Gloria
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Two-three-four, oh
Gloria, oh, oh

And I try to sing this song, I
I try to stand up
But I can't find my feet
I try, I try to speak up
But only in you I'm complete

Gloria in te domine
Gloria exultate
Gloria, Gloria
Oh Lord, loosen my lips, loosen my

And I try to sing this song, I
I try to get in
But I can't find the door
The door is open
You're standing there
You let me in

Gloria in te domine
Gloria exultate
Oh Lord, if I had anything
Anything at all, I'd give it to you
I, I'd give it to you, to you
Give it to you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Hey, this is Red Rocks
Adam Clayton
This is The Edge
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Gloria in te domine
Gloria, [?]
Gloria in te domine
Gloria, gloria
Gloria, [?]
Gloria, [?]

Gloria in te domine
Gloria, gloria

Overall Meaning

The song 'Gloria' by the band U2 is a passionate and spiritual song that is overtly religious yet open to interpretation. The lyrics suggest the singer's struggle to find his way to God and to make sense of his life. The first verse of the song suggests that the singer is trying to sing a song but is unable to find his feet. This could mean that he is having trouble finding his voice or is not able to express himself emotionally.

The chorus of the song is a prayer to God, called Gloria. The repetition of this name acts as a mantra to bring the singer closer to God. The verses that follow describe the singer trying to find a way into God's presence, but struggling to do so. Adam Clayton and The Edge provide a driving, insistent beat through the melody, as if urging the singer onward towards their goal. The final verse of the song sees the singer finally reaching his goal and being welcomed into God's presence.

Line by Line Meaning

Two-three-four, oh
A common count off used in music to start a song or measure

Gloria, oh, oh
Addressing Gloria, perhaps as a person or an entity worthy of praise or excitement

And I try to sing this song, I
The singer attempts to perform a musical piece

I try to stand up
The artist attempts to get up or rise, perhaps physically or emotionally

But I can't find my feet
The artist feels lost and unsure of themselves

I try, I try to speak up
The singer attempts to communicate their thoughts or feelings

But only in you I'm complete
The singer feels fulfilled or whole when they are with someone or something specific

Gloria in te domine
Praising Gloria within a spiritual or religious context

Gloria exultate
Continuing the act of praising or rejoicing Gloria

Oh Lord, loosen my lips, loosen my
A request for divine help or intervention to be able to speak or perform better

And I try to get in
The singer attempts to enter into something or somewhere

But I can't find the door
The artist feels blocked or uncertain how to get to where they want to be

The door is open
The obstacle preventing the singer from getting in has been resolved

You're standing there
Someone else is present to help the singer

You let me in
The other person allows the singer to enter

Oh Lord, if I had anything
Continuing the request for divine help, offering anything the artist has to give in return

Anything at all, I'd give it to you
The artist would be willing to give up everything they have in exchange for divine help

To you
Repeated emphasis on the addressee of this message

Hey, this is Red Rocks
Introduction to the setting of the performance

Adam Clayton
Mentioning the bassist's name as part of the musical group or performance

This is The Edge
Mentioning the guitarist's name as part of the musical group or performance

Gloria in te domine
Continuing to sing lyrics of praise to Gloria in a spiritual context

Gloria, [?]
Unclear lyrics or further praise towards Gloria

Gloria in te domine
Continuing praise to Gloria in a spiritual context

Gloria, gloria
Repeating the phrase of praise towards Gloria

Gloria, [?]
Unclear lyrics or further praise towards Gloria

Gloria in te domine
Continuing praise to Gloria in a spiritual context

Gloria, gloria
Repeating the phrase of praise towards Gloria

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul Hewson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sherryjennings666

8y↑168

I went to see them in London at the Lyceum on both dates December 20/21st (October Tour) 1981.
I went with a friend.
U2 came on with this song..............Gloria
All I heard was my mate scream "Jesus" and I never saw him again that evening
For the next 5 minutes I spend struggling for my life.
It was total mayhem.
One second I could virtually touch Bono, the next I was 100 yards from the stage.
I could feel people's broken bodies under my pogoing legs.
I then lost one of trainers and my watch was ripped off my limp wrist. (both found in the post gig debris)
That 5 minutes was the probably the most I have ever been alive in my entire life.
That was 35 years ago and I still get goosebumps when I hear the opening strains of this song.

@rick_terscale1111

6y↑89

Gloria, Gloria, oh, two, three, four

I try to sing this song
I, I try to stand up
But I can't find my feet
I try, I try to speak up
But only in you I am complete

Gloria in te domine
Gloria exultate
Gloria, Gloria
Oh Lord, loosen my lips

I try to sing this song
I, I try to get in
But I can't find the door
The door is open
You're standing there
You let me in

Gloria in te domine
Gloria exultate
Oh Lord, if I had anything
Anything at all
I'd give it to you
I'd give it to you

Gloria in te domine
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria in te domine
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria in te domine
Gloria, Gloria

@facelessfatloss

8y↑5

Phayzyre105
We're on the same page. Bono has claimed that the whole Zoo/etc gig was a calculated parody. The problem was, the masses ate it up like mad and took it seriously. And I'm going on the assumption he was being truthful about the parody, since the interview I was reading where he talked about it was from the mid-90's.

