U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday Lyrics

Released: March 11, 1983

Songwriter: Bono The Edge (Guitarist)

Producer: Steve Lillywhite

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
I can't believe the news today
Oh, I can't close my eyes and make it go away

[Chorus]
How long, how long must we sing this song?
How long? How long?
'Cause tonight, we can be as one
Tonight

[Verse 2]
Broken bottles under children's feet
Bodies strewn across the dead end street
But I won't heed the battle call
It puts my back up
Puts my back up against the wall

[Refrain]
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Alright, let's go!

[Verse 3]
And the battle's just begun
There's many lost, but tell me, who has won?
The trench is dug within our hearts
And mothers, children, brothers, sisters
Torn apart

[Refrain]
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday

[Chorus]
How long
How long must we sing this song?
How long, how long?
'Cause tonight, we can be as one
Tonight

[Refrain]
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Come get some!

[Bridge]
Wipe the tears from your eyes
Wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your bloodshot eyes

[Refrain]
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday

[Verse 4]
And it's true, we are immune
When fact is fiction and TV reality
And today, the millions cry
We eat and drink while tomorrow, they die
The real battle just begun
To claim the victory Jesus won
On—

[Refrain]
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday

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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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