VERTIGO
U2(U2合唱團) Lyrics
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Turn it up loud, captain
Lights go down, it's dark
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your mind can wander
Hello, hello (hola!)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel!
The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Hello, hello (hola!)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something
I can feel, feel!
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Hello, hello (hola!)
We're at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The opening lyrics "Uno, dos, tres, catorce" may confuse listeners who are expecting a count in Spanish, but it's actually Bono's way of countering a stereotype. The phrase means 1, 2, 3, 14 in Spanish and can be interpreted as a reference to how people expect a Spanish-speaking count-in, but it's actually in English.
"Turn it up loud, captain" is a nod to the band's sound engineer, Joe O'Herlihy, who is often called "Captain" by the band. This is an indication that they want the sound to be audible and impactful.
The line "The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart" refers to the inner turmoil and conflict that can arise between the rational mind and the emotions. It's a metaphorical representation of the power of emotions over reason.
The chorus "Hello, hello, I'm at a place called Vertigo" describes the experience of being overwhelmed with emotions, causing a dizzying feeling of confusion and disorientation. This can be both positive and negative, as the lyrics suggest: "It's everything I wish I didn't know/Except you give me something I can feel."
The bridge "All of this can be yours/Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt" is a commentary on the culture of materialism and greed, indicative of Bono's desire to make the world a better place by encouraging people to pursue something greater than just material possessions.
Overall, "Vertigo" is a reflection of the emotional and physical sensation of being overwhelmed and disoriented, but also finding something meaningful within that turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Uno, dos, tres, catorce
Countdown followed by a loud request to turn up the volume.
Lights go down, it's dark
The beginning of a wild and unpredictable experience where darkness obscures the surroundings.
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
One's mind is an uncontrollable jungle, but their heart feels something powerful.
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Emotions overpower reason and common sense.
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Despite being unable to purchase someone's soul, their eyes reveal that they are captivated.
Your mind can wander
The mind can roam freely, exploring new ideas and emotions.
Hello, hello (hola!)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel!
Greeting from a place of disorienting discomfort that inspired unexpected feelings.
The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
The night is full of gunfire, but young rebels play music regardless of the risk. The singer is not a fan of the music or those around him.
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Someone is demanding something with the threat of violence and promising reward.
We're at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel!
Back at the disorienting place where love is the unexpected teacher of a new submission to someone or something.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating expression of enthusiasm and high energy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAY EVANS, JAY LIVINGSTON
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Unos, dos, tres, catorce
Turn it up loud, captain
Lights go down, it's dark
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your mind can wander
Hello, hello (hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel
The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Hello, hello (hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something
I can feel, feel
Checkmated
Just fun
She made it in, yeah
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Hello, hello (hola)
We're at a place called Vertigo (¿dónde está?)
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Fuente: LyricFind
Compositores: Adam Clayton / David Evans / Laurence Mullen / Paul Hewson
Letra de Vertigo © Universal Music Publishing Group
@ThePolerbearproducts
Bono singing “Feeeeeelll” has been with me since childhood.
@OctoberWarBoy4600
Ikr, it's one of my first memories of a song on the radio
@crosscourttennis1796
I wasn't old enough to experience the song but it still was an iconic song from my childhood as I listened to all my parent's cds growing up. Glad I grew up with this and not anything else!
@briarjensen2123
Same
@AlexLnLoL
saaaame, and the "hooooooooooooooooow"
@storm_gamer2570
Bro i was 6 years old when i start to love u2
@13912543X
I can’t believe this song is 18 years already, wow! Where has time gone?
@croissantlover1
soon 20.
@YungMisfit20
Time moved on to much better music. This song is trash
@igodreamer7096
"Flying", they said. Time is always flying and never waits, for basically anyone. lol