My mother passed away on the first of February 2020. She had a heart attack while having dialysis. We played this song and one, at her funeral. She had stage 5 kidney failure and heart failure. She was only 49 years old. last year in 2019, I took her to see U2 in Adelaide She loved it. I brought her tickets for her birthday and that U2 was her favourite band. I’m only 19 about to turn 20 in March. I shouldn’t be losing my mother at such a age. I will always love her and deeply miss her 😔💔
My father also died last February...a terrible pain...😞😞 I have always loved U2...and Bono with this song gives me a little comfort.....😢😢 a hug from Italy.....💖
My wife lost her mum when she was 13 , to cancer. Live your life to the full, remember her always , cling to the happy memories. But don't let depression overtake you. There are people alive now , who need a friend like you. Be the best friend possible. May God bless you and keep you ♥️✝️🙏
Despite our differences (every father and son has them) my dad is my rock. I bumped my car today - 3 hours later he'd found a replacement part. Here's to you Father.
I can relate. My Dad passed a year away ago and this song brought tears to my eyes. NO-ONE can make it on their own. We must have parents. We must have friends. We must have relationships. You cannot make it on your own, I don't care how strong you are. Marked LIKE ☺
I dedicate this song to my Granny, she passed away last year. Everything she crosses my mind I always pick up the phone and call her. This song is so powerful, I always loved U2, Music like this is so badly missed
I just recently lost my dad. Just felt like finding some rock songs about lost fathers and found out about this one. After all of this time hearing this song, I never really knew this was what it was about. Thanks, U2. R.I.P., Dad. I'll always love you.
I used to listen to this song whilst my father was battling the most intense depression and alcohol addiction, I tried so hard to stay with him and help him fight it out, tried to take the punches, tell him he isn't always right, but that's okay because and there's always a way and no matter what I'll always love him, no surrender, back to back against the world and naysayers, we stopped talking within the last year or two before he passed away from a heart attack, if there's ever a song which breaks my bones, it's this one right here.
the lyrics do say "and it's you when I don't pick up the phone"because Bono and his father didn't speak for a long time but they did resolve their differences before he died.thanks for posting such a beautiful song
definitely. I read that Bono's Dad wasnt very approving of Bono. Hard to understand really, Bono was a gift. Even so, Bono obviously loved his dad very much and he sang this song at his Dads funeral. Its just so sad. Poor beautiful Bono. Such a sweet soul.
I started listening to this song three years ago when my dog was near the end of his life. This song reminds me of how for one month I cared for him and before each Friday dinner, we would make dinner together. Three years later, I still listen to this song and never forget his time he had. Makes me sad sometimes thinking of how precious time is.
Thanks!!! What I currently struggle with each day is even though he is gone, when he passed away on the final day of year 2012, I was far away from him on vacation. Thankfully two family members were with him, but when I got the call on that afternoon, I stood still because after all the time I spent with him, I was unable to say goodbye. What hurts is not seeing his eyes and having that sense of acknowledgement that I had done all I could for him.
I want this song played at my funeral. I've told my son, whom I dedicate it to. Hopefully he will honor my wishes. I love you, my baby, my son, my heart. We're the same soul. xoxo
My Dad passed 3 years ago. We fought all through my life but there was a deep love in there. This song is so reflective of my relationship with my Dad. I just wish I listened to him more.
This song is my Mom and I, when two people are so similar that they both reach the same conclusion at the same time the sparks will fly. I spent so much of my childhood and adolescence being angry with her for mistakes she made that broke up our family that I failed to see the hurt that she had been through that made her how she was. We squared our emotional debts to one another before she moved on to the next place. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her and wish I had been a better son to her
got some mates that need to hear this. gotta know they don't have to act hard, can open up. don't have to go it alone. i'm terminally depressed too, but acting hard and not talking is the beginning of the end.
Beautiful song.. one of their best. Amazing how much emotion can be felt in this simple song. Probably my favorite. it doesn't matter what you apply it to, its so powerful.
OMG this song is just amazing. Itmade me cry the first couple of times I heard it. Bono and his dad had such a difficult relationship, but you can still feel the love and the pain in Bono's voice in that song. Just incredible.
This song reminds me of my mother, she soon is gonna die, and I really wanna sing this song to her at her funeral. It has to many memory's but in a beautiful way
I think you have it wrong - Bono was very, very close to his father. It was his father who initially gave U2 room to reverse and gave him time to find the U2 "sound". His Father was a great supporter of his son and U2 and as far as I can tell all the members of the band regarded him with great affection. By all accounts Bon's father was lovely, kind, gentle man.
