U2-So cruel (Lyrics)

[@mrlardster]

One of the most underrated U2 songs ever!

[@Stratman389]

absolute classic

[@thriveeq8252]

oh but it's always been one of my favorites. :)

[@luizcarlosdecampos3725]

I agree!!!!

[@jamesscotto7925]

I was just thinking, maybe one the most underrated, by anyone.

[@elcaifan77rms]

To Many memories with this poem by u2

[@johnkizzlr9071]

Perfectly describes that moment when you know they are drifting away and you know its over but still love the other person deeply desperately hoping the train wreck you know is coming wont happen and you ride it all the way to the end not knowing still desperately hoping you can somehow save the relationship.

[@anthonymangino9662]

It's a beautiful tragedy from the very first moment of divine madness. I've been ponderous of the question..Is our perception of love a mere projection. That's why when people say you must love yourself to love another. If that's ever a question it's already answered. If you've crashed on the rock's after following the sirens beckoning of your heart. It was after all your desire that brought you there. So anyone who has been in love and questioned whether it was an illusion. If you felt it then there is no question. The answer still brings little solace only clarity that you are that love and everything is a mirror. Where does love go when she's gone? What was always remains it just changes in form , still energy can never be destroyed. The Origin of the energy I believe to be our soul which is eternal and infinite so is love...One in the same.. Contrast creates perceived definition. Ying Yang..On and on.

[@davesimmons9033]

Exactly

[@PimpinWitch]

You articulated it perfectly 👌 that’s exactly what is happening in my life atm. There is no more excruciating pain than losing the person you love and planned to spend forever with, trying to hold on while they let go 💔

[@davesimmons9033]

@@PimpinWitch It's great. U2 is great. You are great. Life can be great.

[@PimpinWitch]

@@davesimmons9033 Thanks Dave, I appreciate your encouragement and kindness 😊

[@ScottH.]

There's very few bands in existence that could create a song like this. Amazing song. U2 haters have no idea what kind of band they really are. The sheer depth of incredible songs is unmatched by anyone else in my opinion.

[@davesimmons9033]

Listen.

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Listen

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Listen

[@thomasnesse8874]

Its not only music. This is art. Just love how it can continue and go on forever. Like One, easy, but genius!

[@tonyfannin2004]

" I'm only holding on to watch you go down" Those words are a spoken reality.

[@Tordeques]

...and following it with "my love,"is the icing on the cake. I love it.

[@derekgooden2507]

This is the perfect song for someone who has been in a relationship with a covert narcissist. Word for freaking word.

[@angelamoreton1214]

The only song from U2 that can bring me to tears. It's such a bittersweet song

[@jjgbmw323]

This song is a masterpiece!

[@cristianogouveia8175]

Bono is a a fucki'n Master Poet! The Edge skill's to create sound atmosphere are out of this world..so simple but so complex..so dark and melancolic but so sweet and beautiful! This is a Higher level that few musician's can achieve!!

[@johnkizzlr9071]

Actually, the Edge wrote this when his marriage started falling appart.

[@rmarkvenkat8195]

Indeed! There are no words to describe this brilliance!

[@michellehenry6773]

It wasn't the edge who wrote this one. It was Adam.

[@zoecidell78]

The accuracy of the lyrics is virtually unparalleled. I have lived both sides of every verse of this song & it blows my mind as one said how he knows with such accuracy.

[@DocDarnell]

"Between the horses of love and lust we are trampled...underfoot." May be my favorite lyrics in music history.

[@rmarkvenkat8195]

I agree whole-heartedly

[@nolisarcauga7891]

I was a fresh Engineering graduate when I heard this song off from the album achtung baby in 1991 and the passion and sorrow on this music is just immortal...

[@ItsNotDarkYet]

+Noli SARCAUGA I completely agree--- Achtung is timeless.

[@jodiecridlebaugh9910]

I'm sorry Miller... You're so cruel

[@samlewis7878]

Where did they come up with all these incredible songs?------ It's called genius. These guys had it a long time. Fantastic!

[@jroduc26]

Probably the greatest love song ever written. “You need her like a drug” that line alone tells a story.

[@thestu2008]

This isn't a love song. It's about a toxic relationship.

[@davesimmons9033]

Greatest song?

[@davesimmons9033]

Greatest song?

[@davesimmons9033]

Bridge over troubled water.

