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When I Look at the WorldU2

Released: October 30, 2000

Songwriter: Larry Mullen Jr Adam Clayton The Edge (Guitarist) Bono

Producer: Daniel Lanois Brian Eno

[Verse 1]
When you look at the world
What is it that you see?
People find all kinds of things
That bring them to their knees
I see an expression
So clear and so true
That it changes the atmosphere
When you walk into the room

[Chorus]
So I try to be like you
Try to feel it like you do
But without you it's no use
I can't see what you see
When I look at the world

[Verse 2]
When the night is someone else's
And you're trying to get some sleep
When your thoughts are too expensive
To ever want to keep
When there's all kinds of chaos
And everyone is walking lame
You don't even blink now, do you
Or even look away

[Chorus]
So I try to be like you
Try to feel it like you do
But without you it's no use
I can't see what you see
When I look at the world

[Bridge]
I can't wait any longer
I can't wait till I'm stronger
Can't wait any longer
To see what you see
When I look at the world

[Verse 3]
I'm in the waiting room
I can't see for the smoke
I think of you and your holy book
While the rest of us choke

[Outro]
Tell me, tell me, what do you see?
Tell me, tell me, what's wrong with me

U2

U2 is an Irish rock band from Dublin, which started in post-punk but soon incorporated elements from various musical genres (funk, electronica, blues). Composed of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr (drums and percussion), the band is noted for a sound built on melodic instrumentals, and lyrics, filled with spiritual imagery, personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. U2 sold more than 150 million records worldwide, and created some of the most lavish, memorable and profitable concert tours in history. Their success also helped the bandmembers advocate for human rights and philanthropic causes.

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