"Can you hear me when I sing..... You're the reason I sing. You're the reason why the opera is in me." Chokes me up every time. Such a beautiful heartbreaking song. 😭
Bono is gifted from above. That’s because I believe in his speeches when he goes around the world like a new Messiah. Lots of people hate him for that, but it’s because they don’t know his songs and poetry.
can you hear me when i sing? you're the reason that i sing. you're the reason why the opera is in me. ~~Bono thanking his dad for where he got him and where he is today :*)
Always reminded me of late father. He died relatively young. We never saw eye to eye on anything, he never said "I love you" but I knew....The "hard to let go" part kills. He has been gone 15years, the best I can do sometimes is fake it.
I think the courage of U2 is remarkable. They're a great example, they haven't been saintly, but they are growing and serving God. A really good witness.
everytime i hear this it brings me close to tears. never has there been an artist like bono who has given up so much of himself for his art. never has there been a song that so explicitly details the trials and difficulties of father-son relationships. and never has there been a song that means so much to so many people, considering that the subject the song os based on doesn't apply to every individual. this is the brilliance of bono.
ive listened to this song seven times in a row now and i just keep crying and crying!! his dad sounds like my dad, and this sounds like our relationship, except neither of us are dead. its time to make amends
I don't think there is a better song out there that better expresses how complicated the relationship often is between a man and his father. I don''t need to hear you say that if we weren't so alike you'd like me a whole lot more... The guitar is haunting and moving. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. U2 is on a league of its own.
Damn... Sure Bono is talking to me now...😥 Breathtaking this song 😇 That's how life goes on sometimes and we have to do it on ur own 😖😞 Anyway to b huge fan of U2 helps ... U Can pick a song for every event in ur life that matched perfectly 😆😊
To me, this song is talking about family. As much as we as humans try to be independent sometimes we need our families to have our backs. That is something very hard to do for some of us. Family doesn't have to be blood, it can be the people closest to you.
I think I heard this song before but till now I haven't expected it to be this beautiful. Really... I didn't know that it is about his father. My father passed away when I was 3 yrs old... And this song really make my day... U2 - I wish you the best!
When my step dad died, I heard this song and it was like it had been written about us. It wasn't until afterwards I found out why Bono wrote it. My step dad was the toughest man I ever knew, I hated him for the first few years, but we got closer in time. I miss him 😢
aw the fact that he wrote this about his dad, it makes it even sadder. and i love the cleverly thought up lyrics "it's you when i look in the mirror, it's you when i pick up the phone"
It just makes you think about life....how small it is....and how we can do so much in such a small time...its just so.....strong.... When I first heard this song, I literally cried, its just so bloody spiritual...Reminds me of my Father.
this song is about his relationship with his father. Which reminds me of my relationship with my mom, were so similar and always have eachothers back. I love her and respect her very much, shes my hero.
My mother passed away on the first of February 2020. She had a heart attack while having dialysis. We played this song and one, at her funeral. She had stage 5 kidney failure and heart failure. She was only 49 years old. last year in 2019, I took her to see U2 in Adelaide She loved it. I brought her tickets for her birthday and that U2 was her favourite band. I’m only 19 about to turn 20 in March. I shouldn’t be losing my mother at such a age. I will always love her and deeply miss her 😔💔
My father also died last February...a terrible pain...😞😞 I have always loved U2...and Bono with this song gives me a little comfort.....😢😢 a hug from Italy.....💖
My wife lost her mum when she was 13 , to cancer.
Live your life to the full, remember her always , cling to the happy memories. But don't let depression overtake you. There are people alive now , who need a friend like you. Be the best friend possible.
May God bless you and keep you ♥️✝️🙏
She's with you every single day.
Am sorry for your loss. I lost my mother to cancer 8yrs ago. She was ONLY 54yrs old. So young. She will never ever see her grandchildren
Your both made of star dust
Man, when Bono sings "A house doesn't make a home, don't leave me here alone," you can truly feel his pain. Incredible song.
I can feel he does
IBBangin19
You re right
Absolutely beautiful and the words ring out ... As Father and Son the same souls ... You feel the love and pain when Bono sings them words ❤🎶🎵❤ xxx
It brings tears
You're right
Oh boy, the amount of times I've cried to this song...
