So Catchy! Reacting to U2 - Pride In The Name Of Love

[@MarissaM312]

Great song! Great lyrics! U2 was sooooo good in the eighties. He references Dr King’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968. ❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@brandonwilliams957]

The song references Martin Luther King. U2 are also Irish. I like to think it was also a nod to the Choctaw Tribe who donated to the Irish when they were suffering famine. It was a beautiful gesture of love.

[@keiththompson3]

It is a song inspired by MLK but also about people who died in the pursuit of peace and equality including Jesus in the line "one man betrayed with a kiss"

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow

[@irishhomebrewer]

East Link is in Dublin. The whole area is completely transformed to the business district now. Video is from the 80s before Ireland got wealthy as a country . Greetings from Ireland. We are not in the UK either. Ireland is an independent country ☘☘

[@f.w.1318]

Quick question, Im a big U2 fan since the 80s and plan to visit Dublin this November, I want to travel to some some sights were they filmed this video (opening scene with Edge) and to docks on Hanover Quay st where they filmed Gloria, are the locals ok with me taking photos with my family in those areas ? Also is there a schedule when the raise the Tom Clark bridge for boat traffic, thanks man appreciate the feedback.

[@jmo8934]

You can take photos no problem. Not sure on the opening time of the bridge but I do know that a new bridge (pedestrian/cyclist) is being planned to be constructed next to it in the next few years.

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

By the way: The style how Edge plays guitar and how it sounds is just unique. You know this is U2 from the start.

[@jamesaaron7211]

That clarion call quality adds a sense of import and urgency. I don’t rank him all that high, tbh, range isn’t exceptional…but his tone/sound is amongst the very best.

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

@@jamesaaron7211 I am with you on this one. Bono isn't an exceptional singer, put he can put very strong emotion to the way he deliveres.

[@cbdemented]

Never been a huge U2 fan, but I have to say they are one of the coolest bands around to see live, and I will absolutely do so given the chance. Got some tickets to see them when my boss couldn't go to a show he bought 2 tickets for the PopMart tour in 97. It was raining lightly, and Jacksonville being an extremely fickly city, just didn't show up. About 19.2k people in a 70k seat stadium. First thing Bono did after greeting us was say "well this won't do..." And told everybody to move up, insisting security allow it...and waiting 20 or so minutes until we all got up and moved to the front of the stadium. We went from the 50 yard line nose bleed seats, to eye level right across from the corner of the stage. Face value of the tickets was $20 each. Best money for a concert I ever spent. They, unlike most bands facing a mostly empty stadium, they proceeded to play 2 1/2 hours and come out for 2 encores. They brought fans on stage. They bantered with the crowd. You'd never have known that it was such a disappointing turn out. They gave 100% as if the place was bursting capacity. During the second encore they came out in this huge disco ball that dropped them off on the small stage on the apron into the crowd (we were all watching this huge disco ball and didn't notice them setting up a 2nd drum kit and instruments). They all came out wearing Jaguars Jerseys with wearing the number U2 with their names on them. It was an amazing show. 2 lucky fans have Bono's and Edge's. The April 4, and the whole song, is about Martin Luther King. It's very powerful...even more so live.

[@dwashington607]

April 4, 1968 was the date when Martin Luther King was killed in Memphis.

[@Agg1E91]

1980: Hardly anyone knew who they were. 1984: International mega stars. Amazing. I guess, like most things, it happens slowly, then all at once.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

I remember after Unforgettable Fire we were thinking that this would be their peak. Ha! Little did we know they had an ace up their sleeve (Joshua Tree).

[@andrewwright9378]

There is no rule that a promo video should bare any relation to the lyrics, specially in the early days.

[@SEANBANOG4]

Not an ocean Maddy, it's my hometown and that is the mouth of the River Liffey. The song is an homage to MLK, Gandai, Jesus...early U2 are the best, Stay Faraway so Close, All I want is you, Where the streets have no name...so many

[@MaddyReactions]

Epic!

[@bdmention]

The last stanza was about MLK getting assassinated in Memphis. They are an Irish band and I have to assume this was filmed there.