[@davesimmons9033]

Indeed i hope she listened

[@sallychampion4709]

Saw them at Wembly 86 or 87 doing the Joshua Tree with my little brother who is now dead.. Love you Ant.xxx

[@bustertypsy]

RIP Ant.

[@lorrimiller7010]

87

[@Saralene-n2o]

BEAUTIFUL SONG U2

[@U2SaxFan]

I love this song, one of my favorites off of Achtung Baby. This album had a lot of creativity put into it and So Cruel is a perfect example. It has a simple catchy melody (which was made almost spontaneously during a listening of recording demos) and Bono compliments it nicely with lyrics about how love and jealousy can corrupt people, and how one can use that corruption to manipulate their lover into getting what they want in their relationship. However, they're too corrupted to ever be satisfied with the results, which, just like a lot of songs off of Achtung Baby, is something a lot of people can relate to experiencing. This is one of the many reasons why Achtung Baby is my favorite U2 album.

[@U2SaxFan]

Right. When the band was listening to the early recordings of the album, they started jamming and they came up with the music, and then Bono instantly came up with the brilliant lyrics. That's part of why I love this song.

[@U2SaxFan]

I agree. The lyrics in here are some of the deepest and darkest lyrics Bono's ever written. At the time the band was recording Achtung Baby U2's guitarist, The Edge, and his then wife, Aislinn O'Sullivan, were separating, and Bono was inspired by the pain and turmoil they were going through to write these lyrics, along with other internal problems the band members were having at the time.

[@doolally1478]

Sean Rushford yeah.... I've always heard it was inspired by edge and his first wife too

[@davedolenti6150]

Sean Rushford I couldn't agree more...Hands down, the coolest album U2 ever put out...

[@ramonarellano4988]

Caroline Lally , it was Bono trying to describe Edge's relationship with his ex wife, it is a masterpiece, excellent.

[@jr3950]

This song cuts thru my soul.

[@TitoM72]

So many great tunes from this band, but this song is my absolute favorite.

[@Cora342]

This is perhaps U2’s most underrated song ever due to the fact that they stopped playing it live along time ago. If you have been in one of the relationships described in the song then you will know it’s true value and meaning, if you haven’t then you probably won’t get it. As you are traveling thru life experiencing and living and loving what it has to offer, at some stage you will come across a girl, perhaps she is ‘the’ girl, you met her at the right time of your life,late twenties early thirties something like that. She is a sensation, beautiful looking with an offbeat personality that is both exciting and captivating at the same time. But she is out of reach like that beautiful ripe piece of fruit far out on a limb of the highest branch. In order to get it will take great risk but the rewards are so high that it makes the danger worth it, besides the danger is worth it too because god damn it it makes you feel so alive, like a high speed motor cycle ride, you cannot afford to take your eyes off the road for one second. You then get the girl, you cannot believe it, this angel, this siren who sings from across the waves wants you and only you. You are floating above the clouds. You go to bed with her,kiss her,lie naked with her, you make love to her. Jesus Christ, this is what they were on about,all those poets and musicians. They were right. You are right. You have met her, found her and made her yours. The sex is out of this world, you are a sex God, you are when you with her. You spend every possible moment together ,two become one, buy the papers, never read a single word. There is no greater drug than this feeling of love and lust, powerful enough to light up whole cities. But then . .. Something goes wrong, the barest fissure in this impregnable love. The two people slowly start to come apart, the angle of separation is so slight it is barely noticeable at first but then it grows and to your dismay,this drug is not on the ready supply that it once was or is not as pure, so you need more, much more but you are getting less. Then bang, it’s over for whatever reason. Maybe it was too powerful to last, maybe she is nuts or damaged good due to a fucked up past that was initially disguised by her blinding beauty. You are left reeling, having lost the one thing that you wanted but you can’t have it, ever again, ya sure you meet others but they are only photocopies of what you had, a pale imitation. Nothing will fill this void, drink, drugs, sex or whatever you can think of or get your hands on, you go thru girls and break their hearts but you cannot help it as your heart is screaming trying to break out of your body. Eventually time is a bit of a healer and maybe you go on to do or be something but you know that maybe that was your high point, that was your cup final, the best part of your life is over Alas at least you did have a life once, yes you loved and lost but you did love and you got to taste the real thing. You were that god for a while that piece of heaven on earth. Ya anyway as I was saying, not a bad song lol. Peace

[@kevinbowditch4842]

So beautiful dude

[@Mimse79]

