The Ground Beneath Her Feet

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About The 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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2000
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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

Background
"The Ground Beneath Her Feet" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It appeared in the band's 2000 album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind", but was not included in all versions of the album.
Literary Connection
The lyrics of the song are directly taken from Salman Rushdie's novel, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" which was published in 1999.
Band Collaboration
The lyrics were set to music by the entire band, with writing credits going to U2 members Bono (Vocals), The Edge (Guitar), Adam Clayton (Bass Guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (Drums & Percussion).
Music Video
A music video for the song was created and featured the band playing the song while the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, a theme present in Rushdie's novel, unfolds.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 2000 movie, "The Million Dollar Hotel", directed by Wim Wenders. This film won a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Partnership with Salman Rushdie
The friendship between lead singer Bono and Salman Rushdie led to this collaboration, with Rushdie stating that Bono had asked him to write a song for U2.
Performance
The song has not been played frequently in live concerts by U2. It was debuted in concert in 2001 and has only been played a handful of times since.
Chart Performance
Despite its limited release, the song had moderate success in the charts, reaching number 2 in the Canadian Singles Chart.
Track Length
The song runs for a total of 3 minutes and 44 seconds, fitting neatly into the band's typical song length range.
Musical Style
The song follows U2's signature musical style, rooted in rock but with clear influences from pop. Its melody is both haunting and memorable, fitting well with the lyrics' narrative.

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