Acrobat
U2
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Don't believe what you hear Don't believe what you see If you just close your eyes You can feel the enemy When I first met you girl You had fire in your soul What happened your face of melting in snow? Now it looks like this And you can swallow Or you can spit You can throw it up Or choke on it And you can dream So dream out loud You know that your time is coming 'round So don't let the bastards grind you down No, nothing makes sense Nothing seems to fit I know you'd hit out If you only knew who to hit And I'd join the movement If there was one I could believe in Yeah I'd break bread and wine If there was a church I could receive in 'Cause I need it now To take the cup To fill it up To drink it slow I can't let you go I must be an acrobat To talk like this And act like that And you can dream So dream out loud And don't let the bastards grind you down Oh, it hurts baby What are we going to do? Now it's all been said No new ideas in the house and every book has been read And I must be an acrobat To talk like this And act like that And you can dream So dream out loud And you can find Your own way out And you can build And I can will And you can call I can't wait until You can stash And you can seize Responsibilities And I can love And I can love And I know that the tide is turning 'round So don't let the bastards grind you down
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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
Album Origin"Acrobat" is a song by U2, an Irish rock band, and it is included in their 1992 album titled "Achtung Baby".
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Live PerformanceDespite being a popular track among fans, it was not performed live until U2's 2018 "Experience + Innocence Tour". This was almost 27 years after the song was first released.
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Tour Absence"Acrobat" holds the unusual distinction of being the only song from the "Achtung Baby" album that wasn't performed live on the subsequent "Zoo TV Tour".
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Initial ReviewsCritically the song did not receive as much recognition as other songs on the album initially, but it has since gained a cult status among U2 fans.
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Song MessageThe song's lyrics are an exploration of disillusionment and self-questioning which Bono, the band's lead vocalist, has described as a sort of dialogue with oneself.
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Album ImportanceIt's worth noting that the album "Achtung Baby" was a significant turning point in U2's musical style, featuring more introspective themes and experimental sounds. "Acrobat" played a role in this transition.
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Personal ReflectionIn a Rolling Stone interview, Bono described "Acrobat" as a song about trying to hold onto one's ideals while dealing with the pressures of fame and success.
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MusiciansU2's members – Bono (lead vocals and lyrics), The Edge (guitar, keyboard, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion) contributed to the making of the song.
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Album ProductionThe "Achtung Baby" album was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, two stalwart figures in the industry who worked extensively with U2 on multiple projects.
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Related SongsAnother track from the same album, "The Fly," and "Acrobat" are said to share similar themes of struggle with faith and disillusionment.
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