This is such an important song for me for two reasons:
- it was the first U2 song I'd ever heard, and
- it introduced me to the Batman movies of the 90s.
I was around 9-10 at the time, with very little knowledge of these two things.
This song has been on every music playing device I've ever had. I love it that much, as well as for the very clever, very colorful usage of words, in short - i find the lyrics extremely evocative, referential and poetic.
You don't know how you took it
You just know what you've got
Oh Lordy, you've been stealing
From the thieves and you got caught
In the headlights of a stretch car
You're a star
Dressing like your sister
Living like a tart
They don't know what you're doing
Babe, it must be art
You're a headache, in a suitcase
You're a star
Oh no, don't be shy
You don't have to go blind
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
You don't know how you got here
You just know you want out
Believing in yourself
Almost as much as you doubt
You're a big smash
You wear it like a rash
Star
Oh no, don't be shy
It's a crime to cry
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
They want you to be Jesus
Now go down on one knee
But they want their money back
If you're alive at thirty-three
And you're turning tricks
With your crucifix
You're a star
Ooh child
Of course you're not shy
You don't have to deny love
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
Songwriters: Adam Clayton / Dave Evans / Larry Mullen / Paul Hewson
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Thought I'd share.
Thanks, and have an awesome day!
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I would suggest sticking to just posting the video and maybe a link to the lyrics - but don't post them lest they be mistaken for plagiarism. :c)
Its also gresat to expand upon your thoughts upon the songs concerned.
Good observation, and thanks for the concern, @pathforger, but I reckon since I posted the lyrics along with the songwriters' credentials and copyright claim, this should be ok.