In a Little While
U2
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In a little while Surely you'll be mine In a little while I'll be there In a little while This hurt will hurt no more I'll be home, love When the night takes a deep breath And the daylight has no air If I crawl, if I come crawling home Will you be there Ah ooh ooh Ah ooh ohh In a little while I won't blown by every breeze Friday night running To Sunday on my knees That girl, that girl She's mine And I've know her since Since you were a little girl With Spanish eyes Oh, when I saw her In a pram they pushed her by My, how you've grown Well it's been It's been a little while Ah ooh ooh Ah ooh ooh Ah ooh ooh Slow down my beating heart Man dreams one day to fly A man takes a rocket ship into the skies He lives on a star that's dying in the night And follows in the trail The scatter of light Turn it on Turn it on You turn me on, mhmm Ah ooh ooh Slow down my beating heart Ah ooh ooh Slowly, slowly love Slow down my beating heart Slowly, slowly love Slow down my beating heart Slowly, slowly love
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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20 facts about this song
Album Release"In a Little While" is a song by the Dublin-based rock band U2. It was released as the sixth track on their tenth studio album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind," which was first released on October 30, 2000.
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Song DurationThe song's total duration is 3 minutes and 39 seconds, making it one of U2's shorter rock ballads.
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Band Members ContributionAll four members of the band are credited with writing and composing "In a Little While." These members include Bono (lead vocals and lyrics), the Edge (guitar, piano, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion).
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Real-Life ConnectionIt's mentioned that the lead singer, Bono, wrote this song about meeting his wife, Ali, in the afternoon. The lyric, "In a little while, this hurt will hurt no more" is a reference to the hangover Bono had when he composed the song.
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Special Significance"In a Little While" gained additional significance when it was revealed that the American astronaut, Michael Collins, requested the song to be played during his wake. Collins had been one of the crew members on the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned moon landing in 1969.
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Live Performances"In a Little While" was performed live on the "Elevation" and "Vertigo" tours and then re-emerged as a snippet during "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" performances on the "360° Tour."
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Notable CoversThe band "Hundred Year Storm" covered this song in 2007 for the various artists' compilation album, "In The Name Of Love: Artists United For Africa."
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics are often interpreted as a reassurance that pain and heartache will pass 'in a little while,' and better times are ahead. It has a hopeful tone despite the melancholy undertones.
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Music VideoAlthough there is no official music video for "In a Little While," the song's live performance footage from U2's Elevation Tour is commonly associated with the song.
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ReceptionThough not released as a single, "In a Little While" remains a fan favorite due to its meaningful lyrics, heartwarming story, and raw, unfiltered sound. The song has been praised for its anthemic chorus and emotional connection.
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Album Origin"In a Little While" is a track featured on U2's 10th studio album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind," which was released in 2000.
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Song ClassificationThis song belongs to the rock genre, sub-categorized under the alternative rock and post-punk categories that U2 is famously known for.
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Personal SignificanceLead vocalist, Bono, claims "In a Little While" was the last song heard by Joey Ramone, lead vocalist of the punk rock band The Ramones, before he passed away. Bono considers this a high honor.
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Creation ProcessThe song was reportedly written and recorded in a hungover state by Bono, which contributed to the raw and emotional feel of the track.
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Live Performances"In a Little While" was performed live by U2 during their Elevation Tour in 2001. The performance featured a stripped-down arrangement with only Bono and The Edge, the band's guitarist, on the stage.
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Track DurationThe song, as presented on the album, has a running time of 3:39 minutes.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a piece about longing and the pain of separation, themes that resonate strongly with U2's audience and fan base. It's also seen as a love song written by Bono for his wife.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "In a Little While" has achieved some recognition and airplay. It notably made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, peaking at number 73.
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Featured ArtistsIt features the band's four members, namely Bono (lead vocals and lyrics), The Edge (guitar and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums).
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Production TeamThe song was produced by the famed production duo, Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, who have collaborated with U2 on several of their most successful albums.
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