Sexual Messages in U2's Songs - Page 9

BVS · 09-07-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by BlackElectric
I just watched U2: Live from Slane Castle again last night. During 'Desire' we all know how Bono often changes the lyrics to 'the fever when I'm inside her.'

I'm not sure, but I thought I heard another change while watching the Desire from Slane Castle. It sounds like he's saying 'a promise in a year of erection' as opposed to 'collectoin.'

Am I hearing things?

It's year of ELECTION, not collection...

BlackElectric · 09-07-2005, 04:44 PM

oh...

then I really am hearing things

Zoophe · 09-10-2005, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bakedpony
hey y'all forgot crumbs from your table!:
three to a bed
sister anne she said
dignity passes byyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

No, Bono wrote this song after having seen in Africa ah hospital where a lot of people die everyday, and people who work there (like Sister Ann) put dead bodies on bed ("three to a bed" refers to dead bodies).
I think U2's songs are full of sexual meanings, but not this one.
Bye

phommel · 09-10-2005, 10:27 AM

from out of my head:

Did I disappoint you or leave a bad taste in your mouth?

Her skin is pale like God's only dove
Screams like an angel for your love
Then she makes you watch her from above
And you need her like a drug.

Don't believe in forced entry
Don't believe in rape
But every time she passes by
Wild thoughts escape.

I'm in a fever, when I'm beside her, Desire LOL

Meghan · 12-06-2005, 02:50 AM

Here are some from Summer Rain. They might be a little obscure, (I'm not sure how dirty everyone's minds are), but here goes.

"In a small boat on a generous sea."

"Diving for pearls."

They sound like clitoris/oral sex references to me.

Lorka127 · 02-05-2006, 03:28 PM

Lyrics to KITE...I don't think its sexual. The song is about his father. BOOSTER JUICE....that's sexual

doubleU · 02-05-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lorka127
Lyrics to KITE...I don't think its sexual. The song is about his father. BOOSTER JUICE....that's sexual

Actually it was originally about his daughters but when his father became ill and passed away it took on a different meaning for Bono.

bono_212 · 02-06-2006, 12:53 PM

The thread that got me hooked on this website is back :clap:

Oh um...on topic....uh....

Seriously don't get too serious about this thread...it's mostly all in good fun

bakedpony · 02-08-2006, 07:06 AM

Dirty Day: Be careful where you aim, cause where you aim you just might hit. (unwanted pregnancy)

Zooropa: take your head out of the mud baby (hmm mud...)

Babyface_20 · 02-23-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LemonMacPhisto
Zoo Station

''I'm ready for the push", onstage at the Sydney concert 4 sure The Fly did a thrust w/ this line

Granted there may be a double meaning to Zoo Station but if you listen to the beginning, it sounds like it is about a mother giving birth to a child.
"Im ready, I'm ready for the laughing gas, Im ready, ready for whats next....."

Soul Love · 02-24-2006, 03:58 PM

Oh Gawd that's an old expression anyway!

Do agree with Miroslava, the groaning is very important

but I personally prefer the break in BTBS

Total U2 Nut · 02-25-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlackElectric
oh...
then I really am hearing things

Someone has a very dirty mind

Ellay · 02-28-2006, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Babyface_20

Granted there may be a double meaning to Zoo Station but if you listen to the beginning, it sounds like it is about a mother giving birth to a child.
"Im ready, I'm ready for the laughing gas, Im ready, ready for whats next....."

I'd never noticed that before..!!

MsGiggles · 02-28-2006, 07:54 AM

That's a lot of U2 songs with sexual overtones don't ya think

~BrightestStar~ · 03-02-2006, 12:49 AM

"All our songs are about sex and God, and sometimes we mix the two up" -B

About sums it up, hmm?

(Note: quote may not be word for word..I'm working on memory here)

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09-07-2005, 04:44 PM	#122
BlackElectric The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 242 Local Time: 09:33 AM	oh... then I really am hearing things

09-10-2005, 10:27 AM	#124
phommel Refugee Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Roermond, Netherlands Posts: 1,359 Local Time: 03:33 PM	from out of my head: Did I disappoint you or leave a bad taste in your mouth? Her skin is pale like God's only dove Screams like an angel for your love Then she makes you watch her from above And you need her like a drug. Don't believe in forced entry Don't believe in rape But every time she passes by Wild thoughts escape. I'm in a fever, when I'm beside her, Desire LOL

12-06-2005, 02:50 AM	#125
Meghan Refugee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A scatter of light Posts: 1,489 Local Time: 01:33 AM	Here are some from Summer Rain. They might be a little obscure, (I'm not sure how dirty everyone's minds are), but here goes. "In a small boat on a generous sea." "Diving for pearls." They sound like clitoris/oral sex references to me.

02-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#126
Lorka127 Babyface Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 14 Local Time: 08:33 AM	Lyrics to KITE...I don't think its sexual. The song is about his father. BOOSTER JUICE....that's sexual

02-06-2006, 12:53 PM	#128
bono_212 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: :synthy: Posts: 46,696 Local Time: 09:33 AM	The thread that got me hooked on this website is back :clap: Oh um...on topic....uh.... Seriously don't get too serious about this thread...it's mostly all in good fun

02-08-2006, 07:06 AM	#129
bakedpony The Fly Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 90 Local Time: 02:33 PM	Dirty Day: Be careful where you aim, cause where you aim you just might hit. (unwanted pregnancy) Zooropa: take your head out of the mud baby (hmm mud...)

02-24-2006, 03:58 PM	#131
Soul Love The Fly Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 69 Local Time: 02:33 PM	Oh Gawd that's an old expression anyway! Do agree with Miroslava, the groaning is very important but I personally prefer the break in BTBS

02-28-2006, 07:54 AM	#134
MsGiggles War Child Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 905 Local Time: 12:33 AM	That's a lot of U2 songs with sexual overtones don't ya think