Staring at the Sun

About Staring at the Sun

"Staring at the Sun" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the fifth track on their 1997 album, Pop, and was released as its second single on 15 April 1997. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, number one in Canada and Iceland and number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the US, it topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks and Adult Alternative Songs charts. It also reached the top 10 in Finland, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Norway.

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Summer stretching on the grass 
Summer dresses pass 
In the shade of a willow tree 
Creeps a crawling over me 
Over me and over you 
Stuck together with God's glue 
It's going to get stickier too 
It's been a long hot summer 
Let's get undercover 
Don't try too hard to think 
Don't think at all 
I'm not the only one 
Starin' at the sun 
Afraid of what you'd find 
If you took a look inside 
Not just deaf and dumb 
Staring at the sun 
Not the only one 
Who's happy to go blind 

There's an insect in your ear 
If you scratch it won't disappear 
It's gonna itch and burn and sting 
Do you want to see what the scratching brings 
Waves that leave me out of reach 
Breaking on your back like a beach 
Will we ever live in peace? 
'Cause those that can't do often have to 
Those that can't do often have to preach 

To the ones staring at the sun 
Afraid of what you'd find 
If you took a look inside 
Not just deaf and dumb 
Staring at the sun 
I'm not the only one 
Who's happy to go blind 

Intransigence is all around 
Military still in town 
Armour plated suits and ties 
Daddy just won't say goodbye 
Referee won't blow the whistle 
God is good but will he listen 
I'm nearly great 
But there's something I'm missing 
I left in the duty free 
Though you never really belonged to me 

You're not the only one 
Starin' at the sun 
Afraid of what you'd find 
If you stepped back inside 
I'm not sucking my thumb 
I'm staring at the sun 
Not the only one 
Who's happy to go blind 

Ah ah I 
Ah ah I 
Ah ah I 
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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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