Rap lyrics in concerts at end of MOS

ltcf · 10-27-2009, 05:21 PM

What are the words?
What do they mean?
Why is Bono doing it?

I've googled around and I think I have the answer to #1 but not even close to #2 or #3.

digitize · 10-27-2009, 05:54 PM

Here is my best transcription of the SNL version:

Like this song, life is short
It's the longest thing you'll ever do
The worse the curse is that your dreams came true
God is a mirror in which each man sees himself
Hell is a place where you don't need anyone's help
When I first met you, your face was like snow
Wherever I went you wanted to go
Your face, your grace, your can of mace in a case
Did you put your case down?
Age-/A-/8-17 (can't tell) on the ground
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me alone in this song

As for two and three, I have a few theories, but I need to go, so I'll post them later.

Also, I love the rap.

U2girl · 10-28-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltcf

Why is Bono doing it?

Good question. MOS is fine without the rap.

ltcf · 10-28-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U2girl

Good question. MOS is fine without the rap.

I'm not sure if I like it or not. I'm undecided. If I knew why he was doing it, I might understand and like it better.

BVS · 10-28-2009, 02:25 PM

What do you mean if you knew "why"?

LemonMelon · 10-28-2009, 02:39 PM

Because Bono can't keep his mouth shut for two minutes at a stretch. Pretty simple.

Also, the rap is wonderful, but I'd rather it not become a fixture.

U2BROTHR · 10-28-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltcf

Why is Bono doing it?

Because he wants show black folks he's been hanging with Jay-Z

Bonogirl777 · 10-28-2009, 07:52 PM

I'm actually unsure of weather I like it or not. Doesn't really matter though, I guess, because Bono will probably keep doing it.

domo-kun · 10-29-2009, 12:00 AM

I like it, it kind of seems to fit in the song IMO

Gabi_Clayton · 10-31-2009, 05:29 PM

I like the rap ..

The_Edge89 · 11-03-2009, 10:36 AM

I don't know if the above suggestion was for the SNL performance or the Rose Bowl DVD, but here's a slight amendment for the latter:

Like this song, life is short
It's the longest thing you'll ever do
The worst, the curse is that your dreams came true

God is a mirror in which each man sees himself
Hell is a place if you don't need any help
When I first met you, your face was like snow
Wherever I went y-you wanted to go
Your face, your grace, your lipstick case
Your case, did you put it down?
8:17 on the ground
Your faith in the clown (cloud?)
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me now

Alone in this song
Don't leave me now
Alone in this song

last unicorn · 11-03-2009, 03:18 PM

I like it. Bono has been doing it since the SNL performance. I think it has something to do with a lot of people leaving during the song at the shows - "Don't leave me now alone in this song" - which is kind of sad.

gvox · 11-03-2009, 03:54 PM

Dear Bono:

Please stop rapping during MOS. Also, never speak during Edge's solo. Ever. Again.

KTHXBAI.

The_Edge89 · 11-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvox

Also, never speak during Edge's solo. Ever. Again.

So true!

Sure he gets in the mood and I suppose that's how he's used to do it when doing scat singing for writing a song's lyrics, but come on, this is finished material!

"I change the lyrics on a nightly basis" I think he said one time. Also, he adresses this very issue in the HBO talk show with Dave Stewart in 2006 whatever that was called (Off The Record, I think?)

corianderstem · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

I must be losing my mind - I've been to two post-SNL concerts, and I don't think I've ever heard Bono doing a rap at the end of MOS.

11-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#12
last unicorn ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in Bono's freckled arms ... Posts: 12,792 Local Time: 01:29 AM	I like it. Bono has been doing it since the SNL performance. I think it has something to do with a lot of people leaving during the song at the shows - "Don't leave me now alone in this song" - which is kind of sad. __________________ we g e t to carry each other

11-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#15
corianderstem Perfectly cromulent poster Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Half-assing my way to the top. Posts: 25,785 Local Time: 04:29 PM	I must be losing my mind - I've been to two post-SNL concerts, and I don't think I've ever heard Bono doing a rap at the end of MOS. __________________ Rah-rah ah-ah-ah! Rom-ah ro-mah-mah! GaGa ooh-la-la!

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10-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#1
ltcf The Fly Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 43 Local Time: 12:29 AM	Rap lyrics in concerts at end of MOS What are the words? What do they mean? Why is Bono doing it? I've googled around and I think I have the answer to #1 but not even close to #2 or #3.

10-27-2009, 05:54 PM	#2
digitize Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doing His Disappearing Act (actual: Austin, Texas) Posts: 7,042 Local Time: 06:29 PM	Here is my best transcription of the SNL version: Like this song, life is short It's the longest thing you'll ever do The worse the curse is that your dreams came true God is a mirror in which each man sees himself Hell is a place where you don't need anyone's help When I first met you, your face was like snow Wherever I went you wanted to go Your face, your grace, your can of mace in a case Did you put your case down? Age-/A-/8-17 (can't tell) on the ground Don't leave me now Don't leave me alone in this song As for two and three, I have a few theories, but I need to go, so I'll post them later. Also, I love the rap.

10-28-2009, 02:39 PM	#6
LemonMelon Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Wild Kindness Posts: 32,395 Local Time: 07:29 PM	Because Bono can't keep his mouth shut for two minutes at a stretch. Pretty simple. Also, the rap is wonderful, but I'd rather it not become a fixture.

10-29-2009, 12:00 AM	#9
domo-kun Refugee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: With a rat in a cage Posts: 2,213 Local Time: 01:29 AM	I like it, it kind of seems to fit in the song IMO

10-31-2009, 05:29 PM	#10
Gabi_Clayton The Fly Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Where the Streets Have No Name, CZ Posts: 71 Local Time: 01:29 AM	I like the rap ..

11-03-2009, 10:36 AM	#11
The_Edge89 New Yorker Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Northwest of Dancing ZooTV Posts: 2,975 Local Time: 01:29 AM	I don't know if the above suggestion was for the SNL performance or the Rose Bowl DVD, but here's a slight amendment for the latter: Like this song, life is short It's the longest thing you'll ever do The worst, the curse is that your dreams came true God is a mirror in which each man sees himself Hell is a place if you don't need any help When I first met you, your face was like snow Wherever I went y-you wanted to go Your face, your grace, your lipstick case Your case, did you put it down? 8:17 on the ground Your faith in the clown (cloud?) Don't leave me now Don't leave me now Alone in this song Don't leave me now Alone in this song