U2 - One | REACTION

[@tikigeorgejones3817]

This is about as perfect a song can get.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@hmpphoto]

“You asked me to enter, but then you made me crawl, and I can’t be holding on to what you got, when all you got it hurt!” Daaaaamnnnnn!!! Profound!!!

[@bobbyb2725]

live version when Bono adds lyric "hear us calling Lord...hear us knocking on your door." its unreal

[@kellifranklin4432]

I don't know if you have reacted to "Pride in the Name of Love" but you should. It's about Dr King. There's also a version of this song that Mary J Blige sings with them. It's heartfelt and beautiful. Just a beautiful song.

[@bminturn]

It's musically one of the most beautiful songs that I've ever heard. U2 has a few in this category for me. As far as the content of the song goes, I think that you've basically put your finger on it. It's kind of a dual narrative. On the one hand, you have a troubled relationship between (in this case) a man and his wife, but also a troubled relationship between a son and his father. The former is autobiographical from the guitarist's life, while the latter is from Bono's life. So you get this sense of a relationship that is falling apart because lack of care by one, or both, partners. But you also have this tension between a son and his father, where he's saying "Look, we don't always like each other, but 'We GET to carry each other'". The use of "get" instead of "got" is important here. He's basically saying, "Look, dad, I know that I've done things to piss you off, and you have done things to piss me off, but this life that we share, and the opportunity to carry each other through the rough times, is not a burden. It is a gift. So appreciate it."

[@fday1964]

U2 has a very deep and diverse catalog of songs. A band not afraid to push themselves in new directions. Been a fan since 1982, and I've seen them in concert 19 times over the years. It's great to see their music reach new people.

[@a.s.2d817]

You're right about the interpretation of this song. Like many U2's works this could be read in different ways, and many people interpret it as a romantic song. Actually it is mostly about the band, written when they were close to splitting. It didn't happen and One even unlocked their inspiration once again, so Achtung Baby was born, a masterpiece and one of the most influential albums since the 90's :)

[@bemused9522]

This song, along with"With or Without You" and "Night and Day" are my top 3 favorites. I love how you describe Bono, I think you are spot on. PS Interesting tidbit: there are 3 official versions of this video-- one features herds of Buffalo, the second, harder to find, directed by Anton Corning, is similar to this, but each of the band members at some point are dressed as women and the focus, I believe is that men and women, though different are the same in their humanity and desire to be loved. As always, love, love, love your reactions.

[@hectormanuel9793]

Thanks for mentioning, Night and Day, one of my favorites, too!

[@allowah6]

Night and Day is my favourite song of U2. It is a total masterpiece.

[@seriesscratchx9807]

One of my favorite songs from my favorite band! And the version with Mary J. Blige is FIRE!

[@SaiAbitathaDUCIC]

that version is terrible and spoils the whole song

[@ryanfeit1420]

"Where the Streets Have No Name" is another amazing and powerful U2 song. You should definitely review this song. U2 sang this at the 2002 Superbowl halftime show and showcased all of the victims of 9/11. This song and "One" are their best songs. If you can try to watch their 2002 halftime show. It's a very emotional experience and shows the power and positivity of music.

[@marshabailey772]

Yes! That video is a classic, too. I am so old that I actually remember hearing about it on MuchMusic the day it was shot.

[@LIfe4everLove1]

How can a love song be that passionate and tender at the same time. If there was one song that had the power to raise the dead this would be it. ❤️ This is it!

[@j.k.1963]

Such an honest and harsh view on life and love. And the build up of the music carries the sad message of despiration to this point of utter realisation. Epic.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Excellent reaction! Bono is a brilliant songwriter and humanitarian. I agree with your assessment. He is preaching love and understanding in most of his songs. He sings "but we're not the same" because we're all different in many ways; and separate but equal has always been a flawed policy. Together and equal is a much better concept.

[@cobrakaiX]

From Achtung Baby. In my opinion their best album. Definitely my favorite.

[@susanjohnston8267]

I'm nipping on early to ask you to review McAltmot and Butler - Yes. You have covered many songs, so maybe you have done it already. I love U2, this is one of their many brilliant songs I love. Bad is another great one too.

[@LoyalRaiderFan]

Bad is an incredible song...completely unique...especially the live versions.

[@Dreyno]

“Yes” is a masterpiece.

