So Cruel
U2
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We crossed the line Who pushed who over? It doesn't matter to you It matters to me We're cut adrift We're still floating I'm only hanging on To watch you go down My love I disappeared in you You disappeared from me I gave you everything you ever wanted It wasn't what you wanted The men who love you, you hate the most They pass through you like a ghost They look for you, but your spirit is in the air Baby, you're nowhere Oh love You say in love there are no rules Oh love Sweetheart, You're so cruel Desperation is a tender trap It gets you every time You put your lips to her lips To stop the lie Her skin is pale like God's only dove Screams like an angel for your love Then she makes you watch her from above And you need her like a drug Oh love You say in love there are no rules Oh love Sweetheart, You're so cruel She wears my love like a see-through dress Her lips say one thing Her movements something else Oh love, like a screaming flower Love, dying every hour, love You don't know if it's fear or desire Danger the drug that takes you higher Head in heaven, fingers in the mire Her heart is racing, you can't keep up The night is bleeding like a cut Between the horses of love and lust We are trampled Underfoot Oh love You say in love there are no rules Oh love Sweetheart, You're so cruel Oh love To stay with you I'd be a fool Oh, huhh Sweetheart You're so cruel
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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 Release"So Cruel" is a song by the rock band U2, which was included in their successful 1991 album "Achtung Baby."
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Songwriting CreditsThe lyrics for "So Cruel" were penned by U2's frontman Bono, while the music was created by the entire band, comprising Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
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InspirationBono reportedly drew inspiration from different sources including personal relationships and experiences for the lyrics of "So Cruel."
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Sombre ThemesUnlike the more popular, politically charged songs of U2, "So Cruel" is deeply personal, with somber themes of love, disillusionment, and heartbreak.
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Musical StyleThe song's music is subdued compared to U2's other more rock-oriented songs, featuring a minimalistic piano-led arrangement complimented by layers of atmospheric guitar sounds from The Edge.
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Song ReceptionAlthough "So Cruel" was not released as a single, it received notable appreciation from fans and critics for its emotional depth and poignant delivery.
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Usage in Media"So Cruel" has made its way to movie soundtracks such as Faraway, So Close!, a 1993 film by German director Wim Wenders, which included other U2 songs as well.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity among fans, "So Cruel" has been seldom performed during U2's live concerts.
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Music VideoNo official music video was ever made for "So Cruel," but fan-made videos have found a significant audience on platforms like YouTube.
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Cultural ImpactThe heart-wrenching lyrics of "So Cruel" have resonated with many people undergoing difficult breakups or relationship struggles, leading to the song’s enduring popularity.
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