U2 - One REACTION

[@betweenthewars4054]

"Love is a temple, love the higher law, you ask me to enter but then you make me crawl, and I can't be holding on...to what you got...when all you got is hurt." There are few lyrics which rival this.

[@gerbear3227]

Bono is one of the all time great lyricists and poets and a deep and falcetto voice to match! seriously talented man..........not to mention along with Freddy Mercury and Mick Jagger to name a few, one of the greatest front-men ever!

[@JeffC26131]

So true

[@allieren]

Lyrically, this song is probably in my top 3. It’s so good.

[@chrisserong4966]

I love “One love, we get to share it. It leaves you if you don’t care for it”.

[@jamescox6115]

I agree

[@ladyshar42]

this is definitely the best thing U2 ever wrote. its a masterpiece

[@IRideABroom]

I have played this song a million times. It still hurts hard.

[@aisakedavui442]

Me 2...

[@izquemia]

😕 same here

[@jhamler1]

This song is a banger. An emotional banger. I dunno what it is about the chords and the lyrics but it hits a tough guy hard. Off hand, this and Pearl Jam's Black activate my tear ducts. Also, Vincent by Don McClean and Change is gonna Come by Sam Cooke. Okay, I'll stop crying now.

[@keithjones6023]

Check out The Joshua Tree album, side two is wonderful, Red Hill Mining Town, In God's Country, Trip Through Your Wires, three outstanding tracks! The first three songs were great single releases.

[@geetarbube]

Absolutely! Side two is often overlooked but they are amazing songs

[@mysticedge4]

Side 1 is awesome too

[@mysticedge4]

Every album up to how to dismantle was great front to back

[@kwanshiyin]

"One" was originally released as a benefit single, with the band's royalties going to AIDS research.

[@jerryfalwellsociety]

Yeh, that didn't last long...

[@motodork]

@@jerryfalwellsociety what do you mean

[@wendyweekendgourmet]

Quite possibly my favorite U2 song! The first time I saw them play it live, I literally had tears rolling down my face. This song was created at a pivotal time for the band in 1990. They were thinking of breaking up because they weren’t all on the same page regarding the band’s musical direction. Composing this song showed the band how powerful they were together!

[@justincredible.]

"Leaves you baby, if you don't care for it" Truer words were seldom spoken..

[@footballlover9207]

Yay! I love U2!! I have a crush on Bono lol. This is a good song!! Another favorite of mine is "Gloria"

[@jimmymac4559]

I’ve been trying to get her to hear “Gloria” for a while. It’s so great and she hasn’t really early U2 yet. Let’s get this upvoted!

[@SillyUncleAndy]

Mysterious Ways is another utter classic from Achtung Baby, Jayy

[@freddyspizzaboy6754]

An amazing album. I was 16 when it came out and I still love it.

[@scottgelb2650]

One of my favorites.

[@sergiohenriquesper8330]

I luv Mysterious Ways! 🎶😍

[@christinehorror8178]

Yes!

[@geminiacleo7ewe]

Paul Hewson!!! You make my heart flutter!!! Such a powerful voice!

[@sarakaster]

One the finest songs ever written.

[@fday1964]

Saw U2 twice during the Zoo TV tour. Such an amazing show!

[@jbarton8508]

Was either one Atlanta in, I think, 1993? If so, we were there together!

[@fday1964]

@@jbarton8508 ...as much as I would've loved attending every show, I managed to catch the arena version in Tempe AZ, then the stadium show in Denver. Both shows were amazing.

[@jimmymac4559]

Bono once said this in an interview once ““The song is a bit twisted,” Bono explained in Neil McCormick’s U2 By U2, “which is why I could never figure out why people want it at their weddings. I have certainly met a hundred people who’ve had it at their weddings. I tell them, ‘Are you mad? It’s about splitting up!’” Proving people only hear what they want to hear sometimes.

[@JPMadden]

Apparently Jayy hearing this for the first time understood it better than myself, who has heard it countless times. I've always thought it was a plea for people to love one another, despite our imagined differences.

[@znk0r]

The part that makes people want to use it as a wedding song is "We're one but we're not the same we get to carry each other." And that's what living together should be all about.

