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Who sang Song For Someone?

U2 released the song Song For Someone. Date of release: 2014.

Release date: 2014
Duration: 03:47
The story of the song ' Song For Someone '

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The meaning of the song 'Song For Someone ', based on the lyrics
What is Song For Someone about?
🎶 Song For Someone song analysis
The singer talks about trials in his life, finding comfort with a woman. He encourages to never doubt the light in the world and to never give up. He also expresses that he has found hope in her and that he wishes she would continue to carry the light.

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U2 - Short Biography

U2 is an Irish rock band that formed in Dublin in 1976. The band consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). The band's early sound was heavily influenced by post-punk and new wave music, but they have since experimented with various musical styles, including alternative rock, electronic, and experimental music.

U2's early career was marked by their political and social activism, particularly their advocacy for human rights and anti-war causes. Their early albums, such as "Boy" (1980), "October" (1981), and "War" (1983) reflected these themes and were well-received by critics and audiences alike.

In the late 1980s, the band experienced a shift in their sound and image, and released the albums "The Joshua Tree" (1987) and "Rattle and Hum" (1988), which were both commercial and critical successes. "The Joshua Tree" in particular was a huge success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide, and earned the band several Grammy Awards.

The band continued to evolve and experiment with their sound throughout the 1990s and 2000s, releasing albums such as "Achtung Baby" (1991), "Pop" (1997), "All That You Can't Leave Behind" (2000) and "No Line on the Horizon" (2009) and producing hit singles such as "One", "Mysterious Ways", "Vertigo" and "Beautiful Day".

U2 is considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the world. They have sold over 150 million records worldwide and have won 22 Grammy Awards. They are also known for their elaborate stage shows and innovative use of technology in their live performances.

U2 is still active, continuing to tour and release music, and their most recent album, "Songs of Surrender" was released in 2023. They are also known for their philanthropy and humanitarian efforts, particularly their efforts to combat poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa through the ONE Campaign and (RED) campaign.
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- "Song for Someone" is a song by the Irish rock band U2.
- It is the fourth track from their thirteenth studio album, Songs of Innocence.
- It was released as the third single on May 11, 2015.
- It was produced by Ryan Tedder and Flood.
- "Song for Someone" is a love song dedicated by singer Bono to his wife Ali.

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