The Unforgettable Fire
U2
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Ice Your only rivers run cold These city lights They shine as silver and gold Dug from the night Your eyes as black as coal Walk on by Walk on through Walk 'til you run And don't look back For here I am Carnival The wheels fly and the colors spin Through alcohol Red wine that punctures the skin Face to face In a dry and water less place Walk on by Walk on through So sad to besiege your love so head on Stay this time Stay tonight in a lie I'm only asking but I I think you know Come on take me away Come on take me away Come on take me home Home again And if the mountain should crumble Or disappear into the sea Not a tear, no not I Stay in this time Stay tonight in Ever after, this love in time And if you save your love Save it all Don't push me too far Don't push me too far Tonight Tonight Tonight
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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Album Title"The Unforgettable Fire" is not only a song by U2 but also the title of the band's fourth studio album.
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Release YearIt was released as the album's second single in April 1985 under the Island Records label.
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ProductionIt was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, marking their first collaboration with U2.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S, signifying the band's breakthrough in America.
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InspirationThe song's inspiration came from a gallery exhibit about the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan during World War II, which the band visited while on tour in Japan.
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Album ThemeIts theme and title were influenced by "The Unforgettable Fire," an art exhibit about the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its ethereal sound and atmospheric vibe, a departure from the band's more rock-oriented earlier work.
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Video DirectorA promotional video was shot for the song by director Meiert Avis, featuring the band performing in a country house in Ireland.
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Sound ChangeThis song represented a significant deviation from U2's previous sound, incorporating abstract lyrics, ambient atmospherics, and a string arrangement for the first time.
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Live PerformancesDespite its more experimental sound, "The Unforgettable Fire" was a central part of U2's live concerts, often being played in the initial or encore sections of the band's sets.
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Critical ViewMusic critics rated the song as a unique and defining point in U2's evolution where they moved beyond their early post-punk influences to craft a richer, more layered sound.
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LegacyIn 2014, the album including this song was remastered and re-released for its 30th anniversary, cementing its legacy as a significant release in U2's discography.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are notable for their abstract and haunting quality, defying straightforward interpretation and instead evoking strong feelings and emotions through the music.
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ChanterU2 frontman Bono has described the song as being about "the eternal dialogue between the old and the new."
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