But perhaps it was the case that they were just selling out, because they knew how to, period. I really don't know.

In a forum once about ten years ago, current U2 fans were mocking the 80's fans saying that the change in the 90's is called "growing up." As if to suggest that their 80's material with the sort of spiritual bent, political stances, and greater musical creativity was somehow immature, and they defended U2 saying "they of course grew out of all that silliness, as did their true fans."

I saw it as the exact opposite, and I know plenty of others (all my friends) were also completely turned off by the obnoxiousness that it turned into.

I was five squashed rows back from the stage for a stadium concert, Joshua Tree tour...back when there was no such thing as assigned seats. I could barely breathe. We had peanuts (a lot) thrown at us as soon as we walked in because we were the only ones there in a metal band with dirt-bag long hair and scruffy denim. (lol)

"End of the World," was the last song I liked in the 90's...nothing at all after. Gave their latest album a try, just couldn't get into it at all. (sigh)

@DoneisDone951

4y↑28

I try to sing this song
I...I try to stand up
But I can't find my feet
I try, I try to speak up
But only in you I'm complete

Gloria...in te domine
Gloria...exultate
Gloria...Gloria
Oh Lord, loosen my lips

I try to sing this song
I...I try to get in
But I can't find the door
The door is open
You're standing there
You let me in

Gloria...in te domine
Gloria...exultate
Oh Lord, if I had anything
Anything at all
I'd give it to you
I'd give it to you

Gloria...Gloria...

All comments from YouTube:

@sansa357

4w↑16

This came out in 1981, and it's now 2024. Still one of their best songs! First one of their songs I ever heard as well.

@damarfulmore9374

3y↑1.2K

The good old days of early MTV where we saw videos from U2, Duran Duran, INXS, Simple Minds, The Fixx, Ultravox, Prince, Adam Ant, Devo, David Bowie and many others

@lauramayfield5410

3y↑18

11 videos an hour🤗

@debralee2201

3y↑17

Damar You have given me goosebumps!!! Your Setlist of Bands that I grew up with & still grow with 🥰

@bretdouglas9407

3y↑20

I was there👍

@adamlynch6954

3y↑18

R.E.M.

@davidhuber9418

3y↑4

yep

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@jpmthecvrrecorder4462

2y↑101

"Gloria, in te Domine, Gloria, exultate. Gloria, Gloria." The best Latin lyric line ever.
Translate:
"Glory, in you Lord, Glory, exalt him. Glory, Glory."

@wilE6764

2y↑1

So Gloria..actually means Glory?

@debbie6537

@@wilE6764 yes

@wilE6764

2y↑2

@@debbie6537 always loved this song from them one of my favs..but like many I thought it was about a girl too lol..thanks!

@rockystelone21

3w↑1

Now they are pagan's

@IrishDoubleM

1y↑203

The most underrated U2 song and video IMHO. The guitar licks and industrial backdrop are a classic.

@tammybixby9898

1y↑2

I love the licks... arrangement
...perfect

@theman4884

1y↑3

The Van Morrison version is even better, in my humble opinion. I remember seeing a band called Big Fun (not to be confused with the band from Heathers) live do a cover of this and the introduced it by saying of you are a teenager or over 30 you probably know this song. And in keeping with there name during the sax solo they transitioned into the theme song from My Three Sons.

@gogoyubari366

1y↑1

Where do you get these ratings from? Please explain.

@mykarmaisdogma

1y↑2

I listen on repeat!

@chrismiddleton7873

1y↑3

the Live at Red Rocks version was incredible. One of the best U2 songs

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@hotsoda1850

6y↑299

Bono’s emotionality wrenching voice is so beautiful.

@scottrichard2735

2y↑3

Such an amazing talent to grace the earth. I love U2 a lot, they sings with so much passion. Unfortunately, artists today have no inspiration and no talent for music. Is this your favorite song?

@curly_wyn

2y↑4

@@scottrichard2735 That’s kind of disingenuous, not gonna lie. There’s plenty of artists with passion today if you know where to look!

@sexobscura

40w↑1

It's definitely wrenching, alright

@hotsoda1850

40w

@@scottrichard2735 yes, i do believe it is!

@scottrichard2735

40w↑1

@@hotsoda1850 Sounds we both share same favorite😉 When did you fell in love with the band?

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@Footjones

6y↑397

It never ceases to amaze me how a group of kids, early 20s, could write such a profoundly moving piece of music. I understand that age doesn’t matter, but this is remarkable. I bought it when it was new and it will never get old.

@Footjones

4y↑8

@[original] EXISTENCE I agree 100%

@cbennett196631

@[original] EXISTENCE huge difference btw the two….I like JD, but not a fan of their rhythm section

@johnross2924

2y↑12

Most bands do their best stuff in their early years

@DM-tj8ii

my band back in the day was young 20-21 year old and released a record, U2 were an influence as well as all the other ALT bands from that era..I like to promote it here and there...from 88 https://youtu.be/XcQLMqj4CCE

@globalreformation3652

1y↑11

They got inspired and were moved by the Spirit

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@nsbd90now

8w↑15

I love that guitar riff. I totally remember when this record came out. So fresh and new!

