me to leave that behind.


Gonna go where the bright lights And the big city meet
I am going to where the excitement and possibilities are, where the city lights shine bright and there are endless opportunities.


With a red guitar, on fire Desire
My passion and desire are as strong as a guitar on fire, burning brightly and driving me forward to achieve my dreams.


She's the candle Burning in my room
She is the light that illuminates my life, giving me comfort and hope, much like a candle burning in a dark room.


I'm like the needle Needle and spoon
I am caught up in my addiction, like a person using a needle and spoon to inject drugs into their system, unable to break free from its grip.


Over the counter With a shotgun
I am willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy my desires, even if it means resorting to violence and taking matters into my own hands.


Pretty soon, everybody got oneAnd the fever when I'm beside her Desire, Desire
Once everyone else catches on to this trend, it becomes even more desirable to me. And when I am with her, my desire burns even stronger.


Desire Desire
My desire for her is so strong, that all I can think about is fulfilling that desire.


Burning Burning
My desire is like a fire that keeps burning, never fading or going out.


She's the dollarsShe's my protection
She brings me wealth and security, shielding me from the dangers and threats of the world.


Yeah, she's the promiseIn the year of election
She is the one who promises to fulfill my desires, to give me what I want, just like a politician promising the same during an election year.


Ah, sister, I can't let you goI'm like a preacherStealing hearts at a traveling show
I cannot bear the thought of losing her, just like a preacher who thrives on stealing the hearts of his audience, I am obsessed with keeping her close to me.


For the love or money, money?DesireDesireDesireDesire
Is my desire for her fueled by love or money? Either way, my desire for her burns bright and strong.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID EDGE, PAUL MICHAEL NINEHAM

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@annrgg

This lyrics is for me to vibe...
Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Kyun Bullan Ne Chubeya Taari
Koi Gall Te Dass Mainu
Tainu Khush Hoyi Nu Vekhan Da
Koi Hall Te Dass Mainu

Sikhar Dupehar Nu Jaan Meri Te
Kaaton Badli Aan Shaaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Heerni Wargiyan Ankhan
Mere Hundeya Nam Hoiyan
Mere Dil Nu Kujh Aa Hunda
Khaure Hawawan Tham Hoiyan

Beparwaah Jehe Chehre Ne
Kyun Chaddiyan Beparwahiyan Ni
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Sham Da Rang Kyun Laal
Tere Rang Naal Da Ae
Dassna Taan Haje Vi Dasde
Je Kissa Kise Boone Jaal Da Ae

Sach Jani Teri Gal Di Laali
Meriyan Laaliyan Udaiyan Ne

Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae



@princesharma4342

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Kyun Bullan Ne Chubeya Taari
Koi Gall Te Dass Mainu
Tainu Khush Hoyi Nu Vekhan Da
Koi Hall Te Dass Mainu

Sikhar Dupehar Nu Jaan Meri Te
Kaaton Badli Aan Shaaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Heerni Wargiyan Ankhan
Mere Hundeya Nam Hoiyan
Mere Dil Nu Kujh Aa Hunda
Khaure Hawawan Tham Hoiyan

Beparwaah Jehe Chehre Ne
Kyun Chaddiyan Beparwahiyan Ni
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Sham Da Rang Kyun Laal
Tere Rang Naal Da Ae
Dassna Taan Haje Vi Dasde
Je Kissa Kise Boone Jaal Da Ae

Sach Jani Teri Gal Di Laali
Meriyan Laaliyan Udaiyan Ne

Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne

Chadd Gussa Hunn Jaan De
Kyun Ankhan Ne Bhar Aaiyan Ne
Kyun Gall Cho Laun Nu Firdi Ae
Jo Hathi Gaaniyan Paaiyan Ne



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