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Edit Lyrics I wanna runI want to hideI wanna tear down the wallsThat hold me insideI wanna reach outAnd touch the flameWhere the streets have no nameI wanna feel sunlight on my faceI see the dust cloud disappear without a traceI wanna take shelter from the poison rainWhere the streets have no nameWhere the streets have no nameWhere the streets have no nameWe're still buildingThen burning down love,Burning down loveAnd when I go thereI go there with youIt's all I can doThe city's a floodAnd our love turns to rustWe're beaten and blown by the windTrampled in dustI'll show you a placeHigh on a desert plainWhere the streets have no nameWhere the streets have no nameWhere the streets have no nameWe're still buildingThen burning down love,Burning down loveAnd when I go thereI go there with youIt's all I can doOur love turns to rust We're beaten and blown by the wind Blown by the wind Oh yes, in dust See our love turn to rust And we're beaten and blown by the wind Blown by the wind Oh, when I go there I go there with you It's all I can do New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Copyright Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Writer Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul Hewson Duration 5:37 Producer Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno Release date 1987-03-20t00:00:00 Sentiment Positive Submitted by spitfirek7 On Apr 27, 2001 More U2 With or Without You Vertigo One Sunday Bloody Sunday Beautiful Day I wanna run I want to hide I wanna tear down the walls That hold me inside I wanna reach out And touch the flame Where the streets have no name I wanna feel sunlight on my face I see the dust cloud disappear without a trace I wanna take shelter from the poison rain Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name We're still building Then burning down love, Burning down love And when I go there I go there with you It's all I can do The city's a flood And our love turns to rust We're beaten and blown by the wind Trampled in dust I'll show you a place High on a desert plain Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name We're still building Then burning down love, Burning down love And when I go there I go there with you It's all I can do Our love turns to rust We're beaten and blown by the wind Blown by the wind Oh yes, in dust See our love turn to rust And we're beaten and blown by the wind Blown by the wind Oh, when I go there I go there with you It's all I can do Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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View Profile Dismiss by plosion 23y ago

This is from u2.com, and I think it explains what the song is about really well...

"An interesting story that someone told me once is that in Belfast, by what street someone lives on you can tell not only their religion but tell how much money they’re making - literally by which side of the road they live on, because the further up the hill the more expensive the houses become. You can almost tell what the people are earning by the name of the street they live on and what side ot that street they live on. That said something to me, and so I started writing about a place where the streets have no name...." -bono

This is from u2.com, and I think it explains what the song is about really well... "An interesting story that someone told me once is that in Belfast, by what street someone lives on you can tell not only their religion but tell how much money they’re making - literally by which side of the road they live on, because the further up the hill the more expensive the houses become. You can almost tell what the people are earning by the name of the street they live on and what side ot that street they live on. That said something to me, and so I started writing about a place where the streets have no name...." -bono Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +15 Users: Reply · 1 Share by limbos1019 12y ago

That place Bono doesn't mention is Heaven, where the streets have no name.

That place Bono doesn't mention is Heaven, where the streets have no name.

That place Bono doesn't mention is Heaven, where the streets have no name. Reason: Edit Cancel by andya71 18y ago

this song is obviously about a postmans worst nightmare. where the streets have no name.... he just puts the letters in any house

this song is obviously about a postmans worst nightmare. where the streets have no name.... he just puts the letters in any house Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +10 Users: Reply · 1 Share by lineman666 11y ago

@andya71 very funny good one

@andya71 very funny good one

@[andya71:5543] very funny good one Reason: Edit Cancel by MyLabLola 17y ago

Like all masterful works of art, there are layers upon layers upon layers of meaning. And Im not even sure that Bono understood it all when he wrote it himself.

However, after watching them play in Tampa on Saturday...and leading into the song with an absolutely stunning version of "Amazing Grace"....

And his homeland's division among social classes, and Protestant and Catholic... And his travels to the wretched places of the earth... And reciting the verse of paradise being a place of no "sorrow or pain" and a city "High on a Desert Plain" -- quite possibly a reference to (New) Jerusalem

And seeing the tears in peoples eyes...thousands and tens of thousands of them...

Im convinced its about Heaven. Of course the streets will have no name. We will be home, and know exactly where we were...

I know. I got a little taste of it Saturday night at a football stadium.

Like all masterful works of art, there are layers upon layers upon layers of meaning. And Im not even sure that Bono understood it all when he wrote it himself. However, after watching them play in Tampa on Saturday...and leading into the song with an absolutely stunning version of "Amazing Grace".... And his homeland's division among social classes, and Protestant and Catholic... And his travels to the wretched places of the earth... And reciting the verse of paradise being a place of no "sorrow or pain" and a city "High on a Desert Plain" -- quite possibly a reference to (New) Jerusalem And seeing the tears in peoples eyes...thousands and tens of thousands of them... Im convinced its about Heaven. Of course the streets will have no name. We will be home, and know exactly where we were... I know. I got a little taste of it Saturday night at a football stadium. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +6 Users: Reply · 0 Share by jana1985 24y ago

In N. Ireland you can tell by the name of the streets whether the person who lives there is protestant or catholic, this song is about a place where this no longer happens

In N. Ireland you can tell by the name of the streets whether the person who lives there is protestant or catholic, this song is about a place where this no longer happens Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +5 Users: Reply · 0 Share by learn2kneel 21y ago

U2 songs can be open to many ways of interpretation to certain people, but i think certainly the most dominant interpretation is that the song is about heaven. When U2 performed this song live during the Popmart tour there was an extended ending where Bono sang "then there will be no time for sorrow, then there will be time for shame" this is almost a direct quote from Relevations 21 describing heaven... the streets that Bono is talking about could very well be the golden street described in that same passage in heaven! This is my favorite song of all time and like Bono says everytime they play it its like "God walks into the room."