@paulmendrina1449

29w↑49

Their early stuff was so much better than their later stuff

@JP-nb7tm

19w↑10

I thought it was just me! I was obsessed with them up to The Joshua Tree and it sort of faded after that

@edwardroy3401

11w↑6

True of most bands

@bim-ska-la-bim4433

8w↑4

@@JP-nb7tm...YESSSS

@davidgena2667

4y↑210

One of the greatest praise songs ever recorded.

@STPickrell

2y↑14

Came here to see if anyone else said this.

@breatheeasily4013

2y↑9

Yes!

@brettscott8288

2y↑8

Amen and Amen 💗💗💗

@joseonwon1935

2y↑4

May they some day return

@jailbreak852

1y↑7

Praise God

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@enigmatic62

3y↑371

This song never loses its impact and sheer joyfulness.

@jlouis4407

30w↑1

It’s like a hymn

@sdc8547

49w↑146

First song of theirs I ever heard, and have loved ever since. Bono's voice is just stunning. 👍

@GetzGoth

48w↑5

While Boy and October were not really commercial successes for U2 they remain by far my favorite U2 albums. Low budget productions, no special effects, no bullcrap rap songs being sampled. Just magic. Back when Bono’s head would still fit inside a small arena and U2 was still good. Those things seemed to change after Unforgettable Fire.

@Acap350

42w↑2

Absolutely

@dru4jesus

42w↑1

Elijah Hewson sounds just like Bono in his prime.

@sexobscura

40w

@GetzGoth
Do you know that until The Joshua Tree, U2 were still regarded as Underground (hard to believe, but true nonetheless)

@sexobscura

40w

@@dru4jesus
Yes, he does sound remarkably like Bozo

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@user-qr8ki8ue4i

3y↑174

My all time favorite U2 song on many levels. From Adam's slap-bass to the anthem vocals to Larry's unique drums to Edge's ringing guitar and most importantly... to the message. This was U2.

@commente

47w↑3

that's not slap bass is it?

@HomemadeIndie

29w

Parts of it are.@@commente

@kevinomreb

19w↑1

But they refuse to play it at any concert. Love this song. It IS early MTV.

@user-qr8ki8ue4i

19w

@@kevinomreb Bono went off the path a long time ago.

@jeffswail8446

They played it at the Sphere, or at least excerpted it 3 nights ago. @@kevinomreb

@jm123456789101112

3y↑1.2K

40 years later, this song still kicks ass...

@paulkielty3800

3y↑11

Hell yeah you are so right.

@ethanbasile190

3y↑17

It is so sad this is underrated

@thewildwil2544

3y↑7

100%

@spindriftdrinker

3y↑11

It's the rousing coda that really makes the song.

@joell2231

3y↑7

@@spindriftdrinker I get chills when it changes from minor to major, and find a smile automatically appears on my face. Love this song! Miss the dance clubs. Ah, youth...

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@maree-mareesongwriter6226

4y↑296

My god, I forgot how much I love their early '80s stuff, so raw, passionate and spiritual with that touch of inner Irish rebel!

@garydave8565

Hello Maree dirou, how are you doing?

@robertfitzgerald3118

2y↑1

Joshua tree.

@Acap350

1y↑1

Absolutely adore U2... Joshua tree, war, boy

@MaskedRiderChris

1y↑1

Oh yes! For me, the first three albums are just gold. Especially "War", which I recall was the album that made them huge everywhere. My Dad played that one a lot around the house when I was a young'un and it made an impression along with the 45 of "I Will Follow".

@jennytaylor3324

1y↑1

You nailed it!

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@alexandramaric6040

29w↑26

Best song by U2...when they were still pure.....genius guitar...love it! So profound....when faith was childlike!

@naughtyusmaximus19

46w↑105

Many U2 fans will want to kill me for what I'm about to say, but for me October is their best album, hands down. A tremendously underrated album.

@Acap350

42w↑4

True..I do love WAR too

@adamwade1808

42w↑4

maybe not the best (I LIKE BOY LOL) but very under rated. The think I like about U2 is were never afraid to experiment, tinker or change their sound

@deeCee2646

38w↑2

I agree!!! This was the first album I bought! Think I wore some deep grooves in it from listening to it so many times!!!

@niradomaxwell1876

35w↑3

I agree

October, to me, is a response to Unknown Pleasures. Listen to them back to back

@gregvolquardsen3927

34w

Loved War
@@Acap350

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@t0lkien1

9y↑245

Still one of the best ending power choruses ever recorded IMO. The first time around out of the bridge is majestic - Dublin accents, Celtic melodic lilt, and explosive youthful hopefulness at full tilt. It just never loses its power. Play on boys.

@charonaplutoni9143

6y↑10

amen

@Ecosse57

2y↑4

beautifully put.

@schwent456

3y↑914

Not many people realize this song is praising the Lord. The stanzas are in Latin. This song is a classic.

@rabbruce8232

3y↑11

👍🏼

@bluetigerlozano59

3y↑46

“Gloria in Te Domine”

@StratsRUs

3y↑12

Only you are The Chosen One.

🍆

@misstbikini

2y↑61

When they were Catholics 💯❤️

@chriscampbell9191

2y↑39

The guitar work is timeless, too.

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@LuisCalderon-jg7lv

3y↑110

If they only knew that almost 40 years later still playing together and had become one of the biggest bands ever!!!

