Staring at the Sun
U2
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Summer stretching on the grass Summer dresses pass In the shade of a willow tree Creeps a crawling over me Over me and over you Stuck together with God's glue It's going to get stickier too It's been a long hot summer Let's get undercover Don't try too hard to think Don't think at all I'm not the only one Starin' at the sun Afraid of what you'd find If you took a look inside Not just deaf and dumb Staring at the sun Not the only one Who's happy to go blind There's an insect in your ear If you scratch it won't disappear It's gonna itch and burn and sting Do you want to see what the scratching brings Waves that leave me out of reach Breaking on your back like a beach Will we ever live in peace? 'Cause those that can't do often have to And those that can't do often have to preach To the ones staring at the sun Afraid of what you'd find If you took a look inside Not just deaf and dumb Staring at the sun I'm not the only one Who'd rather go blind Intransigence is all around Military still in town Armour plated suits and ties Daddy just won't say goodbye Referee won't blow the whistle God is good but will he listen I'm nearly great But there's something I'm missing But I'm feeling like duty free, ah You never really belonged to me You're not the only one Starin' at the sun Afraid of what you'd find If you stepped back inside I'm not sucking on my thumb I'm staring at the sun Not the only one Who's happy to go blind Ah ah I Ah ah I Ah ah I Ah ah I
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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
Genre Classification"Staring at the Sun" by U2 falls under the genre of rock. The song is recorded with a mellow and airy rock vibe, demonstrating the band's versatile aptitude.
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Album AffiliationThe song is part of U2's ninth studio album, "Pop," released in 1997. "Pop" represents U2's experimental venture into electronic dance music.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed reviews for the album, "Staring at the Sun" enjoyed significant commercial success. In the UK, it peaked at number 3 on the singles chart, and in the US, it reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song LengthThe track has a duration of 4:36 minutes. This length is pretty standard for a rock song, and it gives the band plenty of time to develop the musical and lyrical themes.
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Music Video DirectionThe music video for "Staring at the Sun" was directed by Morleigh Steinberg, who is the wife of The Edge, U2's guitarist.
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Live PerformanceThe song has been performed live by U2 during their PopMart Tour. However, due to its intricate production, it was performed acoustically to bring out its core rhythm and melody.
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Song Meaning"Staring at the Sun" is generally interpreted as a commentary on apathy and ignorance. The lyrics suggest the dangers of ignoring reality or the truth, metaphorically expressed as staring at the blinding sun.
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Grammy NominationAlthough the song didn't win, it was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1998 Grammy Awards.
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Notable CoverAmerican rock band, Smash Mouth, made a cover of "Staring at the Sun" for their album "Astral Lounge."
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Reissue and Remix"Staring at the Sun" has been reissued and remixed several times. A notable one is the "Brothers in Rhythm Ambient Mix," which possesses more electronic elements.
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