U2 - Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own (with Lyrics)

[Igneous3441]

well this weekend was the last weekend im gunna see my grandpa, hes expected to die either tonight or tomarrow... this song is one of the only things helping me get though this rough part of my life. thank you U2 for this wonderful song and thank you pieisbetterthanyou for putting this up. you are my saviors

[ShutUpAndListen2011]

"its you when i DONT pick up the phone" correction xo

[PurpleBelieber94]

I Love this song!!

[InsertDelicious]

OMG! *Insert new singer* is ruining music, *insert name of this song* is so much better!

Like if *Insert U2* is waaaayyyy better than *Insert newer singer*

Yes, U2 is awesome, and newer music is shitty, but please shut the fuck up. 

[cb800808]

@InsertDelicious

Well said, thank you.

I am fairly certain most of those posters work for the those musicians. Using the word musician in a very loose sense, of course. Or are the result in inbreeding in Arkansas.

[bigsween3]

R.I.P. dad u2 was his favorite band

[Iwanttobeasong]

Sometimes it's so hard not try to make it on your own.. for some people.

[DarkRedDancer]

If people listened to this as much as they listen to Eminem, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber, I have a good feeling that the world would be a better place.

[Hossco76]

@DarkRedDancer yes

[localmotion4]

@DarkRedDancer right on

[KoyukisWings]

This song brought me to tears. It made me think about my friend who committed suicide for some unknown reason in on September. May he rest in piece.

[miljkonen]

this is one of the most beautiful U2 songs especially because this song Bono dedicated to his father

[Alpha42z]

SAAAAAAAA.......AAAAAAAD

[Hootshot112]

me and my mom... we don't get along that well but I'm more like her that I think, and I love her really much... Hope she lives long enough to see her grandkids...

[truedarsy]

New music sucks U2, led zeppelin, beatles, and lyrnrd skyrnrd

that is real music

[MissPinkD1]

This is me and my dads tune soo.. deep and meaning full we love it x

[Flatthe]

i now play it my first time and i started to thinking about my girlfriend :( i started crying and right after i must to call her and tell her how much i love her :( so powerful these words+music (sorry for beginner english)

[Caesarslegion1]

@Flatthe need a tampon?

[UtwoOneMaster]

@Caesarslegion1

Man!!!

Say compress xD

[AlessiaRiotgrrrl]

And it's you when I look in the mirror

And it's you when I don't pick up the phone

Sometimes you can't make it on your own

<3

[cassiebrvo]

wut is this

[YajuuHitoya]

Itachi and Sasuke <3

[VIDSOFPK]

i'm 18 years old, and would rather listen to U2 10 times more than this new stuff you see today

[doitanywayz]

@VIDSOFPK justin bieber, rianna,katy perry and bruno mars etc. are ruining new music!! even five years ago we had this type of rock music coming through the charts but where is it to be seen now? nowhere because the music companies are making too much out of the same mediocre rubbish with voices modified in a studio.

can anyone tell me katy perry sounds good singing live? lol DON'T BUY NEW RUBBISH MODERN MUSIC! KEEP TO THE GOOD STUFF LIKE U2, BEATLES, COLDPLAY, OASIS.

[majaorca100]

@doitanywayz agree.

Justin Bieber is a singing rat.

[Hootshot112]

@doitanywayz Keane, Mumford and Sons, Snow Patrol, Young The Giants, Mobile... damn there's still good music today! Why the monopole on a few bad musicians/singers??

[DarkRedDancer]

@doitanywayz ...I wouldn't include Coldplay with with oldies...

[UtwoOneMaster]

@DarkRedDancer Yeah, the last album is soo comercial. Anyway it's a great band. You should to check that by yourself

[UtwoOneMaster]

@doitanywayz

These are exactly my favourite bands man!! Good taste

[TommyPlane14]

@doitanywayz AGREED!! FOR SURE!!

[ash3965]

@VIDSOFPK same here \m/

[fire8375]

You're MAGIC...

[BeeLuOriginals]

Nice bass line:)

[VAMPIREGODDESS57]

im so happy to see 100,000 more views from the last time I viewed this <3

[miwakoJo]

This is so about my relationship with my father, I just feel like sending him this song to let him know that we really love and respect each other we are just so alike that non of us can let go.

