Desire – English Lyrics

• By: U2
• Album: Rattle and Hum

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the fiery energy and complex themes of U2's "Desire," a raw and swaggering rock anthem that grapples with the seductive nature and potential pitfalls of ambition . Learn how this song blends American roots music with social commentary, offering a unique opportunity to understand U2's perspective on desire, fame, and the American Dream .

[English]

(siren wailing)

("Desire" by U2)

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Lover I'm off the streets ♪

♪ Gonna go where the bright lights ♪

♪ And the big city meet ♪

♪ With a red guitar on fire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ She's a candle burnin' in my room ♪

♪ Yeah I'm like the needle ♪

♪ The needle and spoon ♪

♪ Over the counter with a shotgun ♪

♪ Pretty soon everybody's got one ♪

♪ I'm in a fever when I'm beside her ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ And the fever gettin' higher ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Burning ♪

♪ Burning ♪

♪ She's the dollars ♪

♪ She's my protection ♪

♪ Yeah she's a promise ♪

♪ In the year of election ♪

♪ Oh sister I can't let you go ♪

♪ Like a preacher stealin' hearts at a travelin' show ♪

♪ For love or money money money ♪

♪ Money money money money money ♪

♪ Money money money ♪

♪ And the fever gettin' higher ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Desire ♪

♪ Hey ♪