Salome
you are what you is
My brain says that exactly because of this the song can't ever completely work.Same band that made Boy, TUF, Achtung. It's all here.
But, boy, does it deliver.
Iris (Hold Me Close) - Song Discussion
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But, boy, does it deliver.
Aardvark747
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It's Chris Martin for sure. I'm close to a couple of Coldplay associated people (I work a few steps away from their London studios) and I had it confirmed today. It was done at Electric Lady studios a while back.
The beginning and end "'haunting style' backing vocals are him all over. I believe he was also in the room clapping along with the rest on Tuesday night.
The beginning and end "'haunting style' backing vocals are him all over. I believe he was also in the room clapping along with the rest on Tuesday night.
KEVIN051269
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That little section from 3.20 certainly has a hint of The Killers 'Smile Like You Mean it' about it
bedouin fire
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This one brings back the landscapes of the unforgettable fire (the album). There's something about it that makes me relate it to bad (the song).
Great to see that the band is still able to write songs that come directly from the heart without any concern if it has potential to be a hit. It's songs like this that make people connect to u2 instead of enjoying u2.
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Great to see that the band is still able to write songs that come directly from the heart without any concern if it has potential to be a hit. It's songs like this that make people connect to u2 instead of enjoying u2.
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Flaming Friar Sr
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My fave! I can't wait to hear this live.
Sr. Poop
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This is this albums Ultraviolet IMO - won' be a single but over time will etch its way into all U2 fans sub-conscience 
corianderstem
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The echoey vocals in the background toward the end of the song remind me a lot of Tomorrow. Does anyone else get that, or am I reading something into the song that isn't really there?
Rachel D.
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It made me cry. Bono has never talked about his mother so blatantly (at least since "Tomorrow") and he even uses her name this time, which surprised me. He must be at the point where he can talk more openly about her in the lyrics.
purpleoscar
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This one did have a Coldplay feel to it on the "something in your eyes" part.
Yahweh_OMG
New Yorker
Me too, by far the most emotional song in a very long time. The way he sings "Iris, Iris" is haunting me.
AB meets October meets UF..... I love it!!!!!!!
Dane-Dane
The Fly
Free yourself to be yourself
(if only you could see yourself)
And yet again he expresses something that has affected so many of us. Something you probably don't go around shouting but is always there in the back of your mind. The wish that a departed loved one can see their influence and what you've become. A simple lyric that affects me deeply. Thanks for shouting it for me.
(if only you could see yourself)
And yet again he expresses something that has affected so many of us. Something you probably don't go around shouting but is always there in the back of your mind. The wish that a departed loved one can see their influence and what you've become. A simple lyric that affects me deeply. Thanks for shouting it for me.
prbiker15
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I agree. Love this song more and more with each listen.
boystupidboy
Refugee
This tune is turning into classic u2 the more I listen to it.... Fuckin' love it
Nick66
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Even though Chris Martin is on it?
Chris Martin features on 'Iris', from U2's new album
TRIGGER WARNING: Link is to Coldplay site.
prbiker15
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I don't find it to be a big deal.
corianderstem
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Nick66
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F*ck you nail it every time! 
There really needs to be an emoji for spitting out your coffee.
Here's the best bit that's going to make heads explode:
Emphasis mine.
There really needs to be an emoji for spitting out your coffee.
Here's the best bit that's going to make heads explode:
Emphasis mine.
prbiker15
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corianderstem
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Here's an alternate pearl-clutching gif for you:
prbiker15
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Iris does not sound like Always In My Head (and that's my favorite track on Ghost Stories)F*ck you nail it every time!
There really needs to be an emoji for spitting out your coffee.
Here's the best bit that's going to make heads explode:
Hey, if they are "Coldplayers", what are we?
prbiker15
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We have a winner!
Even though Chris Martin is on it?
Chris Martin features on 'Iris', from U2's new album
TRIGGER WARNING: Link is to Coldplay site.
Doesn't bother me, as I generally like Martin and Coldplay. But this is likely the best song recording made with Chris Martin since 2008.
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Nick66
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Iris does not sound like 'Always In My Head' (and that's my favorite track on Ghost Stories)
I haven't heard Ghost Stories.
Actually, I don't mind Coldplay at all either, and I'm fine with Martin being on the record. Just think it's kind of funny considering how they seem to be regarded around here.
Anyway, it's hardly surprising, we heard the Martin rumours from last year, so it makes sense. Besides, the whole record sounds like Coldplay anyway, right?
jeevey
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Still having fun deconstructing all the highlights, underlines and parentheses in this post.
It's a hailstorm of emphases!
ultraviolet353
War Child
Best song on the album, and the one true masterpiece.
mikal
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When I first heard Martin might be on the album I thought it would be more of a duet. If this is all we had to bear from him I look at this as a positive.
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