@javiermedina2817

3y↑3

muy pocos tuvieron esa suerte ni siquiera el cuarteto de liverpool la tuvo....bendecido sea por siempre U2

@nancyofallonvo

3y↑131

I remember when this song came out. One of my friends said "I think this group is going to be really, really famous one day." Yup. Love this song.

@jorgepabloalbertlopez265

10w

I had the same feeling with Showbiz, in 1999. All my friends fall in love with MUSE with OOS, two years later.😀

@tylergann5

8y↑1.3K

Early U2 was freaking amazing

@ST1973

6y↑56

U2 is freaking amazing always :D, specialy live !

@ethanoppenheim404

6y↑43

They're still great

@lennertcornette

5y↑37

First 6 albums are great.

@georgfriedrichhandel4390

5y↑20

So was the latter U2. Who among us who saw this video when it was first released could have predicted that U2 would become the phenomenon that it later became?

@bullymagiurestudios5693

5y↑7

Just like the Beatles.

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@brettscott8288

2y↑26

This song is praising the Lord❣️ Amen and amen!

@ScorpioMojo

9w↑15

5th grade in Catholic school .. we sang this scorching R&R hymn at a school talent show competition and actually placed 3rd out of 25 schools. Bono's amazing vocals elevate this lovely song even higher 🎶

@TihetrisWeathersby

10w↑6

This song is magic to the ears, The 80s was special

@curtislowe678

3y↑41

This song...this video...speaks volumes of what a hometown means to people

@monikaziebikiewicz2709

1y↑37

I used to work there in Dublin port. I will never forget it. Love you Bono

@nancydemoss2945

1y↑3

Cool!

@scorpio9962

2y↑120

The first 4 albums of them are the best. They lost me after that. I'm still hoping they get back to this sound. Full of power and energy. I can listen to these songs on repeat forever!

@emmanuelking9988

2y↑7

💯% agree...hate when great bands lose the sound that made them great 😔

@melaniemonaco2456

2y↑3

Same

@bloodsling

2y↑7

I gotta throw in Joshua Tree to the mix too,but yeah 1988-2022 is crap

@coindude69

2y↑2

I think you're right! October, Unforgettable Fire, Joshua Tree, Under A Blood Red Sky & "B" Sides are their best albums!! My favorite band of all time! With Led Zeppelin being very close #2! Rush being #3!! RIP Neil Peart! After that it gets hard to number the rest of the bands like The Who, The Cars, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Rush, Etc!!!

@welshlad6427

2y↑11

I think those days have gone now. They are old and rich with no motivation. Enjoy those first 4 albums as absolute classics.

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@jennytaylor3324

1y↑45

I often think their debut was their best work, and an example of Celtic post-punk rock at its greatest. So full of energy, stillness, and every song raw, beautifully crafted and original. An interesting moment in music history. The video for his captures the way Northern England felt for me at that time in the new decade. I was just a kid, but I'll never forget the atmosphere of the world I came to consciousness in, the fashions and the culture then. I think Keane have a big U2 influence going on in their sound. There will always be a place in my heart for the young blue-eyed boy that was Bono.

@sexobscura

40w

You got that right: CRAP

@jennytaylor3324

40w↑2

@@sexobscura Wasn't 'crap' for me.

@marky1974

20w

This from their second album..

@jennytaylor3324

20w

Thought October was their debut! Had no idea it was Boy.😮 And I thought i knew their early work fairly well! @@marky1974

@melissadalessandro7236

42w↑10

This video nailed ‘80s Ireland in such a profound way

@eiros59

10w↑6

80s U2 is just amazing, great riffs, thumping basslines, big vocals

@wesmckean1443

28w↑8

my first U2 song. watched it on MTV whilst baby sitting.

@ScorpioMojo

Lol, my babysitter (big bro's GF) would watch MTV for hours. Curious little brats like me learned to observe and process. Catholic school appreciation.

@kathrynbartlett6058

9w↑11

The album Boy was on repeat in 1984… the best of U2 ❤ Raw, honest, and not tainted by commercial pressures

@mavisbrantley-lloyd5284

9y↑220

Bono at his young, self-conscious, rocking, sexy best. Loved this song when it came out on MTV (back in the day) and fell in love with U2 when this came out as one of their first singles. The Edge's guitar work on this song is epic!

@sonjakerbl

5y↑1

❤

@MsZoedog66

4y↑2

I didn't realise it was slide guitar. Have noticed I am rabbiiting on now that U2 are mentioned. Aaagh. I'm back to being 15 with Joshua Tree posters on my wall :D <3

@debramelendi8220

3y↑2

The Edge's Guitar Work is ALWAYS EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dj

@tvtitlechampion3238

3y↑1

His guitar work never really progressed beyond this.

@curly_wyn

Sexy? Lmao. Bono is devoutly religious. Being sexy or talking about sex in his music in any capacity would make jesus angry or something.

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@TheNancypoo

2y↑11

And instantly I'm 15 all over again, staring at this gorgeous man on MTV 😍

@br6480

2y↑6

Omg, they look like babies. Still love this song 40 yrs later.

@NealSchaffer

3y↑190

Still sends shivers up my spine after all of these years...

