Pero said:
Few days ago, as i was going to school with my discman in my ears, Streets was just on that cd and started running to the school
I have the same reaction. Just one random day, walking home from school while I listen to my iPod, and Streets came on. I started walking faster for some reason, just had a huge boost of energy, it was incredible. I had trouble not just full out running with a huge smile in fear of looking like a weirdo to the passing cars.
I've been waiting to gush over Streets! Too much 90's love going on in this forum, it's about time the REAL best U2 is appreciated for once!
U2 is Streets. This will always be the song (maybe also One, Sunday, and commercially Beautiful Day) that they are remembered for, even moreso by their fans. It gets the biggest response every concert, and it should. It's not even a huge guitar blaring, lyric screetching hard rock song. It's simplistic and beautiful but has so much depth and at the same time it pulls you in for a journey. The music is so well put together, it starts slow and churchlike, complete with organs, then slowly just keeps getting better and better. (And you're right. Listen to any of the Point Depot Lovetown shows and Larry's drums are just fooking incredible and intense.)
Put all that plus glaring flood lights bursting on for the climax in a packed arena/stadium, and you have heaven on earth. Every single person around you focused on one thing, going crazy, screaming, crying, jumping, staring in awe. Whatever, just the fact that all of us (u2 fans) can share that one moment together is what makes it the greatest feeling in the world.It gives you shivers every time. Especially when its such an amazing performance like the one on the Boston DVD. With Bad fading out to streets fading in. Bono reciting a variation (pretty much) of Psalm 116
"What can I give back to God for the blessings he's poured out on me? I'll lift high the cup of salvation -- A toast to God! I'll pray in the name of God; I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, And I'll do it together with his people." then letting out a huge "OHHH!" with his hands stretched high in triumph. To which the lights all finally turn on. Perfect! I love this song! Greatest song of all time!
Ok I've showcased my utter fanboy-ism for this song, I'll stop now!
<-me before streets
P.S. I LOVE this performance! (12-26-89)
http://save file.com/files.php?fid=9601573