LucielZ1 everytime i hear it i cry
Catherine Lobascio anche io
Me too
Despite our differences (every father and son has them) my dad is my rock. I bumped my car today - 3 hours later he'd found a replacement part. Here's to you Father.
My dad died of cancer last year on the 6th of June. Miss him so much! Let your mother and father know how much you love them while you still can!
"...you're the reason the opera is in me...." Gets me every time.
Me toooooooooo 🖤
@@meghanwaters5125 Great taste, my friend!
I can relate. My Dad passed a year away ago and this song brought tears to my eyes. NO-ONE can make it on their own. We must have parents. We must have friends. We must have relationships.
You cannot make it on your own, I don't care how strong you are.
Marked LIKE ☺
Realest comment i read.
10yrs on. Hope LIFE is great to you and your family DECADE on
Actually we must have God
@@gannonrdavid Says God.
You are right.
my sister RIP sis sung this to me all the time
I dedicate this song to my Granny, she passed away last year. Everything she crosses my mind I always pick up the phone and call her. This song is so powerful, I always loved U2, Music like this is so badly missed
I just recently lost my dad. Just felt like finding some rock songs about lost fathers and found out about this one. After all of this time hearing this song, I never really knew this was what it was about. Thanks, U2. R.I.P., Dad. I'll always love you.
Jeremy Greenidge 8
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I used to listen to this song whilst my father was battling the most intense depression and alcohol addiction, I tried so hard to stay with him and help him fight it out, tried to take the punches, tell him he isn't always right, but that's okay because and there's always a way and no matter what I'll always love him, no surrender, back to back against the world and naysayers, we stopped talking within the last year or two before he passed away from a heart attack, if there's ever a song which breaks my bones, it's this one right here.
"We fight all the time you and I thats all right were the same soul". Love you dad.
So underrated! My dad is exactly like Bono's dad. This song feels so real it hurts.
That's me and my dad! He's facing brain surgery right now! Saw him yesterday after months! Get well soon, Daddy!😢🙏🏼❤️
Just lost my dad today this song is for him we had differences but this is what my dad was suffering inside
the lyrics do say "and it's you when I don't pick up the phone"because Bono and his father didn't speak for a long time but they did resolve their differences before he died.thanks for posting such a beautiful song
Crying my eyes out. Had no idea this was about his dad until now. Wish I could hug him.
Me either
ah i originally thought it was about his mum. it takes on a whole different meaning when you learn that it's about someone who has passed
definitely. I read that Bono's Dad wasnt very approving of Bono. Hard to understand really, Bono was a gift. Even so, Bono obviously loved his dad very much and he sang this song at his Dads funeral. Its just so sad. Poor beautiful Bono. Such a sweet soul.
I didn't know that
Me too
"Listen to me now, I need to let you know, you don't have to go it alone..." Best song line ever...
I started listening to this song three years ago when my dog was near the end of his life. This song reminds me of how for one month I cared for him and before each Friday dinner, we would make dinner together. Three years later, I still listen to this song and never forget his time he had. Makes me sad sometimes thinking of how precious time is.
+grommit700 sorry for your loss my friend. At least your doggy had you as a friend
Thanks!!! What I currently struggle with each day is even though he is gone, when he passed away on the final day of year 2012, I was far away from him on vacation. Thankfully two family members were with him, but when I got the call on that afternoon, I stood still because after all the time I spent with him, I was unable to say goodbye. What hurts is not seeing his eyes and having that sense of acknowledgement that I had done all I could for him.
I just lost my Dad and this hits home.....Dog, human, fish whatever we love we will see again! Love is universal and forever my friend!
U ever duct tape your dogs tail to its back?
AldunateSK time with animals is precious
"a house doesn't make a home" amazing
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Very true.
THE ppl make it home
my dad introduced me to U2 in the first place, and this song reminds me so much of him :')
i have to admit, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever created
kudos U2
Goosebumps on that falsetto!
I want this song played at my funeral. I've told my son, whom I dedicate it to. Hopefully he will honor my wishes. I love you, my baby, my son, my heart. We're the same soul. xoxo
Mia444 great idea. I’ll do the same.
I want "Will meet again" and Always look on the bright side of life.
My Dad passed 3 years ago. We fought all through my life but there was a deep love in there. This song is so reflective of my relationship with my Dad. I just wish I listened to him more.
