MERGED->Running... - Military connection?+Bono's Dedication on "Running to Stand Stil

[u2head]

Well, with the current situation right now in Iraq, I couldn't think of a better song to dedicate to the brave men and women of the military.

I just have a co-worker called up to active duty a few days ago in support of Enduring Freedom. I keep thinking along the lines of "You know I took to poison... And I floated out of here".

What a powerful song.

 

[Angtre01]

Just read the title of the song....

 

[AKirch73]

Running... - Military connection?

This has probably already been discussed but I couldn't find it. I really like the song Running to stand still and I think it is wonderful that Bono dedicated any song to the military but being in the Army myself, I am puzzled as to why it is this song. A song with such obvious meaning to it already (heroin addiction). I struggle to see a connection between men and women over seas and RTSS but only at a far stretch is there anything there. Am I getting the wrong impression here and all Bono is doing is just giving a nod to the military or is he really dedicating this song and there is some connection I just don't see. Thanks for anyones input

 

[stevec]

Thread here:

http://forum.interference.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=128616

It was from May 26th and can also be found on page 6 of past pages - you'll find that menu at the foot of the General Tour Discussions main page.

Same discussion basically so I'm sure you'll find something relevant.

 

[stevec]

LOL The Mods merged the threads as I typed....well I'm not that quick with the old two fingered typing y'know.

 

[GretzkyU2Yanks]

Bono answered this question in an MTV interview with John Norris that aired this weekend after the Boston shows. I forgot what his answer was, but it was something along the lines of the song is about a person trying to move in a better direction. Im not remembering it right and dont want to say the wrong thing. Maybe there is some info on MTV.com

 

[AKirch73]

Great, thanks. I guess it is time for me to stop being stingy and pay for premium membership so I can do forum searches. haha.

thanks though