Hi sweetheart. I can tell you why a girl like that leaves a man, and leaves him dumbfounded and like a "fool". Exactly because you're so "captivated by the beauty" of this girl, so much so that you never reach the depths of her true person - the one beyond the captivating facade. She doesn't TRULY feel seen. And now you're objecting fiercely because "you treated her real good" - but that's not the problem or the issue. It has got nothing to do with that. It's the eternal problem of "captivating women"; that it's hard to find a man with the depth and maturity to encompass and appreciate all of her, not just her "exciting" sides and her sexy gorgeousness. You put her on a piedestal - and that's not what women really are looking for (believe it or not).... It's the eternal problem of men that you look for a goddess - all women inside know that they're not goddesses, even the really gorgeous ones - but they feel and know and have a yearning inside to be loved for who they truly are. This may sound like a banal cliché - but it really is true. Most men don't know how to love the woman for BOTH her beauty and her naked self, which is far beyond the "captivating exterior". Peace.

[@juliusmangaser6950]

This girl made her first move....I was just sitting there....having a beer...

[@juliusmangaser6950]

angel my fuckin ass....Earl...

[@juliusmangaser6950]

Earl

[@lesleypaterson7636]

The best by far...cry to these lyrics..narcissism ...absolutely..great album of the century

[@missvivienne8985]

A Masterpiece of sheer poetry.. of all Bono's writings this is my absolute favourite!!! 💋❤️

[@davesimmons9033]

You are great.

[@davesimmons9033]

Can I pick a song?

[@davesimmons9033]

Yes?

[@davesimmons9033]

Tell

[@thanksforthememories7797]

Perfectly describes a toxic or a narcissistic relationship, to a tee. That line "the men who love you, you hate the most", is the clincher.

[@alphaaerios]

Perfectly summarized

[@lesleypaterson7636]

Wow somebody gets this song..THANKS

[@stevemiller4494]

My ex-girlfriend to a tee

[@SHaKeRuk]

I disappeared in you...you disappeared from me. That’s the kicker 😏

[@SHaKeRuk]

@Grimm one toxic one co-dependant. A combo made in both heaven and hell 🙃

[@rokkosir3489]

Just amazing Song.....gets me everytime. SWEETHEART YOU'RE SO CRUEL....

[@krackowkid6618]

Achtung Baby I keep telling people will be the pinnacle of their creative genius. This album is their Gold standard. They were almost there with The Joshua tree (outstanding album) but this is their masterpiece. I have followed from 1984. When they have shuffled off from the music world, trust me guys...the critics will cite this album as their Opus.

[@csand1063]

KrackowKid This is their best album!

[@krackowkid6618]

It sure is. I will see them in Dublin in July. :-)

[@TheDylanphile]

This album stands out because it is an inflection point of sorts, stylistically speaking, which probably gives it more credence and weight as an album. This song, So Cruel, is one of my top-3 U2 songs of all time; it might even be my all-time U2 favorite. But as their albums go, Joshua Tree will always be their gold standard. That album is so good, and has so many great songs, it plays like a compilation album. The troika of Running to Stand Still, Red Hill Mining Town and One Tree Hill just cannot be matched--noticed I omitted the three most popular songs from that album.

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

Does your name imply you are bonkers for Bob Dylan? Anytime my mind wanders and starts thinking that Bob Dylan might be even good I just need to listen to something like interstate love song by STP. Them my brain gets recalibrated and goes oh yeah Dylan is complete crap comparatively. Haha. Neither of you have made any statements that anyone could make a strong argument against.. I do agree with dylanphile that one need only listen to Bono wail so passionately in with or without you that you can feel that emotion so vividly. Which leads me to the unforgettable fire when he belts out "they could take your life but they could not take your pride... " I get choked up everytime. Or.. if I could you know I would if I could I would let it go This desperation in temptation In condemnation revelation isolation let it go*... *(yeah I probably botched those a little bit)

[@omarayala4356]

@@TheDylanphile Not coincidentally, Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby are the best back to back albums EVER produced.

[@e.j.breider9957]

The greatest singing voice in all of pop culture coupled with one of the top five melodies of all time. Incredible.

[@justusmurtha9826]

Thank god i grew up in the time of u2.

[@GwynEsbeedy]

Up

[@IAmKrow]

A perfect mix of raw emotion and poetic prowess.

