Ground Beneath Her Feet

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About Ground Beneath Her Feet

"The Ground Beneath Her Feet" is a song by U2 from the film, The Million Dollar Hotel, and featured on the film's soundtrack, The Million Dollar Hotel: Music from the Motion Picture. The song was recorded with Daniel Lanois on the pedal steel guitar for the film. However, a different mix than the one heard in the film appears on the soundtrack. The song credits author Salman Rushdie as its writer because the lyrics are taken from his book of the same name. It was released as a promotional single in February 2000, reaching number two on the US Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, number 22 in Canada and number one in Iceland.  


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All my life, I worshiped her
Her golden voice, her beauty's beat
How she made us feel, how she made me real
And the ground beneath her feet
And the ground beneath her feet
 
And now I can't be sure of anything
Black is white, and cold is heat
For what I worshiped, stole my love away
It was the ground beneath her feet
It was the ground beneath her feet
 
Go lightly down your darkened way
Go lightly underground
I'll be down there in another day
I won't rest until you're found
 
Let me love you, let me rescue you,
Let me bring you where two roads meet
Oh come back above, where there is only love
Only love
 
My oh my, my oh my
My oh my, my oh my
My oh my, my oh my
My oh my, my oh my
My oh my, my oh my
 
Let me love you true, let me rescue you,
Let me bring you to where two roads meet
 
Let me love you true, let me rescue you,
Let me bring you to where two roads meet
 
My oh my, my oh my
My oh my, my oh my
My oh my, my oh my

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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 HEWSON, SALMAN RUSHDIE

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Ground Beneath Her Feet" is a song by Irish rock band U2. The band collaborated with acclaimed music producer Daniel Lanois for the song's production.
Release
The song was released on March 27, 2000, as one of the soundtracks for "The Million Dollar Hotel."
Lyrics
Surprisingly, U2's lead vocalist, Bono, didn't write the lyrics for "The Ground Beneath Her Feet." Instead, he collaborated with Salman Rushdie – an Indian-British novelist.
Literature
The song's lyrics were primarily taken from Rushdie's book of the same name, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet."
Style
Whereas a majority of U2's music is categorized as rock, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" contains a significant amount of Indian influences – reflecting Rushdie's cultural background.
Storyline
Within the song's lyrics and video, both Bono and Rushdie aim to illustrate a tale of love and desperation, and the lyrics explore the Hindu legend of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Movie Inclusion
This track also features in another movie - "Wim Wenders' The Million Dollar Hotel," which was co-written by Bono.
Album
It was initially released as part of the soundtrack for the aforementioned movie but later became a bonus track for the band's album, "All That You Can’t Leave Behind."
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Wim Wenders and includes scenes from "The Million Dollar Hotel."
Live Performances
Despite being a beautifully crafted song, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" wasn't frequently played live. It was only included in the setlist for the band's Elevation Tour in 2001 and a few sporadic performances afterward.

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