Unforgettable Fire
U2
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Ice Your only rivers run cold These city lights They shine as silver and gold Dug from the night Your eyes as black as coal Walk on by Walk on through Walk 'til you run And don't look back For here I am Carnival The wheels fly and the colors spin Through alcohol Red wine that punctures the skin Face to face In a dry and waterless place Walk on by Walk on through So sad to besiege your love so head on Stay this time Stay tonight in a lie I'm only asking but I I think you know Come on take me away Come on take me away Come on take me home Home again And if the mountain should crumble Or disappear into the sea Not a tear, no not I Stay in this time Stay tonight in Ever after, this love in time And if you save your love Save it all Don't push me too far Don't push me too far Tonight Tonight Tonight
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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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20 facts about this song
CompositionThe song "Unforgettable Fire" is written and composed by the full band, U2 – Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr (drums and percussion).
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Release HistoryReleased in 1984, "The Unforgettable Fire" is the title track from U2's fourth studio album. This song was first released as a single in Japan and Australia.
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Title OriginThe title "The Unforgettable Fire" is inspired by an art exhibition showcasing drawings made by the survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, which the band saw during their War Tour in Japan.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Meiert Avis and was shot inside a castle in Ireland, primarily focusing on the atmospheric feel to complement the ethereal sound of the track.
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Album ContentThe Unforgettable Fire album marked a departure from U2’s previously raw and edgy sound to a more melodic and atmospheric tone. This song is one of the major highlights of this transformation.
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ProducerIt was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Their atmospheric and emotional, yet experimental approach notably influenced the soundscape and mood of the song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics reflect The Edge's vision of U2 as a live band. According to him, the song was a major breakthrough and reflected the band's progress in songwriting and musical approach.
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ReceptionThe song did not gain significant commercial success compared to other U2's hits, but it has been praised by fans for its unique sound and emotional depth.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of their most commercially successful songs, "The Unforgettable Fire" has been played in various U2 concerts and live performances over the years, proving its enduring popularity.
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Critical AcclaimAlthough the song didn't top the charts, critics widely acclaimed the track for its deeply emotional lyricism and innovative sound. It is considered as a significant turning point in U2's musical styling.
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Album Specifics"The Unforgettable Fire" is the title track from U2's fourth studio album released in October 1984.
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Songwriting TeamLike most of U2’s songs, it was written by all four members of the band, including Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion).
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Album ProductionThe album was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, who were significant in helping the band to explore a new atmospheric sound.
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Song InspirationThis song, and the rest of the album, was inspired by a series of exhibits on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that the band members visited while on tour in Japan.
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Chart SuccessThe song was moderately successful, peaking at No. 6 on the Irish Singles Charts and within the top 50 in the UK. However, it failed to make a significant impact on the US charts.
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Signature StyleThe song features delay-filled guitar textures, a stylistic hallmark of The Edge, and lyrically, it is more abstract and less overtly political than the band's earlier work.
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Post Release AppreciationThe song is considered by many U2 fans and critics to be one of the band's best and most underappreciated tracks.
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Live PerformancesDespite its initial mixed reception, "The Unforgettable Fire" became a staple of U2's live concerts. It was performed on every U2 tour from 1984 to 1990 and has been intermittently performed on subsequent tours.
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Song InterpretationWhile the track takes its name from art exhibits about the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the song has been open to various interpretations, including references to love, passion, and spirituality.
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LegacyRolling Stone Magazine placed the album, The Unforgettable Fire, at No. 68 on its list of "100 Best Albums of the Eighties," indicating the long-lasting impact of the song and album on the music industry.
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