God Part II
U2
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Don't believe the devil I don't believe his book But the truth is not the same Without the lies he made up Don't believe in excess Success is to give Don't believe in riches But you should see where I live I, I believe in love Don't believe in forced entry Don't believe in rape But every time she passes by Wild thoughts escape I don't believe in death row Skid row or the gangs Don't believe in the Uzi It just went off in my hand I, I believe in love Don't believe in cocaine Got a speed-ball in my head I could cut and crack you open Do you hear what I said Don't believe them when they tell me There ain't no cure The rich stay healthy While the sick stay poor I, I believe in love Don't believe in Goldman His type like a curse Instant karma's going to get him If I don't get him first Don't believe that rock 'n' roll Can really change the world As it spins in revolution It spirals and turns I, I believe in love Don't believe in the 60's The golden age of pop You glorify the past When the future dries up Heard a singer on the radio late last night He says he's gonna kick the darkness 'Til it bleeds daylight I, I believe in love Love Love Love Love I feel like I'm falling Like I'm spinning on a wheel It always stops beside of me With a presence I can feel I, I believe in love Stop
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"God Part II" is a direct response to "God", a track by the musician, John Lennon. The song title itself appears to suggest a continuation or response to Lennon's original track.
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Album InclusionThis track is part of U2's sixth studio album, "Rattle and Hum". The album was released in October 1988.
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Song CompositionThe song consists of edgy guitar riffs and intense vocals by frontman Bono. The song showcases a more hard rock sound, a bit different from the band's usual style.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song lyrics directly address various social issues and ideas, including consumerism, fame, and violence. It also criticizes individuals Bono considered to be destructive in society.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released in 1989, was directed by Phil Joanou and features black-and-white footage of the band members.
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Tour PerformanceThe song was regularly performed during the band's Lovetown Tour in 1989, but hasn't been played live since 1990.
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Song Duration"God Part II" has a duration of 3 minutes and 15 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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Song StructureIt is unique in its layout, being one of the few U2 songs that do not include a repeated chorus.
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Album Reception"Rattle and Hum", the album on which "God Part II" appeared, got mixed reviews but was nonetheless commercially successful, reaching No.1 on the US Billboard 200 and UK album charts.
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Continuing InfluenceThe song inspired the name of a rock band, "Noise of Human Art", based on a lyric from the track: "I don't believe in the '60s, in the
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