[@djmull63]

What Bono has is Humanity, he cares for people and causes he could just take the money and keep out the limelight but uses his celebrity for good, If you ever get the chance go see U2 live take it.

[@mikecaetano]

For an extra-special version of "One", check out the 2006 version U2 released with Mary J. Blige. She is totally awesome and together they are transcendent. Can a great song be remade even greater? Yes!!! PS. You can find the official video release at her YT channel. It has 159 million views.

[@traceycombs3220]

This is my favorite U2 song. I was in my car when I heard that version. It made me weep! I was so shocked because I was not a fan of MJB, and I couldn't imagine the song any other way...but it is amazing.

[@michaelrowell7798]

Don't like the Blige collaboration as much as the original, she overdoes her part imo..this is meant to be understated, heartfelt song about a dying relationship.

[@bminturn]

@@michaelrowell7798 agreed. Johnny Cash does a good cover, but the MJB version just misses the mark.

[@voodoochile333]

Mary J Bilge

[@RDRussell2]

I don't know if it's true in the last decade or so, but for a time this was a popular song at weddings. Another strange choice for weddings is "Something" by The Beatles. "You're asking me will my love grow? I don't know! You stick around now, it may show. I don't know!"

[@cookypuss8603]

One of the greatest songs ever written! One!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love U2 and Bono and you are so right, he is an amazing person! This is one of my favorite songs of all time! The lyrics are stellar and the instrumentals are on point!! ❤️❤️

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

Sounds like a prayer to humanity to set aside our deferences and focus on our commonalities because we will not survive without each other.

[@marshabailey772]

My FAVOURITE U2 song by far. Love Bono.

[@thondomain]

It was thought at the time it was released it was about someone dying of aids and their father visiting them one last time. Here's what Wikipedia said: There was some speculation that the song described a conversation between a father and his HIV-positive gay son, based on the connection of the song to David Wojnarowicz, a gay artist who died of AIDS. In 2005, Bono said "It's a father-and-son story. I tried to write about someone I knew who was coming out and was afraid to tell his father. It's a religious father and son." If you listen to it with that meaning a possibility it really is sad.

[@marianchicago4002]

There are many videos of this song, personal favorite is the 2006 World Cup closing this song was used for, think what hockey does after Stanley Cup, actually made me reminiscent about it and went to watch it, best World Cup in recent memory, probably since 1990 Italy,

[@SMHV_SQUAD]

I’m a huge U2 fan. This is a great dysfunctional love song but probably the greatest message to the world. Something as simple as we “get” to carry each other. 1 life 1 chance 1 opportunity to carry each other and do right. We are not the same. But we all get 1 chance to do what we should.

[@kaafromoz]

Wonderful song, one of my all time favourites from U2, love the lines in this we are ONE we get to carry each other. So very true. TY as always KSO Keep Safe Keep Strong KSO

[@ericaferguson7169]

Pay specific attention to the first time around when Bono says "We get to Harry each other, Harry each other." All the times we attack each other often for no reason. Then at the end he says "We get to Carry each other, Carry each other." TO lift each other up and end this perpetual torment and turmoil.

[@surlechapeau]

KSO, Great reaction!! An iconic band with a deep catalog of meaningful songs.

[@J_Gamble]

For another U2 song..... I really love, love, love Gloria --which was their first single to get a lot of airplay on MTV. It's beautiful like "One" but different in tone. From their first album. There's some Latin in there which some people don't like. ??? To each their own.

[@Arael_Angie]

A band from way back to maybe try would be Big Country, maybe *fields of fire"? Can hear the Scottish sound x

[@elysehfm8797]

Great reaction as always, Kemi! Bono definitely speaks to the people.

[@Arael_Angie]

Always cheer up my day x wasn't a fan back then but it was a great, song looking back ♥️ ty

[@zigman63]

One of my favourite by U2.x

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Love this ! .. It's one of my very favourite U2 songs .. And a very nice reaction too, KSO .. I think you interpreted and explained the lyrics quite well .. Thank you .. Wayne

[@spookybuz7803]

No pauses. Beautiful, thank you.

[@bodies2magenta]

Excellent reaction, and especially your review to the lyrics. The appealing sentiment he seems to possess when singing is embodied perfectly in *U2's Please* - a brilliant track from the album "Pop" where Bono displays his earnest deep message for peace amidst the I.R.A. (Irish Republican Army) and the British occupying forces in Northern Ireland. Which is further convoluted by "Catholics versus Protestants" within both Ireland and Northern Ireland. I believe you enjoy this particular emotionally climatic track!

