Trip Through Your Wires

U2

About Trip Through Your Wires

"Trip Through Your Wires" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the eighth track on their 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. The song has a bluesy rhythm and features lead singer Bono on harmonica. In 1986 an early version of this song, containing different lyrics was performed on the RTÉ programme TV GAGA. During the song's recording, producer Daniel Lanois played the Omnichord, an electronic autoharp. He plugged it into the equipment of guitarist the Edge, using his delay effect units and guitar amplifier. Lanois said it sounded like an organ "jangling in the background". The song was released as a promotional single in Australia, with only 500 hand-numbered copies released. The single included the B-sides "Luminous Times (Hold on to Love)", "Spanish Eyes" and "Silver and Gold". "Trip Through Your Wires" was consistently played live throughout the Joshua Tree Tour, but wasn't played again until The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 during the set where the album is played in its entirety. According to The Edge, the song was meant to be heard in the context of another song that never made it on the album, "The Sweetest Thing", which was later released as the B-side of "Where the Streets Have No Name". "The Sweetest Thing" was re-recorded and released as a single for the 1998 compilation album The Best of 1980–1990. 


Year:
1987
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

In the distance
She saw me coming 'round
I was calling out
I was calling out

Still shaking
Still in pain
You put me back together again
I was cold and you clothed me honey
I was down and you lifted me honey

Angel
Angel or devil
I was thirsty
And you wet my lips

You, I'm waiting for you
You, you set my desire
I trip through your wires

I was broken, bent out of shape
I was naked in the clothes you made
Lips were dry, throat like rust
You gave me shelter from the heat and the dust
No more water in the well
No more water, water

Angel
Angel or devil
I was thirsty
And you wet my lips

You, I'm waiting for you
You, you set my desire
I trip through your wires

All I need
All I need
All I need
All I need
All I need
All I need
All I need, yeah yeah

Thunder, thunder on the mountain
There's a rain cloud in the desert sky
In the distance she saw me coming 'round
I was calling out
I was calling out

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


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 »

10 fans

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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Trip Through Your Wires" is a song by the Irish rock band U2. It is the eighth track from their 1987 album "The Joshua Tree."
Music Genre
The song is a clear demonstration of the blues-rock style that U2 incorporated into their music during the mid-80s, hence it contains prominent harmonica lines.
Composition
The majority of the song is in the key of D major. The harmonica, which gives the song its distinctive sound, is played by the lead vocalist Bono.
Lyrics
The lyrical theme of "Trip Through Your Wires" is generally considered to be an exploration of physical and emotional intimacy.
Live Performances
During U2's Joshua Tree Tour in 1987, "Trip Through Your Wires" was frequently played. It’s also one of the hit songs that were played on their 2017 Joshua Tree Tour.
Notable Recognition
Although it was not released as a single, the song's popularity is notable as it became a fan favorite and was included in the setlist of various tours by U2.
Songwriting Credits
Like all U2 songs, the lyrics to "Trip Through Your Wires" were written by Bono and the music was composed by the entire band.
Tour Debut
The live debut of the song was on April 2, 1987, at the Arizona State University Activity Center in Tempe.
Album Art Connection
The female voice heard at the beginning of the track is the same woman featured on the album art for "The Joshua Tree," her name is Achtung Baby.
Record Label
The song was released under Island Records, U2's record label from their formation until 2018.

Discuss the Trip Through Your Wires Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Trip Through Your Wires Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/33954842/U2/Trip+Through+Your+Wires>.

    Missing lyrics by U2?

    Know any other songs by U2? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Trip Through Your Wires

    790.9K
    1,574     77

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    The song "Daddy Issues" is from the group?
    A The Mavericks
    B Panic at the Disco
    C BTS
    D The Neighbourhood

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss U2's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    U2 tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!