@SandeepSingh-gn4dn

3y↑3

I thought that phrase has negative connotation.. Are you appreciating or cursing?

@NealSchaffer

3y↑1

@@SandeepSingh-gn4dn I am appreciating. Sorry if what I wrote made you think otherwise as that was not my intention!

@rleague685

2y↑1

The chorus and Bono's overtone that start at 3:04 are strange and wonderful.

@chompypunk890

1y↑2

@@NealSchaffer So do I. ☝🏻

@jcrweb1928

16w

Totally agree

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@rayhutto2063

3y↑103

When “October” came out I tried telling friends this band will be big....most Georgia kids were not too impressed at the time...I became a fanatic after seeing them live in Atlanta...still one of my favorite recordings is the one two punch of “Gloria” and “I Fall Down”

@adambarratt1820

3y↑5

Same here. I predicted that U2, Midnight Oil and the Psychedelic Furs would be massive. I was right on U2, not far off with MO and way off with the PF's. My friends would call U2 U-Boat. Kids can be so cruel.

@johnbrownett5381

3y↑1

I was a Georgia kid and I was impressed! Love rock n roll, something different. I was an early fan. 96 rock Atlanta! Fond memories.

@joeladams5032

3y↑4

I was in savannah.
I was also the only kid I knew of blasting October.
We were out there..just few and far. :)

@mommafletch

2y↑3

Coastal Georgia, Glynn county here! I fell in LOVE with "Gloria" on MTV and had the local-yokel record shop order October in for me. I can remember a lot of preppy kids making fun of me for listening to this weird Irish group, LOL! I am still just so amazed at the guitar on this one.

@curly_wyn

@@adambarratt1820 U2 got their name from the Lockheed U-2 spy plane.

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@sherryjennings666

8y↑168

@josie2676

8y↑14

Another great concert was the Smith's Meat is Murder tour 1984 in the hallowed surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.
Was nearly moshed to an early death in front of the stage. I was young and fit then.
Now old and fat I would probably last 15 seconds.

@r.weidmann7931

8y↑12

Love to read these stories of back in the day. Thanks!

@youandwhosearmy6339

7y↑10

You have just answered a question I had in my mind for a while. Me and a friend too went to this gig in London in 1981 from Bristol and I lost him after the first song lol and we only met up again after the gig .. fucking crazy

@youandwhosearmy6339

7y↑7

PS I have to say, the gig in BRISTOL earlier that year was far better, for me at least. That London thing was just getting a bit too big.. maybe that's why I started getting in to other bands more after . nice memories though

@TheWelwyn21

4y↑1

I was there as well bloody fantastic Jools Holland supported them before the gig in Blackfriars went for a drink in the hoop and grapes 2 bandits tried to pick me and my mate up, fuck that we were off pretty sharpish my other friends were pissing themselves they even followed us to the bog when went for a piss . Looking back funny as fuck

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@sderoski1

45w↑17

I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

@lauravazquezgonzalez8207

2y↑5

Oh my,... They look so young here!! 👵 💓

@rickwhite5188

2y↑73

Adam Clayton one of the most underrated bass players ever. What a great bass player he was, and still is...

@ERICF66

2y↑3

Yep! Absolutely!!🎶🎶🔊🔊🔊😁🔥

@MaskedRiderChris

1y↑3

The old U2 records wouldn't be the same without his aggressive, careening style dancing with and around the Edge's guitar parts and playing independent melodies alongside both him and Bono. After "The Joshua Tree" I really disliked the direction U2 went into, in no small part because it seemed as though Adam faded into the background and it wasn't the same. But that's OK, because I discovered New Model Army at that time and lost my mind over them too!

@bucsfan1918

1y↑4

Adam is my favorite U2 member. Once when the band was being threatened, and Bono was the target of the threat, they decided not to give in and perform despite the threat. During the show, Adam stepped up and stood in front of Bono - willing to take a bullet for his band mate. It does not get any more badass than that. He has written some great U2 songs, all the while shredding on bass. 2 thumbs up Mr. Clayton!

@stevebull4578

50w

Yeah, his millions will soothe that feeling, I’m sure.

@rick_terscale1111

6y↑89

@magsk6721

3y↑8

Thanks for the lyrics !👍

@SI-ln6tc

3y↑1

Bump👍

@shortyshort881

❤️🔥

@aleksandarkjurciev5870

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

@ChrMmn

1y↑24

I'm definitely not Christian but this song is so powerful and amazing in every way. I've come to love and understand the meaning of the lyrics and anything with Latin immediately piques my interest.

@stephenthompson7213

9w↑3

The color of the sky at the end of the video is art. Visually really well composed.

@maximpopov8651

4y↑30

One of the greatest bands in history 💙♥️❤️

@Acap350

1y↑1

Absolutely

@pendragonU

42w↑1

Still is

@facelessfatloss

9y↑345

I remember the very first time I heard Gloria, back in MTV's earliest days; this song just never, EVER, gets old, and I became an instant and devoted U2 fan. I always wished they kept the rest of Adam's bass line in towards the end, but I can forgive it. And the ending vocal sequence is just pure magic. Almost 35 years later, and it still moves me every time.

