“Red Light” is the eighth song on U2’s third album, War.
The song prominently features the Coconuts, backup band for Latin disco artist Kid Creole. The group was visiting Dublin during the War sessions and Bono invited the trumpet player in to “freshen up” the band. Three backup singers ended up jo...
[Intro]
Ooh, oh
[Verse 1]
I talk to you
You walk away
You're still on the down beat
You say you don't want my help
But you can't escape
If you're running from yourself
[Chorus]
I give you my love
I give you my love
Give you my love
Still you walk away
Well
[Verse 2]
Oh, it's your own late show
As you jump to the street below
But where can you go
To leave yourself behind
Alone in the spotlight
Of this, your own tragedy?
[Chorus]
I give you my love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love, love
[Bridge]
In the heart, in the heart
In the heart of the city
In the heart, in the heart
In the heart of the city
Oh, love
I pour my love out for you
And I'll bring you through
See, you're not alone
[Chorus]
I give you my love, give you my love
Give you my love, give you my love
Give you my love, give you my love
Give you my love, give you my love
Give you my love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love, love
Red Light was written by Bono & The Edge (Guitarist) & Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr..
Red Light was produced by Steve Lillywhite.