[@dougwill8850]

All sorts of hero's throughout history. To many to go through. Some biblical, some more recent. MLK being one of them.

[@deepthrow-jn8ij]

Mlk ist my favourite song with the unforgetable fire

[@vicprovost2561]

The original of this song is a heart felt tribute with the perfect mix. Great tune! This has been part of their live set since it came out. For another killer song of theirs, do Until the End of the World, live in Paris 2015. Incredible, emotional version with amazing visuals and Edge letting loose on guitar. Great performance, it will freak you out! Enjoy. 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶🔥

[@KatazeevTheWizard]

Singing to the audience of youth because we need to teach the young from the lessons of history.

[@deanroddey2881]

If you want to really get a feel for U2 back in the day, when they were at their peak, check out the documentary "Rattle and Hum". It's a very well done documentary and has some incredible performances from them at the time. At that time, some people might have been annoyed by them, because they were very serious and sincere and heart on the sleeve, in the middle of the 80s which was the decade of irony, ennui and eye shadow. But that's what made the music so good and the performances so intense.

[@tristramcoffin926]

This song is about a bunch of Irish guys dealing with the IRA and England at war drawing inspiration from Marin Luther King

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow!

[@douglanning4393]

Not sure that's what the song is about. It's about historical figures from all over the world who achieved, worked, sacrificed and even died, in the name of love.

[@douglanning4393]

Not sure that's what the song is about. It's about historical figures from all over the world who achieved, worked, sacrificed and even died, in the name of love.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Hey Maddie, definitely have to look at the lyrics, so much from history packed into this song. It's sobering actually. The man "betrayed with a kiss" is Christ, who was betrayed by Judas. April 4, is the day MLK was shot.

[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

So well done. Genius performance and production!

[@charlesws7825]

My favorite U2 song. 😊 This can be said for all heroes, from those who defend our country (for both love of their home and their brothers in arms) to those like MLK and Gandhi who uphold our best virtues by the power of words!

[@thequietman760]

Dublin Bay 'Home' bleeding into the river Liffey 'river of life' at the start of the video.. U2 are from Dublin Ireland which is NOT in the uk 🇮🇪

[@yo_guillote]

u2 forever ,saludos desde argentina

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

No one writes songs about hope anymore or love for that matter. Yes it’s catchy but it’s also well crafted and sounded like nothing else before them. A truly original sound. Check out their Album Actung Baby!!! Actually their whole catalog is incredible..

[@chrisstone5868]

As soon as music starts, Gigantic smile, then #MaddySway!! He does mix up timing of the “shot rings out”, lyric. About MLK. But always corrects the timing in live performances. Always loved this song!!🫶🌹🎸🎸

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

From the Unforgettable Fire album,which was written lyrically after visiting the National Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.The video was recorded in Ireland,the lyric about Memphis Tennessee is about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

[@f.w.1318]

The opening scene was recorded in Ireland however the auditorium scene was recorded in London

[@TheLaidOffFounder]

Not all songs are about being catchy and dancey.

[@Smoshy16]

In the 80's they used to release Solid Gold albums (records) which were basically the hits of the year. Xmas was a time me and my brother would get one each. I remember hearing this song in 1984/5 (I think). I would have been 12 at the time. Loved the tune.

[@jmo8934]

The East link is a bridge over the river Liffey which is the river that runs through the centre of Dublin and flows out into Dublin bay / the Irish seas which is where the video starts.

[@tomcat3769]

You may want to check out U2 and Green Day reopen the Louisiana Superdome year after the hurricane Katrina hit, this was a big surprise to the people of New Orleans.We did not know U2 and Green Day were going to be there. I’m from New Orleans. I was here that night went it happen but was not at the game. Wish I was, but you could feel something in the air all day, you felt something special was gonna happen and it did.

[@HSR107]

The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby! All fantastic albums. All must-haves for any serious fan of popular music. Why? Daniel Lanois Great live band too.

[@kaleemdin7963]

East Link. Is in Ireland? The song he is singing. It about Martin Luther King Jr.

