Red Light
U2
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I talk to you You walk away You're still on the down beat You say you don't want my help But you can't escape If your running from yourself I give you my love I give you my love Give you my love Still you walk away It's your own late show As you jump to the street below But where can you go To leave yourself behind Alone in the spotlight Of this, your own tragedy I give you my love, love, love Love, love, love, love, love, love In the heart in the heart In the heart of the city Heart in the heart in The heart of the city Oh, love I pour my love out for you And I'll bring you through See your not alone I give you my love, give you my love Give you my love, give you my love Give you my love, give you my love Give you my love, give you my love Give you my love, love, love Love, love, love, love, love
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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
Band Details"Red Light" is a song by the renowned Irish rock band, U2. Formed in 1976, U2 is composed of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion).
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Album Specifics"Red Light" is a track from U2's third studio album, "War," which was released in 1983. "War" marked a significant shift in U2's sound; it was more politically charged and lyrically aggressive than their previous albums.
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Song PositioningIt is the 9th song on the album, located just before the well-known track, "40".
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Guest Musicians"Red Light" stands out in the album for featuring guest musicians. The Edge's brother, Dik Evans, contributes with a trumpet solo, and the backing vocals are provided by Kid Creole's Coconuts.
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Lyrics' ThemesThe song's lyrics seem to deal with themes of spiritual disorder and confusion. As is characteristic of U2's early work, the specific meaning isn't explicitly clear, allowing listeners to interpret it in various ways.
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Musical Style"Red Light" is notable for its overtones of punk and post-punk music, genres that had a profound impact on the band's early development.
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Musicians' PerspectivesU2 has expressed mixed feelings about "Red Light." During an interview with Hot Press magazine in 1985, the Edge called it one of the few U2 songs he dislikes.
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Songs’ PopularityWhile it did not generate as much popularity or radio airplay compared to other tracks from the "War" album, such as "New Year's Day" or "Sunday Bloody Sunday," "Red Light" remains a distinct U2 track due to its unusual musical features and collaborators.
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Live Performances"Red Light" was not performed live often by the band. It was only played during the War Tour in 1983.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 46 seconds. This puts it at the average length for songs on the "War" album.
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