Song for Someone

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About Song for Someone

"Song for Someone" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the fourth track from their thirteenth studio album, Songs of Innocence, and was released as its third single on 11 May 2015. It was produced by Danger Mouse and Ryan Tedder. To promote the single, the band performed the song on Live at the Graham Norton Show. The song was performed in every show during the Innocence + Experience Tour. It was also performed specially as a part of "Red Nose Day". Lead vocalist Bono has described it as a love song dedicated to his wife, Ali. He told Rolling Stone, "Before I even knew what commitment was, I ended up as a young man in the arms of this young woman, in a world somewhat hostile to the concept of the childhood sweetheart and a first love."The music video for the song is a short film featuring Woody Harrelson and his daughter Zoe. A second video was released August 27th, 2015 and premiered exclusively on Facebook for 24 hours. The clip quickly amassed close to a million views. The video was directed by Matt Mahurin, who had worked with the band on previous videos such as "Love is Blindness" and "With Or Without You." 


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2014
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You got a face not spoiled by beauty
I have some scars from where I've been
You've got eyes that can see right through me
You’re not afraid of anything they've seen
I was told that I would feel nothing the first time
I don’t know how these cuts heal
But in you I found a rhyme

If there is a light
You can’t always see
And there is a world
We can’t always be
If there is a dark
Now we shouldn't doubt
And there is a light
Don’t let it go out

And this is a song
A song for someone
This is a song
A song for someone

You let me into a conversation
A conversation only we could make
You break and enter my imagination
Whatever’s in there
It’s yours to take
I was told I’d feel nothing the first time
You were slow to heal
But this could be the night

If there is a light
You can’t always see
And there is a world
We can’t always be
If there is a dark
Within and without
And there is a light
Don’t let it go out

And this is a song
A song for someone
This is a song
This is a song for someone

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

And I’m a long way
From your hill of Calvary
And I’m a long way
From where I was, where I need to be
If there is a light
You can’t always see
And there is a world
We can’t always be
If there is a kiss
I stole from your mouth
And there is a light
Don’t let it go out

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U2

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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Album Classification
"Song for Someone" is part of "U2's 13th studio album, "Songs of Innocence," which was released in 2014.
Music Video Production
The music video was directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Vincent Haycock.
Song Inspiration
This song was written by Bono, U2's frontman, for his wife, Ali, a recurrent theme in several of their songs.
Chart Performance
"Song for Someone" reached number 21 on the "Billboard Adult Alternative Songs" chart within the United States.
Song Genre
"Song for Someone" is categorized as a rock song, with some elements of pop rock and alternative rock.
Creative Process
The Edge, U2's guitarist, composed a large portion of the music for "Song for Someone".
Promotional Campaign
The "Song for Someone" video was used by Bank of America to launch a promotional campaign for the (RED) initiative.
Unique Video Concept
The music video features Woody Harrelson as a released prisoner which was not related to the song’s initial inspiration, showcasing U2’s innovative approaches to video storytelling.
Version Variation
There's a version of "Song For Someone" with an orchestra, which can be found in the "Films of Innocence" project.
Impactful Lyrics
The song's lyrics explore concepts of enduring love and the power of song itself as a means of communication and connection.

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