[@vorbis4860]

Yeah, everyone knows you're supposed to play "Every Breath You Take" at your wedding! ;)

[@jimmymac4559]

@@vorbis4860 lol

[@joew6672]

That whole album is genius. Listen beginning to end with the lyrics. Amazing.

[@jjharmon8075]

That was one of there best songs from them. It still gives me chills to this day.

[@publicaccount1589]

When people ask if I'm religious I say..well....I like U2.

[@msmrsro]

“Unforgettable Fire” album was for me in High School with “Joshua Tree” album coming out when in college. It was playing out of all the dorm rooms and windows. Great albums, both.

[@krypto_9872]

For me it was songs of innocence when I was in high school and Songs of Experience when I was in college.

[@NDE239]

U2 * The Trouble * Beautiful Day * Sunday Bloody Sunday * New Year's Day

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

I def hope she does " Beautiful Day".

[@reactionfan1448]

One of the Greatest songs ever written a U2 show isn't a U2 show without them Playing this classic it never fails to Emotionally Grip they're fans Great choice 🙏💚

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

I know you’ve done “With or Without You”, (I love that one!). “Still haven’t found what I’m looking for” is a must- Please-❤️✌️

[@sonofthesea3298]

My favourite version,is when he slightly re-wrote the lyrics after hearing that one of his best friends Michael Hutchence passed away. They played in Mexico City roughly just 1 week later......one of the most emotional ONE performances for me. Bono fighting to not break and to do his friend justice........i loved both INXS and U2 (still do),so it was hard and beautiful to withness that performance!

[@annaconway7009]

ONE Is one of U2's biggest and popular songs, for many years, it was written when the band was in Berlin when the wall came down, they were having difficulties within the band and this song was born Thank you Bono!❤

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

The lyrics are about how the hippie movement said we should all love one another and live together.Bono was saying-That didn’t work,we can’t just all live together,but we can carry each other.

[@zeeldaazoonk]

It's the most beautiful song in the world 💚💚💚 make me cry each time

[@kampfire94]

This is the song that saved U2. They were on the verge of breaking up during the recording of Achtung Baby. During a jam, Bono started to count....1,2,3...too late tonight....1....to drag the past out into the light. The others joined in and the song "walked into the room" said Bono. Bono would adjust the lyrics to feel like a relationship but it was their relationship as a band. They left the studio realizing that the sum of the 4 was 1

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

If U2 just stopped trying to make new music after their legendary 2002 Super Bowl halftime show we’d have another 20 years of untarnished U2. It can’t be understated how big this band was from the early 80s-late 90s. Even Nirvana grunge fans loved U2.

[@sandymogel8338]

This is my favorite U2 song! Love the lyrics!! Love u! They r from Ireland!

[@adeletilzer7528]

Bono and Pavarotti have sung One together..PERFECTION!!!

[@lobeznoblancoesp]

This song is about the band's bitter days in Berlin, in the early days of making the Achtung Baby album, when the band was on the verge of breaking up: "A bitter-sweet song about disunity"

[@bemused9522]

If you really want to hear him belt out a love song, try "Night and Day". Interesting fact about this song, their are 3 different official videos for it. One has footage of the last of the buffalos, then there is this one, and then there is one directed by Anton Corjbin in which each of the band appears in cross dress and is also very emotional video. But I am really, really hoping you check out "night and day"

[@dgodfrey8953]

One of the best songs ever written and performed.

[@vaughangregory-hunt4094]

Playing along with this on acoustic guitar, when you hit the groove it takes you on a ride😊

[@ginamarandino6451]

Another amazing song that Bono sings is sometimes you can't make it on your own every time I hear that song I get weepy

[@davidwalker683]

This song still gives me goose bumps... such a great vocal and lyrics

[@justincredible.]

One (no pun intended) of the best songs/lyrics EVER written!

