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U2 - You're The Best Thing About Me
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Songs Of Experience (2017)
  1. The future of U2start needs a big kiss
  5. A very different first reaction compared to ours

  7. The more I listen to the song, the better it is going to be.
  9. Originally posted by deanallison:[..]
    I also like the addition of the word 'if' during the live version, it makes the line more complete 'if your the best thing about me , why am I walking away'.


    I was just thinking that too! It's a great addition, makes the song more polished.
  10. The version on Fallon sounds great, better than the studio version.
  11. The song speaks of Ali's free spirit, positive vibe, wisdom, and beauty. It contrasts it to Bono's negative views, big mouth, and self-destructive tendencies. Edge tries to speak sense to him at the end of the song. She doesn't want you to brag about how much you love her, she wants the little things/actions that quietly show her. Bono interrupts him with the chorus "You're the best thing about me. The best things are easy to destroy." Notice how it ends with that line and not the others. It's a warning to not be so self-absorbed that you ruin the best thing in your life - thus you're walking away.

    The lyrics are so simple but so on point. The backing music is tight. I love the bass line and the drumming. Edge's guitar work before his part in the song is just awesome. Would love to hear even more of that played when it's done live on the E&I tour.
  12. Yeah with a bunch of b-sides and some quality remixes or live cuts. How I miss physical releases. But my bank balance doesn't!
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