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In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine made an issue of 100 greatest Artist of our time. It was no surprise the 22 time Grammy award winning band U2 made the list with all they have done for the rock world. Aside from having an enormous impact on the music industry U2 takes part in many foundations helping third world countries like Africa fight hunger, AIDS, and other necessary programs helping the people. The groups quality traits not only reflect in their actions but in much of their inspirational music. U2 does an amazing job of wording their songs in such a way it connects to the listener; allowing for the music to be interpreted in various positive ways.
Many of U2 songs refer to Christ and the bible, in the song "walk on" by U2 in …show more content…
According to an interview by Rolling Stone magazine, Bono the lead singer originally wrote the song for INXS frontman Michael Hutchence a dear friend of his who had committed suicide. Devastated by the tragic news he felt guilty because he did not notice the state his friend was in that led to his death. Bono composed the song speaking in a way he probably wishes he could have said to Michael if he had the chance to talk to him before the unfortunate event. The song starts by trying to cheer up his friend but not succeeding but reminding his friend that it's going to be okay and reminiscing on all the good things in life. Nothing works and although he tries to remind his friend it's going to be okay it's already to late and realized he's …show more content…
Like many of U2 songs they were motivated by political events in certain countries, however they are still able to touch the listeners as if it's about their personal problems. As reported by a website called song facts "The lyrics were inspired by Bono's experience with Jubilee 2000, a benefit urging politicians to drop the Third World Debt. Bono describes the song as about "a man who has lost everything, but finds joy in what he still has". The whole song gives different examples of hope and unfortunate events that leads the character to tell himself it's still a beautiful day and be
In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine made an issue of 100 greatest Artist of our time. It was no surprise the 22 time Grammy award winning band U2 made the list with all they have done for the rock world. Aside from having an enormous impact on the music industry U2 takes part in many foundations helping third world countries like Africa fight hunger, AIDS, and other necessary programs helping the people. The groups quality traits not only reflect in their actions but in much of their inspirational music. U2 does an amazing job of wording their songs in such a way it connects to the listener; allowing for the music to be interpreted in various positive ways.
Many of U2 songs refer to Christ and the bible, in the song "walk on" by U2 in …show more content…
According to an interview by Rolling Stone magazine, Bono the lead singer originally wrote the song for INXS frontman Michael Hutchence a dear friend of his who had committed suicide. Devastated by the tragic news he felt guilty because he did not notice the state his friend was in that led to his death. Bono composed the song speaking in a way he probably wishes he could have said to Michael if he had the chance to talk to him before the unfortunate event. The song starts by trying to cheer up his friend but not succeeding but reminding his friend that it's going to be okay and reminiscing on all the good things in life. Nothing works and although he tries to remind his friend it's going to be okay it's already to late and realized he's …show more content…
Like many of U2 songs they were motivated by political events in certain countries, however they are still able to touch the listeners as if it's about their personal problems. As reported by a website called song facts "The lyrics were inspired by Bono's experience with Jubilee 2000, a benefit urging politicians to drop the Third World Debt. Bono describes the song as about "a man who has lost everything, but finds joy in what he still has". The whole song gives different examples of hope and unfortunate events that leads the character to tell himself it's still a beautiful day and be