[doitanywayz]

this song is deep for me it has the following message.This U2 guy argued with his parents and they had a tough relationship and it appears in his lyrics that as a result he regretted this and misses him very much-seeing him in the mirror and hearing him on the phone(altho this may have another meaning )The point is it makes me realise you've got to look after your family +have strong relationship,the one's who gave you birth especially,otherwise youll have unbearable regrets when they pass away

[thebiglabroomski]

fuck bono



[rmxjoint]

@thebiglabroomski u and 18 other people. small club eh?

[KerryLouwrens]

@thebiglabroomski Your sexual desires for Bono should remain your fantasy bud - we all know he's awesome :) Hahahaha!!!!

[TheCoulsonn]

Im a 17 year old lad,guess you can call me a 'youth' or 'hoodie' because of how I dress. But the people who pass by me at night when Im walking the streets to wherever have no idea the earphones I have shoved in are singing these sweet songs to me,U2 are absoulute quality. amazing song !

[MegaDada1995]

19 people pushed the wrong button (dislike)

[mrkd2k10]

as much as i dislike bono as a personality (don't ask me to go in detail, there's just something i don't like bout him), but you can't deny u2 are the most talented band to come out of this brilliant island by far

[Kenmorfdublin]

@mrkd2k10 - even better than Boyzone or Westlife? .....C'mon man - GET REAL!

[beckyrud]

I love this song, haven't heard it in years, but I once wrote a short story inspired by it. Makes me think about what our lives might be like if the hardest things to say in life weren't "I'm sorry", "I love you" or "I need help."

[SkyIaam]

"I don't need to hear you say that if we weren't so alike, you'd like me a whole lot more".

Breaks my heart the way only U2 can.

[SuperMac11095]

This song reminds me of my lover who I can't be with.

<3

[MatteyNeko32]

Its ok that you had some lyrics wron its natrual I love it anyway =3

[BoothandBones4evar]

Life brought me here<3

[topmodelbaby100]

a friends mom died today. i didn't cry when i was told like all my classmates, but when i heard this the tears just started flowing. ;( it a beautiful song.

[klasac]

this song gives me chills everytime I hear it. The lyrics are so true and beautiful!!!

[popjamparty]

I love U2

[michrdl1]

PAPA TE AMO Y TE DEDICO ESTA CANCION TENEMOS MUCHAS DIFERENCIAS PERO ESO NO EVITA QUE TE AME.

[Trustworthyalma]

This song makes me cry everytime, because of my dad and I's relationship.

[redgriff]

Come on now - 'Your' should be 'You're'.

Grammar police.

[UtwoOneMaster]

@redgriff

Can I join?

[redgriff]

@UtwoOneMaster Join what?

[23viktor23]

beautiful really. 18 people have no taste

[lestat1635]

played this at me mums funeral

[VAMPIREGODDESS57]

if i had a nickel for everytime ive listened to this song id be as rich as bill gates

[latinapeacechick]

My favorite U2 song

[barbarasarro]

I really love this, it's such a cool love song.

[lestat1635]

@barbarasarro its actually about his dad

[mwfmccann]

mum u will be missed, life is still empty without you now two years on, i still cant beleive ur gone, yea we had our fights and never got to say sorry before it was too late, just know im so sorry and i realli do love you! xx

[ermarauder]

wrong lyrics at at A: 3:28 it's "you're" not your. B: 3:38 is not "well hey now"

it's "where are you now?"

amazing shit with incorrect lyrics.

fuck you should be shot

[PrinzAviator]

@ermarauder I sure hope you're trolling and you're not really this big of a douchebag.

[SixtenD]

Fail lyrics video. If you make a lyrics-video, at least care enough to spell "you're" right. And, "You think you got the stuff" isn't a question, it's a statement.

[Darkhenne]

@SixtenD and now? it's still a good song. and he uploaded a good version of this on youtube

[ermarauder]

@SixtenD didn't read your comment before i posted.But Fucking A right!!

[babe938]

GOOD ASS OLDIE PICKS!!!!! :D

[alfonsolopulalan]

Goodbye dad, I love you, even though we didnt or couldnt always see eye to eye...

[Mrsteisag2]

@alfonsolopulalan wut happened

[SashaReviews]

wtf this is song is incredible so much meaning behind it

[rvmm2]

Reminds me of a problem i am having with a girl :(

[xxleandraxx1]

sadly this song describes my older brother & our dads relationship. My brother's mom took off before he was born, 16 years later I found him he moved with us didnt work went home now he is 19 almost 20 with a baby on the way and hates my dad..when it was his mom's fault =(

[rvmm2]

@xxleandraxx1

Hey man thinks can get shit in life but sometimes all it takes is the innocent one who needs to do the drastic thing (you).



