One Step Closer - U2

[hollywoodbock]

It is a shame not many people know about this song...even U2 fans. Probably one of the greatest lyrics to a song to come out in the last 10 years.

[killa090807]

this ong sucks

[BIKAPEPE]

my favorite song. it makes me feel something that i dont know what it is...

[hnair168]

A beautiful and haunting track from U2. Perfect song to listen to while your driving at night under the stars. Its a real pity that the band never played this live, it would have been an absolute classic.

[TwoArtistsInOne]

Gotta confess that my favorite part of the song is that short, lovely interlude in the middle. It moves me.

[AlwaysBewitchTheMind]

Ah I'm in love with U2.

[IlIIOO0]

one step closer to Norway...........(i live in Norway =)

[lyonslaforet]

It's an amazing track that is a great throwback to the atmospheric climates of the Unforgettable Fire (1984).

[themissamericangirl]

i went from thinking it was "one step closer to norway".. to "one step closer to nowhere".. to "one step closer to nothing".. then finally. "one step closer to knowing." :) gotta love that irish accent.

[575th]

This sounds like the soundtrack of a coma.

[robertolorenzo1969]

bellissima ...

[robertolorenzo1969]

bellissima ...



[KoszaSzello]

" ...the heart that hurts is a heart that beats... "

[aksteb412011]

i alwaYS THOught he said one step "closer to nowhere" LOL :)

[prpqmnj]

If this had segued into Streets during the Vertigo tour, this may have been AMAZING. Imagine if you will, a dark stage with smoke blowing, a faint spot lit on Bono...a quiet arena, a modest moment for Bono, almost self reflecting, as he stares out into a sea of lighters & cell phones, as the song begins to wind down, we hear a familiar synth, as it turns from a dark blue stage into a gradual red glowing screen that becomes Where the Streets Have No Name...

[jimflan1712]

saw 'em five times in 3 countries on this tour and my only regret is I didn't make it to more !

[grenas79]

u2 make me cray this track is amazing l lovit this song l remenber went l be  with mi friends l never forget that times grenas salvatrucha 13

[domk77]

could do with hearing this on the way to heaven xxxxxxxxxx

[mmkaviator]

@AgentCROCODILE NOT WITHOUT JESUS

[flpc1981]

a heart button, please.

[forsoup]

This really is a special, special album.

It deals with everything that is real, has lyrics we can all apply to ourselves and a deep rooted, very real charge of emotion.

Sometimes people say U2 aren't what they once were.

I'd put this up there with the finest material they have ever done.

Spine Tingling.

[mmkaviator]

'love the guitar at 2:11l

[mmkaviator]

God, this song is so soothing. I just love it. You you expect anything less from U2?

[badreligion88]

i want this played at my funeral.

[hollywoodbock]

"my fingers still red with the prick of any old rose". Talk about a poetic lyric that relates to anyone who has an old love they can't forget. Pure Genious!!!!

[Galant2500v6]

This song.. fucking hell It's amazing. It's realy emotional! I start thinking about my life, about family about everything. VERY POWERFUL SONG

[PonyboyInNewZealand]

Proof that God is real.

[blueflagcfcyt]

Only true love can keep beauty innocent!

[wisenumb]

OH DEAR LORD - What an amazing track....

MAGNIFICENT U2

No one, I repeat, no one can compare to how blessed these four are

[joecadge]

Didn't noel gallagher havppe input on this?

[SDCParrot]

@joecadge ""One Step Closer" is billed in the album with thanks to Noel Gallagher of Oasis. The title of the song comes from a conversation Bono had with Gallagher about Bono's dying father, Bob Hewson. Bono asked, "Do you think he believes in God?" to which Gallagher replied, "Well, he's one step closer to knowing.""

I think that answers your question.

[kVz073]

Gran cancion!

Sal-U2

[ryguy2k7]

hahaha this DOES sound like the soundtrack to a coma.

[infradig8]

U2 are a great band (if not the greatest), but i (+ they probably) would love to get them to play in a small crowded bar, like their early days...

can't go back tho'...

[CS2811]

God bless all of us, & U 2 !

[picklepie159]

@CS2811 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

God bless Maddox

[Monkeyboy92037]

who's maddox?

[omamder5]

google "Best Page In The Universe" and be enlightened

[bicketteama]

La class !!!!!!

[orensson2]

A wise man once said, "This sounds like the soundtrack of a coma."

[ChickenTrigger]

@orensson2 Maddox!!