[@MBeano]

Great Reaction. You commented on one of the (many) things I fell in love with. Bono's rasp. Some singers this is just their voice. It is constant, it is who they are. It is ever present. With Bono, the rasp feels naturally, but as you pointed out, he emphasizes or de-emphasizes according to the need of the song, and the part of the song. He didn't always have the rasp. I believe this developed with age, drink, smoke and constant touring. In performances earlier in his career, you can hear his voice is cleaner. However it is just that. His style and delivery evolved. Earlier it was more about energy and force. He would belt it out or whisper. Here we see more nuance and variety. Yes, he can sure belt out a lyric with passion and intensity, but there is also subtlety and nuance. The rasp in this performance adds a weariness. It is not merely pain. As the music picks up, Edge's "solo" enters only a more uplifting tone, Bono starts his falsetto. It is a turn from that somberness and weariness to a glimmer of light and hope at the end.

[@jtpencils]

My favorite U2 tune. Thanks for reacting to it Jayy.

[@gavenwalston3485]

The Fly and Who’s gonna ride your Wild Horses are great songs off this album as well!

[@hollybeat6901]

The u2 with Mary J Blige version is amazing

[@quinny6920]

He also did this song with Mary J. Blige. Pls pls Pls check that one out too

[@SillyUncleAndy]

Achtung Baby is one of my favourite albums 😁 especially this song

[@garymcatear822]

Definition of a true rock star:- Bono. nuff said.

[@chrscmo]

Another great reaction Jayy. I think you should always look for the live version of any U2 song to get the true emotion and talent these guys bring night after night. The crowd participation is breath taking as well. Truthfully, you should watch an entire show online. I'd say something from the 2000's only because it includes decades worth of songs. Love U2 and love u 2

[@reymontcantil199]

One is beautiful. i think you would really enjoy Lemon. its one of the danciest and most interesting songs theyve ever written. bone sings it in a falcetto the entire track. i just think its really one of their best.

[@washaynes]

U2 G.O.A.T FOREVER!!!!! I have seen them twice once 3 rows from from front and 3 from where they walked out into croud.

[@mitchand9]

I watched them live when they came to Auckland, NZ 🇳🇿 Their closing song of the set list was "One tree hill". Which is a famous landmark located in Auckland.

[@jamuga60]

This is an incredibly powerful song....................................it carries a lot of water.

[@trini4ever74]

Have you reacted to anything by "Journey" or "Foreigner"? If you can, take a look at open arms, faithfully , lights by Journey..The lead singer of Journey is known as ' the voice".. for good reason. Waiting on a girl like you, that was yesterday, I don't want to live without you by Foreigner.. the lead singer of Foreigner used to give him a run for his money

[@davidpaul7563]

This song was really about the band itself and the fact that there were problems within the band when this was written. It expresses the fact that they are first and foremost friends who came together as "one" to create this band, but the deeper meaning is about their love for each other as friends.

[@nikkihatfield2055]

Was able to catch you today my friend! You look amazing! Love, love, love U2! Wonderful reaction to one of my favorite songs! This band is epic! Love you Jayy! 💞

[@mikecaetano]

Hey Jayy, check out U2's video for "Where The Streets Have No Name" filmed on a rooftop in downtown L.A. in the late 1980's.

[@emergentartistsgroupllc1810]

I always liked that he says we GET TO carry each other. Rather than we *have to*...

[@margaretlafleur90]

You must check out Journey. Lights, Lovin’, Touching, Squeezing, & Open Arms are just a few of their songs.

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

I did they got blocked

[@margaretlafleur90]

@@THEJAYYSHOW What a shame.

[@markfleming9711]

Bono singing ONE with Mary J Blige is awesome ✌

[@patrick1234]

Actually, no, it's not

[@santoviola9361]

Walk On-Grammy performance 02/Until the end of the world-HOF Performance

[@theresamatinas683]

When Love Comes To Town, Bullet The Blue Sky, Sunday Bloody Sunday

[@markbishopmusic]

Always loved this album

[@jimiewilliams7623]

Jayy, if you haven't yet, you have to react to U2's The Sweetest Thing video. I dig that video, and I bet you'd get a kick out of it. I can't wait to see that.

[@TheMike_I]

More U2!! 😎

[@stonebringer1]

The last U2 song I recall liking.

[@RoverWaters]

kinda true

[@christinehorror8178]

My favorite song by them next to Sunday bloody Sunday

[@pablogaeta3815]

I think your next U2 reaction should be Two Hearts Beat as One or Gloria. Amazing early stuff.