@phayzyre1052

8y↑5

+facelessfatloss Same here! I was just 10 years old when this song came out in '81and when I saw this video on MTV it was just as great then as it is now! Unfortunately my interest in U2 has waned somewhat in the past decade or so but this song here will always be one of my favs!

@facelessfatloss

8y↑8

Phayzyre105
They had only one song after Joshua Tree, unfortunately, that I dug. What they did in the 80's keeps them as one of my all-time fave bands, but I just wasn't into their change of direction in the 90's and beyond. Nothing against them (altho I think a lot of fans were disappointed)...it was just too much a departure from what I loved about U2. They were spectacular in the 80's.

@phayzyre1052

8y↑5

facelessfatloss I completely agree. Joshua Tree was a classic. Rattle and Hum was very good but by the time they released Achtung Baby that album was.....well.....different as was Zooropa and there were a few gems on each that I liked. By the time Pop came out I was done with U2 and I could have popped Bono in the mouth for releasing that garbage! Pop was a resounding clunker in my opinion. Don't get me wrong; I don't blame them for exploring new sounds (kind of like The Beatles did with Sgt. Pepper) but I think Bono and the boys lost focus of what made them so popular to start with. Bono's meddling in political affairs didn't do him nor the band any justice either! I guess folks like me you we will always love the U2 of the 1980's and regard everything that followed as filler!

@facelessfatloss

8y↑5

@phayzyre1052

8y↑2

facelessfatloss If we were in a bar I'd buy you a pitcher of your favorite beer my friend. My feelings about U2 match yours 100%. And yes, there are a plethora of kids out there who ridicule and laugh at us who like the old school U2 over the 90's stuff. That's where I take the liberty to say that most of the 90s bands were just all flashes in the pan and I'll at least give credit where credit is due because U2 is still together and making music. Where are all the other acts that sprung from the 90's....except for a few select venues here and there all I hear is the sound of crickets! Hell, I saw Def Leppard about 5 years back at a sold out auditorium and they sounded just as good then as they did when I saw them back in '87 on their Hysteria tour. I saw Yes shortly after that and they blew me away with a kick ass performance. Other than the casinos scattered across the USA where are all the 90's bands at? Again, cue the crickets!!

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@connieaddison7688

2y↑5

U2 .Before they sold out.

@IlliniJake

29w↑7

I will never forget when I first heard this. Was at a friend's house with a bunch of other guys. MTV was on and this started playing and I was like "what is this sound?" Loved it from the very beginning.

@jeiTV1

5y↑31

This video was my first exposure to U2, and 34 years later it's still my favorite of their songs:)
this is an incredibly uplifting song to me

@juliewall8923

2y↑3

Mine too. It’s extraordinary.

@MrWillyWonka

8y↑153

Absolutely LOVE the guitar in this, especially that main, infamous riff.

@captainpiefox9133

8y↑2

I like your portrayal by gene wilder, my good sir

@SuperAnimelover100

8y↑1

Who you telling mmmmmmmm me 2 . :)

@johnk6312

8y↑6

great aint it, its got a touch of the banshees about it too which makes it even better.

@blueburro9226

7y↑2

Mr. Wonka, if I may be so bold, what's infamous about the riff?

@MrWillyWonka

7y↑3

I shouldn't have used the word infamous. I basically meant that the main riff in this song is very simple, yet at the same time very catchy and memorable.

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@danlinzing7691

3y↑35

Absolute classic U2. One of their best ever. Killed this live at Red Rocks & the entire War Tour!

@Acap350

1y↑2

War is my all time favorite album

@geoffoakland

19w↑6

3:06, when the chorus kicks back in, still gives me chills after more than 40 years.

@fourbz9428

14w↑1

Uplifting!!!!!!!!!!!

@RandyR

2y↑33

Still Love it. Been fan since 84. Thank you guys for bringing so much into my life.

@skw0816

29w↑3

U2 needs to start playing this again. I knew when I first saw this video on MTV (that is when it was good) II knew these guys were going far, and "boy" (pardon the pun) have they ever

@javierl.91

2y↑25

U2 was hardly known in my country... but during the Band Aid broadcast I saw this band with the same name as the spy plane and I could never stop listening to them. I was 13 years old, today I'm 50 years old and I'm still fascinated with u2

@ferm8103

2y↑3

That gig blasted them into the mega league

@clivefreedman9285

1y↑30

When I first heard this band I knew they would be extraordinary. They still are.

@kennethsloboda4958

Oh yes I got that Same feeling. :)

@m.forrestal5893

Had the same feeling, seeing them live back in Feb 1980! A brilliant night, front row. Also got to meet all of them afterwards and get their autographs! 😍

@Acap350

42w

Same

@RandyR

2y↑12

A young and upcoming band. Little did they know, they would become one of the most important and long lasting bands ever!

@luieu2

10y↑97

this is an incredibly uplifting song to me

@TBrl8

5y↑2

U2coholics if your name is not Gloria, I agree.

@rangerwhite7091

3y↑32

As someone who remembers buying Under a blood red sky, they look so young here. I am now officially old.

@ST1973

3y↑1

Me too :(

@merylbonderow5993

3y↑1

Their hairdos are awesome here! I had this album on CASSETTE, and it was on constant “press play.” ;)

@RayRoseImaging23

48w↑29

I always thought this was their very best song so joyous so overwhelming so perfect

@kevinchan6465

46w↑1

So Gloria is not a name of a girl.