[kommievision]

something tells me u2 is more than just the 4, something bigger than the band, as there is always a 5th wheel that imparts a finishing touch, maybe even a 6th or seventh wheel, and then, it is not just their music, but their cause and purpose. lillywhite, lanois, and of course eno. i'm reggae if your reggae

[extreme67]

U2 wrote "Miami"

[manuelito611]

this song make me crayn wen remenber semething was me but l am happy wen l lisen l love it this sound

[HaLfDeAdArtist]

cuz im one step closer to the edge, and im about to break.... =D

[Herzchenbettdecke]

LINKIN PARK! <33 :D

viel besser :D

[UPASR]

Such a haunting beautiful song.

[atruelover123]

Listen to Yahweh after this song, it's ecstatic...

[36joba]

ñ existe comparação .. é a melhor banda do mundo ....

[douchechilled]

Was there for early U2, there for old U2, there for 90s U2, there for 2000s U2, and will be there for NLOTH tour..... thanks, U2

[andy55512000]

One of the best songs Bono has written in the past 10 years, and one of the more underrated U2 tracks. This is outstanding.

[TinCanOwnage]

I agree 100%

[oldirtydawson]

This is such an amazing track. I have to believe all the "I only like early U2" people out there didn't take the time to listen to the albums and just judged the new work on the singles they heard on the radio. I'm 29 and grew up with the early u2 as a child, still say Unforgettable Fire is my favorite album, but they are still writing amazing songs and I feel sad for those who are too blind to enjoy them. It's hard to think of a band like U2 having underrated tracks, but this one will be.

[comis44]

very nicely put...couldnt agree more

[martilook]

@comis44 Me too.

[beatletat]

@oldirtydawson you,d only b 2 when boy came out then.

[tnasunblock]

i could sing this all day

[MetroidPrimefan1]

: )

[kevinm1999]

medic u spot on m8 song is based on conversation he had with noel gallagher ,2 class musicians god bless them

[ChayenBros]

my teacher played this in class, we had to write what we thought it meant. i began to like U2 that day.

[joyfulvibe]

So Meaningful! 5* Excellent, Thank you.

[timpak]

This song belongs on All That You Can't Leave Behind. Man, when can we have another album like Achtung or Pop?

[DarkAcrobat]

meeeeeeeeeeek !!, error, this song is from How to dismantle an atomic bomb, the most recent album (2004)

[honoluluguitarist]

I think he meant this song would've fit nicely on ATYCLB.

[DarkAcrobat]

march 2, it's called No line on the horizon

[Mezoula]

Yep. It's true. This is a complete album. Very well constructed and thoughtful from start to finish. This band is and will be the measuring stick by which many current and future bands will be compared for decades to come. Me, I just love the music. Thanks, U2.

[SeiyaJvanjo]

Yes, I think the same!! U2YouToo!!

[nivellen90]

imo their best album is 'war' I just love it...

[Kilmarley]

Unforgettable Fire!

[U2ROCKS92]

I love this song. U2 always makes beautiful songs that have an deeper meaning.

I still get chills everytime I hear this song

[ateetdubey]

poooooooooooooooooor

[nickloveandpeace]

both of the writers underneath me are totally horrible.

[StrangerToEarth]

This sounds like the soundtrack of a coma.

[psinept]

That joke was written by maddox, not your dumb ass.

[StrangerToEarth]

I know that joke was written by maddox. Please oh please tell me something I don't fucking know! It just summed up the album so effectively I had to say it. Go figure!

[psinept]

Should have used quotations. You wouldn't want anyone to think that you are that whitty.

[StrangerToEarth]

Haha, you're a 'specially dumb nimwit, aren't you? I don't really care whether I'm 'whitty' or not, youtuber-with-the-typical-rand­om-unintelligible-lettered name. But what I do have to care about is the millions of dedicated Maddox fans like you, pissinept! Cheers!!

[psinept]

Wow! you used the word "nimwit." Although, I do admire that you coherently responded back to me. This proves that you aren't at the shit age of 10-17 which means I should probably respect you for being intelligent. So I will. You are welcome to use any already used joke that you wish to use.

[StrangerToEarth]

Why thank you, not only do I feel extra-specially-good at being lauded for my ancient expressions...but I think i've just been called intelligent! Rich coming from you, dont-ya think? You don't seem halfway horrid yourself. I'm tired with the old jokes, and i'm tired of this fucking site. I'm gonna go eat some sauerkraut. Feel welcome to abuse my odd sauerkraut-eating tendencies.

