In God's Country
U2
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Yeah Desert sky Dream beneath a desert sky The rivers run but soon run dry We need new dreams tonight Desert rose Dreamed I saw a desert rose Dress torn in ribbons and in bows Like a siren she calls to me Sleep comes like a drug In God's country Sad eyes, crooked crosses In God's country Set me alight We'll punch a hole right through the night Everyday the dreamers die See what's on the other side She is liberty And she comes to rescue me Hope, faith, her vanity The greatest gift is gold Sleep comes like a drug In God's country Sad eyes, crooked crosses In God's country Naked flame She stands with a naked flame I stand with the sons of Cain Burned by the fire of love Burned by the fire of love
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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22 facts about this song
Title Origin"In God's Country" is a colloquial phrase often used to refer to America which suggests that the song might be discussing the state of the United States in some way.
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AlbumThis song is from U2’s fifth studio album "The Joshua Tree" that was released in 1987.
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Song Duration"In God's Country" is one of the shortest songs on "The Joshua Tree” album, lasting only 2 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Single Release"In God's Country" was released as the album's fourth single in North America in November 1987.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed in the desert landscape of the American Southwest, a common setting in the videos of The Joshua Tree songs. It was directed by Canadian film director Barry Devlin.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and it also reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre"In God's Country" is categorized as rock, specifically under the genre of post-punk.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song have often been interpreted as Bono's critiques or observations on the contradictions of American culture and politics.
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Rhythmic StructureThe song is characterized by its fast, jangling guitar riff which presents an upbeat tempo contrasting with rather critical lyrics.
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Live Performances"In God's Country" was a regular inclusion in U2's live performances during the Joshua Tree tour but has been played less frequently in the following tours.
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InfluenceThe song plays a significant role in U2's transformation from a widely recognized band into an international sensation.
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Other Media"In God's Country" was used in a key scene of the 2000 film "Here on Earth" starring Chris Klein and Leelee Sobieski.
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Release Information"In God's Country" is a song by U.S rock band U2, which was released as their third single from the album "The Joshua Tree" in November 1987.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "In God's Country" peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Barry Devlin, which features a desert landscape, reflecting the iconic Joshua Tree imagery.
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Live Performances"In God's Country" was performed by U2 during their Joshua Tree Tour in 1987 and was also included in the setlist for their 2017 Joshua Tree Tour.
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Album InformationThe song appears on U2's successful 1987 album, "The Joshua Tree", which peaked at number 1 on charts in over 20 countries.
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Song ThemeThe song touches on themes of disillusionment and the American dream, reflecting U2's complex relationship with the United States.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough it didn't achieve significant mainstream success, "In God's Country" is celebrated for its layered guitar work by The Edge and Bono's impassioned lyrics.
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Song Length"In God's Country" is one of the shortest songs on "The Joshua Tree" album, running for only 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by all four members of the band, namely Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn Canada, the single was released on 7" vinyl, while in the United States it was also available on cassette.
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