Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World
U2
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Six o'clock in the morning You're the last to hear the warning You've been tryin' to throw your arms around the world You've been falling off the sidewalk Your lips move but you can't talk Tryin' to throw your arms around the world Gonna run to you, run to you, run to you Be still Gonna run to you, run to you, run to you Woman I will Oh! Sunrise like a nosebleed Your head hurts and you can't breathe You've been tryin' to throw your arms around the world How far you gonna go? Before you lose your way back home You've been tryin' to throw your arms Around the world Gonna run to you, run to you, run to you Woman be still I'm gonna run to you, run to you, run to you Woman I will Yeah, I dreamed that I saw Dali With a supermarket trolley He was tryin' to throw his arms around a girl He took an open top beetle (open top beetle) Through the eye of a needle (eye of a needle) He was tryin' to throw his arms around the world Gonna run to you, run to you, run to you Woman be still I want to run to you, run to you, run to you Oh, Woman I will Ah, And you just gotta, you just gotta make your faith, see Ooh, Ooh Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah Nothin' much to say I guess You're just the same as all the rest Been tryin' to throw your arms around the world And a woman needs a man Like a fish needs a bicycle When you're tryin' to throw your arms around the world I'm gonna run to you, run to you, run to you I'm gonna run to you, run to you, run to you I'm gonna run to you, run to you, run to you Woman be still Woman be still Be still Woman be still Woman I will
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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album"Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World" is a track from U2's 1991 album "Achtung Baby."
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GenreThe song showcases a blend of alternative rock, rock, and pop genres, highlighting U2's versatile musical style.
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ProductionLike the rest of the "Achtung Baby" album, the track was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, two renowned music producers.
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SongwritingThe song was written by all members of U2: Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
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Song's meaningAlthough not officially confirmed, many interpret the song as portraying the struggles of love and global unity, with an emphasis on liberation and extension of compassion to all.
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Album Success"Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World" contributed to the overall success of "Achtung Baby," which won a Grammy award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1993.
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Live performancesThis song was performed often during U2's "Zoo TV Tour".
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SoundMusically, the song incorporates a lot of synthesizers and has a more electronic feel compared to U2's earlier work.
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UniquenessIt's one of the only songs on the album with a dance beat and a lounge feel.
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Wine referenceThe song's lyrics mention drinking wine early in the morning, a diversion from U2's usual cryptic and abstract lyricism.
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Visual imageryThe song's music video features a montage of shots from U2's Zoo TV Tour which matches the song's energetic and dynamic sound.
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AcclaimThe song garnered positive reviews from critics, with many praising its upbeat tempo and interesting lyrical content.
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