So why does bono say Uno, Dos, tres...catorce?

U2DeathBear · 10-30-2004, 03:31 PM

isn't that one, two, three....fourteen???

Knuckle · 10-30-2004, 03:54 PM

Yes....and what language is it? Italian? Portuguise? Spanish?

U2Kitten · 10-30-2004, 03:57 PM

This has been posted many times. It's Spanish, and it refers to Steve Lillywhite producing their 1st, 2nd, 3rd and fourteenth albums.

ultraviolet7 · 10-30-2004, 07:02 PM

Yeah it's Spanish all right but it is downright atrocious. It makes me cringe every time I hear it!

starsgoblue · 10-30-2004, 07:15 PM

I think he did it to drive us nuts....

nanavancouver · 10-30-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by ultraviolet7
Yeah it's Spanish all right but it is downright atrocious. It makes me cringe every time I hear it!

Si, si.

Keocmb · 10-30-2004, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by U2Kitten
This has been posted many times. It's Spanish, and it refers to Steve Lillywhite producing their 1st, 2nd, 3rd and fourteenth albums.

I thought this was their eleventh? Though, that would be really cool if that's what it referred to.

GG_The_Fly · 10-30-2004, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by ultraviolet7
Yeah it's Spanish all right but it is downright atrocious. It makes me cringe every time I hear it!

For me, the "turn it up loud captain" is what makes me cringe. . .

BrownEyedBoy · 10-30-2004, 11:41 PM

I know the "uno" sounds more like "ons".

As far as the "catorce" I think we already established that it has nothing to do with the number of LP's.

Keocmb · 10-30-2004, 11:46 PM

After listening to the Spanish version of "Mothers of the Disappeared" I concluded that his Spanish isn't bad for a pasty Irish guy.

But this is just weird.

celia · 10-31-2004, 01:59 AM

He's just not very good at math. He cant help it

ABEL · 10-31-2004, 08:08 AM

why does it have to mean anything? maybe he just sang it cuz he felt like it?

ultraviolet7 · 10-31-2004, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by Keocmb

I thought this was their eleventh? Though, that would be really cool if that's what it referred to.

It would be their 14th if compilations and live albums were to be counted - but then it's a rather weird count as these sort of albums are seldom considered when stating the quantity of albums released by an artist since they don't contain new or original material in their whole. Strictly counting full studio albums HTDAAB is their 10th.

ultraviolet7 · 10-31-2004, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Keocmb
After listening to the Spanish version of "Mothers of the Disappeared" I concluded that his Spanish isn't bad for a pasty Irish guy.

At least we've been able to make out he's counting...

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Originally posted by Keocmb
But this is just weird.

a bit too much I'd say

TheFlyOnTheWall · 11-01-2004, 08:52 AM

why do I always hear 'catroce' instead of catorce?!??

LMP · 11-01-2004, 07:23 PM

thatz wut the voices in ur head r sayin Fly, jp

explorer · 11-04-2004, 08:35 AM

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Originally posted by ultraviolet7

It would be their 14th if compilations and live albums were to be counted - ... Strictly counting full studio albums HTDAAB is their 10th.

right, i dont think it would have sounded better if he sang, "uno, dos, tres, diez!" if i had to choose, id take the 14.

babyman · 11-05-2004, 05:54 AM

i think there's pretty a different meaning

Danospano · 11-05-2004, 06:51 PM

I think it symbolizes the impatience and confusion of the singer. He's in veritgo, where everything is distorted and out of alignment. The numbers don't follow their normal order, nor does he see light or dark, nor does he hear anything that sounds like sense. He can't stand the beat, he's asking for the check...He can't stand the beat means he's confused and upset, the impatience is seen when he's asking for the check. Same thing can be applied to the opening lines.

Plus, what better way to beging a song than a countdown of numbers...---->see Bruce Springsteen.

**Bonochick** · 11-06-2004, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by Danospano
I think it symbolizes the impatience and confusion of the singer. He's in veritgo, where everything is distorted and out of alignment. The numbers don't follow their normal order, nor does he see light or dark, nor does he hear anything that sounds like sense. He can't stand the beat, he's asking for the check...He can't stand the beat means he's confused and upset, the impatience is seen when he's asking for the check. Same thing can be applied to the opening lines.

I like that interpretation.

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U2DeathBear The Fly Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 130 Local Time: 04:36 PM	So why does bono say Uno, Dos, tres...catorce? isn't that one, two, three....fourteen??? __________________

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Knuckle Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 476 Local Time: 08:36 PM	Yes....and what language is it? Italian? Portuguise? Spanish? __________________

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10-30-2004, 03:57 PM	#3
U2Kitten Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 17,927 Local Time: 07:36 PM	This has been posted many times. It's Spanish, and it refers to Steve Lillywhite producing their 1st, 2nd, 3rd and fourteenth albums.

10-30-2004, 07:02 PM	#4
ultraviolet7 War Child Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 619 Local Time: 12:36 AM	Yeah it's Spanish all right but it is downright atrocious. It makes me cringe every time I hear it!

10-30-2004, 07:15 PM	#5
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,828 Local Time: 07:36 PM	I think he did it to drive us nuts....

10-30-2004, 11:41 PM	#9
BrownEyedBoy Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: San Pedro Sula, Honduras Posts: 3,510 Local Time: 06:36 PM	I know the "uno" sounds more like "ons". As far as the "catorce" I think we already established that it has nothing to do with the number of LP's.

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Keocmb Refugee Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,759 Local Time: 04:36 PM	After listening to the Spanish version of "Mothers of the Disappeared" I concluded that his Spanish isn't bad for a pasty Irish guy. But this is just weird.

10-31-2004, 01:59 AM	#11
celia New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: all maps welcome Posts: 2,766 Local Time: 12:36 AM	He's just not very good at math. He cant help it

10-31-2004, 08:08 AM	#12
ABEL An Angel In Devil's Shoes Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 18,844 Local Time: 06:36 PM	why does it have to mean anything? maybe he just sang it cuz he felt like it?

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TheFlyOnTheWall Refugee Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Croatia Posts: 1,034 Local Time: 01:36 AM	why do I always hear 'catroce' instead of catorce?!??

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LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 06:36 PM	thatz wut the voices in ur head r sayin Fly, jp

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babyman Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On an open cluster called Pleiades Posts: 6,246 Local Time: 02:36 AM	i think there's pretty a different meaning

11-05-2004, 06:51 PM	#19
Danospano Refugee Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,415 Local Time: 07:36 PM	I think it symbolizes the impatience and confusion of the singer. He's in veritgo, where everything is distorted and out of alignment. The numbers don't follow their normal order, nor does he see light or dark, nor does he hear anything that sounds like sense. He can't stand the beat, he's asking for the check...He can't stand the beat means he's confused and upset, the impatience is seen when he's asking for the check. Same thing can be applied to the opening lines. Plus, what better way to beging a song than a countdown of numbers...---->see Bruce Springsteen.