U2 'Smile' - The Story Behind It?

Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
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WHAT THE HELL?! Someone's been smoking somethin'...

Originally posted by SalvationTambourine[..]

yeh im confused too!
don't have a clue what the song is about either

'i don't wanna see you smile' is such a weird line. how does that work in a relationship?

Originally posted by palmitoYes, what's happen with you, I don't stop to listen Smile, I'm falling in love with this song, incredible melody, and a supeb voice, I don't understand why she never appear in a U2's Album,
No hell!!

Originally posted by MWSAH[..]

That's the deal with most of these B-sides. They are probably too risky for U2 to release them, while each one of them is better than any album track, except COBL, SYCMIOYO and Vertigo. (even doubht Vertigo thouhg compared to Native Son) I've been listenening to all these B-sides for weeks and I really love them. On the other hand, I hardly listen to HTDAAB. U2 should take more risks with these songs...

Originally posted by markp91[..]

I think they think that the songs they've chosen are better for the big audience. I mean: we, the fans, will listen to them anyway. The HTDAAB-songs are better for the not yet-fans, so they can get used to U2. That's my opinion.

Originally posted by MWSAH[..]

Yeah, probably...mainstream music. Xanax and Wine for example would have been a big hit I think. Just a shame...

Originally posted by markp91[..]

Totally agree. Xanax and Wine is better than Fast Cars...

Originally posted by markp91[..]

Totally agree. Xanax and Wine is better than Fast Cars...

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

Fast Cars is cool and all... but Edge's guitars on Xanax and Wine are "The Goods" (tm) !!!!

Originally posted by markp91Fast Cars is nice, but X&W fits better with the rest of the HTDAAB-songs. It's more rock-ish than Fast Cars