Released: October 12, 1981

Songwriter: The Edge (Guitarist) Bono

Producer: Steve Lillywhite

It's falling, it's falling
And outside a building comes tumbling down
And inside a child on the ground
Says he'll do it again

And what am I to do?
What in the world am I to say?
There's nothing else to do
He says he'll change the world some day
I rejoice

This morning I fell out of bed
When I woke up to what he had said
Everything's crazy but I'm too lazy to lie

And what am I to do?
Just tell me what am I supposed to say?
I can't change the world
But I can change the world in me
Rejoice
Rejoice

And what am I to do?
Just tell me what am I supposed to say?
I can't change the world
But I can change the world in me

I rejoice

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.