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You say you want your story to remain untold.
But all the promises we make
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you.
You say you'll give me a highway with no-one on it
Treasure just to look upon it
All the riches in the night.
You say you'll give me eyes in a moon of blindness
A river in a time of dryness
A harbour in the tempest.
But all the promises we make, from the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you.
You say you want your love to work out right
To last with me through the night.
You say you want diamonds on a ring of gold
Your story to remain untold
Your love not to grow cold.
All the promises we break, from the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you.
You...all I want is...
You...all I want is...
You...all I want is...
You...
— Newton’s third law of music appreciation
I have to remove myself from personal history negative feelings about this song and bring myself to a mid-nineties Reality Bites Soundtrack mood to bump it to nine
Tough but worth it

The comment section could be entirely left out because we're not important.
we're not unimportant either...
But can we take a moment to appreciate the Edge's guitar work
Tough but worth it
But enough about your song comment.
I see what you did there! Well played good sir... well played!
Another troll with nothing better to do
fixed, for my ears only of course
I'm sure these self-absorbed twits fiddle away with a smug inner glow . . .
But enough about your song comment.
My rating stays at 8



Am I bugging you? Don't mean to bugg you.
This starts out well but leaves me bugg-ed and confussed.
Ludovic wrote:
Ludovic wrote:
Ludovic wrote:
This is not my favorite U2 song, but it's in the top 3.
This is not my favorite U2 song, but it's in the top 3.
Funny how wrong you are.
All good children go to Heaven
One two three four five six seven
All good children go to Heaven
One two three four five six seven
All good children go to Heaven"
Still.....
Its interesting to read the comments on their songs here. Such a polarizing group.
Some love them, others like me, just don't "get" it. Never have. I've tried to give them a chance.
But then there's quite a few "popular" bands that make me feel that way. So its me. I accept that.
Granted, this IS one of their better examples. I guess.
Maybe if they had a better guitarist? I dunno. Maybe.
But for me, my reply to #kimschoice would be: "Kinda hard to avoid...... if you play any U2"
'Astral Weeks' - I heard it 6 hours after this one right here on RP. I hadnt realized it either til I heard it - Good Job

Agreeing with you maboleth.....superb sounds from a master master musos !


There must be hundreds of artists through the history of recorded about whom that can be said, though that would not prevent their music from being mediocre, it could possibly encourage it. However. there are also hundreds of "talented musicians" who have made mediocre (or worse) music throughout their careers (e.g.: Kenny G, Chicago, Toto, etc.). I'm not particularly excited by this song, but it has nothing to do with the technical prowess of the musicians involved.
Well put! You forgot to add Steely Dan to the list.
There must be hundreds of artists through the history of recorded about whom that can be said, though that would not prevent their music from being mediocre, it could possibly encourage it. However. there are also hundreds of "talented musicians" who have made mediocre (or worse) music throughout their careers (e.g.: Kenny G, Chicago, Toto, etc.). I'm not particularly excited by this song, but it has nothing to do with the technical prowess of the musicians involved.
Not sure if it's just a personal thing, like most people liked being a teenager, or if the 80s were special in some way. I think both is true. Today pop is so focused on the business side of things, it drowns out all creativity. Still a few good artists around, but all in all? I don't know, I liked the 80s, partly also the 90s, much better.
George Harrison - not the greatest guitar player Bob Dylan - not the greatest vocalist
Charlie Watts - not the greatest drummer in the world - solid sure..but good Lord it's the freaking Beatles -it's freaking Bob Dylan and the Stones.
Comparing U2 to any of those artists is absurd.
Am I bugging you? Don't mean to bugg you.
George Harrison - not the greatest guitar player Bob Dylan - not the greatest vocalist
Charlie Watts - not the greatest drummer in the world - solid sure..but good Lord it's the freaking Beatles -it's freaking Bob Dylan and the Stones.
That's a good point about the strings, I am listening to it now and thinking that it is reminiscent of the addition to one or two Beatles tracks as well?
Yes, I think you right!
Sorry, won't happen with the rating of 7.9...

