blueyedpoet
Refugee
I remember reading that the band were working on Bono's lyrics during the sessions in Abbey Road. Here's a theory: the awkward rhyming sequences might be influenced by other members in the band.
Some of the best lyrics that U2 has produced lately have been from unreleased songs that the band obviously didn't spend too much time on - Mercy and Smile. With those songs I think Bono didn't have Larry on his back trying to influence the writing. Call me crazy, but I don't think the drummer - especially since his drumming hasn't been exceptionally creative recently - should have much of a say lyrically.
Some of the best lyrics that U2 has produced lately have been from unreleased songs that the band obviously didn't spend too much time on - Mercy and Smile. With those songs I think Bono didn't have Larry on his back trying to influence the writing. Call me crazy, but I don't think the drummer - especially since his drumming hasn't been exceptionally creative recently - should have much of a say lyrically.