[@jessii27star]

Rattle and Hum is one their best albums. Earlier one, but it is pretty beautiful. Can hear one note. I have enjoyed this band throughout.

[@justincredible.]

Best lyrics ever written!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Hey sweet Kemi- love this- PLEASE react to him doing their hit “With or Without You” -LIVE version Boston 2001- he does something AMAZING and unforgettable- and it wasn’t even me- you will see what I mean! 😉❤️🥰

[@JakeLegear]

Your analysis is on point about U2 and Bono in particular.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Great Reaction Sincerely. This is one of those songs that I’ve loved since the very first time I heard it.😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@kelvinthompson1660]

You've gotten good at not getting blocked! Haven'ytseen a sucessful upload of U2 in a while.

[@SincerelyK.S.O.]

The smaller screens help

[@greengrugach1984]

Blessings from Ireland, please try "you made me the thief of your heart" Sinead O'Connor, written by Bono funnily enough and "the ground beneath her feet" by U2, nothing but love to you and your family, from Dublin 🇮🇪

[@txrojas]

Beautiful reaction! Also check out “All I Want Is You” I guarantee you’ll love it.

[@kiwigirljacks]

YES! My favourite song of theirs, so often overlooked! 🙌

[@dctbass]

An underrated masterpiece of theirs

[@marshabailey772]

Love that song...written for Ally Hewson.

[@jarbeck1]

Great reaction. Many listen to this one superficially and don’t get the real meaning. If memory serves, this was written when the band members were bickering and a breakup was on the table.

[@JAGreen-lj9zi]

Bono said that during the time of his band bickering and not getting along they're Christianity played a big part of who they were and they sat down and they talked about we want to be a Christian band then we have to deal with having to forgive each other for these that we intended not to harm each other but have and he said it was about coming together as one in the name of Christ this band they always and always song made references to God in Christ in about love one another in about the love of Christ listen carefully to all their lyrics they always said they've been a Christian band a lot of people don't seem to know that they thought they were an alternative band in a punk band but they were a Christian band they were about social responsibility in helping fellow man.

[@bryanhale5254]

Yeah this is another song that Johnny Cash covered he did a really good job as well you know it's funny back in the 80s it seems like a lot of places where I ended up we're the same place as that you too they were there after the fact I used to work in downtown Los Angeles did U2 concert Up on the Rooftop and that same area I'd be out in Joshua Tree they had their picture taken their of the album to get a song about the streets With No Name turns out to be California City it was an area they put in all these streets because they thought there was going to be a big government contract and they were putting in an aerospace facility there but then that got scrubbed so all you have is these streets without any houses and no names and they were out there as well I was there with my friend because he had a fit a sailplane and we took it up up to the top of the Sierras we got these thermals and a plane just kept Rising see the thing is with a sailplane it has L motor you just take it up about three hundred feet and they let you go and then you've got to find the hot air to lift you up we got lucky that day

[@Astons_Martin]

Love your choice of music you react on! You have such a wide range and i feel your passion for music! 🤗

[@TheIgisas]

Love this song a lot!❤️❤️❤️

[@dalebrennan7615]

U2 DUBLIN IRELAND it's just what we do lots of 💕 to the world 🌎

[@shanenolan8252]

Thanks my favourite u2 song

[@michaelparsons5299]

Absolutely love your surmation. Yep, it's like a plead or an appeal!

[@robinlabouche2230]

U2 are amazing !!!!!!!

[@brettnheather]

Agreed. Great reaction.

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

Maybe the most beautiful U2 Song ever ❤❤❤ I hope you can react to U2 Live Aid 1985, they really kick-ass this show next to Queen.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Hey sweet Kemi! PLEASE react to his LIVE performance of “with or without you.” He does something sooooo amazing! 🥰

[@guillermoperis1673]

that's a pretty good summary of Bono's (and I would say U2's) "ethos". Like a passionate pleed. Agreed.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Best song from Achtung Baby. 😎 #30years 🎂

[@dalem8332]

Great U2 song! Love this one! ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@cjones4635]

Be sure to check out Love is Bigger Than Anything in its Way and Get Out of Your Own Way if you haven’t already.

