Numb
U2
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Don't move Don't talk out of time Don't think Don't worry Everything's just fine Just fine Don't grab Don't clutch Don't hope for too much Don't breathe Don't achieve Or grieve without leave Don't check Just balance on the fence Don't answer Don't ask Don't try and make sense Don't whisper Don't talk Don't run if you can walk Don't cheat, compete Don't miss the one beat Don't travel by train Don't eat Don't spill Don't piss in the drain Don't make a will Don't fill out any forms Don't compensate Don't cower Don't crawl Don't come around late Don't hover at the gate Don't take it on board Don't fall on your sword Just play another chord If you feel you're getting bored I feel numb I feel numb Too much is not enough I feel numb Don't change your brand Don't listen to the band Don't gape Don't ape Don't change your shape Have another grape Too much is not enough I feel numb I feel numb Don't plead Don't bridle Don't shackle Don't grind Don't curve Don't swerve Lie, die, serve Don't theorize, realize, polarize Chance, dance,dismiss, apologize Too much is not enough I feel numb Don't spy Don't lie Don't try Imply Detain Explain Start again I feel numb Don't triumph Don't coax Don't cling Don't hoax Don't freak Peak Don't leak Don't speak I feel numb Don't project Don't connect Protect Don't expect Suggest I feel numb Don't project Don't connect Protect Don't expect Suggest I feel numb Don't struggle Don't jerk Don't collar Don't work Don't wish Don't fish Don't teach Don't reach Too much is not enough Don't borrow Don't break Don't fence Don't steal Don't pass Don't press Don't try Don't feel I feel numb Don't touch Don't dive Don't suffer Don't rhyme Don't fantasize Don't rise Don't lie Don't project Don't connect Protect Don't expect Suggest Don't project Don't connect Protect Don't expect Suggest I feel numb
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Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release information"Numb" is a song by rock band U2. It was first released as the lead single from their 1993 album, "Zooropa".
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Song themeThe song is known for its unusual theme, about feeling overwhelmed by the world's demands and opting for a numb feeling instead.
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Unique VocalUnlike most U2 songs that are led by Bono's vocals, "Numb" has The Edge - the band's guitarist - as the lead vocalist.
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Music VideoThe band's drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., directed the music video for "Numb". He had never directed previously, making the video quite unique.
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Song Composition"Numb" started as a discarded track from the "Achtung Baby" sessions called "Down All the Days". It was reworked into the final version of "Numb".
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ReceptionAlthough "Numb" wasn't a major commercial success in terms of chart positions, it received positive reviews. It was commended particularly for its distinctive sound compared to U2's previous work.
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InstrumentationThe song features a repetitive guitar riff and talking rather than singing. This was a departure from the band’s usual style and added an element of experimental rock to their repertoire.
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Awards and RecognitionsThe music video for "Numb" won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 1994.
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PerformanceThe band performed the song live for the first time during a live Zooropa concert in 1993 at Rotterdam.
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Non-album releaseDespite being a single, "Numb" was one of the few U2 songs not to be included on their 2002 "The Best of 1990–2000" compilation album.
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Album ArtThe cover art of the single features band member Adam Clayton showing signs of aging, signifying the band’s new direction and evolution in their music.
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