This song is my Mom and I, when two people are so similar that they both reach the same conclusion at the same time the sparks will fly. I spent so much of my childhood and adolescence being angry with her for mistakes she made that broke up our family that I failed to see the hurt that she had been through that made her how she was. We squared our emotional debts to one another before she moved on to the next place. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her and wish I had been a better son to her
got some mates that need to hear this. gotta know they don't have to act hard, can open up. don't have to go it alone. i'm terminally depressed too, but acting hard and not talking is the beginning of the end.
Josh Stanton Yeah cos bottling it up isn't healthy, I've suffered badly from depression myself but I've always felt the need to speak up about it.
Gotta talk. Were all not ok once you know that you can move on. Everyone is fucked up in different ways.
This song hurts.
lol u look like a punk bitch
But u ARE one.
It really does! This song was played at my Mum's funeral this May. Mum took her own life...i just cant find the word's .. heartbroken x
Fem Bassist/Vocalist :( sorry for ur loss
I can't sing it entirely. At some point my voice will crack and I will start crying.
A few lyrics are wrong here, but give the guy a break," and it's you when i don't pick up the phone" is the correct lyric, but we all make mistakes.
i'm 18 years old, and would rather listen to U2 10 times more than this new stuff you see today
"If you love, you must believe, and if you believe you understand and forgive" H. Miller
Beautiful song.. one of their best. Amazing how much emotion can be felt in this simple song. Probably my favorite. it doesn't matter what you apply it to, its so powerful.
OMG this song is just amazing. Itmade me cry the first couple of times I heard it. Bono and his dad had such a difficult relationship, but you can still feel the love and the pain in Bono's voice in that song. Just incredible.
Man i FINALLY found THIS song after 10yrs!!!
I forgot the chorus and heard it AGAIN on the radio!
Joy!!!
This song reminds me of my mother, she soon is gonna die, and I really wanna sing this song to her at her funeral. It has to many memory's but in a beautiful way
I think you have it wrong - Bono was very, very close to his father. It was his father who initially gave U2 room to reverse and gave him time to find the U2 "sound". His Father was a great supporter of his son and U2 and as far as I can tell all the members of the band regarded him with great affection. By all accounts Bon's father was lovely, kind, gentle man.
The little background information before the song is exact reason why i click on the non-video links. Heartfelt thanks to the uploader.
"Can you hear me when I sing..... You're the reason I sing. You're the reason why the opera is in me."
Chokes me up every time. Such a beautiful heartbreaking song. 😭
I became a single father when this was released. It was so hard to listen to and still is
Good luck, friend.
God be with you
Hey brother, I am praying for you. I may not know you but just letting you know despite the crazy world we live in, there are people that still care.
You are never alone brother
@Milo 70. Me too😔
Stay strong ❤️
Miss you mum 😢 especially with holidays coming up.
Bono is gifted from above. That’s because I believe in his speeches when he goes around the world like a new Messiah. Lots of people hate him for that, but it’s because they don’t know his songs and poetry.
This song never fails to make me cry. So beautiful.
I'm bawling like a fuckin baby
I really love this, it's such a cool love song.
beautiful, beautiful, gosh it's beautiful
Best love Song ever! With the incredible good Sound of Bono! Thank you u2
For me it's a God's revelation when I look myself in the mirror. Thanks man.
I MISS YOU TO MUCH MOM!!! REALLY MISS YOU
I KNOW the *PAIN!!!*
It been almost 10yrs and the pain is still FRESH!
I hope you k on 2021
Love that song!! One of the best band ever!
There is so much emotion in this song. First time hearing this song, and my eyes almost swelled up lol
can you hear me when i sing? you're the reason that i sing. you're the reason why the opera is in me.
~~Bono thanking his dad for where he got him and where he is today :*)
I'm overwhelmed. I have goose-pimples
"You're the the reason why the opera is in me"
I love you Bono.
"Let me take some of the punches for you tonight..."
this is love.
Great lyrics - amazing song.
*_A house doesn't make a home_*. Enough said...
Such an amazing song makes me feel lucky to have my relatives all well and alive
Always reminded me of late father. He died relatively young. We never saw eye to eye on anything, he never said "I love you" but I knew....The "hard to let go" part kills. He has been gone 15years, the best I can do sometimes is fake it.
The most amazing father/son song... as for the music: beautiful!
My favourite U2 song, reduces me to tears every time. Really relatable
One of the most beautiful and poignant songs ever written. Brings a tear with every listen.
Wish someone had sent this to me earlier on in my life. I became numb until someone cared enough to take the punches for me.
Cool bra :)
You've seen it??
don't mind the troll, good for you!
Jesus took all the punches for you, and me, and all of us...
