Released: December 8, 1997

Songwriter: The Edge (Guitarist) Bono

Producer: Flood

Lookin' for to save my, save my soul
Lookin' in the places where no flowers grow
Lookin' for to fill that God-shaped hole
Mother, mother-suckin' rock an'roll

Holy dunc, space junk comin'­ in for the splash
White dopes on punk staring into the flash
Lookin' for the baby Jesus under the trash
Mother, mother-suckin' rock an' roll
Mother. (scat singing)

Mother, am I still your son?
You know I've waited for so long
To hear you say so

Mother, you left and made me someone
Now I'm still a child, but no one tells me no

Lookin' for a sound that's gonna drown out the world
Lookin' for the father of my two little girls
Got the swing, got the sway, got my straw in lemonade
Still lookin' for the face I had before the world was made
Mother, mother-suckin' rock an' roll

Soothe me, mother
Rule me, father
Move me, brother
Woo me, sister

Soothe me, mother
Rule me, father
Show me, mother
Show me, mother

Show me, mother
Show me, mother
Show me, mother
Show me, mother

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.