[@mike3376]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@1225baystreet]

Saw them live with he Black Eyed Peas…amazing

[@spuds416]

U2 "Where the Streets have no name"!

[@tombaxter6228]

I'm not a big fan of U2, but this song is beautiful.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Same. I have zero interest in any of their other songs, and yet this one (pardon the pun) ranks in my Top 30 of ALL songs.

[@garylee3685]

They have plenty of similar songs...

[@jeanniegrantchester3614]

I LIKE THE SONG

[@pauloguilhermesoares9265]

I love your reactions, for your next U2 react: Pride Sunday Bloody Sunday Where the Streets Have No Name I Still Haven't Found What I Looking For With or Without You Until the End of the World Stay Discotheque Walk On Every Breaking Wave Lights of Home

[@wjlintz]

Gotta check out this version: 'Mary J. Blige, U2 - One (Official Music Video)' Fantastic.

[@donalmulvey8743]

That was a fine breakdown of it.

[@1Philmingo]

Love the reaction!

[@no834]

Best U2 song ever

[@knew3355]

I don’t usually think a “redo” is better than the original BUT the version of this song with Mary J. Blige is everything... so much more passion and movement in the vocals. Please check it out... you won’t regret it.

[@layedout778]

This is a powerful song about a DIVORCE :I

[@catschorus4684]

Check out the version U2 did with Mary J Blige - it knocks the song into the stratosphere

[@marymarin3277]

With or Without is one of my favorites. Hope you can get to it sometime!!♥️👍

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

Nick Cave - Into my arms. You’re welcome. 😁💛🌟

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Listen to the duet with Mary J., for the "One" foundation.

[@mailisparrott9186]

'Yahweh' is great and touching one by them

[@scottvanhille5688]

First! U2 is such a good band.

[@elysehfm8797]

Congratulations!

[@lindak5954]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DizJakeOG]

The best

[@buckyccovington3048]

You jus did 2 straight songs I can dedicate to at least a couple of my ex'es. "One" covers when I couldn't get my questions answered. "Loser" covers my biting sarcasm, when I finally got pissed off about it.

[@davidwalker683]

Amazing song. Have you done with or without you, bad, all I want is you. All of these are masterpieces If you ask me..

[@cjones4635]

The group was considering breaking up when this song was written.

[@1992Serious]

Chris Cornell did excelent cover/mashup of U2's and Metallica's songs name "One". Please consider react to this gem!

[@mariamoyles189]

Good job. From Ireland

[@adolfojp]

Stay Stay Stay You can't do U2 without reacting to Stay. Did I say Stay? I meant to say Stay. I cry every time.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

An angel hits the ground; love the video. 😊

[@chuckyoneill9029]

Liked and subscribed and shared

[@SincerelyK.S.O.]

VERY KIND OF YOU

[@kcd5797]

I love U2 and I love this song, but you need to hear the version they did with Mary J Blige. Everybody does!

[@hanklutcavich2468]

Awesome reaction. You could check out the One OV w/ Mary J. Blige. She sings the he'll out of it.

[@ritacarducci344]

YESSSSSSS 😄😍

[@troyholm8558]

Adam Lambert's version of this song is awesome‼️ please do a reaction video of Adams take of this song🙏

[@richardhenderson9767]

Please try "All I Want Is You", by U2.....❤❤❤

[@pdog547]

Please do the song "Bad" from the album The Unforgettable Fire! Amazing U2 song (and album).

[@14gilbertst]

30 years ago.

[@dgodfrey8953]

Like the best song ever...

[@EmmaRiddle543]

Hi, could you react to “Small Faces, Lazy Sunday Afternoon” if you have the time. I’ve asked so many reaction channels to react to stuff but they never have. “Primal Scream, Rocks” is another great song. Thank you so much.

[@flacrazymama]

Anything with the wonderful Steve Marriott!

[@EmmaRiddle543]

@@flacrazymama 😊😊😊😊I’m so glad someone knows who he is.

[@haveuforgotten]

Hi. You should react to U2 and Mary J doing one. It will bring you to your knees

[@josephandrews3495]

Cool

[@gregorywinchester8036]

Eros Ramazzotti - Un Angelo Disteso Al Sole

[@umino_kao]

I also like the version with Mary j blige

[@pagemeredith4532]

This song was written when the band was on the brink of breaking up.