Originally posted by Mr_Trek:Chris Martin on backing vocals here actually.
I hope that's a joke!!!
Originally posted by Mr_Trek:Chris Martin on backing vocals here actually.
Originally posted by Mr_Trek:Chris Martin on backing vocals here actually.
Originally posted by fastcars:[..]
My interpretation of that line, "It was not me", he felt guilty that he was a pain in the arse when he was young and somehow drove her to death. Maybe he is coming to terms with it now, and trying to free his soul of the guilt??
Originally posted by cesar_garza01:^ Yeah, that "It was not me" part is heartbreaking. To me, Bono says "it was not me" as any kid says it when they meant "sorry, mom".
Originally posted by ahn1991:Second masterpiece of the album (following track order). As I mentioned in an earlier post, I really like the vocal harmonies in the mid section of the track. It brings the vocals and therefore the lyrics to the forefront of your attention, which I think is appropriate considering that this song is about Bono's mother, Iris. The track is incredibly uplifting and energetic, which is in contrast to SYCMIOYO, the song dedicated to Bono's father. Personally, I'm really glad Bono completed the set of songs dedicated to his parents with this. I'm sure you can look at the two songs and maybe get a look into how Bono see's his parents, but that's a topic for some other time.
10/10
Originally posted by BelgianBono:Bart didn't know who Iris was ?! Someone please take away his U2-fancard.
I don't get it : Edge sings a happy oeh-oeh-oeh while Bono sings a sad Iriiiisss. That's messed up. There are sad and happy parts overall in there. Musically and lyrically. But then again, that's also the way you remember someone you've lost...
Originally posted by kris_smith87:"Hold me close like I'm someone that you might know" breaks my heart for some reason.