[@whendytayor2652]

Love this and the version with Mary blidge ❤

[@petebenally1878]

Remember this band in my early 20's.

[@bodies2magenta]

Awesome reaction and stellar review, love your entertaining personality.

[@Liam-t9r]

Would love you to react to Far away so close by U2. Most underrated song

[@ibuyhouses9624]

This song is so amazing live

[@robdog246]

Try ultraviolet very powerfull u2 song or my personal favourite 40'

[@dianelindsay4695]

Always great reactions from you. Can you listen to When love comes to town and Angel of Harlem 🙂

[@potooleftl]

Bono also can sing opera. Pavarotti trained him. Falsetto beyond belief. Look for Ms. Sarajevo live. Mind blowing

[@krypto_9872]

Those Miss Sarajevo performances during the 2005 are always so good.

[@sannekae]

His father was an opera singer right?

[@potooleftl]

@@sannekae yes, but not a professional.

[@cartercarter645]

Wow that is amazing!!! I never knew about Pavarotti! Damn interesting!! Thank You

[@shanenolan8252]

They are from my home town

[@emilybazeddi1914]

This is a great song. I also love Myterious Ways. I think it is on the same album as this track. Great reaction!

[@monroegodette6440]

There's another version that shows a herd of Buffalo running off a cliff and the word one in various languages - amazing

[@michellechase4753]

This and Desire are my favorites.

[@jessica5497]

Produced by Brian eno 💙 Brian also produced Bowie and Talking heads. you NEED to react to Talking heads live - Life during war time! Its AMAZING

[@mollyprice1485]

(It’s pronounced Bon-no) I love how much you love him! I think you would love a song U2 did much later called Stuck In a Moment ❤️🎵❤️🎶❤️

[@stevewynter4519]

Amazing song you wouldn't think it could get any better but the version with U2 and Mary J Blige is emotion plus some

[@kobrien2424]

They still kill it live!!! You should go to a show in the future... rumors are there will be an anniversary tour for Achtung Baby album... their best selling album!!

[@davidwalker683]

Have you done with or without you? All I want is you ? Studio version? Great songs

[@reymontcantil199]

she did both actually

[@vorbis4860]

From my fav U2 album!

[@mikekeane2057]

How about song Bad from live aid

[@mikekeane2057]

Watch Bono save the girl from the crowd

[@johnheselton411]

Keep up the great reactions

[@SilentEcho9194]

Another song for unity. I love it ♥

[@joeybigler9413]

Some verses are inspirational for me, others I honestly cannot relate too. It's a great song regardless.

[@kristianduff7775]

This song is eternal.

[@ph8429]

U2 songs Where the Streets Have No Name Angel of Harlem Walk On Stuck In A Moment

[@moyralouise7123]

I’m of the generation that means I saw this band live more than once 👍 almost makes me think us 50 somethings should be able to blame them for our perspective on life ✨

[@martinbrandt6079]

Powerful song.

[@freddyspizzaboy6754]

Achtung Baby still sits as one of my favourite albums bar none.

[@keithjones6023]

Great album, l had it on a cassette, unfortunately as a lot of tapes do it broke. I was in a shop a little while ago which sells everything for a pound, they sell Cd's and l found Achtung Baby, Happy Days!. When l unwrapped it a bloody Back Street Boys CD was in the case, not so Happy Days 😢 straight in the bin!

[@jimdunagan4180]

Great song and video.

[@brendanfromireland]

Hands That Built America

[@tonybaldwin9314]

One of the greatest diss tracks. Preach

[@dougdoug9268]

Do one on U2 WITH OR WITHOUT YOU 1993 SIDNEY LIVE

[@delorespetree207]

Hi Jayy have a blessed sunday

[@tammycenter8757]

Red Hill Mining Town is a U2 song you have got to hear.

[@alexakl6445]

Their songs are always positive and have a social message. They are Christians but don't wear it loudly and use their fame to point to those in poverty and have done a lot of good.

[@custardflan]

Love your neighbor as yourself, someone once said.

[@johnheselton411]

Zoo station is another great song too

[@richardhenderson9767]

Dig deeper into U2... try "All I Want Is You"!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