The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)

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"The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track from their thirteenth studio album, Songs of Innocence, and was released as its lead single. It was produced by Danger Mouse, Paul Epworth, and Ryan Tedder. It was first unveiled by the band at an Apple Inc. product launch event on 9 September 2014, coinciding with an announcement that Songs of Innocence would be released digitally to iTunes Store customers free of charge. The song's title refers to American musician Joey Ramone, lead singer of influential punk rock band, the Ramones.  


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I was chasing down the days of fear
Chasing down a dream before it disappeared
I was aching to be somewhere near
Your voice was all I heard
I was shaking from a storm in me
Haunted by the spectres that we had to see
Yeah I wanted to be the melody
Above the noise, above the hurt

I was young
Not dumb
Just wishing to be blinded
By you
Brand new
And we were pilgrims on our way

I woke up at the moment when the miracle occurred
Heard a song that made some sense out of the world
Everything I ever lost, now has been returned
In the most beautiful sound I'd ever heard

We got language so we can't communicate
Religion so I can love and hate
Music so I can exaggerate my pain, and give it a name

I was young
Not dumb
Just wishing to be blinded
By you
Brand new
And we were pilgrims on our way

I woke up at the moment when the miracle occurred
Heard a song that made some sense out of the world
Everything I ever lost, now has been returned
In the most beautiful sound I'd ever heard

We can hear you
We can hear you
We can hear you

I woke up at the moment when the miracle occurred
I get so many things I don't deserve
All the stolen voices will someday be returned
The most beautiful sound I'd ever heard

Your voices will be heard
Your voices will be heard

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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, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)" is a song from the Irish rock band U2's 13th studio album, "Songs of Innocence". The album was released on 9th September 2014.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band's musical influence by Joey Ramone, the late lead singer of the American punk rock band The Ramones. This song was a tribute to him.
Unique Release
"Songs of Innocence" was initially released for free to all iTunes customers, marking an unusual release strategy. "The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)" was the first song of this album.
Album Promotion
The song was used heavily in Apple Inc.'s promotional campaign for their iPhone 6 and Watch products in 2014.
Lyric Composition
In the song, Bono, U2's lead vocalist, recalls listening to the Ramones for the first time and how it made him feel. The lyrics go, “I woke up when the miracle occurred/Heard a song that made some sense out of the world.”
Performance
For promotional purposes, U2 performed "The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)" at the Apple Inc. product launch event on September 9, 2014.
Recognition
While the album as a whole received mixed reviews, "The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)" was generally recognized for its upbeat music and deep portrayal of the band's musical journey.
Music Video
The official music video for "The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)" was released on October 16, 2014, on U2's Facebook page and later on their official vevo channel.
Song Length
The track runs for approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
Live Performances
"The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)" was performed often during the band's 2015 "U2: Innocence + Experience Tour". It usually served as the set opener.

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