Indeed, listened to Rattle and Hum the other day, start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed it. Must purchase the DVD to replace the VHS version.

Indeed, the string-arrangement, especially at the end, is fantastic!
From the cradle to the grave...this song is by my side.
That's a good point about the strings, I am listening to it now and thinking that it is reminiscent of the addition to one or two Beatles tracks as well?
I love this comment, but I especially enjoyed learning a new word: gobshite. "A stupid, foolish, or incompetent person." I think that pretty much describes the whole band. Not very talented.
Well, for all the U2 haters out there I was fortunate to attend their opening night concert in Vancouver last Thursday. They did not disappoint as the stage production and sound was brilliant. Complain all you want about this band they still perform at a level few bands could ever dream to achieve.
Laugh away. U2 do avoid paying taxes in their native Ireland. That's documented fact. U2 defend the practice. It's a matter of judgement whether one accepts or rejects the defence.
Bono is a smug moralistic gobshite. That's opinion, but a legit opinion seeing as yer man puts himself about on the 'world stage' and hobnobs with presidents and prime ministers. That makes him as ripe for comment as any other public figure.
U2's music is so-so, though they've had their moments. That's subjective musical opinion as a listener, as valid as any other listener's opinion.
Personally I'm aggressively indifferent about the band and its music, but Bono and the Tax Dodgers ask for it through their actions.
I love this comment, but I especially enjoyed learning a new word: gobshite. "A stupid, foolish, or incompetent person." I think that pretty much describes the whole band. Not very talented.
use PSD button lol

Laugh away. U2 do avoid paying taxes in their native Ireland. That's documented fact. U2 defend the practice. It's a matter of judgement whether one accepts or rejects the defence.
Bono is a smug moralistic gobshite. That's opinion, but a legit opinion seeing as yer man puts himself about on the 'world stage' and hobnobs with presidents and prime ministers. That makes him as ripe for comment as any other public figure.
U2's music is so-so, though they've had their moments. That's subjective musical opinion as a listener, as valid as any other listener's opinion.
Personally I'm aggressively indifferent about the band and its music, but Bono and the Tax Dodgers ask for it through their actions.
Let's not be hypocritical now. I'm sure if there was a practice that would allow you to avoid those onerous UK taxes, acceptable or not, you would take it in a second Fred. It seems the good fortune of others has made you aggressively bitter.
No.
Agree agree agree
I agree!, and to many U2 songs to come! Cheers!
/Or maybe you meant "too many U2 songs"?
I agree!, and to many U2 songs to come! Cheers!
/Or maybe you meant "too many U2 songs"?
Edit: Ok, given your name, I probably shouldn't tease your slight misuse of English, seit Mein Deutsch ist ganz furchtbar! Es tut mir leid.
use PSD button lol

You seem to recognize these "twits" so well....wonder why?
Wonderful song.
Laugh away. U2 do avoid paying taxes in their native Ireland. That's documented fact. U2 defend the practice. It's a matter of judgement whether one accepts or rejects the defence.
Bono is a smug moralistic gobshite. That's opinion, but a legit opinion seeing as yer man puts himself about on the 'world stage' and hobnobs with presidents and prime ministers. That makes him as ripe for comment as any other public figure.
U2's music is so-so, though they've had their moments. That's subjective musical opinion as a listener, as valid as any other listener's opinion.
Personally I'm aggressively indifferent about the band and its music, but Bono and the Tax Dodgers ask for it through their actions.
I understand what you're saying, but at the end of the day they are only musicians. I'm sure many rock singers are gobshites. It's the rest of us who put them up on a pedestal (or simply support them through our patronage) who are to blame for any higher importance. They're like royalty, which I find strange! I certainly have my issues with some musicians, but it's related more to illegal or extremely reprehensible behavior. I think you would put Bono in this category and that's fine. We all have to draw a line somewhere. For me, I like some of their music a lot. Most of it I could take or leave. I think this is a 10.

