![]() It was and is what a Trump presidency sounds like to me. It was the only song that came to mind the night Trump was elected. “Bullet the Blue Sky” is one of my favorite U2 songs. It is one of U2’s most overtly political songs, and when they perform it live they usually do so in a manner that is heavily critical of political conflicts and violence making the Fallon performance timely. ![]() I know many people poke fun at U2’s egos, but no matter how much you may disagree with or dislike Bono and the band’s political views you have to give them this, their hearts are in the right place and their intentions are noble.įor years they have spoken out against oppression and social injustice, whereas Jimmy Fallon has been ignorantly invading television screens across America by not speaking out against Trump like other late night show hosts have (Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Cobert, Trevor Noah, and Seth Meyers), and U2’s performance of a Trump-centered “Bullet the Blue Sky” was just what was needed and they deserve respect for speaking out against the Demagogue-in-Chief. I have even “unfriended” a person on Facebook for lambasting Bono in a comment thread on a personal post. Don’t get me wrong, there have been moments of disappointment like Zooropa and Pop, and even the controversial blight that is Age of Innocence, but I have still remained faithful to Bono and the boys. Since the age of 10 when I first heard “Angel of Harlem” from their 1988 album Rattle and Hum, I have been a huge fan. Then, there was U2’s appearance a couple of weeks ago that did nothing to change my opinion of Fallon, but it was much needed for a show that lacks political backbone catering to viewers who are equally indifferent. It hasn’t always been this way, but since that infamous night when he let candidate Donald Trump off the hook without asking political questions while having a discussion that made Trump look more “human” than he actually is was the night my opinion of Fallon changed. The comments are property of their posters,Īll the rest © 1996-2010 by Macphisto.I do not like Jimmy Fallon. who run.into the arms.of America"īack to U2 Lyrics by album / alphabetical index.Īll logos, articles and trademarks on this site are property of their respective owner. I feel a long way from the hills of San Salvador where the sky is ripped open and the rain pours through a gaping wound pelting the women and children.pelting the women and children.who run. Well the God I believe in isn't short of cash, mister. And I can't tell the difference between ABC news, Hill Street Blues and a preacher on the old time gospel hour stealing money from the sick and the old. In the next room I hear some woman scream out that her lover's turning off turning on the television. " So I'm back in my hotel room with Johnnie Coltrane and the love supreme. ![]() U2 Lyrics - Bullet The Blue Sky (Rattle And Hum)go to Joshua Tree for the lyrics! U2's Singapore #1 setlist and videos, 30/11/19.U2's Singapore #2 setlist and videos, 01/12/19.U2's Manila setlist and videos, 11/12/19. ![]()
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