Last Night on Earth
U2
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She feels the ground is giving way But she thinks we're better off that way The more you take the less you feel The less you know the more you believe The more you have the more it takes today You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away Well she doesn't care what it's worth She's living like it's the last night on earth The last night on earth She's not waiting on a savior to come She's at a bus stop with the News of the World And the Sun Sun here it comes She's not waiting for anyone You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away Well she knows just what it's worth She's living like it's the last night on earth Last night on earth Slipping away Slip slide Too many slipping away The world turns and we get dizzy Slipping away She's living, living next week now You know she's gonna to pay you back somehow She hasn't been to bed in a week She'll be dead soon, then she'll sleep You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away You gotta give it away She already knows it hurts She's living like it's the last night on earth The last night on earth Last night on earth Last night on earth
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"Last Night on Earth" is from U2's 1997 album "Pop."
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Single ReleaseIt was released as the third single from the album in July 1997.
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Genre LabelThe song is primarily of the rock genre.
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Song Entry on Billboard ChartThe song peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music Video DirectionThe music video was directed by Richie Smyth and filmed in Kansas City.
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Video InterpretationThe music video depicted the band members in character, playing a group of mental health patients escaping from a hospital.
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Bono's RepresentationLead singer Bono portrayed a character called "Mirror Ball Man," a character he often played during the Zoo TV Tour.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed live for the first time during U2's PopMart Tour in 1997.
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Song LengthThe album version of the song runs for 4 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Notable Video AppearanceThe "Last Night on Earth" video was included in U2's compilation DVD "The Best of 1990-2000," released in 2002.
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Track Listing"Last Night On Earth" is the 6th track on the "Pop" album.
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Songwriting & Production TeamThe song was penned by all members of U2 and was produced in collaboration with Flood, a notable British producer.
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Significant In-Concert IterationDuring the 360° Tour, U2 often used "Last Night on Earth" as a lead into "Until the End of the World."
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Song ReceptionWhile "Pop" as an album had mixed reviews, "Last Night on Earth" was generally perceived positively, with critics praising its energetic sound and strong lyrics.
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Unique Album ArtThe single cover features an image of bassist Adam Clayton.
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