U2 - Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own Lyrics

Released: November 22, 2004

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

Producer: Nellee Hooper Steve Lillywhite Chris Thomas

[Verse 1]
Tough, you think you've got the stuff
You're telling me and anyone
You're hard enough

You don't have to put up a fight
You don't have to always be right
Let me take some of the punches
For you tonight

[Pre-Chorus]
Listen to me now
I need to let you know
You don't have to go it alone

[Chorus]
And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you when I don't pick up the phone
Sometimes you can't make it on your own

[Verse 2]
We fight all the time
You and I, that's alright
We're the same soul
I don't need, I don't need to hear you say
That if we weren't so alike
You'd like me a whole lot more

[Pre-Chorus]
Listen to me now
I need to let you know
You don't have to go it alone

[Chorus]
And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you when I don't pick up the phone
Sometimes you can't make it on your own

[Bridge]
I know that we don't talk
I'm sick of it all
Can - you - hear - me - when - I -
Sing, you're the reason I sing
You're the reason why the opera is in me

[Pre-Chorus]
Well, hey now
Still I've got to let you know
A house doesn't make a home
Don't leave me here alone

[Chorus]
And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you that makes it hard to let go
Sometimes you can't make it on your own

[Outro]
Sometimes you can't make it
Best you can do is to fake it
Sometimes you can't make it on your own

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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