I think the courage of U2 is remarkable. They're a great example, they haven't been saintly, but they are growing and serving God. A really good witness.
Forever my go-to song when the hard times come rolling in
"I don't need to hear you say that if we weren't so alike, you'd like me a whole lot more".
Breaks my heart the way only U2 can.
This, so much.
One of my favourite songs from U2
simply beautiful :)
1 of my fav U2 songs...love the lyrics..BONO is a genius!!
The OC
you and i, we´re the same soul.
everytime i hear this it brings me close to tears. never has there been an artist like bono who has given up so much of himself for his art. never has there been a song that so explicitly details the trials and difficulties of father-son relationships. and never has there been a song that means so much to so many people, considering that the subject the song os based on doesn't apply to every individual. this is the brilliance of bono.
U2 will never die
ive listened to this song seven times in a row now and i just keep crying and crying!! his dad sounds like my dad, and this sounds like our relationship, except neither of us are dead. its time to make amends
beautiful, beautiful, gosh it's beautiful
hold on grandpa! You can win this!
This song hits me right in my heart for the times when I've let myself down and the times when I have hope..
Wow, same story is repeated in many sons trying to reach their father's heart... too bad his father was gone by then...............
aye it's 100% the whole world around..
I have no words to express how much I love this song!!!
this song is just amazing, full of meaning and is my favourite U2 song because of this reason
I don't think there is a better song out there that better expresses how complicated the relationship often is between a man and his father. I don''t need to hear you say that if we weren't so alike you'd like me a whole lot more... The guitar is haunting and moving. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. U2 is on a league of its own.
Damn... Sure Bono is talking to me now...😥 Breathtaking this song 😇 That's how life goes on sometimes and we have to do it on ur own 😖😞 Anyway to b huge fan of U2 helps ... U Can pick a song for every event in ur life that matched perfectly 😆😊
a house dosen't make a home, dont leave me here alone
I Miss and Love You Dad..You never Wore a Cape , You are My Hero xxx
great song if only music like this still come out though
I miss you so much son!!!!!!😭😭
I'm sorry not sure what happened but I'm sorry
michelle cottrell shut up you daft cow
E B shut the fuck up she is trying to sympathize for someone’s loss
@@Stan-town-man shut up you fucking moron, she didn't know what happened, and none of us do, but at least she is offering condolences, unlike you.
The Witch King ok I’m sorry for her being sorry but I’m not sure why but I’m sorry. So so sorry
My favorite U2 song
Same here. I just dont know those 33 people who disliked this, did they ever loved their father? This song is amazing. U2 gives emotions as always.
Thank you for putting up this video & lyrics. What a lovely & powerful song💚
To me, this song is talking about family. As much as we as humans try to be independent sometimes we need our families to have our backs. That is something very hard to do for some of us. Family doesn't have to be blood, it can be the people closest to you.
i miss u dad!!!
katalyst ur mayor he’s your dad?
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Thanks..after 4 years of listening very often(i was aware before but not in music much), this October i listened U2 live...
Thanks. Incredible song.
Yet another masterpiece of music...♥
I think I heard this song before but till now I haven't expected it to be this beautiful. Really... I didn't know that it is about his father. My father passed away when I was 3 yrs old... And this song really make my day...
U2 - I wish you the best!
When my step dad died, I heard this song and it was like it had been written about us. It wasn't until afterwards I found out why Bono wrote it.
My step dad was the toughest man I ever knew, I hated him for the first few years, but we got closer in time.
I miss him 😢
aw the fact that he wrote this about his dad, it makes it even sadder. and i love the cleverly thought up lyrics "it's you when i look in the mirror, it's you when i pick up the phone"
It just makes you think about life....how small it is....and how we can do so much in such a small time...its just so.....strong....
When I first heard this song, I literally cried, its just so bloody spiritual...Reminds me of my Father.
So Beautiful and full of Love. Makes me want to cry❤️
Non riesco mai a cantarla..il magone ogni volta. Capolavoro di parole musica interpretazione. Tutto
Love this! Thank you.
I love this song. u2 is awesome. they rock
this song is about his relationship with his father. Which reminds me of my relationship with my mom, were so similar and always have eachothers back. I love her and respect her very much, shes my hero.
Now for david bowie beautiful song from Bono I crying the world lost a great singer R.IP. David Bowie
One of my favorite ever songs, reminds me a bit of me and my grandad
amazing song
Buenos recuerdos me trae..... : )