[xxleandraxx1]

@rvmm2 what do you mean? i've tried to help my brother, I've tried to help he only comes around when he wants something or if something is wrong.

[rvmm2]

@xxleandraxx1

Then my advice is contact him when he's alone and just maybe try to arrange you and him to sit down and talk abuot how it affects you as well and do the same with your dad ... my family isn't the greatest but its getting better :)

[xxleandraxx1]

@rvmm2 I haven't seen my brother in almost 4 years I live in so-cal he lives in WA

[rvmm2]

@xxleandraxx1

Is there any way of contacting him???

[xxleandraxx1]

@rvmm2 yes, i've tried talking to him he just gets pissed and goes off on me. he gets mad and says "I disown you as my sister" he'll delete me off of facebook then come running back to me a few weeks or a month later.

[rvmm2]

@xxleandraxx1

Then in that case i suggest a letter (well thought out) jsut to underline your points and if he goes on at you and then comes back after a few monthes you have to persist with wanting to sort the problem out straight away and let him know you want it sorted out :/

[brownniggaz]

@xxleandraxx1 Does your dad resent your brother too or is it just the other way around

[xxleandraxx1]

@brownniggaz My dad tried a few times but my brother thinks it was my dad who left when he wasnt born when it was actually his mom.

[MaleBosszz]

I lolled when i saw that bono was the leader of this band because he was CRAP in South Park xd good song tough no hater

[bennymutant]

I'm overwhelmed. I have goose-pimples

"You're the the reason why the opera is in me"

I love you Bono.

[sawyerjvreade]

this song was amazing july 30, 2011 U2 360 tour moncton! I WAS THERE!

[yvonnebest1]

ouch!!



[XxelinzybadyXx]

awwwwww how sad waaaah :'(

good luck on you bono.....!!!

curse you dislike ers you will reallyneed a heart

( the 16 dislikers )

[XxelinzybadyXx]

awwwwww how sad waaaah :'(

good luck on you bono.....!!!

[XplicitSnipingUK]

all time fav

[korina721]

oh... i love you dad... <3 thank you bono...

[sirkennydalglish07]

thumbs up if your listening to this in 2011 and will still be listen in 2012

[coffeebubbletea]

I've been trying to convince my older sister to put herself in rehab and get help for about a year now.next time i see her i plan to play this song for her,hopefully this song will finally get through to her what I've been trying to tell her all along..

[scoobs079]

@coffeebubbletea -- i hope you get that sorted with yr sis ----- today everyone is encouraged to 'go it alone' and if you dont its seen as a weekness -- which it isnt --- and we wonder why alcohol and drug abuse it so high --- its cus the rest of the saddos just spend to get them through --- everyone has a vice -- just some are acceptable and some arnt xxx

[MW2Soap1234]

Bono's Dad Would be Proud :)

[wagonwheel15]

this song makes me think bout my life <3

[funkytown1999]

@wagonwheel15 if u think this song makes you think about ur life you should have seen me last night.

[ireland3310]

@wagonwheel15 +1 mate

Take care

[Darkhenne]

@wagonwheel15 This song makes me think about all the epic songs, U2 has released.

[candy4725331]

:) cute

[Riddl3r02]

The most beautiful song of U2, and the most saddest song in the world.

[triplex992]

i don't have hart to stop this song in the middle...i always listen it till the end

[Busta033]

this is ofne of the most saddest songs on the earth

[KoaiCharlie]

I know this song is about a father and son, but it describes me (female) and my mother so much. The first time I really listened to it properly I thought 'that's it. That's our song.' My mother and I are so difficult together, almost impossible, even...but I still have hope things will improve. I hope she does too.

I love this song so much.

[UpDaDubs34]

16 people are going to have happy fufilling lives, rich in spirituality, while disliking this song.

[caroowHorrorproject]

it just amazing how deep this song can get under you skin :'3

[funkytown1999]

16 ppl dont have a heart at all!

[funkytown1999]

b4 i even knew what the whole song is about i cried now i ball my eyes out when i listen to it.

