The U2 Song Which Means The Most To You

[DevilsShoes]

Which song is the most important to you, the most significant, the one you go back to time and time again to give strength when you need it most? What is it about it that song which makes it so special to you?

I'll go first, for me it has to be Bad, this one speaks to me like no other, the emotional connection I feel for it I don't think I can fully articulate, needless the say the heroic defiance of those 'Wide Awakes' and Bono's impassioned, desperate and ultimately triumphant performance never fails to move me and picks me up whenever I'm feeling down.

Your turn

 

[2861U2]

Ditto. Mine is Bad as well.

Watching the performance on the Boston 2001 DVD is amazing. I think that performance of Bad is my absolute favorite song ever. I was fortunate enough to have them play Bad when I saw them May 2005. At the beginning of the song, Bono says something like:

"I hope whatever it is thats got you by the throat, by the tail, got you by the balls, whatever it is, I hope you're free of it soon"

 

[U2democrat]

Kite. It always gets me through the tough times, from 9-11, to my grandfather's death, to the Virginia Tech shootings. The raw emotion in Bono's voice brings so much comfort.

 

[JCOSTER]

New Years Day....I don't know why, but when I'm feeling down his voice just does it for me on this song.

 

[Lancemc]

Beautiful Day.

 

[love_u2_adam]

With Or With Out You:
it just describes the relationship i have with someone special to me right now! And it's got a nice flow to it

 

[LMP]

you're having an affair?

 

[cdisantis83]

Beautiful Day for me as well. The idea that economic or social stagnation need not obstruct intellectual growth, character development, or whatever else might be important to an individual has always resonated with me.

 

[powerhour24]

Kite, strength through anything. And Acrobat, makes you believe in yourself even when you're feeling like shit.

 

[Jeannieco]

. At the beginning of the song, Bono says something like:

"I hope whatever it is thats got you by the throat, by the tail, got you by the balls, whatever it is, I hope you're free of it soon"

Awwwh. Love him so much.

 

[Jeannieco]

I have many, but Walk On is the most meaningful for me.

 

[powerhour24]

Walk On live with the Hallelujah ending...

 

[U2lunatic]

Xanax and Wine
Even when I have terrible mood this song makes me happy

 

[gman]

Walk On live with the Hallelujah ending...

This has to be U2's answer to the wonder bra. It really is a rousing song, espesh wi the Hallelujah's.

 

[tabela]

For me it's Running to Stand Still live with the Hallelujas at the end, it's really helped get through a lot of things like the death of a good friend, and even just bad days...it gives me chills!

 

[susanp6]

It's got to be bad

 

[AtomicBono]

Ditto. Mine is Bad as well.

Watching the performance on the Boston 2001 DVD is amazing. I think that performance of Bad is my absolute favorite song ever. I was fortunate enough to have them play Bad when I saw them May 2005. At the beginning of the song, Bono says something like:

"I hope whatever it is thats got you by the throat, by the tail, got you by the balls, whatever it is, I hope you're free of it soon"

ah, you must have been at the May 7th Chicago performance. blew me away

for me it's hard to pick just one song... though it may be Acrobat...so full of emotion! Bad and Running to Stand Still, Walk On, Beautiful Day even, and for me the entire Pop album..all up there...and Streets...hard to not smile when you hear it.

 

[love_u2_adam]

you're having an affair?

yep

 

[Saracene]

Kite. I listened to it a lot when my parents were splitting up and it always helps me get through bad times.

 

[DreamOutLoud13]

For me it's Running to Stand Still, especially the ZooTV Sydney version, with the cold and broken hallelujahs. While I've never been a drug addict, I've been in some very dark places, and have, in the past, relied on some unhealthy vices as a means of escape.

 

[topplehatU2]

Stuck in a Moment, so relaxing, so reassuring at any given time. I could say the same for In a Little While too, but Stuck gets the job done better.

 

[Carek1230]

In Gods Country. Nothing quite like a drive thru the desert landscape with this blaring on the car stereo--especially while en route to a U2 show.

 

[powerhour24]

Stuck in a Moment acoustic is awesome.

 

[LMP]

yep

 

[love_u2_adam]

^ahahahahaa
thanks for making my night!!!!!
that's great!!!!

 

[redhotswami]

a few weeks ago, i would've given a different response. but now after experiencing these shootings, i'm surprised to discover that i find solace in Peace on Earth. i think it is that i identify with it now. I used to hate this song, and I haven't listened to it in YEARS. Now I listen to it every day.

 

[Z00rop@83]

for me its beautiful day.

its not my favorite song, and i didnt even appreciate it when it 1st came out. But its amazing now that you dont hear it on EVERY radio station like ya did in 00-01'...im in love with it now....

it just brings a smile to my face like no other, such a positive song,

 

[kingofsorrow]

drowning man.

 

[mysterious_jen]

mysterious ways really picks me up and gets me going
but on a more soulfull level Bad or Running to stand still i really like,
Untill the end of the world also works for me big time.

too many to choose from and alot depends on what is happening in life as to what i need from the boys to keep me ticking over.

 

[Aygo]

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own. It fits perfectly with life in the latest years.