Numb

About Numb

"Numb" is a song by rock band U2. It is the third track from their 1993 album Zooropa and was released in June 1993 as the album's first single. The song features a monotonous mantra of "don't" commands spoken by guitarist the Edge amidst a backdrop of various sound effects and samples. The noisy composition and lyrical concept for "Numb" were inspired by the theme of sensory overload, which had prominently been incorporated into the Zoo TV Tour. Lead singer Bono and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. provided backing vocals on the track. The song received remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Rollo Armstrong and Rob Dougan. "Numb" originated as a discarded song from the Achtung Baby recording sessions called "Down All the Days". While recording Zooropa, the band transformed the song with mixing assistance from co-producer Flood, the addition of keyboards and samples by co-producer Brian Eno, and the addition of the Edge's monotone vocals. The song was released as a VHS single, featuring a music video directed by Kevin Godley, but it did not attain widespread commercial success. U2 added "Numb" to their live set lists after resuming their Zoo TV Tour in May 1993, but like most songs on Zooropa it has never been performed live since the end of that tour. more »

Year:

2002

4:22

80 Views

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Don't move 
Don't talk out of time 
Don't think 
Don't worry 
Everything's just fine 
Just fine 

Don't grab 
Don't clutch 
Don't hope for too much 
Don't breathe 
Don't achieve 
Or grieve without leave 

Don't check 
Just balance on the fence 
Don't answer 
Don't ask 
Don't try and make sense 

Don't whisper 
Don't talk 
Don't run if you can walk 
Don't cheat, compete 
Don't miss the one beat 

Don't travel by train 
Don't eat 
Don't spill 
Don't piss in the drain 
Don't make a will 

Don't fill out any forms 
Don't compensate 
Don't cower 
Don't crawl 
Don't come around late 
Don't hover at the gate 

Don't take it on board 
Don't fall on your sword 
Just play another chord 
If you feel you're getting bored 

I feel numb 
I feel numb 
Too much is not enough 
I feel numb 

Don't change your brand
Don't listen to the band
Don't gape 
Don't ape
Don't change your shape
Have another grape

Too much is not enough 
I feel numb 
I feel numb 

Don't plead 
Don't bridle 
Don't shackle 
Don't grind 
Don't curve 
Don't swerve 
Lie, die, serve 
Don't theorize, realize, polarize 
Chance, dance,dismiss, apologize 

Too much is not enough 
I feel numb 

Don't spy 
Don't lie 
Don't try 
Imply 
Detain 
Explain 
Start again 

I feel numb 

Don't triumph 
Don't coax 
Don't cling 
Don't hoax 
Don't freak 
Peak 
Don't leak 
Don't speak 

I feel numb 

Don't project 
Don't connect 
Protect 
Don't expect 
Suggest 
I feel numb 
Don't project 
Don't connect 
Protect 
Don't expect 
Suggest 
I feel numb 

Don't struggle 
Don't jerk 
Don't collar 
Don't work 
Don't wish 
Don't fish 
Don't teach 
Don't reach 

Too much is not enough 

Don't borrow 
Don't break 
Don't fence 
Don't steal 
Don't pass 
Don't press 
Don't try 
Don't feel 

I feel numb 

Don't touch 
Don't dive 
Don't suffer 
Don't rhyme 
Don't fantasize 
Don't rise 
Don't lie 
Don't project 
Don't connect 
Protect 
Don't expect 
Suggest 

Don't project 
Don't connect 
Protect 
Don't expect 
Suggest 

I feel numb

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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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