Lemon
U2
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Lemon See through in the sunlight She wore lemon But never in the daylight She's gonna make you cry She's gonna make you whisper and moan And when you're dry She draws her water from the stone And I feel Like I'm slowly, slowly, slowly slipping under And I feel Like I'm holding onto nothing She wore lemon To color in the cold grey night She had heaven And she held on so tight A man makes a picture A moving picture Through the light projected He can see himself up close A man captures color A man likes to stare He turns his money into light to look for her And I feel Like I'm drifting, drifting, drifting from the shore And I feel Like I'm swimming out to her Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Lemon See through in the sunlight A man builds a city With banks and cathedrals A man melts the sand so he can See the world outside A man makes a car (She's your destination) And builds roads to run them on A man dreams of leaving But he always stays behind And these are the days When our work has come asunder And these are the days When we look for something other Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins Midnight is where the day begins A man makes a picture A moving picture Through the light projected He can see himself up close A man captures color (She's your destination) A man likes to stare There's no sleeping there He turns his money into light to look for her (she's imagination) Lemon She is the dreamer She's imagination Through the light projected He can see himself up close
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Album and Release Year"Lemon" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It was released in 1993 as the second single from their album "Zooropa".
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SongwritersThe song was written by all members of U2- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., marking it as a collective effort.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "Lemon" was directed by Mark Neale, who has also directed several other music videos for the band.
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InspirationThe song is believed to have been inspired by a video snippet of Bono's late mother, where she was wearing a lemon-colored dress. Hence, the song talks about childhood memories, loss, and longing.
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Music StyleThe song is influenced by electronic dance music and is one the band's most distinct experiments with this style.
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Lead Vocals"Lemon" features U2's guitarist The Edge singing the falsetto chorus, while lead singer Bono sings the verses.
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Unique Song LengthThe song is over 6 minutes long, making it one of the band's longest studio recordings.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its unconventional style, the song reached the top 10 in the singles charts of several countries, including the UK, New Zealand, and their native Ireland.
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Live PerformancesDuring the band's 1993 "Zoo TV Tour", "Lemon" was often performed in a remix form.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for "Lemon" was played extensively on MTV and features the band performing the song in Japanese Kabuki theatre style clothing.
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Alternative VersionsSeveral remixes and alternative versions of "Lemon" have been released, including the "Perfecto Mix" by Paul Oakenfold.
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Song InterpretationSome interpretations of the song suggest that the lemon symbolizes the fleeting nature of memory, turning bitter with time.
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Prominent InstrumentsThe song is notable for its prominent use of synthesizer and the heavy techno influence throughout its sound design.
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LegacyDespite its somewhat mixed initial reception due to its departure from U2's typical sound, "Lemon" has gone on to be recognized as an important song in the band's discography, underlining their willingness to experiment with different music styles.
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