[psinept]

Like you, I also enjoy a nice bowl of sauerkraut. Man, we have way too much in common.  you're a cool guy, therefore, we must hang out sometime. Good luck with the saurkraut.

[StrangerToEarth]

Well, i usually eat it unceremoniously out of a big jar with a plastic fork left over from chinese takeaway or something. It's one of the finer points of my day when someone shares my love of sauerkraut.

What makes you think I'm a guy?

The 'dipshit', I suppose..

[psinept]

You are a chick?  That's even better.

[StrangerToEarth]

*Shudder* The day I am called a chick is not a good one, man. Where do you live anyway?

[psinept]

I live a county over from Memphis in TN. Of the US of course. How about you?

[StrangerToEarth]

Haha!

And here you were thinking that I was a fellow Yank. :)

I live in London, Wealdstone borough. I'm sure you know just about as much about British boroughs as I know about American counties - nothing.

And that probably makes me a snooty brit, doesn't it? haha

[psinept]

That is amazing. No, I have absolutely nothing against the British. In fact, if America goes to hell because of our next president, Britain is the first place I would think to move to. And you are correct. I know nothing about boroughs. But, it is something I should probably look into. I'm astounded by this. I never would have thought for you to be British. Again, that is amazing.

[skral666]

I quite agree. óO

[RogerFirmin]

you can't compare the two

[psinept]

Much agreed.

[miakity33]

We are the only beings that can create such sounds given to us by the angels. To fight over who is lame or not as far as a band or likes and dislikes goes completely against the point and privilege we have to hear music regardless of genre or what anyone favors. Music is music and we have preferences. The beauty lies within the note and not the genre. U2 has a beautiful sound that is heaven to my ears and maybe not yours but it is respected.

[StrangerToEarth]

No one wants to hear you philosophize. Mmkay?

[psinept]

Agreed. "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" was generic crap.

[feartheorysinger]

anyone else thing they should have released this as a single? in my opinion it's the best song on the album.

[jakshish]

I agree

[shangoyal]

i agree too

[AndroO1989]

twochordcool, stfu you are not here to judge and humiliate other bands(nirvana) just to say that U2 is the best, De gustibus non disputandum est.

[shackle5]

some innovative sounds and lyrics

[medic1987]

The title of this great song comes from a conversation Bono had with Gallagher about Bono's dying father, Bob Hewson. Bono asked, "Do you think he believes in God? to which Gallagher replied, "Well, he's one step closer to knowing"

[funerallimosine1]

typical gallagher, dry as fuck

[wesolemiasteczko]

U2 wymiata! They're the best!!!

[LCkreator]

heavenly masterpiece.

U2 = Voice of Peace.

[frizzleboy2003]

make that douche "bag"..sorry about that.

[frizzleboy2003]

spicy=douchebad, bono=awesome....sorry spicy :(

[spicyhabenera1559]

flopix17- just for a moment, let me revel in your eloquence and intelligence.

I think that Maddox said it best when he said that this sounds like the soundtrack to a coma.

Bono- A stuck up, pretentious piece of shit who still thinks that he can rock.

[twochordcool]

I's LOVE to hear who you think rocks - I'm sure they SUCK HARD compared to U2.

[spicyhabenera1559]

Actually, I enjoy a lot of Soundgarden, Les Claypool, Metallica, Tool...

and that's not all- I also Enjoy Jack Johnson, Fiona Apple, and people who can write intelligent and thought provoking lyrics without being a large douchebag for bragging about them.

"Our music never had a roof on it." -Bono

[twochordcool]

When all is said and done U2 will leave all of those artists in the dust - whether you like it or not. Their music IS great - AND the amount of music that they have written that is great is seemingly endless. They've already exceeded the greatness of the Beatles. Their music has tremendous depth to it - it really touches their fan in ways that other bands don't. NO band compares to U2. Not one. Pity the fools that don't get them - one day they'll get it and U2 will be history.

[spicyhabenera1559]

Thank you for proving my point.

[twochordcool]

And that's ME saying that - not Bono dickhead.

[spicyhabenera1559]

I understand, I was saying that U2 fans follow this crap and are just as screwed up as Bono himself....

[twochordcool]

Whatever moron - you're obviously just some tool anyway.

[twochordcool]

Anyone that can appreciate a band as lame as Nirvana and can't find a single thing to like about a band obviously as great as U2 is is just an idiot. They didn't get to be the greatest, biggest, most popular band in rock today for no reason.

