Zoo Station
U2
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I'm ready Ready for the laughing gas I'm ready Ready for what's next Ready to duck Ready to dive Ready to say I'm glad to be alive I'm ready Ready for the push, uh huh In the cool of the night In the warmth of the breeze I'll be crawling 'round On my hands and knees Just down the line Zoo Station Got to make it on time Zoo Station Ready Ready for the gridlock I'm ready To take it to the street, uh huh I'm ready for the shuffle Ready for the deal Ready to let go of the steering wheel I'm ready Ready for the crush, uh huh Zoo Station Zoo Station Alright Alright, alright, alright, not alright It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright Time is a train Makes the future the past Leaves you standing in the station Your face pressed up against the glass (Down the line), Zoo Station (You know I'm under the sign) Zoo Station No, no Zoo Station You say no, no, Zoo Station You say no, no, Zoo Station I say no, no, Zoo Station Ah Ah, ah Yeah, ah Zoo
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Zoo Station" is the opening track from U2’s 1991 album "Achtung Baby."
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Name InspirationThe song is named after an actual train station located in West Berlin, called Bahnhof Zoo.
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Album Importance"Achtung Baby," the album containing "Zoo Station," marked a significant change in U2’s sound, moving to a more industrial, heavier sound.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, both of whom worked with U2 on several different albums.
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Opening EffectsThe song begins with the sound of a train running on tracks, giving it an edgy industrial feel.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Zoo Station" are inspired by anxious feelings and are indicative of U2’s reinvention with Achtung Baby. The song reflects the band's readiness to challenge their established image and confident enough to take risks.
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Tour Presence"Zoo Station" was most prominently featured throughout U2's 'Zoo TV Tour'.
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Music VideoA music video was released for 'Zoo Station,' which echoed the industrial, alternative themes presented in the song.
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Critical ResponseReception to "Zoo Station" was generally positive, with critics commending U2’s new sound and the effective placement of the track as the album opener.
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Notable PerformancesDuring live performances, Bono often donned a character named Mr. MacPhisto during the song, reflecting the band's embraced eccentricity during Achtung Baby-era performances.
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