@brettscott8288

43w↑3

@@kevinchan6465No.... it's praising the Lord Jesus Christ ❤❤❤

@brettscott8288

43w↑1

Quite possibly.... especially the final stanza....WOW ❤❤❤

@AndrewLaReal

38w↑1

Not exactly. It’s a double meaning and Bono has said it himself

@jlouis4407

30w

The lyrics in Latin are Gloria, in te Domine, I glory in you Lord, and exaltate which means may you be exalted

@infographic-Tom

10y↑15

"I try to speak up, but only in You (God) I'm complete"
"Oh Lord - if I have anything - anything at all I give it to you."

@gloriafuller403

Amen!

@mapsdrive

10y↑568

was one of the kids in backround, i was from ringsend where this was recorded,we didnt even know what they were singin, or who they were, i know now.

@robyonder

10y↑15

That;s way cool

@rupertcornholio209

9y↑14

That's awesome! Which kid were you?

@MsZoedog66

4y↑19

Cool! That is hilarious - 'who TF are these feckers..?' only later to become one of the most popular bands in the world, for a time <3

@georgiapriest120

4y↑12

That is way cool !! Love this and just listened to 11 o clock tick tock , brilliant U2's early stuff is, in fact all their stuff is fabulous !!

@katinasvenska

4y↑3

Really.Prove it

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@jdub2104

3y↑10

Undeniably, the greatest era in music...Early U2 was amazing

@norayancey4282

1y↑13

Always loved the harmony with this song. My first intro to U2 on MTV.

@stephrem5307

8y↑112

I watched this video when MTV used to play music. My goodness I'm old.

@linearrecords12

8y↑3

me too

@u2yes1dnoedcpsabrinakittyb2

8y↑1

They still do, but not very often!

@mickfunny4185

8y↑1

+U2Yes 1DNo EDCP I haven't watched MTV in about 10 years. When do they still have music?

@jademm

Yeah...those channels are called YOUTUBE and VIMEO.

@mickfunny4185

8y↑17

This video is so old, even the Edge had hair

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@michaelkrolewski7406

3y↑11

Bono always had a real passion with his music

@johnbeverly1

2y↑30

41 years later and this song still gives me goosebumps! Still one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands.

@PhilistineTheArtLuvr

50w↑3

One of the best English bands ever!

@videogamemusicrenditionsby7625

32w↑1

Irish 😊

@PhilistineTheArtLuvr

31w

@@videogamemusicrenditionsby7625 Who?

@videogamemusicrenditionsby7625

31w↑1

@@PhilistineTheArtLuvr The band is Irish, not English 😊

@johnaristotle3736

6y↑145

I remember in high school i was afraid to say i was a U2 fan because the Iron Maiden kids would beat me up.
U2 Rocks!

@pumasgoya

3y↑8

In Los Angeles we would beat up the long hairs.

@rishitsingh6621

3y↑14

Those kids were dumb to compare the bands. They're both legendary.

@maximusdecimusmeridius8618

3y↑6

Would debate for hours the merits of both bands when I was at high school. I could appreciate the riffs of iron maiden but I was always a U2 fan.

@jeffersondavis9074

3y↑1

@@TheBeegle77

⁹.

@jeffersondavis9074

3y↑1

@@PinkyPuff69 I chanced to music. Had been rejected before . Unknowing read. Later accepted by Guitar . That did way more than band.

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@douglash8377

8y↑264

The most heroic mullet that ever existed

@MichaelD8393

4y↑1

Even more so than Billy Ray Cyrus' mullet. Bono had it!

@MichaelD8393

4y↑1

@GaryGuevara True that!

@MsZoedog66

4y↑6

Never thought I'd hear 'heroic' and 'mullet' uttered in the same sentence :D

@douglashall2030

4y↑1

@GaryGuevara Funny, I was just thinking that right now. But you can find the seed of mullet greatness here.

@lisakaz35

3y↑1

@@stoneyj1a1 Nah, you had to be there. On the right guy it's effable big time.

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@georgestobo4470

2y↑16

Very clever, classic song......enjoyed how they manage to successfully sing about their faith in a rock n roll fashion that brings us along for the ride .......true legends.

@janet20257

Yes, indeed 🙂

@leslieannvanhumbeck7630

43w↑9

This is gorgeous, overwhelming, ecstatic, and best of all praising God ❤️.

@vegetablehead

3y↑28

musically this song exudes joy...it's good to see the lads so young, so pure.

@talkingmudcrab718

8w↑3

U2 playing their first concert in front of the whole of Ireland. All two dozen of them. Truly an historic moment in times.

@unboxingbr6140

8w↑1

Bring back this u2.
How i miss.

@francescacontento42

3y↑25

Bono still one of the greatest voices in any musical genre. Such as soul piercing voice.

@LadyVader33

6y↑65

I've gone to churches globally that have this song part of their worship repertoire. What an impact

@omarmartinez9

5y↑5

Amen

@bullymagiurestudios5693

Is u2 a Christian.

@R3stlessNWild

3y↑2

@@bullymagiurestudios5693 Bono's a believer. His father was Catholic, and his mother was Anglican

@javiermedina2817

de verdad? de que religiones hablas....

