Even Better Than the Real Thing
U2
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Give me one more chance And you'll be satisfied Give me two more chances You won't be denied Well my heart is where it's always been My head is somewhere in between Give me one more chance Let me be your lover tonight You're the real thing Yeah the real thing You're the real thing Even better than the real thing Give me one last chance And I'm gonna make you sing Give me half a chance To ride on the waves that you bring You're honey child to a swarm of bees Gonna blow right through you like a breeze Give me one last dance We'll slide down the surface of things You're the real thing Yeah the real thing You're the real thing Even better than the real thing We're free to fly the crimson sky The sun won't melt our wings tonight Oh now Here she comes Take me higher Take me higher You take me higher? You take me higher? You're the real thing Yeah the real thing You're the real thing Even better than the real thing Even better than the real thing Even better than the real thing
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Even Better Than the Real Thing" is from U2's 1991 album, "Achtung Baby."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, while peaking at number 12 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music Video"Even Better Than the Real Thing"'s music video was directed by Kevin Godley, a former member of the band 10cc.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics satirize the consumerism and instant gratification of the 1990s.
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Bono's WritingBono, U2's lead vocalist, wrote the song from the viewpoint of a character who embodies those values.
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Notable RemixThe 1992 "Fish Out of Water" remix of the song performed better on US charts than the original, peaking at number 1.
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InspirationsU2 has listed funk band The Rolling Stones and American singer Prince as inspirations for this song.
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Live Performances"Even Better Than the Real Thing" was the opening song in their 1992–1993 Zoo TV Tour and has been performed on every tour of the band since.
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RecognitionIn 1992, the song's music video received nomination in nine categories at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Album's TransformationThe song is noted for demonstrating the band's transition from their earlier rock sound to a more experimental style, marking a significant transformation in U2's career.
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Commercial UsageThe 1992 "Fish Out of Water" remix version of the song was used in commercials for the video game Tomb Raider: Anniversary in 2007.
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Notable CoverIn 2011, the song was covered by an American band called "Snow Patrol" for the tribute album "AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered".
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