One Step Closer
U2
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I'm 'round the corner from anything that's real I'm across the road from hope I'm under a bridge in a rip tide, that's taken Everything I call my own One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing I'm on an island at a busy intersection I can't go forward, I can't turn back Can't see the future It's getting away from me I just watch the tail lights glowing One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing Knowing, knowing I'm hanging out to dry With my old clothes Finger still red with the prick of an old rose Well, the heart that hurts Is a heart that beats Can you hear the drummer slowing? One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing To knowing, to knowing, to knowing One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing One step closer to knowing To knowing, to knowing, to knowing
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Written by: JOHN KENNETH WETTON, STEVE JAMES HOWE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Title"One Step Closer" is a song by the influential Irish rock band U2.
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AlbumThis song is part of the album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," which won several Grammy Awards including Album of the Year in 2005.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "One Step Closer" were inspired by the death of Bono's father, Bob Hewson, which occurred in 2001.
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LyricsBono credits Leonard Cohen for inspiring the song's title. During a conversation about Bono's dying father, Cohen said, "He's one step closer to knowing," and these words spoke to Bono on a deep level.
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Musical CollaborationNoel Gallagher, from Oasis, is given credit in the album's liner notes for the song - as he provided moral support during the song's conception.
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CompositionUnlike most of U2's songs, "One Step Closer" does not include a full set of drums.
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GenreThe song can be classified as a bluesy, spiritual rock song, with characteristics of gospel music.
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Release Date"One Step Closer" was released as part of U2's album on 22nd November 2004.
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Images and ThemesThe recurring symbol of a journey, along with exploring the themes of death, faith, and human connection are profound in this song.
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Live PerformancesUnlike many of U2's hits, "One Step Closer" is rarely performed live by the band.
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