U2 needs to look up the word 'horizon'

[Zoots]

I've seen his lyrics.

Oh so you're gonna bash his new song based on lyrics from the past?

I think his songwriting has gone down a bit as well lately but I'm not gonna judge a song before it is even released! At least give the song a chance!

Unless... did you get a preview of the new song already??? ZOMG!!!1

 

[Registered Dude]

Actually, if you can't see a line, then there is NO horizon. A horizon is the visible line. No visible line = no horizon.

if it's not visible to you does that mean it's not visible to others? someone's gonna see it.... which means the horizon exists. in this sense, there is "no line" on the horizon. only it would sound even more ridiculous were it "no horizon on the horizon."

now you can surely counter this will an equally valid argument. that's the problem with semantics, there's always room to elaborate/contort.

so, why not let it be?
wait, how can you let something Be if by being it already Is? can you prevent something from being? ie let it not be? no, because it still Is. hmmm, another awful album title! gadzooks! ya fucked up McCartney!

see? pointless

 

[mikal]

There's a difference between being truly gifted and being an overachiever. Bono is the latter and always has been, in terms of songwriting. Nowadays, he simply tries too hard. Luckily, he has fans like you.

ahh....."fans like you"........

let's face it folks, the days of supporting Bono or U2 and looking credible are over.

 

[mikal]

I've seen some posts here praising the album because of the song title.

show them to me. i haven't seen any.

 

[GibsonExplorer]

So if I can't see the starving African kids, does that mean there are no African kids starving? No starving African Kids = I'd like my money back, please.

Two completely different things.

Anyway, I'm done with this thread. Had a great laugh.

 

[GibsonExplorer]

ahh....."fans like you"........

let's face it folks, the days of supporting Bono or U2 and looking credible are over.

This is true.

 

[mikal]

Two completely different things.

Anyway, I'm done with this thread. Had a great laugh.

i think we all had a good laugh after the first post in this thread.

 

[Bonochick]

Could we please refrain from snarky comments and discuss this maturely and respectfully?

Where's the love, people?

 

[mikal]

Where's the love, people?

Sorry Kat, it's just frustrating when people slam the band, and then when you try to defend them, you're automatically labeled as a blind follower.

 

[Swan269]

Wow, I think this board has hit an all time low.

agreed

 

[mgokelly]

Wow, I think this board has hit an all time low.

100% agreed

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

So if I can't see the starving African kids, does that mean there are no African kids starving? No starving African Kids = I'd like my money back, please.

BEST POST EVAH!!!






beav, I think ur onto something here...

 

[mikal]

So if I can't see the starving African kids, does that mean there are no African kids starving? No starving African Kids = I'd like my money back, please.

I'll start a "Two Campaign" with you to save mortgages for soccer moms. Interested?

 

[UberBeaver]

BEST POST EVAH!!!






beav, I think ur onto something here...

Well, I thought so, but apparently it's two different things. I phale.

I'll start a "Two Campaign" with you to save mortgages for soccer moms. Interested?

I'm intrigued. How much do I get paid? Do I need to do anything? I'd rather high pay for little work, k?

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

lookie at all the people in this thread...

 

[mikal]

all you need is good attitude, $300, and a list of all the people you know!

 

[Zoots]

Anyway, I'm done with this thread. Had a great laugh.

So... if the OP has abandoned this thread and nobody here has agreed with him/her, then isn't it time for the...

?

 

[Screwtape2]

Maybe instead of the title reading basically 'no line on the line' it is a reference to the loss of American innocence.

From Hands That Built America

"It’s early fall, there’s a cloud on the New York skyline
Innocence dragged across a yellow line"

The yellow line is the horizon. Maybe Bono is saying innocence was pulled away by September 11th and now he can't see that innocence at all. With his views on torture and such you could see why he might say that. He could actually be saying that terrorism dragged innocence from America but that now instead of that innocence being a memorial and symbol for America it has been let go in favor of foreign wars and torture.

 

[Airseven]

ho·ri·zon:
The visible line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet.
The apparent junction of earth and sky.



Given this definition, the title 'NO LINE on the Horizon' is the latest evidence that points to Bono's seriously declining songwriting skills.

The title could refer to something obscuring the view on the horizon. Obscuring the line. I'll just assume you're being silly with this post, otherwise, you are officially disqualified.

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

ho·ri·zon:
The visible line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet.
The apparent junction of earth and sky.



Given this definition, the title 'NO LINE on the Horizon' is the latest evidence that points to Bono's seriously declining songwriting skills.

Damm dude! I just threw up a little in my mouth when I read your umm dumb (for lack of a better word) post!

 

[Bonochick]

Seriously

***************

Could we please refrain from snarky comments and discuss this maturely and respectfully?

***************

 

[love2bmama]

people. did anybody learn how to dismantle an atomic bomb after listening to the last album? Perhaps we should not take the (alleged) album titles so seriously or literally? Maybe?

 

[UberBeaver]

people. did anybody learn how to dismantle an atomic bomb after listening to the last album?

You cut the Blue Wire, duuuhhhhhrrrrr....or is the green one.....red? Shit, wish me luck.....

 

[Numbology]

ho·ri·zon:
The visible line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet.
The apparent junction of earth and sky.



Given this definition, the title 'NO LINE on the Horizon' is the latest evidence that points to Bono's seriously declining songwriting skills.

OH MY GOD.
You're totally right. I knew there was something fishy about that song.
They should definitely start from scratch.

 

[Tyagu_Anaykus]

this is getting pretty confusing

I need a drink... Wait a minute, there is no smiley for drink?

 

[ElectricalVoice]

I guess you are joking, but when we're on the topic. Wasn't this "no line on the horizon" an irish expression for something that happens there once in a while? I think I remember Bono talking about a nature phenomenon? I might be way off.

 

[LemonMelon]

If Bono doesn't think there's a line, there is no fucking line. Capisce?

 

[popacrobat]

I guess you are joking, but when we're on the topic. Wasn't this "no line on the horizon" an irish expression for something that happens there once in a while? I think I remember Bono talking about a nature phenomenon? I might be way off.

i also recall what you are talking about so I don't think you are way off.

 

[phillyfan26]

Maybe, and I'm just going to throw this out there...

Maybe he said that because every single person not furiously looking it up in the dictionary understands exactly what he's trying to convey by saying "no line on the horizon."

Honestly, this thread is kind of absurd.

 

[Rosebud]

all i can say is...


seriously?