Exit
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You know he got the cure You know he went astray He used to stay awake To drive the dreams he had away He wanted to believe In the hands of love His head it felt heavy As he cut across the land A dog started crying Like a broken hearted man At the howling wind At the howling wind He went deeper into black Deeper into white Could see the stars shining Like nails in the night He felt the healing Healing, healing Healing hands of love Like the stars shiny shiny From above Hand in the pocket Finger on the steel The pistol weighed heavy His heart he could feel Was beating, beating Beating, beating oh my love Oh my love, oh my love Oh my love My love Saw the hands that build Can also pull down The hands of love
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Exit" is a song from U2's 1987 studio album titled "The Joshua Tree." This is the band’s fifth studio album which is considered one of the greatest albums in rock history.
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Song ThemeThe song is about the descent into madness. It discusses the mindset of a person who is involved in a terrifying act of violence.
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Inspired ByThe inspiration for "Exit" is derived from the works of writers like Norman Mailer and Truman Capote. Especially, Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" played a considerable role in forming the background theme of the song.
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Live Performances"Exit" was well-received during live performances, where it took on a life of its own. The band often extended the song for several minutes with a loud, violent guitar solo by The Edge.
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The Band's ReflectionThe band reflected that while working on the track, they went into a darker realm, which was a little disturbing. They even called the song as the "most scary" on the album due to its intense subject matter.
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Other MediumsThis song was featured in the 1987 concert film "Rattle and Hum."
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Dangerous Consequence"Exit" was unfortunately associated with a real-life violent incident. A man named Robert John Bardo cited the song as part of his motivation for stalking and murdering actress Rebecca Schaeffer in 1989.
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Infrequent Live PerformancesAfter the 1989 incident, "Exit" was played less frequently in U2's live concerts. It was completely absent from the band’s setlists during the 1990s and 2000s.
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Song RevivalThe song was revived for the 2017 Joshua Tree Tour to mark the album's 30th anniversary. This was the first time the group performed it live since late 1989.
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Songwriting and CompositionThe band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. were collectively credited as songwriters for "Exit" as with most of U2's music.
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