Mofo
U2
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Lookin' for to save my save my soul Lookin' in the places where no flowers grow Lookin' for to fill that God shaped hole Mother Mother sucking rock and roll Holy dunc spacejunk comin' in for the splash White dopes on punk staring into the flash Lookin' for baby Jesus under the trash Mother Mother sucking rock and roll Mother Mother sucking rock and rock and rock and roll Mother (mother, mother, mother, mother) Mother Mother am I still your son You know I've waited for so long to hear you say so Mother you left and made me someone Now I'm still a child But no one tells me no Lookin' for a sound that's gonna drown out the world Lookin' for the father of my two little girls Got the swing got the sway got my straw in lemonade Still looking for the face I had before the world was made Mother Mother sucking rock and roll Bubble poppin' sugar droppin' rock and roll Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Soothe me mother Rule me father Move me brother Woo me sister Soothe me mother Rule me father Show me mother Show me mother Show me mother Show me mother Show me mother Show me mother
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Mofo" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the eleventh and final track on their 1997 album "Pop".
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Song CompositionThe song famously combines rock, techno, and dance music, showcasing U2's experimentations with different genres at the time.
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Musical Inspiration"Mofo" was influenced by the electronic dance music that band members Bono and The Edge were listening to at the time, especially artists like The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers.
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Emotional ConnectionThe lyrics of the song reflect Bono's feelings about the death of his mother when he was 14, making it a deeply personal piece.
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Live Performances"Mofo" was played live during the PopMart Tour and was often used as the opening song, setting a high-energy tone for the rest of the concert.
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Single ReleaseA remixed version of "Mofo" was released as the third single from the "Pop" album.
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Remix VersionsNotably, there are several remix versions of "Mofo," including the "Phunk Phorce Mix," "Romin Mix," and "Mother's Mix," each putting a unique twist on the original track.
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Critical ResponseThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its experimental nature while others felt it was a departure from U2's signature sound.
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Song LengthAt 05:49 minutes long, "Mofo" is one of the longest songs on the "Pop" album.
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Song TitleThe term "Mofo" is slang, an abridged version of a vulgar phrase. This was quite unusual for a U2 title, further indicating their desire to break boundaries and experiment during the "Pop" era.
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Final track"Mofo" holds a special place in U2's discography as it is the last song on "Pop", an album recognized for its diverse and experimental sound.
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