The most immediately apparent thing about “Gloria” is that its chorus is in Latin, meaning “Glory / In you, Lord / Praise.” Bono got the idea from listening to an album of Gregorian chant that belonged to the band’s manager, Paul McGuiness. As Niall Stokes points out,
In the context of the prevaili...
[Intro]
Gloria, Gloria
Two, three, four
[Verse 1]
I try to sing this song
I, I try to stand up
But I can't find my feet
I try, I try to speak up
But only in you, I'm complete
[Chorus]
Gloria
In te Domine
Gloria
Exultate
Gloria
Gloria
Oh, Lord, loosen my lips
[Verse 2]
I try to sing this song
I, I try to get in
But I can't find the door
The door is open
You're standing there, you let me in
[Chorus]
Gloria
In te Domine
Gloria
Exultate
Oh, Lord
If I had anything
Anything at all
I'd give it to you
I'd give it to you
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Gloria
In te Domine
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
In te Domine
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
In te Domine
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
In te Domine
Gloria was written by Bono & The Edge (Guitarist) & Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr..
Gloria was produced by Steve Lillywhite.