“Wire” is the third track on The Unforgettable Fire.It is one of U2’s early, fast-driving rock songs that sets the stage for more confident rockers on their next album, The Joshua Tree. It features intense staccato guitar playing by The Edge and an impassioned primal scream rap by Bono in the spirit...
[Verse 1]
Innocent, and in a sense I am
Guilty of the crime that's now in hand
Such a nice day, throw your life away
Such a nice day, let it go
[Chorus]
Cold in his eyes, I can't believe it
Cold in his heart and soul
Heart and soul
[Verse 2]
Cold man
Such a cold heart
Such a cold man
I watch you tear yourself apart
[Chorus]
So lay me down, my soul to give
So lay me down, the longest sleep
Oh, the longest sleep
[Verse 3]
In I come and out you go you get
Here we are again, now place your bets
Is this the time, the time to win or lose?
Is this the time, the time to choose?
[Chorus]
Cold in his eyes, I can't believe it
So deep inside a cold fire
Cold in his heart and soul
[Outro]
Don't do it, d-don't do it
Don't do it, d-don't
Anytime you're on the earth
Kiss away (Unh)
You, you, won't you take me?
That's right, just keep me going
In some white track
You come on right back
Cartoon cutout
Cut throat let out
I'm on your side
Be on the both side
I'm alright Jack
You get off my back
I'm no dope
I give you hope
Here's the rope
Here's the rope
Now swing away
Wire was written by Bono & The Edge (Guitarist) & Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr..
Wire was produced by Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois.