No Line on the Horizon

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About No Line on the Horizon

"No Line on the Horizon" is a song by rock band U2; it is the opening and title track on their 2009 album No Line on the Horizon. An alternate version, "No Line on the Horizon 2", was included as a bonus track on some versions of the album. The song was developed during the band's earliest sessions in Fez, Morocco, and began with a drum beat by drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. The lyrics were inspired by a photograph of Lake Constance, titled Boden Sea. Many reviews of the song compared it to the band's other guitar-heavy songs, including "Elevation", "Vertigo", "Zoo Station", and "The Fly".  


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2010
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I know a girl who's like the sea
I watch her changing every day for me
Oh yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

One day she's still, the next she swells
You can hear the universe in her sea shells
Oh yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

No, no line on the horizon, no line

I know a girl with a hole in her heart
She said infinity is a great place to start
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

She said "Time is irrelevant, it's not linear"
Then she put her tounge in my ear
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

No, no line on the horizon, no line
No, no line
No, no line on the horizon, no line
No, no line

The songs in your head are now on my mind
You put me on pause
I'm trying to rewind and replay
Every night I have the same dream
I'm hatching some plot, scheming some scheme
Oh yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

I'm traffic cop, due de marais
The sirens are wailing but it's me that wants to get away
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

No, no line on the horizon, no line
No, no line
No, no line on the horizon, no line
No, no line

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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: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, ADAM CLAYTON, DAVID EVANS, PAUL DAVID HEWSON, DANIEL ROLAND LANOIS, LAURENCE MULLEN JNR., DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN

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15 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"No Line on the Horizon" is a song by the Irish rock band U2.
Album Release
The song is the title track from their 12th studio album, released in 2009.
Inspiration of the Title
The band drew inspiration for the title while on a Spanish villa in Morocco, with the sea and desert in the sight.
Production Details
U2 collaborated with veterans Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite in the production of this song.
Change in Musical Style
The song marked a more experimental ventures with the band's sound, seen in the album.
Song Duration
It lasts approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
Chart Performance
Despite having a moderate chart performance, the album debuted at number one in over 30 countries.
Critical Reception
The song and the album received mixed reviews overall. Some critics praised its ambition and grandeur, while others criticized it for not being original or innovative.
Composition
The composition of the song was a collaboration between all four members of U2 and producer/co-writers Eno and Lanois.
Lyrics and Themes
The music and lyrics carry an ambient, meditative, and spiritual undertone trying to depict the vastness of the horizon.
Live Performances
The song was also part of the set list on their U2 360° Tour.
Notable Performances
Despite that "No Line on the Horizon" was not released as a single, it was performed live on several of the band's TV appearances including the Late Show with David Letterman.
Album Artwork
The album cover sums up the theme of the song, with a shot of Lake Constance in Bodensee, which unifies and symbolizes the 'no line on the horizon'.
Studio Recording
The song was recorded in several different countries, including Morocco, Ireland, and the United States.
Unique Element
The song "No Line on The Horizon" is noted for its evident shift from a watery guitar riff into a harder rock sound, showing U2’s versatile musical ability.

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