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Original of the SpeciesU2

Released: November 22, 2004

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

Producer: Jacknife Lee Steve Lillywhite

[Verse 1]
Baby slow down
The end is not as far as the start
Please stay a child somewhere in your heart

[Pre-Chorus]
I'll give you everything you want
Except the thing that you want
You are the first one of your kind

[Chorus]
And you feel like no-one before
You steal right under my door
I kneel 'cause I want you some more
I want the lot of what you got
And I want nothing that you're not

Everywhere you go you shout it
You don't have to be shy about it

[Verse 2]
Some things you shouldn't get too good at
Like smiling, crying and celebrity
Some people got way too much confidence baby

[Pre-Chorus]
I'll give you everything you want
Except the thing that you want
You are the first one of your kind

[Chorus]
And you feel like no-one before
You steal right under my door
I kneel 'cause I want you some more
I want the lot of what you got
And I want nothing that you're not

Everywhere you go you shout it
You don't have to be shy about it, no

[Outro]
Oh no, oh no no, oh
Do-do do-do, do-do do-do
Do-do do-do, do-do do-do
Do-do do-do, do-do do-do
Do-do do-do, do-do
Sugar come on, show your soul
You've been keeping your love under control

Everywhere you go you shout it
You don't have to be shy about it
Everywhere you go you shout it
Oh my my
And you feel like no one before
You steal right under my door
I kneel 'cause I want you some more
I want you some more, I want you some more
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no

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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