[@troyclarke3154]

I always thought the kids in the video represented the necessity for all of us to learn important history, especially around social justice. MLK was, and remains a huge center for this. Not only for the US, but the world. Just another interesting little story - the lyrics state that MLK was shot early morning. It was actually early evening.

[@robertfindley921]

Great song with a great message. I wouldn't consider it "catchy", more thought provoking. You're not knowing is a testament to how bad and biased history is in the US. I grew up in Alabama where mention of MLK would get you harassed. Nathan Bedford Forrest is revered instead.

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Hi beautiful Maddy! I was so young at the time that those two first or so albums from U2 and the whole band was to me unknown until one of my school mates gave this album to copy, but in this album namely this song hit me hard. Later on I was told that this band was a sort of protest band but with a good will. But even before I knew that this was about Martin Luther King, I loved it.

[@DrewD55]

Two biggest lyrical allusions are to Jesus being betrayed by Judas (one man betrayed with a kiss) and Martin Luther King's assassination (although Bono gets the time wrong--MLK was killed in the early evening, on his way to dinner), but both did it all "in the name of love."

[@swampfizz]

whoever you are stand up for yourself and way of life..strive to be free of oppression

[@patcow9999]

Great reaction Maddy, I love this song and this album, which has my favourite U2 track: A Sort of Homecoming.

[@dennicaid7682]

All right!!! My all-time favorite song right here! :D

[@MaddyReactions]

It’s catchy!

[@KevinPugh-hq8rc]

I remember seeing U2 at the Bracknell Leisure Centre, UK in 1981 or 1982. The building was similar to a swimming pool acoustics - with the Edge's wobbly guitar the sound was awful. But hey, they were going through the on the road learning. At the time, I didn't think they would amount to anything, so much for my opinion.

[@Asher8328]

"How come the ship says Dublin - Liverpool" etc when he says Memphis?" I think it's a little too much to expect the video to be 100% in sync with the meaning of the song. Most bands are not heavily involved with their videos, they just hire people to add some visuals to it that look kinda cool and help sell the song.

[@richpardey766]

Time to change shirt , congratulations i noticed 80k 👍✌️💜

[@neilschoenthal594]

Maddy,Really enjoyed this song when it first came out!! It was cool new sound at that time!

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@brianbaldy7753]

I love you, beautiful Maddy! U2 rocks!❤️

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@deadmaniam3818]

Oh Snap!!! 80K!!!!!🥳🎉

[@MaddyReactions]

Yeah!! 🤗

[@RightReverendMatt]

Brian Eno meet U2. Sing about the tragedy of Matin Luther King’s murder and what it means to us all … to eternity.

[@kaleemdin7963]

It is about Martin Luther King Jr.

[@JontyBlue67]

4th April 1968 Martin Luther King, Jr., assassinated On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader of the American civil rights movement who was in Memphis, Tennessee, to support a strike by the city's sanitation workers, was assassinated by James Earl Ray.

[@thelibetvet]

One Man in the name of love, Martin Luther King.

[@ScottH.]

Best band ever!✌️

[@augustandjune]

Although a lot of the lyrics are ambiguous, the song is about Martin Luther King Jr.

[@franksullivan1873]

Ireland is the country,Dublin is the city and East Link is in Dublin.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh very cool!!

[@seanmcmichael2551]

​@@MaddyReactions Don't expect any connection between the song's meaning and the video's location. U2 recorded in Windmill Lane studios in Dublin which is maybe 15mins walk from the Eastlink bridge that you referenced from the video. Eastlink is kinda what it suggests ... a toll bridge over the River Liffey at the very east of Dublin, at the sea ... a bridge that links the north and south of the city. Keep it rockin', from Dublin.

[@thequietman760]

He's preaching for freedom and drawing in the crowds just like MLK and jesus and others who fought for freedom.

[@brendanbyer2327]

One man come in the name of love. This song is about MLK Jr. Noone else.

[@andrewwright9378]

The subtitles are wrong. Surely it’s ONE more in the name of love, not “what more.”

