Miss Sarajevo

George Michael

About Miss Sarajevo

"Miss Sarajevo" is a song by U2 and Brian Eno, credited to the pseudonym "Passengers". It was released on 20 November 1995 as the only single from their album Original Soundtracks 1. Luciano Pavarotti makes a guest vocal appearance, singing the opera solo. It also appears on U2's compilation The Best of 1990-2000, and was covered by George Michael on his album Songs from the Last Century. While the song did not reach the Billboard Hot 100, it reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and was a top-ten hit in many other European countries. Bono, the lead vocalist of U2, cites "Miss Sarajevo" as his favourite U2 song. 


Year:
1999
5:11
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Is there a time for keeping a distance 
A time to turn your eyes away 
Is there a time for keeping your head down 
For getting on with your day 

Is there a time for Kohl and lipstick 
A time for cutting hair 
Is there a time for high street shopping 
To find the right dress to wear 

Here she comes 
Heads turn around 
Here she comes 
To take her crown 

Is there a time to walk for cover 
A time for kiss and tell 
Is there a time for different colors 
Different names you find it hard to spell 

Is there a time for first communion 
A time for east 17 
Is there a time to turn the mecca 
Is there a time to be a beauty queen 

Here she comes 
Beauty plays the crown 
Here she comes 
Surreal in her crown 

Dici che il fiume 
trova la via al mare 
E come il fiume 
giungerai a me 
Oltre i confini 
e le terre assetate 
Dici che come fiume 
come fiume 
L'amore giunger 
L'amore 
E non so pi pregare 
E nell'amore non so pi sperare 
E quell'amore non so pi aspettare 

English translation: 
You say that the river 
finds the way to the sea 
And as the river 
you'll come to me 
Beyond the borders 
and the thirsty lands 
You say that as river 
As river 
Love will come 
Love 
And I cannot pray anymore 
And I cannot hope in love anymore 
And I cannot wait for love anymore 

Is there a time for tying ribbons 
A time for Christmas trees 
Is there a time for laying tables 
When the night is set to freeze

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George Michael

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: Adam Clayton, Brian Peter George Eno, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Miss Sarajevo" is a combination of rock and opera music genres. It's a collaboration among Irish rock band U2, English singer George Michael, opera legend Luciano Pavarotti, and the additional ensemble of Passengers.
Unique Project
"Miss Sarajevo" originated from "Passengers," a side project from U2 and British music producer Brian Eno. It was recorded in 1995 under Island Records.
Song Meaning
The song was inspired by a beauty pageant held in the middle of the Bosnian war, aiming to bring normality and improve morale among the besieged city. It turned out to be a tribute to the resilience of the women living there.
Documentary Inspiration
The song was named after a documentary by Bill Carter who placed a spotlight on everyday life during the Bosnian war. Carter explained the strange contrast between the war-torn city and the beauty contest.
Pavarotti's Request
Luciano Pavarotti asked U2 to write a song for his Pavarotti & Friends Liberian War Child charity concert. However, U2 initially thought his request was for an existing U2 song on which Pavarotti could perform. It ended up being a new, unique collaboration.
Bono's Italian Singing
This song marks a rare instance where Bono, U2's lead vocalist, sings a few verses in Italian—Pavarotti's mother tongue.
International Success
"Miss Sarajevo" was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the Italian Singles Chart. It also had Top 10 placements in several countries, including the UK, and Ireland.
Music Video and George Michael's Involvement
The music video features footage from the beauty pageant and the war in Sarajevo. George Michael doesn't appear in the initial version of the music video but sang in a feature concert that aired on tv.
Live Performances
The song continues to be performed live by U2 even after Pavarotti's death in 2007. During concerts, footage from the documentary plays in the background, enhancing the poignant significance of the song.
Album Placement
"Miss Sarajevo" was featured in Passengers' experimental album "Original Soundtracks 1," and was the only single released from the album. The album was a departure from U2's typical sound, featuring more experimental, collaborative tracks.

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