Kite
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Something is about to give I can feel it coming I think I know what it means I'm not afraid to die I'm not afraid to live And when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did And hardness, it sets in You need some protection The thinner the skin I want you to know That you don't need me anymore I want you to know You don't need anyone or anything at all Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to say what it is will break you I don't know which way the wind will blow Who's to know when the time's come around Don't want to see you cry I know that this is not goodbye In summer I can taste the salt in the sea There's a kite blowing out of control on a breeze I wonder what's gonna happen to you You wonder what has happened to me I'm a man, I'm not a child A man who sees The shadow behind your eyes Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to say what it is will break you I don't know where the wind will blow Who's to know when the time's come around Don't want to see you cry I know that this is not goodbye Did I waste it? Not so much I couldn't taste it Life should be fragrant Roof top to the basement The last of the rockstars When hip-hop drove the big cars In the time when new media Was the big idea That was the big idea
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release & Album"Kite" is a song by U2, released as part of their 2001 album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind."
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Concept & InspirationThe song was initially written about Bono's father, Bob Hewson, and his advancing age. After the passing of Bono's father, the meaning of the song then took on a deeper, more personal significance.
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Live Performances"Kite" was featured heavily on the Elevation Tour, the band's worldwide concert tour in 2001. During these performances, a large kite was often flown above the stage.
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Musical AspectsThe song showcases the Edge's talent for creating unique and emotional soundscapes with his guitar. He utilizes a technique called delay, which gives the song its distinctive, echoing sound.
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LyricsBono has described the song as being about letting go of loved ones, shown in the lyric "If you want to say goodbye it's okay, I know you're flying higher than a kite."
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Legislation RecognitionIt has gained recognition in the legal field due to its inclusion as the 10,000th digital track in the landmark 2004 case Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd.
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Fan FavouriteDespite not being released as a single, "Kite" is considered a fan-favourite, often celebrated for its emotional depth and powerful performances.
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Music VideoThere isn't an official music video for "Kite," but there are multiple live performance videos available, some of which feature the soaring kite against the concert sky.
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Band ViewsThis song is seen as a turning point for U2, marking their return to a more classic sound after a period of experimentation in the 1990s.
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Tour MemorabilityWhen U2 performed the song on their Elevation Tour, it was a poignant moment, especially in concerts following Bob Hewson's passing. This elevated the song from merely a track on their album, to a highly meaningful piece of the band's performances.
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Connection with audienceIt's among the band’s roster of songs that resonate deeply with listeners, with its themes of loss and letting go appealing to a broad spectrum of emotions.
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InfluenceIn spite of its relative obscurity within U2's discography, "Kite" had enough impact to influence later songs, such as "Every Breaking Wave," off the band's 2014 album, "Songs of Innocence."
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