White as Snow
U2
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Where I came from were no hills at all The land was flat, the highway straight and wide My brother and I, we'd drive for hours, like we'd years instead of days Our faces as pale as the dirty snow Once I knew there was a love divine Then came a time I thought it knew me not Who can forgive forgiveness when forgiveness is not? Only the land as white as snow And the water it was icy As it washed over me And the moon shined above me Now this dry ground it bears no fruit at all Only poppies laugh under the crescent moon The road refuses strangers The land the seeds we sow Where might we find the lamb as white as snow As boys we would go hunting in the woods To sleep, the night shun out the stars Now the wolves are every passing stranger Every face we cannot know For only a heart could be as white as snow For only a heart could be as white as snow
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Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, ADAM CLAYTON, DAVID EVANS, PAUL DAVID HEWSON, DANIEL ROLAND LANOIS, LAURENCE MULLEN JNR., Barry Gray
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"White as Snow" by U2 was released in their twelfth studio album "No Line on the Horizon" in 2009.
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InspirationBono, U2's lead vocalist, reportedly drew inspiration from the "Breastplate of St. Patrick" (a hymn) and a dying soldier in Afghanistan.
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Song ThemeThe song, a haunting ballad, primarily deals with themes of mortality and redemption.
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SongwritingIt was co-written by all U2 members including Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums).
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Unique Musical ElementsThe song is based on the traditional hymn 'Veni, Veni, Emmanuel’ but it introduces a new melody and distinctive lyrics.
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Album RoleIn the "No Line on the Horizon" album, "White as Snow" is one of the quieter pieces and often regarded as a welcome reprieve from the high-energy rock numbers.
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Potential SoundtrackThe song "White as Snow" was considered for the soundtrack of the war movie "Brothers".
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for being a polarizing and powerful exploration of human themes and emotions filled with intense, evocative imagery.
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Song LengthThe run-time of "White as Snow" is approximately 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
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ProductionThe album "No Line on the Horizon", where the song is featured, was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, including additional production by Steve Lillywhite.
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Integral Part of Live PerformancesWhile not a commercial hit single on its own, "White as Snow" often plays an integral part in U2's live performances.
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Apple iTunes Performance"No Line on the Horizon" where "White as Snow" appears, debuted at number one in over 30 countries in the Apple iTunes store.
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Exploration of GenreIt represents U2's exploration of different musical styles and their ability to master a contemplative song.
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Cultural SignificanceThrough the narration of a soldier's last thoughts, the song touches upon serious issues such as the reality of war and the human cost involved.
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Shared Songwriting CreditLike most U2 songs, "White as Snow" is credited to U2 as a whole, demonstrating the members' collaboration in the songwriting process.
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