Miss Sarajevo
Luciano Pavarotti, Passengers
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Is there a time for keeping your distance A time to turn your eyes away Is there a time for keeping your head down For getting on with your day Is there a time for kohl and lipstick A time for curling hair Is there a time for high street shopping To find the right dress to wear Here she comes, oh oh Heads turn around Here she comes To take her crown Is there a time to run for cover A time for kiss and tell Is there a time for different colors Different names you find it hard to spell Is there a time for first communion A time for East Seventeen Is there a time to turn to Mecca Is there time to be a beauty queen Here she come, oh oh Beauty plays the clown Here she comes Surreal in her crown Dici che il fiume Trova la via al mare E come il fiume Giungerai a me Oltre i confini E le terre assetate Dici che come fiume Come fiume L'amore giungerà L'amore E non so più pregare E nell'amore non so più sperare E quell'amore non so più aspettare Is there a time for tying ribbons A time for Christmas trees Is there a time for laying tables And the night is set to freeze
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Written by: Adam Clayton, Brian Peter George Eno, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Miss Sarajevo" is a combination of rock and opera music genres. It's a collaboration among Irish rock band U2, English singer George Michael, opera legend Luciano Pavarotti, and the additional ensemble of Passengers.
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Unique Project"Miss Sarajevo" originated from "Passengers," a side project from U2 and British music producer Brian Eno. It was recorded in 1995 under Island Records.
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Song MeaningThe song was inspired by a beauty pageant held in the middle of the Bosnian war, aiming to bring normality and improve morale among the besieged city. It turned out to be a tribute to the resilience of the women living there.
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Documentary InspirationThe song was named after a documentary by Bill Carter who placed a spotlight on everyday life during the Bosnian war. Carter explained the strange contrast between the war-torn city and the beauty contest.
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Pavarotti's RequestLuciano Pavarotti asked U2 to write a song for his Pavarotti & Friends Liberian War Child charity concert. However, U2 initially thought his request was for an existing U2 song on which Pavarotti could perform. It ended up being a new, unique collaboration.
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Bono's Italian SingingThis song marks a rare instance where Bono, U2's lead vocalist, sings a few verses in Italian—Pavarotti's mother tongue.
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International Success"Miss Sarajevo" was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the Italian Singles Chart. It also had Top 10 placements in several countries, including the UK, and Ireland.
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Music Video and George Michael's InvolvementThe music video features footage from the beauty pageant and the war in Sarajevo. George Michael doesn't appear in the initial version of the music video but sang in a feature concert that aired on tv.
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Live PerformancesThe song continues to be performed live by U2 even after Pavarotti's death in 2007. During concerts, footage from the documentary plays in the background, enhancing the poignant significance of the song.
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Album Placement"Miss Sarajevo" was featured in Passengers' experimental album "Original Soundtracks 1," and was the only single released from the album. The album was a departure from U2's typical sound, featuring more experimental, collaborative tracks.
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