[@charlesrae3793]

The truly great aspect of U2 is that they express idealism but with a bitter awareness of how humans are. As Jesus said, they are " wise as serpents, harmless as doves". They know how stubborn and cussed we can be, they don't rush in to make it all better with a religious salve. They acknowledge the failings, they can cut to the quick, especially in their take on relationships.

[@unclejerry405]

God, if there was a song that summed up my failed marriage, this is it

[@jeffv103]

Yup

[@mariadel1205]

Oh love, your so cruel. To stay with you I’d be a fool.

[@lisam.washer6969]

thank you u2 and Daniel lanois, and whoever else was involved in the recording process

[@rmarkvenkat8195]

Brian Eno as well....along with U2, ofcourse.

[@ristau]

This is one beautiful song.

[@TheDylanphile]

Easily the most underappreciated U2 song, and my personal favorite. It looks like Bono and the Edge are getting there "due" here in the comment section, but no one is talking about the bass work of Adam Clayton. This song has the best bassline I have ever heard.

[@guitardds]

Desperation is a tender trap, it gets you every time. You put your lips to her lips, to stop the lie.

[@daniellesummer7564]

AdventuresOfTheKanFam yes

[@ndbaker74]

to have this song cranked, lost in its emotion, I crave that feeling of utter loss while drowning in the power of the music. To cry and lose oneself so completely during this song is magical.

[@haroldcorrea722]

"She wears my love like a see-through dress" my favorite lyric of all time!

[@oswaldozuniga9658]

This song is one of my favorites, reminds me of someone I knew long time ago, it evokes good memories!

[@degraham9198]

What goes around, comes around. Delicious.

[@sunnysunshiny9681]

THE best album ever created - as said by DC101 Great Mike Jones. LOVE every song on this album. Have always loved U2🥰💖

[@637lupita]

One of my favorite songs.

[@isback5234]

you're not so cruel?

[@andrewhyde3675]

I think these lyrics speak of a man's love for a narcissistic woman. He can never satisfy her, no man ever could because she has switched off her heart. Its an amazing song about not being able to reach the unreachable...clever wording.

[@franceleeparis37]

Loved this band since the release of New Years Day.... my friends hated it. This song forms a special part of my past when I experienced this pain. Only band that can sing about a Lemon and make it sound perfect

[@janetwong4736]

Wow. What lyrics!

[@terryglime411]

U2 haters are just jealous. Jealous that’s the hater’s could never be so talented, work their craft and stay committed to something for so long. U2 best band over a period of time unmatched!

[@NNsona]

Between the horses of love and lust we are trampled underfoot ..... !! beautiful beautiful ....

[@edenbrough5101]

Truly.

[@edenbrough5101]

You don’t know if it’s fear or desire.

[@RedLikeWine]

Love this song so much!

[@ArshadHaroon]

One Ultimate song....of the masterpieces of Bono. Thank you for the beautiful share with lyrics Claudia Soppelsa, Greetings from Newfoundland, Canada.

[@jbeamer1000]

This song i heard in an interview with the edge saying it was about his divorce at the time. Very personal and painful for the edge i can imagine

[@donbraun298]

This sing is best listened to while reading the lyrics. Thanks for uploading,

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

Not necessarily. I can sit down and right this song, or recite it no problem, word for word perfectly.

[@sagecoventry]

Deep and personal! Love it! Love them! :)

[@adilsonbortoluzzi-eletrica185]

This song it's just awesome.... U2 nunca mais foi o mesmo depois do álbum " Achtung Baby"....

[@csand1063]

i love this song!!! Their best album ever!

[@David-jy8hn]

Its such a great song.. its up there with "With or Without you".. Its a pity they never released it as a single...... 24 years ago this year Achtung Baby was released

[@Anonymousey44]

agreed!

[@assfacerz]

+David McNamara it was released in 1991

[@Christop166]

I think it's their best Album ever

[@antiuribestia463]

amazing the best song from u2

[@donavoncash7739]

Who just discovered this song in 2021? Me 🙋‍♂️. Love It

[@deejaydavid9996]

Beautiful! Great song, the best!!

[@DavidAlvarez-sz7hp]

Obra maestra de U2 temazo ❤

[@lmpl4156]

best song of 90s after ONE.