Now I'm done trying to convince a fool.

[VivianSmythe]

twochord has you dead to rights mate. give it up. what he said was true and the fact is U2 started being mentioned along side the Beatles years ago and their body of work has surpassed the liverpool 4. only sentiment keeps it from being uninanimous.... It must suck being you because U2 owns the genre of rock and have since the mid-eighties. The Clash handed them the title, "The Only Band That Matters." Too true.

[Haddyskelly]

Wow, I completely agree with you. I'm thirteen, and all my friends say I'm so retro for my favorite band being U2, but I find that U2 is really one of the last bands in the world left that have lyrics and meanings in the songs that REALLY matter and actually MEAN something..

[twochordcool]

Well you keep it up and never doubt yourself - you're 10 steps ahead of other people your age. Don't let anyone try to convince you that some other lame band is even half as good as U2!

[flopix17]

it's a very beautifull song...

and thejosetree ESTAS EN LO CIERTO! (you're right)

when a person says is a U2 fan... is because he feels the songs in his soul! He feels the letters and the rhytme...

U2 THE MOST GREAT BAND IN EVER!

[flopix17]

it's a very beautifull song...

and thejosetree ESTAS EN LO CIERTO! (you're right)

when a person says is a U2 fan... is because he feels the songs in his soul! He feels the letters and the rhytme...

U2 THE MOST GREAT BAND IN EVER!

[Hamish358]

This was written by that chap out of Oasis. Cant remember which one. I think so anyway. Great song whoever wrote it though.

[tommywm24]

Yeah it was with Noel Gallagher. They were talking about the afterlife I think Noel said something like "well we're one step closer to knowing"

[DanielReal91]

This song is one "Direction" toward something that we have us in the depth...Eternal U2...

[dbguitar5593]

dude, dungsitta, ur a faggot! bono is probably 1 of the greatest and most talented people to ever walk this earth!

[smackusilly]

i like linkin park, but if anything they closer 2

being classified as gay then u2.

[nawaf14]

listen guys dont talk rubish..just go to the straight point...Bono is the second highest doner in the world after bill gates!!...do i need to say anythn after that!!!!

[LinkinParkno]

LP Maked a song with Name One Step Closer

[suexID]

"maked"

Congratulations! You are a true champion of the English language! :D

[Haddyskelly]

Why the hell are you watching this then?! I just don't get it. Why would people watch the video if they think it's gay? It's sort of stupid. And also I think that's very rude of you to use gay as an insult.

[thejosetree]

Cuando un fan dice que U2 es el mejor grupo del mundo, es porque lo siente de verdad, es porque sabe que ningún otro grupo es capaz de transmitir tantísimo sentimiento y contenida épica espiritual como con esta canción.

Muy, muy grande.

[bergkm]

i've just read tuesday's with morrie it is amazing how closely this song fits in with that that book

[oopdanimaniac]

Bono save many poor people from death giving them some of his money, did LP do something like that? I don't thing so...

[projektmachineshop]

actually LP is helping with victims and the enviroment

[affenbear]

u2 brings me to tears. I am going to do something beautiful, cause you know Its what I'm gonna do , I know i'm an idiotic fool but in some weird way I have to accept i can spread lve and beauty, its what art really is we just wrie about the love

[soonalex1]

LINKIN PARK sucks all their songs sound the same

U2 is a legend

[Haddyskelly]

Totally XD GO U2!!!

[juan29vigo]

Con esta cancion he encontrado al señor todo poderoso.

GRACIAS U2.GRACIAS BONO.

[ANIMALfront]

magical..

[kyrkyr8]

i love this song cause it makes me think about my childhood. i wish i couls spend a day there again... this song has meaning to me but i dont know wat it means to me. but i love it and its my favorit esong ever and im so happy it was made

[infpthatsme]

This has got to be one of their best albums. I also thought Achtung Baby was awesome. And who can't like The Joshua Tree? Best Damn band in the universe! Love Bono.

[godnews]

I don´t know if Bono means this with this song, but I can see these "atomic bombs" walking around everywhere crying like Job in the Bible, but some don´t eaven cry anymore......there are blindness why we are hurt.

[baratsandberetarare]

this song was written about his father's death, saying that he is "one step closer" to knowing heaven.

[ellipsis070]

brilliance. every song on this album is 5 stars

[fachxx00]

haunting

[derrickrossignol2010]

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