Stay (Faraway, So Close!)

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About Stay (Faraway, So Close!)

"Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" is a song by rock band U2. It is the fifth track on their 1993 album, Zooropa, and was released as the album's third single on 22 November 1993. The song reached number one in Ireland and reached the top 10 in Australia, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and several other countries. The music video was shot in Berlin, Germany. The earliest incarnation of the song developed during sessions for the group's 1991 album Achtung Baby. It was written for and inspired by Frank Sinatra and bore his surname as the original working title. An alternative recording was used in the Wim Wenders film Faraway, So Close!. "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" was well received by critics and nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song. The song made its live debut on the Zoo TV Tour but has only been performed intermittently in an acoustic version over subsequent tours. Members of U2 consider it to be one of their favourite songs; guitarist The Edge named it the best track on the album, while lead singer Bono stated that it was one of their best creations. 


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1993
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Green light, Seven Eleven
You stop in for a pack of cigarettes
You don't smoke, don't even want to
Hey now, check your change
Dressed up like a car crash
Your wheels are turning but you're upside down
You say when he hits you, you don't mind
Because when he hurts you, you feel alive
Hey babe, is that what it is

Red lights, gray morning
You stumble out of a hole in the ground
A vampire or a victim
It depends on who's around
You used to stay in to watch the adverts
You could lip sync to the talk shows

And if you look, you look through me
And when you talk, you talk at me
And when I touch you, you don't feel a thing

If I could stay
Then the night would give you up
Stay and the day would keep its trust
Stay and the night would be enough

Faraway, so close
Up with the static and the radio
With satellite television
You can go anywhere
Miami, New Orleans
London, Belfast and Berlin

And if you listen I can't call
And if you jump, you just might fall
And if you shout, I'll only hear you

If I could stay
Then the night would give you up
Stay then the day would keep its trust
Stay with the demons you drowned
Stay with the spirit I found
Stay and the night would be enough

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh, oh oh oh

Three o'clock in the morning
It's quiet and there's no one around
Just the bang and the clatter
As an angel runs to ground

Just the bang
And the clatter
As an angel
Hits the ground

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U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »

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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Album and Release
"Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" is a song by the Irish rock band U2. It was released as the third single from their eighth studio album, "Zooropa".
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra, resulting in a more melodic sound compared to other songs on the "Zooropa" album.
Films and Soundtracks
It was released as part of the soundtrack for the film "Faraway, So Close!", a German movie directed by Wim Wenders.
Chart Performance
In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart becoming the band's ninth top-ten hit.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Original Song but did not win.
Songwriters and Producers
Although most U2 songs are credited to the entire band, Stay (Faraway, So Close!) was primarily written by Bono and the Edge.
Music Video
The music video for "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" was directed by famed German filmmaker Wim Wenders. It contains black-and-white footage and scenes from the film "Faraway, So Close!".
Live Performances
The song became a fan favourite during concerts and was the only song from Zooropa to be performed during every tour since it was released.
Genre and Style
"Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" is an alternative rock song with downtempo elements, setting it apart from the more experimental and electronic influences of the rest of the "Zooropa" album.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)". Among them are Craig Armstrong, whose instrumental version features on his album "As If To Nothing", and The Vitamin String Quartet, who delivered a classical rendition of the song.

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