U2 - 11 O’Clock Tick Tock Lyrics

Released: May 16, 1980

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

Producer: Martin Hannett

It's cold outside
It gets so hot in here
The boys and girls collide
To the music in my ear

[Chorus]
I hear the children crying
And I know it's time to go
I hear the children crying
Take me home

A painted face
And I know we haven't long
We thought that we had the answers
It was the questions we had wrong

[Chorus]
I hear the children crying
And I know it's time to go
I hear the children crying
Take me home

Sad song sad song
Sad song sad song
Sad song sad song
Sad song sad song

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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