[@scottwontorski1274]

I have no idea what it means? I just suggest em😂🤣😂 great reaction

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@_jm0n3y8oo_]

Either you shoot a ton of these videos at once or that black top is your absolute favorite lol. Either way I hope you get to 80 K soon so you can start the push to 100🤘🏻

[@MaddyReactions]

lol it’s my whole channel shtick, I change shirts after every 10,000 subscribers ☺️

[@shanenolan5625]

Thats the Irish sea , sean in-between Ireland and the uk , Dublin,

[@daveborder7751]

Don't let the Irish hear you say Dublin in England. The Irish Republicans fought a long war for Irish independence from us & led to the formation of Eire/ROI.

[@MaddyReactions]

Didn’t I say UK? Is the UK not including Ireland? Lol If I said England idk what I was thinking 🤣

[@daveborder7751]

@@MaddyReactions Ha, you said England. They are from Southern Ireland-Republic Of Ireland which is a sovereign country after many bitter wars/conflicts for independence. Northern Ireland is part of the UK though-although many Catholics live in Northern Ireland, It is somewhat confusing even for us.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooohh wow! Lol I totally didn’t mean to say England 😭

[@bobbyb2725]

Why can’t they be in Dublin but be singing about Memphis?

[@jkbarber62]

Dublin is Not the UK. It's the Republic of Ireland. ☘️

[@arielcardozo6907]

Tribute to Martín Luther King

[@angelfontanez9148]

It's not a fun song. It refers back to three of the most infamous murders in world history.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooh

[@jamesaaron7211]

Martyrdom, in many forms.

[@RightReverendMatt]

The Irish Sea.

[@neildonley9626]

I don't know if it's an official interpretation, but I take it as how we end up killing men of peace.

[@casinolive_]

Can anyone name all the men implied in this song? What a natural babe I'd drive with you on a nice sunny day playin U2 with the top down 😅

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️

[@casinolive_]

U2 Until The End of The World The FLy Zooropa With or Without You

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

U2 ya’ son of a gun!!!! Got Every album love every song but funnily not in my top 20 even😂😂 sorry bono I know that just peeves him so bad. Good choice from Scott (again) 🫡🫡

[@classiclife7204]

Rock videos don't mean anything, beyond promoting the band and serving as a resume for directors. Of course, these days anyone with an iPhone is a "director", so the rock video is an outdated artform. Anyway, I've never quite understood the song, despite liking it. MLK certainly wasn't assassinated "in the name of love". I dunno. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@Pr1-7]

Inspired by the person and message of Jesus, MLK taught, preached and lived the "way of love"! He came in the "name of love"....

[@fgoogle5576]

RIP MLK

[@juniorvega42]

Jesus Christ, what's wrong with the education system in this country??? What the hell does the location of the video has to do with anything? Can't you tell by just listening to the lyrics what the song is about? I mean, seriously! "One man betrayed with a kiss" doesn't ring a bell? April 4 shots in Memphis either? Man, we are doomed as a country! Ignorance has overtaken the world! The fact that you can't tell that the song is about historical figures, men that sacrificed their own life in the name of humanity, peace and love, is just perplexing to me, but even worse, it's just sad! The only man in history to be betrayed with a kiss is Jesus Christ himself! This is just a sad state we are in!

[@comjag]

Exactly she’s an ignoramus

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

And marry me in the next life when I am hopefully way better... : )

[@GeorgeRead-jn5pz]

Irland. Trouble,s irland revelation. Referes to usa racial troubles

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@richpardey766]

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[@MaddyReactions]

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[@irish14500]

They are an IRISH band. AND LIBERAL. So the song is about WAR.

[@louiespage]

they all have hair except edge.......................................

[@Ontariosound]

Great song obviously. But their albums had a couple of big hits, and the rest of the songs were filler.

[@ScottH.]

So not true. You obviously haven't listened to those so-called "filler" songs.

[@farfromperfek]

U2 when they were still a good band and musicianship was their top priority and not full of themselves.