Beautiful Day

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About Beautiful Day

"Beautiful Day" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the first track on their tenth studio album, All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000), and was released as the album's lead single on 9 October 2000. The song was a commercial success, helping launch the album to multi-platinum status, and is one of U2's biggest hits to date. Like many tracks from All That You Can't Leave Behind, "Beautiful Day" harkens back to the group's past sound. The tone of the Edge's guitar was a subject of debate amongst the band members, as they disagreed on whether he should use a sound similar to that from their early career in the 1980s. The band's lead vocalist Bono explained that the upbeat track is about losing everything but still finding joy in what one has. The song received positive reviews, and it became the band's 14th number-one single in their native Ireland, fourth number-one in the United Kingdom, and their first number-one in the Netherlands. It also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy, Norway, Scotland and Spain, and reached the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland. The song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, the band's highest position since "Discothèque" in 1997. 


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2000
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The heart is a bloom
Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town

You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere

You thought you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace

It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away

You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination

You're lovin' this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you

It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case

See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out

It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case

What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day

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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: Paul David Hewson, Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Beautiful Day" is the first track from U2's 2000 album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind."
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it U2's fourth number-one hit in the US. It also reached number one in the UK, Canada, Australia, and many other countries around the world.
Award Recognition
"Beautiful Day" won three Grammy Awards in 2001, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Music Video
The music video for "Beautiful Day" was shot at the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, and it featured the band members acting like ordinary passengers and airport staff.
Lyric Meaning
Bono, U2's lead vocalist, stated that "Beautiful Day" is about a man who has lost everything but finds joy in what he still has.
Song's Popularity
"Beautiful Day" is regarded as one of U2's biggest hits and is often used in a variety of media for its uplifting and inspirational message.
Critical Reviews
The song was received positively by critics, with praises often directed towards its optimistic lyrics and the band’s transformative sound. Many critics consider it one of U2's best songs.
Inspirations
The song draws inspiration from several events, including the Millennium celebrations and the birth of Bono's son Elijah.
Album Resurgence
"Beautiful Day" played a crucial role in bringing U2 back to prominence after their disappointing previous album, "Pop."
Live Performances
"Beautiful Day" is a staple at U2 concerts, often used as either the opening or closing song, and sometimes even both.

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