Two Hearts Beat as One
U2
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I don't know I don't know which side I'm on I don't know my right from left Or my right from wrong Say I'm a fool Say I'm nothing But if I'm a fool for you Oh, that's something Two hearts beat as one Two hearts beat as one Two hearts I can't stop the dance Honey, this is my last chance I said, can't stop the dance Maybe this is my last chance Two hearts beat as one Two hearts beat as one Two hearts Beat on black, beat on white Beat on everything don't get it right Beat on you, beat on me, beat on love I don't know How to say what's got to be said I don't know if it's black or white There's others see it red I don't get the answers right I leave that to you Is this love out of fashion Or is it the time of year Are these words distraction? To the words you want to hear Two hearts beat as one Two hearts beat as one I try to spit it out I try to explain The way I feel Oh, yeah Two hearts I can't stop the dance Maybe this is my last chance I said I can't stop the dance Maybe this is my last chance I said don't stop the dance Maybe this is my last chance I said I can't stop the dance Maybe this is our last chance I said don't stop the dance Maybe this is our last chance
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Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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21 facts about this song
Album Release"Two Hearts Beat as One" is from U2's third studio album "War," which was released in 1983.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song charted at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart, but it did not chart in the United States as it wasn't released there.
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Bono's InspirationBono, the lead vocalist of U2, wrote the song about his relationship with his wife Ali.
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Musical StyleThe song is described as having a joyous and upbeat rhythm, which among some critics, stood out from the other more serious and politically charged songs in the album.
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Discontinued Live PerformanceU2 played "Two Hearts Beat as One" consistently during the War tour in 1983, but it was later removed from their live set in 1985 and hasn't been played since then.
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Music VideoAn accompanying music video was filmed in France, and was directed by fashion photographer Meiert Avis.
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Remix Versions"Two Hearts Beat as One" was released with two remix versions; the USA Remix and the Club Version.
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Limited ReleaseThe song was released only in Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was not released as a single in the U.S.
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CollaboratorsThe song was produced by Steve Lillywhite, who has worked extensively with U2 and other famous bands like The Rolling Stones and The Pogues.
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Backing VocalsBono's wife, Alison Stewart provided uncredited backing vocals on the track.
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Album Recording"Two Hearts Beat as One" was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, where U2 have recorded many of their albums.
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Song's Creation"Two Hearts Beat as One" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the seventh track on their 1983 album, "War".
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Leading SingersThe song features Bono on lead vocals, with backing vocals provided by The Edge.
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Music CompositionThe track is noted for its bassline and resonant drumming. Bono wrote the lyrics during his honeymoon with his wife, Ali.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it was a regular on the band's 1980s set lists, U2 has rarely performed "Two Hearts Beat as One" live since then.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became the band's first single to chart in the UK, reaching number 18 in the charts.
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Music VideoThe video for "Two Hearts Beat As One" was shot in the Montmartre area of Paris and directed by Meiert Avis, who directed several other U2 videos.
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Album ImpactThe song was one of the tracks that helped War become U2’s first number-one album in the UK.
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B-side SongsThe B-sides to the single were two tracks, “Endless Deep” and “New Year’s Day".
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Release Details"Two Hearts Beat as One" was released as a single in the United States but not in the United Kingdom.
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InspirationsIn terms of the song's lyrical content, Bono has admitted to being influenced by the writing of French poet Arthur Rimbaud.
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