@PinkyPuff69

8y↑85

My favorite song they ever created, and The Unforgettable Fire as well, that's it!

@KingSlimjeezy

5y↑5

love love love the unforgettable fire.

@popolbruh8263

4y↑1

unforgettable fire is the best without question. this one is up there.

@jamaludin5887

3y↑3

And New Year’s Day phenomenal

@julitored8958

3y↑4

BONO AUTENTIC AND FRESH!
NO AS NOW!

@czomolungmen1506

7y↑3

This and "I will follow" and unquestionable U2 killers!

@marycatheri

8y↑96

My fave U2 song of all time :) :) :)

@leendertvolwerk2478

5y↑2

Mine too

@juliewall8923

4y↑1

@@leendertvolwerk2478 Me three. I never want this song to end.

@monke5117

4y↑1

Me 4

@andredegraaf1643

4y↑1

Agree.

@tonyharden7159

1y↑5

I have always held the opinion that an artist's most successful work isn't necessarily that artist's greatest work. U2 is an excellent example of this. Although U2 reached their pinnacle in the late 1980s, their greatest stuff is from the early 1980s.

@pravkarian8139

51w↑3

They had the bible open in the studio when creating this song, Bono would open the pages for lyrical inspiration. No wonder this band is so blessed and have had one of the most successful careers in music history.

@jlouis4407

31w

Yep the lyrics are latin

@pierredufour5664

40w↑6

I love their early raw sound. Great stuff.

@gwynnielsen5081

2y↑10

U2 has aged well over the years. Probably better than most bands.

@chrisjmonty

27w↑2

Wow what an awesome live recording of a great track. Its crazy how young Sting looks...

@cbennett196631

25w

You mean…Sting looked like LMJR…

@chrisjmonty

25w

Sorry Bono not sting

@MarceloStavale-cw4lc

48w↑3

Good times❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ShelleyMagner

10y↑34

Still one of my all time favorite U2 songs. It played constantly on MTV and I would get up and dance wildly to it right there in the living room.

@Biigfish559

10y↑4

Yes, when MTV was good.

@RubenMartinez-wl8li

10y↑1

***** Exactly sure do miss videos

@a1upyourself

10y

I don't remember MTV playing this a lot.. But they played the hell out of New Year's Day... But for some reason they played McCartney 50 times a day..that god awful song "Take It Away"

@AndersonTuckmantel

Maluca

@DoneisDone951

4y↑28

@angelacapo9189

4y↑1

Thank you

@Thtgirl111

hey is about a girl or means glory?

@aiweliakramers4893

wow amazing i heard this song many times,,, but text and means of words i read first time,,, amazing liricks thank you

@phillipschlegel6663

5w↑1

I don't care what anybody says this is still one of the coolest things I've ever seen

@francesjolly5106

3y↑4

Never want to outlive U2 precious precious kind souls. Thank you for awaking us to so much all over this world. Kindness will carry on thank you.

@francesjolly5106

How nice to have a like. Thank you. Must be a kind soul.

@jijst5

8y↑108

This is an amazing song!! The angelish vocals, the joyful 'gospel choir' ending, the bass line...

@darrincoley5469

muay thai

@marinasilveira2894

@WhoisVinnie

6y↑3

But the dislikes, the ones. who did it don't understand

@charlesdeason1646

Also a deeply religious tune...Being the good Catholic lads they were...And possibly still are?

@patriciorobinsonsilvafuent6745

hola de aca de chile santiago muy buena música de los 80

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@rebbrown72

9y↑31

always in the mood for classic U2 :)

@Acap350

3w↑1

Absolutely amazing U2!! So glad I was a fan when they first came out on the music scene..80s!! Their concert .. Joshua Tree was fantastic!!! I still love the WAR album the best

@user-km9pp6ic2q

10w↑1

Greetings from El Paso Texas, love this band.❤

@johngregory4410

9y↑62

I was 16 when this video came out. Blew my mind. & one of the 1st videos I've ever seen. Expanded my taste in music. Forever.

@coindude69

7y↑5

I was 16 in 81' also and i feel the same as you do. I never get tired of this song and this video! Still one of my top 3 favorite bands!! Led Zep and Rush in there too!

@staceys2563

6y↑1

I was fresh outta the womb when this song came out and it blows my mind now!

@novembergold4144

I was -22! Wow I'm totally born in the wrong generation!

@MikeSrok

9y↑53

This video was my first exposure to U2, and 34 years later it's still my favorite of their songs:)

@SandyYlonenU2-TheRasmus

9y↑1

Mike Srok Hahaha yes here the same!

@thamessider

Mike Srok
from back when they were good...

@SandyYlonenU2-TheRasmus

thamessider Yes till 1988 U2 was much better than now.

@Nigelxman

9y↑1

Sandy Ylönen This song came out in 1981, but I agree with you Sandy.

@SandyYlonenU2-TheRasmus

Nigelxman yes 1981 + 34= 2015 (-:

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@stevenoliviero3652

The production alone of this video is enough to blow you away ,,, Thay got superior talent.

@TurboJimbo

3w↑1

Watching MTV early days this song “Gloria” gave my life a reason to be alive !! Inspiration, Dedication, in temptation !! This song MADE me a U2 fan !!