Laugh away. U2 do avoid paying taxes in their native Ireland. That's documented fact. U2 defend the practice. It's a matter of judgement whether one accepts or rejects the defence.
Bono is a smug moralistic gobshite. That's opinion, but a legit opinion seeing as yer man puts himself about on the 'world stage' and hobnobs with presidents and prime ministers. That makes him as ripe for comment as any other public figure.
U2's music is so-so, though they've had their moments. That's subjective musical opinion as a listener, as valid as any other listener's opinion.
Personally I'm aggressively indifferent about the band and its music, but Bono and the Tax Dodgers ask for it through their actions.
Well said! Thanks for this.
But it was so refreshing and new when it came out.
.... yes he is
Peter (and Stingray) - couldn't agree more. Why does this Edge chap receive kudos when there are an infinite number of guitarists that show him up as bereft of any appreciable talent. One example (well two actually) - Denny Dias and Jeff Baxter on 'Bodhisattva' from Steely Dan's 'Countdown to Ecstasy'. THAT is sublime mastery of strings - not somnambulent strumming akin to the local band at a High School dance. Good grief!! Please consign them to the archives.
.... yes he is
Seconded, the haters are sad laughable creatures... if they just said they didn't like their music I could get it, but all this Bono is a ****er and they avoid their taxes and they sold out etc.etc...... it's just pathetic!!!
Laugh away. U2 do avoid paying taxes in their native Ireland. That's documented fact. U2 defend the practice. It's a matter of judgement whether one accepts or rejects the defence.
Bono is a smug moralistic gobshite. That's opinion, but a legit opinion seeing as yer man puts himself about on the 'world stage' and hobnobs with presidents and prime ministers. That makes him as ripe for comment as any other public figure.
U2's music is so-so, though they've had their moments. That's subjective musical opinion as a listener, as valid as any other listener's opinion.
Personally I'm aggressively indifferent about the band and its music, but Bono and the Tax Dodgers ask for it through their actions.
Why the guilt? RP listeners rate this a solid 8. The haters are just more vocal; you know, like when babies poop their diapers?

Funny about the word 'hate'.
I learned, rather concluded at an early age that the term 'hate' should be reserved for military occupiers and similar. Not chocolate, not art, not music.
I do not hate this band or song. I gave it a 9. Maybe a 10? Not sure.



Shore got that right..

avarage rating says it's "Most Excellent". Close enough to "Great" for me.
so then you should PSD

Amen! Such a crap band.
Funny about the word 'hate'.
I learned, rather concluded at an early age that the term 'hate' should be reserved for military occupiers and similar. Not chocolate, not art, not music.
I love this one...
Funny about the word 'hate'.
I learned, rather concluded at an early age that the term 'hate' should be reserved for military occupiers and similar. Not chocolate, not art, not music.
I love U2's music. Also am very fond of Abba and Coldplay.
Bono's politics are naive and frankly counter-productive at times but his music and vocals are great.
Right at the top of my list of greatest U2 songs.
For all the haters out there - just because you are popular doesn't mean your music can't be great.
Just because you are political, doesn't mean that you are annoying.
Just because you layer on the sounds, doesn't mean you are pretentious.
Just because you had your peak early in your career, doesn't mean you can't continue to put out strong albums.
This band has stood the test of time. They have grown and experimented and remain at their core a great rock band.
I always come away from one of their concerts with an renewed appreciation for their talents and their passion.
Each album brings new pleasures and repeated listening deepens that enjoyment.
They are one of the great bands in rock and roll history.
Seconded, the haters are sad laughable creatures... if they just said they didn't like their music I could get it, but all this Bono is a ****er and they avoid their taxes and they sold out etc.etc...... it's just pathetic!!!
Love this song... it is from a great album released in 1988... time flies when we're having fun...
And don't forget tax avoidance too!
Cut the crap. From a cultural, social, peace making and economic sense, U2 has done far more for their country than their efforts to minmize their taxes could possibly have done harm.

Bono gets alot of the spotlight, or heat, depends
But can we take a moment to appreciate the Edge's guitar work
that's exactly what The Edge does... master of overdriven delayed arpeggio.