[@lmpl4156]

sure, one of my favs from all time

[@junioru2adj395]

Não me canso de ouvir linda maravilhosa

[@missvalerie6939]

This tune my gosh 😍😍😍👌👌❤❤❤

[@lornahumpherys3364]

Fantastic lyrics and music I love it

[@jipangoo]

Def. My favourite U2 song

[@riccardoverera7294]

Canzone pazzesca la più bella degli U2 purtroppo non conosciuta

[@leniebrandwijk7525]

Masterpiece....art ❤❤❤🎼🎼🎼

[@magneto44]

great song, great album

[@arlinehazelwood2475]

An amazing song! ❤️

[@alieudeen-swarray235]

One of my favourite 😊

[@johnbeattie9723]

awesome I love it..one of the best

[@thisisthelastnameigo]

The saddest song I've ever heard...

[@VIkkyX1]

Kevin Foster Yes, me too

[@stcyblueberrystcystrawberr5671]

Awww...Thank you U2 For your music.....and also for thanking St.John the Baptist at the Awards Ceremony where you so humbly received.....Stay BLESSED 💚 My Loves I sent you Agapi Always ....Stacy.💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@PennyPaws4]

Haunting

[@junioru2adj395]

Não me canso de ouvir maravilhosa

[@julio1980js]

Who's listening this song now🎸🎹🎻

[@afork2600]

not me

[@cathyspence3286]

still listening in 2020.

[@lesleypaterson7636]

ME

[@poseidonscreation1]

2021 Im here and hear this fantastic Song...between the Horses of Love and lust im trampled underfoot!!

[@mariamagdasantosmelo1113]

Maravilhosos 👏👏👏👏 uma música melhor que a outra 💞💞💞

[@davesimmons9033]

Listen.

[@davesimmons9033]

Listen?

[@jennifershalfoon4793]

So sad 😪,but sometimes love can go thus,tramples all over your heart,and we just keep on going back and back,oh love sweetheart,my heart beats for you always, ❤️

[@sherryms.mtoyou4368]

Love this song

[@ItsNotDarkYet]

+Sherry Ann Freels Mitchell One of their best.

[@sherryms.mtoyou4368]

+MrDlm76 I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU

[@ItsNotDarkYet]

Sherry Ann Freels Mitchell Are you a big U2 fan?

[@sherryms.mtoyou4368]

+MrDlm76 love them..Big INXS fan.

[@sherryms.mtoyou4368]

+TimeOutofMind YES Indeed

[@tomboyle3940]

masterpiece

[@sarahwaldock3196]

I'd love to see someone post a version of this to clips from Ogniem i Mieczem with Helena and Jurko ... such a powerful story and this fits so well.

[@suziq6322]

This song hits the nail on the head I have a man I've been with 10 yrs I just try to be nice and help people but they are cruel to me I best to be invisible.........

[@kellysharp5724]

I totally love this!

[@yunassaxer7119]

good memories!

[@lmpl4156]

Achtung Baby is the album, the one who justify my life.

[@Lexwell_Lavers]

When it's over but one of you won't end it. Until The End Of The World and Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses fits right in with this as well.

[@Michael-uv1gk]

Best Lyrics ever...Top 10 easy

[@jeffreycutner1176]

Thank you Daniel Lanois and Jimmy Cliff

[@howardfordycehowardfordyce8038]

Their best ever!!!

[@402004]

one of mine favoriets............

[@carlosavila8829]

awesome thank you guys

[@norrismccraw7112]

The Whole Albun is THE Bomb.

[@ivanramirez3303]

Between the horses of love and lust we are trampled underfoot.....Jesus f Christ! This fucking poetry man! Makes me wonder...of only more people in the world were smarter this band would be the undisputed #1 ever...EVER!

[@nickjohnson5202]

We're cut adrift, but still floating. I'm only hanging on, to watch you go down .... my love

[@ulisesmartinez7225]

amo esta canción 2019

[@loanelorant2919]

Je préfère le mix de u2 et depeche mode exelent ....dave tes le meilleurs 😆😆😆

[@districtwashington7461]

To my friend he backed up the love he knows that felt for me and as i much i love.you that is why I let you go..15 years of friendship and you know when we got closer the chemistry explode..but you slowly pushed me away..you always be on my skin and my soul will call yours in silence..

[@leewalsh3520]

Wow that sounds like a sad story

[@mp6697]

Great great great song man......

[@dariocheese9240]

What a song

[@lilg.4535]

So emotional 🙏❤❤👌

[@MsPearl2001]

The men who love you, you hate the most

[@angelaancora6214]

Stupenda

[@luismarcelopalacios1844]

gracias.... aprendo rapido english con esto