Lemon

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About Lemon

"Lemon" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the fourth track on their 1993 album, Zooropa, and was released as its second single in September 1993. Inspired by old video footage of lead vocalist Bono's late mother, the lyrics describe an attempt to preserve memory through film. More than any previous U2 song, "Lemon" showcases Bono's falsetto skills, aided by atmospheric vocals from the Edge and Brian Eno, and is among the band's longest songs. The single and promo releases were complete with different dance remixes, as well as a shortened edit of the title track. The "Perfecto Mix" by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne was used on the PopMart Tour, being played as the band walked out of their Spinal Tap-like rock prop, a 40-foot mirrorball lemon, onto the B-stage for an encore, and was later reworked into "Skin on Skin" by Oakenfold's band Grace. 


Year:
1991
6:58
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Lemon
See through in the sunlight
She wore lemon
But never in the daylight
She's gonna make you cry
She's gonna make you whisper and moan
And when you're dry
She draws her water from the stone

And I feel
Like I'm slowly, slowly, slowly slipping under
And I feel
Like I'm holding onto nothing

She wore lemon
To color in the cold grey night
She had heaven
And she held on so tight

A man makes a picture
A moving picture
Through the light projected
He can see himself up close
A man captures color
A man likes to stare
He turns his money into light to look for her

And I feel
Like I'm drifting, drifting, drifting from the shore
And I feel
Like I'm swimming out to her

Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins

Lemon
See through in the sunlight

A man builds a city
With banks and cathedrals
A man melts the sand so he can
See the world outside
A man makes a car
(She's your destination)
And builds roads to run them on
A man dreams of leaving
But he always stays behind

And these are the days
When our work has come asunder
And these are the days
When we look for something other

Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins

Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins
Midnight is where the day begins

A man makes a picture
A moving picture
Through the light projected
He can see himself up close
A man captures color
(She's your destination)
A man likes to stare
There's no sleeping there
He turns his money into light to look for her (she's imagination)

Lemon
She is the dreamer
She's imagination
Through the light projected
He can see himself up close

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U2

U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »

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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON

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14 facts about this song

Album and Release Year
"Lemon" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It was released in 1993 as the second single from their album "Zooropa".
Songwriters
The song was written by all members of U2- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., marking it as a collective effort.
Video Director
The music video for "Lemon" was directed by Mark Neale, who has also directed several other music videos for the band.
Inspiration
The song is believed to have been inspired by a video snippet of Bono's late mother, where she was wearing a lemon-colored dress. Hence, the song talks about childhood memories, loss, and longing.
Music Style
The song is influenced by electronic dance music and is one the band's most distinct experiments with this style.
Lead Vocals
"Lemon" features U2's guitarist The Edge singing the falsetto chorus, while lead singer Bono sings the verses.
Unique Song Length
The song is over 6 minutes long, making it one of the band's longest studio recordings.
Commercial Success
Despite its unconventional style, the song reached the top 10 in the singles charts of several countries, including the UK, New Zealand, and their native Ireland.
Live Performances
During the band's 1993 "Zoo TV Tour", "Lemon" was often performed in a remix form.
Music Video Popularity
The music video for "Lemon" was played extensively on MTV and features the band performing the song in Japanese Kabuki theatre style clothing.
Alternative Versions
Several remixes and alternative versions of "Lemon" have been released, including the "Perfecto Mix" by Paul Oakenfold.
Song Interpretation
Some interpretations of the song suggest that the lemon symbolizes the fleeting nature of memory, turning bitter with time.
Prominent Instruments
The song is notable for its prominent use of synthesizer and the heavy techno influence throughout its sound design.
Legacy
Despite its somewhat mixed initial reception due to its departure from U2's typical sound, "Lemon" has gone on to be recognized as an important song in the band's discography, underlining their willingness to experiment with different music styles.

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