The Electric Co.
U2
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Boy, stupid boy Don't sit at the table Until you're able to Toy, broken toy Shout shout You're inside out If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. Red, running red Play for real The toy could feel A hole in your head You go in shock You're spoon-fed If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co. If you don't know Electric co.
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creation & Origin"The Electric Co." is one of the earliest songs in U2's catalogue. It was originally developed during the band's high school years.
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Lyrics & MeaningThe song lyrics explore the theme of mental health, being a critique of Ireland’s state-run mental institutions, which were disparagingly known as "electric co."
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Album Presence"The Electric Co." is the tenth track on the band's first album, Boy, which was released in 1980.
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Live PerformancesThe song was frequently performed during U2's early days and has been a regular staple of their concerts over the years.
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Band Components ContributionThe Edge’s cutting guitar riffs on “The Electric Co.” demonstrated his influential guitar sound early in their careers.
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Banned LyricsDuring a 1985 live performance of "The Electric Co." at Live Aid, Bono included a snippet of Stephen Sondheim's song "Send in the Clowns". However, due to royalty issues, this section has been edited out of all official releases of the Live Aid performances.
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Symbolic MeaningThe song is symbolic of U2's early punk influence and showcases their distinctive sound that eventually led to their breakthrough in the rock music scene.
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Record Label"The Electric Co." was released under the Island Records label, like many of U2's early tracks.
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Production Team"The Electric Co.", along with the rest of the songs on Boy, was produced by Steve Lillywhite, a renowned producer known for his work with other major rock acts like The Rolling Stones and Morrissey.
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Song LegacyDespite its controversial theme, "The Electric Co." remains one of U2's beloved songs because of its raw energy, relatability, and relevance. It is often credited among the songs that laid the foundation for U2's enduring success.
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