A Day Without Me
U2
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Starting a landslide in my ego Look from the outside To the world I left behind I'm dreaming You're awake If I were sleeping What's at stake A day without me Whatever the feelings I keep feeling What are the feelings You left behind Today's a day without me I started a landslide in my ego Look from the outside To the world I left behind In the world I left behind Wipe their eyes, and then let go To the world I left behind Shed a tear, and then let go
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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
Song Facts"A Day Without Me" is the first track off U2's debut album "Boy" released in 1980.
- Despite being the first single from the album, it did not enter the UK charts.
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Lyrics SignificanceThis song is believed to be about the theme of suicide. It might have been influenced by the death of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of Joy Division, who tragically committed suicide in May 1980.
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Band members' perspectiveBono once admitted that he was not really satisfied with the song. He stated that he felt it was incomplete and could have used more work.
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Production DetailThe song was produced by Steve Lillywhite who is a renowned record producer. Lillywhite has worked with a number of notable global artists and bands including Rolling Stones, Morrissey, and Peter Gabriel.
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ReceptionAlthough "A Day Without Me" did not rank on the charts, it went on to become a fan-favorite over the years due to its resonating theme and the powerful performance by the band members.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed quite regularly during the early stage of U2’s career, featuring in their setlists from 1979-1983. However, it hasn't been performed live by the band since then.
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Instruments UsageThe song prominently features The Edge’s echoing guitar sound which later became a distinctive feature of U2’s music.
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Album SignificanceEven though "A Day Without Me" isn't considered a commercially successful track, the album "Boy" is hailed as a significant album in U2’s discography marking their successful debut in the music industry.
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Cover VersionsIn 2004, the band Element covered "A Day Without Me" for the tribute album "In The Name Of Love: Artists United For Africa".
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TriviaThough not a part of the mainstream repertoire, "A Day Without Me" is often considered a deep cut, loved by hardcore U2 fans due to its raw, emotional lyrics and stirring melody.
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