Vertigo
U2 (ROCKDL) 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 lyrics to U2's song Vertigo are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that convey a feeling of intense excitement and passion. The song opens with the Spanish count-in "Uno, dos, tres, catorce" (which translates to "One, two, three, fourteen"), setting the tone for the song's unconventional and energetic style. The first verse describes a sensory overload, with the jungle representing the chaos in the mind and the heart being unable to control it. The chorus features the singer at a place called Vertigo, a metaphor for the state of feeling dizzy and disoriented with desire.
The second verse continues the sensory theme, with the night being full of holes and bullets ripping the sky of ink with gold. The mention of boys playing rock and roll emphasizes the theme of youth and rebellion. The bridge of the song presents a shift in tone, with the singer asking for something that can be theirs if they give what the other person wants. The final chorus completes the transformation of the song, with the singer being taught how to kneel by the power of love.
Overall, Vertigo is a song about the thrill and intoxication of desire, and the lengths people are willing to go to in order to satisfy it. The lyrics are filled with powerful imagery and metaphors, creating a visceral and exciting experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Uno, dos, tres, catorce
Counting out loud to start the song
Turn it up loud, captain
Requesting that the music be played loudly
Lights go down, it's dark
The lighting in the room gets dimmer, creating a darker atmosphere
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
Your thoughts and feelings are wild and uncontrollable
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Emotions can be more powerful than rational thinking
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your eyes are open wide, and your true self cannot be bought or sold
Your mind can wander
Your thoughts can move around freely
Hello, hello (hola!)
Greeting someone in both English and Spanish
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
Being at a place that feels disorienting and overwhelming
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Being exposed to things that you would rather not be aware of
Except you give me something I can feel, feel!
Finding something tangible that you can feel and connect with
The night is full of holes
The darkness seems to have gaps in it
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
Referring to fireworks and guns being shot in the sky
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
The lights twinkle and the boys play music
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
Acknowledging that certain people aren't good at dancing
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Not enjoying the music and wanting to leave
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Describing a girl's fashion style and jewelry
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
Dancing along to the beat of the music
All of this, all of this can be yours
Everything around you is accessible
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Requesting something in order to avoid negative consequences
Lights go down, and all I know
The lighting gets dimmer and the atmosphere changes
Is that you give me something I can feel
Acknowledging that something tangible is being received
Your love teaching me how
Learning from someone's love
Your love is teaching me how
Reinforcing the idea that love is a teacher
How to kneel
Learning how to show reverence or respect
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating a vocalization of excitement
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating a vocalization of excitement
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