U2 ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ Lyrics & Which means: How Elvis Helped Inspire the Music
U2 are exploring love and religion on their new music, “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
The band launched the monitor on Thursday (October 15), together with a music video directed by Anton Corbijn.
Co-written by U2 and Brian Eno, the music is the third single from their upcoming album, Carnaval De Luz. And whereas its title additionally names their new tour, the music tells a extra private story.
What Is U2’s “The Greatest Show on Earth” About?
On their official website, the band describes the music as a narrative of “lovers combating to maintain religion in one another – and religion itself.”
In a Rolling Stone cover story, Bono revealed that he had the title in thoughts for a very long time. Watching Elvis Presley carry out “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” in Baz Luhrmann‘s concert film helped him work out the music’s idea.
“It’s perhaps our best music in a really very long time,” he mentioned. “That was a cause to remain within the band.”
What Is the Music Video About?
According to U2‘s announcement, Anton filmed the video within the California desert.
The band says the video “satirizes the band as a spiritual cult the place girls do all of the heavy lifting.”
When Does U2’s New Album Come Out?
Carnaval De Luz arrives November 13 through Island Records.
Produced by Jacknife Lee, the 12-song album is the band’s first full-length assortment of latest materials in 9 years. In the official announcement, the band describes the album’s themes as “spirituality, friendship, freedom and endurance within the face of darkish, encroaching forces.”
The music follows the sooner singles “Street of Dreams” and “Silencio.”
U2 additionally introduced a tour bearing the brand new music’s title. Find the announced dates and ticket presale details here.
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