Discothèque
U2
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You can reach But you can't grab it You can hold it, control it No, you can't bag it You can push But you can't direct it Circulate, regulate, oh no You cannot connect it You know you're chewing bubblegum You know what that is But you still want some You just can't get enough Of that lovie dovie stuff You get confused But you know it Yeah, you hurt for it, work for it, love You don't always show it Let's go Let's go Let's go Discotheque Let's go Let's go Discotheque You're looking for the one But you know you're somewhere else instead You want to be the song Be the song that you hear in your head Love...Love... Love...Love... Love... It's not a trick 'Cause you can't learn it It's the way you don't pay, that's okay 'Cause you can't earn it You know you're chewing bubblegum You know what that is But you still want some You just can't get enough Of that lovie dovie stuff Let's go Let's go Discotheque Go go Go go Discotheque You're looking for the one But you know you're somewhere else instead You want to be the song Be the song that you hear in your head Love... (You want heaven in your heart) (Heaven in your heart) (The sun, the moon, and the stars) But you take what you can get 'Cause it's all that you can find But you know there's something more Tonight, tonight, tonight Ha...ha... Ha...ha... Ha...ha... Ha... (Boom Cha) (Boom Cha) Discotheque (I can't get, I can't, not enough) (Boom Cha) (Boom Cha) Discotheque (I can't get, I can't, not enough) (Boom Cha) (Boom Cha) Discotheque (I can't get, I can't, not enough) (Boom Cha) (Boom Cha) Discotheque (I can't get, I can't, not enough) (Boom Cha) (Boom Cha) Discotheque (Boom Cha) (Boom Cha) Discotheque
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Discothèque" is the lead single from U2's 1997 album, "Pop". It was released on January 23, 1997.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming U2's third UK number one hit. It also reached number one in Iceland, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Italy, and Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Discothèque" is famous for its unique concept. U2 is shown dancing in a disco ball in a parody of the 1970s disco era. The band members also performed a parody of the Village People, a famous disco band.
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GenreThe song showcases U2's experimentation with the electronic and dance music genres, a significant departure from their well-known rock sound.
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Production Team"Discothèque" was produced by Flood, Howie B, and Steve Osborne, which contributed to its distinct electronic sound.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Discothèque" are known for their obscurity and abstraction. Bono, the lead vocalist, hinted that the song was about the band's relationship with dance music.
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Critic ReceptionWhile the song was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the band's boldness in experimenting with new music styles while others criticized the departure from their traditional sound.
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Grammy NominationsDespite the controversies and mixed reviews, "Discothèque" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 40th Grammy Awards in 1998.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a consistent part of U2's live performances during the PopMart Tour in 1997.
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Legacy"Discothèque" is considered by some as a symbol of U2's experimental phase in the late '90s where the band ventured into different music genres outside their usual rock sound.
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