Mysterious Ways
U2
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Johnny, take a walk with your sister the moon Let her pale light in, to fill up your room You've been living underground, eating from a can You've been running away from what you don't understand She's slippy, you're sliding down She'll be there when you hit the ground It's alright, it's alright, it's alright She moves in mysterious ways It's alright, it's alright, it's alright She moves in mysterious ways, oh Johnny, take a dive with your sister in the rain Let her talk about the things you can't explain To touch is to heal, to hurt is to steal If you want to kiss the sky, better learn how to kneel On your knees, boy! She's the wave, she turns the tide She sees the man inside the child It's alright, it's alright, it's alright She moves in mysterious ways It's alright, it's alright, it's alright She moves in mysterious ways, yeah, oh, ah Lift my days, light up my nights, oh One day you'll look back, and you'll see Where you were held now by this love While you could stand there, You could move on this moment Follow this feeling It's alright, it's alright, it's alright She moves in mysterious ways It's alright, it's alright, it's alright She moves in mysterious ways Move you, spirits move you Move, spirits 'its move you, oh yeah Does it move you? She moves with it Lift my days, and light up my nights, oh
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Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson, Angelique Kidjo, Larry Mullen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album"Mysterious Ways" is featured on U2's seventh studio album, "Achtung Baby," which was released in 1991.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of U2's most successful singles in the US.
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DevelopmentThe song was developed from a rough demo track called "Sick Puppy," with the final version evolving dramatically during recording sessions.
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LyricsThe phrase "She moves in mysterious ways" is a variant of a phrase that appears in the Bible. The phrase "God moves in a mysterious way" is found in a hymn written by William Cowper in the 18th century.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mysterious Ways" was shot in Morocco and is known for its vibrant and exotic visuals.
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Live Performances"Mysterious Ways" has been a regular feature of U2's live concerts since its release, often accompanied by belly dancers for added visual appeal.
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RemixThe song has been remixed numerous times, including a popular version by The Perfecto Mix, which was a collaboration between U2 and DJ Paul Oakenfold.
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InspirationThe song's inspiration comes from an African chant that The Edge was attempting to master on the guitar, hence the distinctive guitar riff.
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Grammy Nominations"Mysterious Ways" was nominated for Grammy Awards in the categories of Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song in 1993.
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MeaningBono has stated that the song is about men who don't understand women, with the "she" in the lyrics referring to different things such as a woman, fate, or the universe.
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B-sideThe song "Even Better Than the Real Thing" was the B-side to the "Mysterious Ways" single.
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Opening LineThe song's opening line, "Johnny, take a walk with your sister the moon," is said to be a nod to Lou Reed's song "Walk on the Wild Side."
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