Original of the Species
U2
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Baby, slow down The end is not as fun as the start Please stay a child somewhere in your heart I'll give you everything you want Except the thing that you want You are the first one of your kind And you feel like no-one before You steal right under my door I kneel 'cause I want you some more I want the lot of what you got And I want nothing that you're not Everywhere you go you shout it You don't have to be shy about it Some things you shouldn't get too good at Like smiling, crying and celebrity Some people got way too much confidence, baby, baby I'll give you everything you want Except the thing that you want You are the first one of your kind And you feel like no-one before You steal right under my door I kneel 'cause I want you some more I want the lot of what you got And I want nothing that you're not Everywhere you go you shout it You don't have to be shy about it, no Oh, oh no Sugar, come on! Show your soul You've been keeping your love under control Everywhere you go you shout it You don't have to be shy about it Everywhere you go you shout it, oh my my And you feel like no-one before You steal right under my door I kneel 'cause I want you some more I want you some more, I want you some more Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Incorporation"Original of the Species" is the eleventh track of U2’s eleventh album studio named “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb” which was released in 2004.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, it reached No. 6 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart in the US.
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CompositionThe song is in the key of A major and follows a tempo of 93 beats per minute.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by Bono's goddaughter, with lyrics conveying a protective spirit and hope for her future.
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Musical StyleThe musical style of "Original of the Species" has often been likened to tracks by bands such as The Beatles, due to its piano-driven melody.
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ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by critics, with many applauding its poignant lyrics and beautiful melody. Peter Can, a reviewer for BBC, called it the standout track on the album.
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Live PerformancesU2 first played "Original of the Species" during their Vertigo Tour. During performances, the Edge played a Fernandes Decade Elite equipped with a Sustainiac Stealth System which facilitated long periods of feedback.
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Promotional EffortsAlthough it was never formally released as a single, the song was included in the digital 'U2 Complete' box set and the band performed it on various TV platforms for promotional activities.
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Music VideoTwo versions of music video were shot for this song, directed by Catherine Owens and Gary Koepke respectively.
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Bonus TracksThere are two versions of the song. The second version was included as a bonus track on the Japanese and Australian versions of the album. The difference with the album version is minimal. The bonus track version has a longer fade-out.
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