Get Out Of Your Own Way

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About Get Out Of Your Own Way

"Get Out of Your Own Way" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the fourth track on their fourteenth studio album, Songs of Experience, and was released as the album's second single on 16 January 2018.


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Get out of your own way, ah, ah
Get out of your own way, ah, ah

Love hurts
Now you're the girl who's left with no words
Your heart's a balloon, but then it bursts
It doesn't take a cannon, just a pin
Your skin's not covering
And resistance
Love has got to fight for its existence
The enemy has armies of assistance
The amorous, the glamorous, the kiss
A fist, listen to this, oh

Get out of your own way, ah, ah
Get out of your own way, ah, ah

I could sing it to you all night, all night
If I could, I'd make it alright, alright
Nothing's stopping you except what's inside
I can help you, but it's your fight

So fight back
Don't take it lyin' down, you got to bite back
The face of liberty's starting to crack
She had a plan up until she got a smack in the mouth
And it all went south
Like freedom
The slaves are lookin' for someone to lead 'em
The master's lookin' for someone to need him
The promised land is there for those who need it most
And Lincoln's ghost said

Get out of your own way, ah, ah
Get out of your own way, ah, ah

I could sing it to you all night, all night
If I could, I'd make it alright, alright
Nothing's stopping you except what's inside
I can help you, but it's your fight, so

Get out of your own way, ah, ah
(Get out of your own way)
Pop song, ah, ah

Get out of your own way

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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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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Get Out of Your Own Way" was released on November 1, 2017.
Album
The song is a part of "Songs of Experience", the 14th studio album by the Irish rock band U2.
Music Genre
A mix of pop and rock, this song follows U2's tradition of producing anthem-like numbers.
Featuring Artist
The song features a spoken verse towards the end by rapper Kendrick Lamar, a unique collaborator for U2.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Get Out of Your Own Way" champion the power of positive thinking, with a strong message of overcoming personal obstacles.
Inspiration
Bono, U2's frontman, stated the song was inspired by advice he would give to his daughters and also by the global political climate of the time.
Promotion
The song was released as the second single from the album, following "You're the Best Thing About Me".
Music Video
The music video for the song was created by the Broken Fingaz Crew, an Israeli graffiti collective, featuring animated sequences symbolizing the struggle against oppression.
Performance
During their Experience + Innocence tour, U2 performed this song with a compelling augmented reality (AR) experience involving a giant, digital avatar of Bono.
Critical Reception
The song generally received positive reviews from music critics with the presence of Kendrick Lamar's verse at the end as a booster.

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