Foxxern
Refugee
I always thought one of the themes of Numb was the constant messaging given to us by the media.
"Don't think/Don't worry/Everything's just fine" is one of the main thoughts the media wants to give us. The entire drone, monotonous singing of the Edge conveys this idea. There's nothing to worry about, just be happy with yourself and keep watching TV. With the additional advent of technology, it just gives people more of a reason not to leave the house (hell, look at me sitting at this computer for hours a day). I think this song encompasses the theme of Zooropa more then just about any other song on the album.
As for the high-voiced Bono, I think it's the response of the consumer to the media. Lines like "Too much is not enough" and "Gimme some more" show the frustration of us all. The new technology that was supposed to make our lives so much better seems to leave us empty and unfulfilled.
It is a great album, and Numb is perhaps one of the most misunderstood songs in U2's catalogue.
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Change is the only constant
"Don't think/Don't worry/Everything's just fine" is one of the main thoughts the media wants to give us. The entire drone, monotonous singing of the Edge conveys this idea. There's nothing to worry about, just be happy with yourself and keep watching TV. With the additional advent of technology, it just gives people more of a reason not to leave the house (hell, look at me sitting at this computer for hours a day). I think this song encompasses the theme of Zooropa more then just about any other song on the album.
As for the high-voiced Bono, I think it's the response of the consumer to the media. Lines like "Too much is not enough" and "Gimme some more" show the frustration of us all. The new technology that was supposed to make our lives so much better seems to leave us empty and unfulfilled.
It is a great album, and Numb is perhaps one of the most misunderstood songs in U2's catalogue.
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Change is the only constant