[exabyterra1]

r.i.p. all fathers, thx bono, love you

[SuperMichaelalee]

this song is just amazing, full of meaning and is my favourite U2 song because of this reason<3 <3 <3

[xMaryWinchesterx]

this time i can't make it on my own... my mother has cancer again.and i'm into bulimia. I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder. i'm doing my best to support her, to give her streinght and make her feel good... but when i'm all alone, i break down and cry! I want to be strong :( my bf doesn't even make me feel supported. sometimes i think it's best for me if we break up!i need him but it's like he's on the other side of the world.i guess i'll be the one who'll take care of mum and myself

[SuperMichaelalee]

@xMaryWinchesterx

much hope for you and your mum, and your relationship

[xMaryWinchesterx]

@SuperMichaelalee thank u! I hope everything's gonna be alright... 

[SuperMichaelalee]

@xMaryWinchesterx

its okay :) , yeah think of all the positive sides of everything to get you through

[xxleandraxx1]

@xMaryWinchesterx Your a angel for taking care of your mom <3 really its a beautiful thing, she gave you life, now your going to help her <3 I helped take care of my papa for 6 years he had leaukmia rare type. Mircles do happen just gotta keep the faith okay? I dont know ya but i'll pray for you! God Bless you and your mom <3

[xMaryWinchesterx]

@xxleandraxx1 thank you :) I really need to be strong right now but I feel so weak :( hope my mum will get better as soon as possible... I want her to smile and be alright :(

[xxleandraxx1]

@xMaryWinchesterx Miracles happen girl! just keep your head up! and stay strong for your mom :) it's hard but in the end God has a plan for all of us. well I hope everything works out for you and your mom hopefully she'll be fine, just hope so! If not, your mom has another job to go do she'll always be around/ with you its never goodbye its "ill see ya later"

[davetomo12]

@xMaryWinchesterx Mary, I hope you're OK, it's a month after you're original post according to Youtube. I'm so sorry to read of your troubles I hope with all my heart you get through this horrendous time in your life and you and your mum come through healthy and well. I don't pray but plenty will pray for you and your mum. About your bf, you should speak to him and ask him why he's not supporting you, he may be too scared to help, if he just can't be bothered you don't need him. anyway.

[xMaryWinchesterx]

@davetomo12 thank you, really... the truth is that I was very close to god once but since when i've found out of my mother's cancer i've almost stopped praying and even believing in god... i know it's wrong but i can't help it! I hope things will get better... i'm hating everything, seriously! :S

[PunkRockPrincess961]

this song is the one that i needed !! im sorry paulina :(

[Blitzwing39]

Its not much, but it hit me right thru the heart. Got this from someone when reading some comments. Hope this helps.

The Truth About Never...... Never to worry, Never to fear, Never to lose hope in the future, Never to lose faith in God, Never to harbor bitterness, Never to lose heart in the fight for an ideal, Never to delay the accomplishment of a duty, Never to stop achieving, Never to be contented with yourself, And Never to be discontented with your life.

[pdg4everinheart]

it's you when I don't pick up the phone....that part is missing here..and a big part.

[earthalien77]

Yet another masterpiece of music...♥

[Fabulose100]

Bellissima è una delle canzoni più belle che abbiamo mai fatto! 

[waru2360]

esta es UNA cancion que BONO LE DEDICO A SU PAPA BOB LA LETRA DE ESTA CANCION ES TAN PROFUNDA Y LLENA DE TRISTEZA DE INTERROGACIONES ,DE SOLEDAD, Y DE ESA SENSACION DE DEJAR IR AL SER QUE MAS QUERIAS EN LA VIDA. ASI ,SIN NINGUNA EXPLICACION .

[Dalilah77]

@waru2360 Eso me paso exactamente a mi, no te das cuenta de lo que pasa hasta que la persona se va a mejor vida ..... me encanta la cacion y a U2 ni se diga. Saludos :)

[IlyxBijillion]

My amazing music taste brought me here.

Woo hoo thumbs up whore.

[mrhenryleopard]

@IlyxBijillion

Jacko from Brush Strokes brought me here.

[daliiabby909]

@QuiteHotBros shut up! you dont even know her. so stop talking shit. asshole!

[daliiabby909]

@QuiteHotBros shut up! you dont ven know her. so stop talking shit. asshole!

[LeinMarjo]

this song is so beautifull, it allmost makes me cry, love ittt

[Cyruz92]

Must have been hard to sing this as his dad's funeral. Cudos to bono

[Obstinacy3]

One of the very few songs able to make me cry<3

I'm a fighter, I defend the persons I love.

I would be a shield against all hits that would hurt them.

And I know they would do the same for me. I'm not alone, I've forgotten this a few times though. But this song always reminds me I have my friends behind me.

