Trip Through Your Wires
U2
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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
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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 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."
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Music GenreThe 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.
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CompositionThe 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.
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LyricsThe lyrical theme of "Trip Through Your Wires" is generally considered to be an exploration of physical and emotional intimacy.
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Live PerformancesDuring 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.
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Notable RecognitionAlthough 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.
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Songwriting CreditsLike all U2 songs, the lyrics to "Trip Through Your Wires" were written by Bono and the music was composed by the entire band.
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Tour DebutThe live debut of the song was on April 2, 1987, at the Arizona State University Activity Center in Tempe.
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Album Art ConnectionThe 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.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Island Records, U2's record label from their formation until 2018.
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