Stand Up Comedy

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About Stand Up Comedy

"Stand Up Comedy" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the seventh track on their 2009 album No Line on the Horizon. The track was first developed during the recording sessions in Fez, Morocco, but the band struggled to complete the song and it was recreated numerous times over the following 16 months. It underwent several title changes during this time, being referred to first as "For Your Love", then "Stand Up", and finally "Stand Up Comedy". The song's lyrics were inspired by the 2008 Stand Up and Take Action campaign, and several lines reflect singer Bono's sense of hubris. Reception towards the song was mixed, though numerous reviews likened the track's guitar riffs to Led Zeppelin. 


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2009
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I gotta stand up and take a step
You and I have been asleep for hours
I gotta stand up
The wire is stretched in between our two towers
Stand up in this dizzy world
Where a lovesick eye can steal the view
I'm gonna fall down if I can't stand up
For your love

Love love love love love
Stand up, this is comedy
The DNA lottery may have left you smart
But can you stand up to beauty, dictator of the heart
I can stand up for hope, faith, love
But while I'm getting over certainty
Stop helping God across the road like a little old lady
Ooh
Ooh
Out from under your beds
C'mon ye people
Stand up for your love
Love love love love love
Love love love love love

I gotta stand up to ego but my ego's not really the enemy
It's like a small child crossing an eight lane highway
On a voyage of discovery
Stand up to rock stars, Napolean is in high heels
Josephine, be careful of small men with big ideas
Ooh
Ooh
Out form under your beds
C'mon ye people
Stand up for your love
Love love love love love
Love love love love love

God is love
And love is evolution's very best day
Soul rockin' people moving on
Soul rockin' people on and on
C'mon ye people
We're made of stars
C'mon ye people
Stand up then sit down for your love

Love love love love love
Love love love love love
Love
Love

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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: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
The song "Stand Up Comedy" is a track from U2's twelfth studio album titled "No Line on the Horizon," which was released in 2009.
Music Genre
"Stand Up Comedy" falls under the music genres of rock and alternative rock, which are the primary genres that U2 is known for.
Inspirations
Lead singer of U2, Bono, has stated that the song was inspired by Led Zeppelin's music and his own struggle with his ego.
Recording Process
The track, like other songs in "No Line on the Horizon", was recorded in multiple locations including Morocco, Ireland and The United States.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Stand Up Comedy" reveal a self-deprecating tone and discuss the battle between humility and ego.
Critical Reception
It received mixed reviews from critics with some praising its liveliness and classic rock influence, while others criticized it as one of the weaker tracks on the album due to its lyrics.
Live Performance
Despite its mixed reviews, "Stand Up Comedy" was included in the setlist during U2's 360° Tour.
Songwriting
Like most of U2's songs, the songwriting credits for "Stand Up Comedy" belong to all four members of the band - Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
Unused Title
Originally, the song was titled "For Your Love" during its early production stages.
Album Theme
The song showcases the general theme of "No Line On The Horizon" which is about the idea of infinity and man's desire to get closer to it while still being grounded to reality.

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