[Daveonthekeyz]

If I'm not mistaken, he lost both of his parents when he was a child!

[pixargod]

15 people can't make it on their own.

[MegaRednblack]

Per fortuna che ci sono ancora gli U2 e qualcun altro che dà qualcosa di bello alla musica moderna. Grandissima canzone.

[MrGrantfred1]

this always reminds me of my Grandpa he died cuz of cancer  RIP Max Krecic

[MyTwoCentsAreFree]

We fight... all the time, you and I. That's alright, we're the same soul.

[Jaredfish1]

amazing song..

[Nicegirlgonenaughty]

a house dosen't make a home, dont leave me here alone <3 <3 love that bit

[StolenWound]

I have no words to express how much I love this song!!! <3<3<3

[daisydeath1]

this song always makes me cuz how tipical on the way back from my great gransmas grave it came on :'(((

[EpicRamenKnight]

My favorite line is 'your the reason why, the opera is in me.' It makes me smile.

[Sukom71]

Teljesen magával ragad ez a dal. Amikor ráakadtam, legalább 10x hallgattam meg egymás után. Szívembe mart, megríkatott... "beleszerettem". Pedig akkor még nem is tudtam, miről szól. Abban a kedvesen segített, aki lefordította nekem a szövegét. U2 számok közül az egyik nagy kedvencem...

[Animeluv32]

Its like I can hear myself singing this song to myself. Long story.

[Hootshot112]

My love for U2 brought me here :P

[connorrehanfeaglasgo]

a song relevant to every person in the world at one moment in time.beautiful.

[menthal1]

@connorrehanfeaglasgo ur comment should be number one.....i totally agree with u.

[oki9Sedo]

Absolutely incredible song. Great song, great album, great band.

[smiff151]

i love this song, even if i do end up crying after singing or listening or even playing it, for me it's too my uncle, who i miss very much. "a house doesn't make a home, don't leave me here alone" i love you! i miss you! i wish you were still here for me ):

[DasKoning]

DON'T LEAVE ME HERE ALONE :(:(:(

[MrTomwatson24]

top man . miss my dad too .....top tune my friend x

[Sukom71]

Mindig összeszorul a torkom, ha ezt a zenét hallgatom. Egyszerre öntenek el szomorú és vidám emlékek... U2 hallgatás közben megszűnik számomra a külvilág zaja, búja, gondja; egy másik világba csöppenek, ahol nem kell szégyellnem az érzéseimet. U2 forever!

[julianaandsavannah]

I got this from Twin and Nova I love this song!!

[reececruvz52]

thumbs up if after hearing this you take advantage of still having your dad ?

[3seren]

i have to admit, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever created

kudos U2

[raxxalexx]

Amazing musicians! Bono is a real soul man, awesome song and TRIBUTE to his father!!

[cynthiatjuuh]

it's when I DON'T pick up the phone

[xxleandraxx1]

yesterday around 4, My dad was rushed to the hospital with all the symtoms of a hardcore heart attack, I left work to be up at LR with my family. My 8 year old brother saved his life. Hours after Hours at the hospital. He went from tan/light brown to Grey with yellow eyes. Did a altrasound on his stomach and heart. He ended up leaving the hospital with nothing wrong. This is mine and my dads song. <3

[fionacosta2]

my fave song... since i was a child <3 ahh memories <3

[superflysam97]

wow :) x

[OperaOfViolence]

"...you're the reason the opera is in me...." Gets me every time.

[SummerBlaze13]

this song gets exactly how my relationship with my dad is.

[latavalisetty3]

Hey, I'm not sure if someone commented on this before but the lyric Your the reason why the opera is in me... is really "your the reason why the heart burns inside me"

[latavalisetty3]

Hey, I'm not sure if someone commented on this before but the lyric Your the reason why the opera is in me... is really "your the reason why the heart burns inside me"

[Dalilah77]

Dad I miss you so much!!!! I'm so sorry that I wasn't there to take care of you, knowing that you couldn't make it on your own......Viejito Perdoname R.I.P <3

[fluffythecat2]

@Dalilah77

It's ok dear; it's ok. He does not want you to be worried.  He's ok.

[Dalilah77]

@QuiteHotBros Hahahhaha I love you too and GOD bless you. :)

[davetomo12]

@Dalilah77 I love this song but it makes me feel so sad, and your post makes me realise why! I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope your dad rests in peace.

[martyrfc1987]

@Dalilah77 respect man god bless