Version: Studio (4:59) First Appears On: HTDAAB Album 2004 Written By: U2 / Bono Performed By: U2 INTRO: e |--7--7-----7--7-------5--5-----5--5-------|R B |---5--5-5---5--5-5-----5--5-5---5--5-5----|E G |-7--7--7--7--7--7----7--7--7--6--6--6-----|P 2 D |------------|E X A |------------|T E |------------|E RIFF: --------------- (repete 4x) From the brightest star Comes the blackest hole You had so much to offer Why did you offer your soul? I was there for you baby When you needed my help Would you deny for others What you demand for yourself? RIFF: ------------ --------- Cool down mama cool off Cool down mama cool off |------------Chorus------------| You speak of signs and wonders But I need something other I would believe if I was able But I’m waiting on the crumbs from your table RIFF: --------------- (repete 4x) RIFF: --------------- You were pretty as a picture It was all there to see Then your face caught up with your psychology With a mouth full of teeth You ate all your friends And you broke every heart thinking every heart mends |------------Chorus------------| RIFF: --------------- (repete 4x) Where you live should not decide Whether you live or whether you die Three to a bed Sister Ann she said Dignity passes by SOLO: --------------- (repete 8x) |------------Chorus------------| RIFF: --------------- (repete até o final)

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À propos de la chanson

Cette chanson aborde les thèmes de l'inégalité et de la quête de sens. Elle exprime le désir de quelque chose de véritable et de nourrissant, alors que l'on se sent souvent laissé pour compte, ne recevant que de rares miettes d'attention ou d'affection. Le protagoniste évoque une relation déséquilibrée, où l'on se demande pourquoi certaines personnes semblent si égoïstes tout en demandant de la compréhension pour elles-mêmes. Au cœur du message, il y a cette vérité simple : la dignité humaine ne devrait pas dépendre des circonstances matérielles ou sociales, un appel à la compassion et à la solidarité.