Desire
U2
U2
U2
- Desire Lyrics(Yeah)
Lover, I'm on the street
Gonna go where the bright lights
And the big city meet
With a red guitar...on fire
Desire
She's a candle burning in my room
Yeah I'm like the needle, needle and spoon
Over the counter with a shotgun
Pretty soon everybody got one
And the fever when I'm beside her
Desire, desire...
And the fever...getting higher
Desire, desire...burning, burning
She's the dollars
She's my protection
Yeah she's a promise
In the year of election
Oh sister, I can't let you go
Like a preacher stealing hearts
At a traveling show
For love or money money money
money money money money money
money money money
And the fever, getting higher
Desire, desire, desire, desire
Desire, desire
Lover, I'm on the street
Gonna go where the bright lights
And the big city meet
With a red guitar...on fire
Desire
She's a candle burning in my room
Yeah I'm like the needle, needle and spoon
Over the counter with a shotgun
Pretty soon everybody got one
And the fever when I'm beside her
Desire, desire...
And the fever...getting higher
Desire, desire...burning, burning
She's my protection
Yeah she's a promise
In the year of election
Oh sister, I can't let you go
Like a preacher stealing hearts
At a traveling show
For love or money money money
money money money money money
money money money
And the fever, getting higher
Desire, desire, desire, desire
Desire, desire
Facts about Desire
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Desire is written by Dave Evans, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson.
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It is first released on July 14, 1988 as part of U2's album "Rattle and Hum" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the U2 ballad 'Desire' narrates the burning and troublesome love of one person for another that is, at times, very literal and other times metaphorical through fiery passion and feverishness. The lyrics are indeed able to evoke the feelings of urgency and longing in us, as the vocalist is taking a stand of intimacy and reliance with the beloved, and at the same time, he is granting her protection and a promise during an uncertain period. In a way, Desire lyrics belong to the category of love, affection, homage, and ardor. However, the track also captures the scenario of desire and longing, the glamor of city life and consumerism, and the ever-present risk of being protected. Mature themes about desire and relationships, as well as references to drug use and violence, are part of the lyrics, which is a potential reason for a restriction for under-13 children. Such a rating might indeed be justified given the context of the terms 'shotgun' and 'needle and spoon' used in the lyrics that clearly imply a drug-related setting.
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Desire falls under the genre Rock.
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Desire song length is 2 minutes and 59 seconds.
Who wrote Desire lyrics?
Desire is written by Dave Evans, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson.
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When was Desire released?
It is first released on July 14, 1988 as part of U2's album "Rattle and Hum" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Desire lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the U2 ballad 'Desire' narrates the burning and troublesome love of one person for another that is, at times, very literal and other times metaphorical through fiery passion and feverishness. The lyrics are indeed able to evoke the feelings of urgency and longing in us, as the vocalist is taking a stand of intimacy and reliance with the beloved, and at the same time, he is granting her protection and a promise during an uncertain period. In a way, Desire lyrics belong to the category of love, affection, homage, and ardor. However, the track also captures the scenario of desire and longing, the glamor of city life and consumerism, and the ever-present risk of being protected. Mature themes about desire and relationships, as well as references to drug use and violence, are part of the lyrics, which is a potential reason for a restriction for under-13 children. Such a rating might indeed be justified given the context of the terms 'shotgun' and 'needle and spoon' used in the lyrics that clearly imply a drug-related setting.
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Which genre is Desire?
Desire falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Desire?
Desire song length is 2 minutes and 59 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Dave Evans, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Record Label(s): 1988 Universal Island Records Ltd
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