Vertigo

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About Vertigo

"Vertigo" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track on their eleventh studio album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004). It was released to radio as the album's lead single on 24 September 2004, and upon release, it received extensive airplay. The song was an international success, bolstered by its usage in a television advertisement featuring the band for Apple's iPod digital music player. The song lent its name to the band's 2005–2006 Vertigo Tour. In the United States, "Vertigo" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Alternative Songs chart. It also topped the charts in Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain and the United Kingdom, while reaching the top 10 in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. "Vertigo" won three Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Song, and Best Short Form Music Video at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in 2005."Vertigo" was ranked 64th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of the Decade (2000 to 2010). 


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2004
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Uno, dos, tres, catorce
Turn it up loud, captain

Lights go down, it's dark
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your mind can wander

Hello, hello (hola!)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel!

The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)

Hello, hello (hola!)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something
I can feel, feel!

All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt

Hello, hello (hola!)
We're at a place called Vertigo (dónde está!)
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel!

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

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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, David Evans, Paul Hewson, Laurence Mullen

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15 facts about this song

Band
"Vertigo" is a rock song written and performed by the world-renowned Irish rock band, U2.
Album
The song is from U2's 11th studio album, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," which was released in November 2004.
Awards
"Vertigo" earned three Grammy Awards - Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and Best Short Form Music Video, all in 2005.
Chart Performance
"Vertigo" peaked at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Nominations
The song also received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 47th Grammy award event.
Spirit
The song reflects the band's known energetic rock spirit and is famously known for the intro line "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (One, two, three, fourteen in Spanish).
Record Sales
"Vertigo" was certified as gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK.
Mission
According to lead singer Bono, the song is about feeling disoriented and losing a sense of connection and truth.
Advertising
"Vertigo" gained additional exposure by being featured in a high-profile ad campaign for Apple's iPod music player.
Theme
The theme and message of "Vertigo" have been interpreted by fans and critics as a critique of the disorientation and confusion often found in modern society.
Live Performances
"Vertigo", being one of the band's most popular songs, has had regular live performances during their tours.
Iconic Line
The opening line of the song is a nod to U2's producer who was turning 40, hence the Spanish countdown "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (One, two, three, fourteen).
Video Location
The music video for "Vertigo" was filmed in Spain, at a bullfighting arena in the town of Aragon.
Renditions/Cover
Some other artists and musical groups have done renditions and versions of this U2 classic, such as The Killers and Mary J. Blige.
Catchy Nature
The song is considered a tempo and noted for its catchy guitar riff played by The Edge.

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