Picked up U2's latest album a few days ago for a whopping $3.99 at www.amazon.com/mp3. Can't beat that price. Anyway, this is a really interesting album and I think it's going to take some time for me to digest it, compared to the last couple of albums which, to me, have been more accessible right out of the gate. Overall, my first impressions of it are quite good; it's got a lot of interesting sonic and instrumental arrangements and you can really tell that they sample the various locations where they recorded the songs. First song I'm struck by, and maybe it's because I love the Biblical knowledge these guys have, was Magnificent.
Magnificent
Magnificent
I was born
I was born to be with you
In this space and time
After that and ever after I haven't had a clue
Only to break rhyme
This foolishness can leave a heart black and blue
Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar
I was born
I was born to sing for you
I didn’t have a choice but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice
From the womb my first cry, it was a joyful noise…
Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar
Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
The Magnificent
Magnificent
Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love unites our hearts
Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
The Magnificent
Magnificent
Magnificent
I know some church going people who still keep away from U2 and Bono because they can be a bit weird and vocal at times, but album after album reveals the depth of their faith and the spiritual struggles with which they grapple. This song is so simple yet it's fresh at the same time. Saw them perform it on Letterman on Tuesday night (they are on every night this week) and it was just beautiful.
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