Released: February 27, 2009

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

Producer: ​will.i.am Steve Lillywhite

[Verse 1]
She's a rainbow, and she loves the peaceful life
Knows I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight
There's a part of me in the chaos that's quiet
And there's a part of you that wants me to riot
Everybody needs to cry or needs to spit
Every sweet tooth needs just a little hit
Every beauty needs to go out with an idiot
How can you stand next to the truth and not see it?

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, a change of heart comes slow

[Chorus]
It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
Do you believe me or are you doubting
We're gonna make it all the way to the light?
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight

[Verse 2]
Every generation gets a chance to change the world
Pity the nation that won't listen to your boys and girls
'Cause the sweetest melody is the one we haven't heard
Is it true that perfect love drives out all fear?
The right to appear ridiculous is something I hold dear
Oh, but a change of heart comes slow

[Chorus]
It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
Listen for me, I'll be shouting
That we're gonna make it all the way to the light
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight

[Bridge]
Baby, baby, baby, I know I'm not alone
Baby, baby, baby, I know I'm not alone
Hey, hey, hey

[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh
It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As we start out the climb
Listen for me, I'll be shouting
Shouting to the darkness, squeeze out sparks of light

[Post-Chorus]
You know we're gonna go crazy
You know we'll go crazy
You know we'll go crazy if we don't go crazy tonight

[Outro]
Oh, slowly now
Oh, always slow

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.