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Where the Streets Have No Name Lyrics
by U2
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Where the Streets Have No Name Lyrics
I want to run
I want to hide
I want to tear down the walls
That hold me inside
I want to reach out
And touch the flame
Where the streets have no name
I want to feel sunlight on my face
I see the dust cloud disappear
Without a trace
I want to take shelter from the poison rain
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do
The city's aflood
And our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Trampled in dust
I'll show you a place
High on a desert plain
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do
Our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Blown by the wind
Oh, and I see love
See our love turn to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Blown by the wind
Oh, when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do
Meaning of Where the Streets Have No Name
I want to run, I want to hide – a desperate yearning for escape permeates this song, reflecting a desire to break free from confinement and emotional pain. U2 paints a vivid picture of a refuge, “where the streets have no name,” representing a place untouched by the corruption, disillusionment, and destructive forces that are consuming the narrator’s love and life. The imagery of dust clouds vanishing, poison rain, and rust symbolizes decay and loss, while the relentless wind represents overwhelming external pressures. Despite this bleakness, there's an unwavering commitment to share this sanctuary with another – “I go there with you,” offering a fragile hope amidst devastation. Ultimately, the song conveys a poignant exploration of love’s vulnerability, the struggle against despair, and the persistent need for a place where connection and authenticity can still exist, even if fleetingly.
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