Staring At The Sun – English Lyrics

• By: U2
• Album: Pop

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into U2's "Staring At The Sun" to explore English through its vivid lyrics and profound themes. This electronica-infused alternative rock song is special for its introspective look at human avoidance and the fear of self-reflection, offering rich vocabulary related to emotions, truth, and societal commentary. Bono's expressive vocals and The Edge's signature guitar work make it an engaging piece for language learners, revealing how artists use lyrical depth to convey complex psychological states and social critiques.

[English]

(GENTLE UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ SUMMER STRETCHING ON THE GRASS ♪

♪ SUMMER DRESSES PASS ♪

♪ IN THE SHADE OF A WILLOW TREE ♪

♪ CREEPS ARE CRAWLING OVER ME ♪

♪ OVER ME AND OVER YOU ♪

♪ STUCK TOGETHER WITH GOD'S GLUE ♪

♪ IT'S GONNA GET STICKIER TOO ♪

♪ IT'S BEEN A LONG HOT SUMMER ♪

♪ LET'S GET UNDERCOVER ♪

♪ DON'T TRY TOO HARD TO THINK ♪

♪ DON'T THINK AT ALL ♪

♪ I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE ♪

♪ STARIN' AT THE SUN ♪

♪ AFRAID OF WHAT YOU'D FIND ♪

♪ IF YOU TOOK A LOOK INSIDE ♪

♪ NOT JUST DEAF AND DUMB ♪

♪ STARIN' AT THE SUN ♪

♪ I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE ♪

♪ WHO'S HAPPY TO GO BLIND ♪

(UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC)

♪ THERE'S AN INSECT IN YOUR EAR ♪

♪ IF YOU SCRATCH IT WON'T DISAPPEAR ♪

♪ IT'S GONNA ITCH AND BURN AND STING ♪

♪ YOU WANNA SEE WHAT THE SCRATCHING BRINGS ♪

♪ WAVES THAT LEAVE ME OUT OF REACH ♪

♪ BREAKING ON YOUR BACK LIKE A BEACH ♪

♪ WILL WE EVER LIVE IN PEACE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE THOSE THAT CAN'T DO ♪

♪ OFTEN HAVE TO ♪

♪ AND THOSE THAT CAN'T DO ♪

♪ OFTEN HAVE TO PREACH ♪

♪ TO THE ONES STARIN' AT THE SUN ♪

♪ AFRAID OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND ♪

♪ IF YOU TOOK A LOOK INSIDE ♪

♪ NOT JUST DEAF AND DUMB ♪

♪ STARIN' AT THE SUN ♪

♪ I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE ♪

♪ WHO'D RATHER GO BLIND ♪

(UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES)

♪ INTRANSIGENCE IS ALL AROUND ♪

♪ MILITARY STILL IN TOWN ♪

♪ ARMOR-PLATED SUITS AND TIES ♪

♪ DADDY JUST WON'T SAY GOODBYE ♪

♪ REFEREE WON'T BLOW THE WHISTLE ♪

♪ GOD IS GOOD BUT WILL HE LISTEN ♪

♪ I'M NEARLY GREAT BUT THERE'S SOMETHING MISSING ♪

♪ I LEFT IT IN THE DUTY FREE, AH ♪

♪ BUT YOU NEVER REALLY BELONGED TO ME ♪

♪ YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE ♪

♪ STARIN' AT THE SUN ♪

♪ AFRAID OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND ♪

♪ IF YOU STEP BACK INSIDE ♪

♪ I'M NOT SUCKING ON MY THUMB ♪

♪ I'M STARING AT THE SUN ♪

♪ I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE ♪

♪ WHO'S HAPPY TO GO BLIND ♪

(UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES)

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ AH, AH ♪