Sunday Bloody Sunday
U2
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Yeah I can't believe the news today Oh, I can't close my eyes And make it go away How long How long must we sing this song How long, how long 'Cause tonight, we can be as one Tonight Broken bottles under children's feet Bodies strewn across the dead end street But I won't heed the battle call It puts my back up Puts my back up against the wall Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday And the battle's just begun There's many lost, but tell me who has won The trench is dug within our hearts And mothers, children, brothers, sisters Torn apart Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday How long How long must we sing this song How long, how long 'Cause tonight, we can be as one Tonight, tonight Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday Wipe the tears from your eyes Wipe your tears away Oh, wipe your tears away Oh, wipe your tears away (Sunday, Bloody Sunday) Oh, wipe your blood shot eyes (Sunday, Bloody Sunday) Sunday, Bloody Sunday (Sunday, Bloody Sunday) Sunday, Bloody Sunday (Sunday, Bloody Sunday) And it's true we are immune When fact is fiction and TV reality And today the millions cry We eat and drink while tomorrow they die (Sunday, Bloody Sunday) The real battle just begun To claim the victory Jesus won On Sunday Bloody Sunday Sunday Bloody Sunday
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Written by: Paul David Hewson, Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Sunday Bloody Sunday" was released on 28th February 1983 by the Irish rock band "U2". It appeared as the opening track of their third album, "War".
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SignificanceThe song discusses the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles, around the time of the Northern Ireland Conflict.
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SongwritersIt was written by all members of U2 - Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
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Song MeaningRather than take a singular political stance, the song targets the terror of political violence, particularly as seen in the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Derry, where 14 unarmed civil rights protestors were shot dead by British soldier.
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InstrumentationFamous for its marching drum beats rhythm, the distinctive militaristic drumbeat is played by Larry Mullen Jr., and the unique guitar riff is played by The Edge.
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Live Performances"Sunday Bloody Sunday" became a staple of U2's live concerts where it is often used as a political statement. For instance, during the 1997-1998 PopMart Tour, live performances were accompanied by the word "peace" displayed in multiple languages on stage.
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Awards and RecognitionIt reached No.7 in the UK Singles Chart, No.10 in the Dutch Top 40 and only No.83 in the Billboard Hot 100. However, the song has been widely acclaimed, and has been placed high in many lists of the greatest songs in rock music history.
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AdaptationsA number of artists have covered the song, including Pearl Jam and Saul Williams, reinforcing its significance and influence in the music industry.
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Video AppearanceThe live performance video of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" from U2's live album "Under a Blood Red Sky" was one of the iconic representations of the song.
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ControversiesThe band struggled with the song's lyrics, which some listeners interpreted as partisan. Bono reiterated that it's not a rebel song or a song taking any one side, but rather a song about the futility of sectarian violence.
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