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A Day Without Me by U2
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Performed by
U2Produced by
Steve LillywhiteWrited by
Bono & The Edge (Guitarist) & Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr.About
It is very often mistaken that this song is about the death of Ian Curtis. It is in fact, not. The early demo of this song was recorded about a year before Curtis' death. It is, however, about suicide, inspired by a suicide attempt made by a friend of Bono’s friend.
A Day Without Me Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Started a landslide in my ego
Looked from the outside to the world I left behind
I'm dreaming, you're awake
If I were sleeping, what's at stake?
[Refrain]
A day without me
[Verse 2]
Whatever the feelings, I keep feeling
What are the feelings you left behind?
[Guitar Solo]
[Refrain]
Today's a day without me
[Verse 3]
I started a landslide in my ego
Looked from the outside to the world I left behind
In the world I left behind
Wipe their eyes and then let go
In the world I left behind
Shed a tear and let love go
A Day Without Me Q&A
Who wrote A Day Without Me's ?
A Day Without Me was written by Bono & The Edge (Guitarist) & Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr..
Who produced A Day Without Me's ?
A Day Without Me was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
When did U2 release A Day Without Me?
U2 released A Day Without Me on Mon Oct 20 1980.
What did U2 say about "A Day Without Me"?
Our emotions aren’t just glossy, throwaway things. Some people saw “A Day Without You” [sic] as escapism, but it was about suicide. I don’t expect people to dig into our material with a knife and fork but … I write at the microphone-with pen and paper I start on the things I suppose I should be writ...