Vertigo
U2
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Uno, dos, tres, catorce Turn it up loud, captain Lights go down it's dark The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart A feeling's so much stronger than a thought Your eyes are wide And though your soul it can't be bought Your mind can wander Hello, hello (Hola!) I'm at a place called Vertigo (Dónde está!) It's everything I wish I didn't know Except you give me something I can feel, feel! The night is full of holes 'Cause bullets rip the sky Of ink with gold They twinkle As the boys play rock and roll They know that they can't dance At least they know I can't stand the beat I'm asking for the check Girl with crimson nails Has Jesus around her neck Swinging to the music Swinging to the music Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa Hello, hello (Hola!) I'm at a place called Vertigo (Dónde está!) It's everything I wish I didn't know But you give me something I can feel, feel! All of this All of this can be yours All of this All of this can be yours All of this All of this can be yours Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt Hello, hello (Hola!) We're at a place called Vertigo (Dónde está!) Lights go down, and all I know Is that you give me something I can feel your love teaching me how Your love is teaching me how How to kneel Kneel! Yeah [x15]
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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Paul Hewson, Laurence Mullen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Band"Vertigo" is a rock song written and performed by the world-renowned Irish rock band, U2.
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AlbumThe song is from U2's 11th studio album, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," which was released in November 2004.
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Awards"Vertigo" earned three Grammy Awards - Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and Best Short Form Music Video, all in 2005.
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Chart Performance"Vertigo" peaked at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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NominationsThe song also received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 47th Grammy award event.
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SpiritThe song reflects the band's known energetic rock spirit and is famously known for the intro line "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (One, two, three, fourteen in Spanish).
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Record Sales"Vertigo" was certified as gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK.
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MissionAccording to lead singer Bono, the song is about feeling disoriented and losing a sense of connection and truth.
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Advertising"Vertigo" gained additional exposure by being featured in a high-profile ad campaign for Apple's iPod music player.
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ThemeThe theme and message of "Vertigo" have been interpreted by fans and critics as a critique of the disorientation and confusion often found in modern society.
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Live Performances"Vertigo", being one of the band's most popular songs, has had regular live performances during their tours.
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Iconic LineThe opening line of the song is a nod to U2's producer who was turning 40, hence the Spanish countdown "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (One, two, three, fourteen).
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Video LocationThe music video for "Vertigo" was filmed in Spain, at a bullfighting arena in the town of Aragon.
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Renditions/CoverSome other artists and musical groups have done renditions and versions of this U2 classic, such as The Killers and Mary J. Blige.
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Catchy NatureThe song is considered a tempo and noted for its catchy guitar riff played by The Edge.
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