FullonEdge2
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I have to say, when I first bought Pop and listened to the whole album, Miami struck me as a terrible song with no point.
But, over the course of a couple years, I have come to the realization that Miami is both one of the darkest soundscapes in U2's extensive discography, and also one of the best.
How does one come to appreciate Miami? I think the answer is this: Do not think of it as a "song," but rather as a sonic atmosphere with the sole purpose of transporting you, the listener, to a different place, in this case the bright streets of Miami at night. The guitar flourishes, the scary high-pitched guitar that rings throughout the song, the heavy bass and drum groove (especially when it kicks in at about the middle of the song
), uber cool vocals, and what at first appears to be a silly and simple guitar chorus. When you turn this song up, this guitar chorus truly becomes awesome. I really feel like dancing whenever I hear it nowadays. The best I can describe it is as a Mofo type vibe. As for the lyrics, come on people! This song isn't about changing the world or expressing personal love/hate relationships, sure, but the goofy lyrics only enhance the feeling you're supposed to get when you realize that you truly are in a "fucked up world." So by criticizing the lyrics, I would have to say that yes, I think you're missing the point of the song.
Maybe you just don't feel comfortable in this weird, ethereal landscape, and I'm fine with that, but I believe that Miami is one of the hardest to digest, but sometimes one of the most rewarding pieces of music U2 has created.
I know I'm not the only one that feels this way!
But, over the course of a couple years, I have come to the realization that Miami is both one of the darkest soundscapes in U2's extensive discography, and also one of the best.
How does one come to appreciate Miami? I think the answer is this: Do not think of it as a "song," but rather as a sonic atmosphere with the sole purpose of transporting you, the listener, to a different place, in this case the bright streets of Miami at night. The guitar flourishes, the scary high-pitched guitar that rings throughout the song, the heavy bass and drum groove (especially when it kicks in at about the middle of the song
), uber cool vocals, and what at first appears to be a silly and simple guitar chorus. When you turn this song up, this guitar chorus truly becomes awesome. I really feel like dancing whenever I hear it nowadays. The best I can describe it is as a Mofo type vibe. As for the lyrics, come on people! This song isn't about changing the world or expressing personal love/hate relationships, sure, but the goofy lyrics only enhance the feeling you're supposed to get when you realize that you truly are in a "fucked up world." So by criticizing the lyrics, I would have to say that yes, I think you're missing the point of the song.Maybe you just don't feel comfortable in this weird, ethereal landscape, and I'm fine with that, but I believe that Miami is one of the hardest to digest, but sometimes one of the most rewarding pieces of music U2 has created.
I know I'm not the only one that feels this way!