U2 songs can be open to many ways of interpretation to certain people, but i think certainly the most dominant interpretation is that the song is about heaven. When U2 performed this song live during the Popmart tour there was an extended ending where Bono sang "then there will be no time for sorrow, then there will be time for shame" this is almost a direct quote from Relevations 21 describing heaven... the streets that Bono is talking about could very well be the golden street described in that same passage in heaven! This is my favorite song of all time and like Bono says everytime they play it its like "God walks into the room." Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +5 Users: Reply · 1 Share by david11715 4y ago

@learn2kneel Not Heaven, utopia, imho

@learn2kneel Not Heaven, utopia, imho

@[learn2kneel:41760] Not Heaven, utopia, imho Reason: Edit Cancel by wanderingstar 24y ago

I think the central theme of this song is the band's dreaming of a better world, one of freedom, equality, peace and personal courage. It's a social/personal commentary, like many U2 songs. One of my favorites from U2.

I think the central theme of this song is the band's dreaming of a better world, one of freedom, equality, peace and personal courage. It's a social/personal commentary, like many U2 songs. One of my favorites from U2. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +3 Users: Reply · 1 Share by david11715 4y ago

@wanderingstar Yes!

@wanderingstar Yes!

@[wanderingstar:41761] Yes! Reason: Edit Cancel by barium6262 17y ago

Does anybody else agree with me that this is the greatest rock song ever written?

Does anybody else agree with me that this is the greatest rock song ever written? Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 1 Share by phantomlaw 10y ago

@barium6262 I'm not sure I can proclaim any song to be greatest ever, but I can identify a small set of songs that I believe are on the very highest rank and would merit serious consideration for that title, were it actually possible to bestow it.

@barium6262 I'm not sure I can proclaim any song to be greatest ever, but I can identify a small set of songs that I believe are on the very highest rank and would merit serious consideration for that title, were it actually possible to bestow it.

"Where the Streets Have no Name" would definitely be on my short list of the greatest of the greats.

"Where the Streets Have no Name" would definitely be on my short list of the greatest of the greats.

@[barium6262:14340] I'm not sure I can proclaim any song to be greatest ever, but I can identify a small set of songs that I believe are on the very highest rank and would merit serious consideration for that title, were it actually possible to bestow it. "Where the Streets Have no Name" would definitely be on my short list of the greatest of the greats. Reason: Edit Cancel by ballzofsno 24y ago

This song captures the sublime feeling of anyone who's stood alone atop a mountain, bathed in the setting sun and a cool breeze and a breathtaking view; and wished only for the opportunity to share it with someone special.

This song captures the sublime feeling of anyone who's stood alone atop a mountain, bathed in the setting sun and a cool breeze and a breathtaking view; and wished only for the opportunity to share it with someone special. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by Rafalech 15y ago

This song seems to me is about my country, Nicaragua, because I have read several articles ... although I think it has more logic it is on the description of the social and political differences of Ireland, I like to keep believing it's about Managua, where the streets are not named really.

This song seems to me is about my country, Nicaragua, because I have read several articles ... although I think it has more logic it is on the description of the social and political differences of Ireland, I like to keep believing it's about Managua, where the streets are not named really.

This song seems to me is about my country, Nicaragua, because I have read several articles ... although I think it has more logic it is on the description of the social and political differences of Ireland, I like to keep believing it's about Managua, where the streets are not named really. Reason: Edit Cancel by chosen1forlife 24y ago

I think this place "where the streets have no name" is heaven. When they say "I want to feel sunlight on my face See that dust cloud disappear without a trace I want to take shelter from the poison rain ", it's an obvious referance to a wonderful, peaceful place. That's my thoughts.

I think this place "where the streets have no name" is heaven. When they say "I want to feel sunlight on my face See that dust cloud disappear without a trace I want to take shelter from the poison rain ", it's an obvious referance to a wonderful, peaceful place. That's my thoughts. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by billgreer 16y ago

yeh well ur wrong, In 1985, Bono visited Ethiopia after performing at Live Aid. Many people assumed this song was about that trip, since the streets there really don't have names, just numbers. The song is actually about Ireland. In Ireland, the many cities are divided: rich/poor, Catholic/Protestant, etc. By knowing which street a person lives on you can tell their religion, wealth and beliefs - it's where the streets have no name.

yeh well ur wrong, In 1985, Bono visited Ethiopia after performing at Live Aid. Many people assumed this song was about that trip, since the streets there really don't have names, just numbers. The song is actually about Ireland. In Ireland, the many cities are divided: rich/poor, Catholic/Protestant, etc. By knowing which street a person lives on you can tell their religion, wealth and beliefs - it's where the streets have no name.

yeh well ur wrong, In 1985, Bono visited Ethiopia after performing at Live Aid. Many people assumed this song was about that trip, since the streets there really don't have names, just numbers. The song is actually about Ireland. In Ireland, the many cities are divided: rich/poor, Catholic/Protestant, etc. By knowing which street a person lives on you can tell their religion, wealth and beliefs - it's where the streets have no name. Reason: Edit Cancel by u2elevation 24y ago

This song is and will always be my all-time favorite song. It makes a wonderful live song, too! What does it mean to me? I think what Bono may be refering to is that a place where the streets have no name is a place were there is peace-away from the rest of the messed up world we live in. It may be a place that can only be dreamed of or imagined. As someone before me said, it may be heaven. But how great would it be to live in world peace? If we ever find a place where the streets have no name on this earth I hope I can be there.

This song is and will always be my all-time favorite song. It makes a wonderful live song, too! What does it mean to me? I think what Bono may be refering to is that a place where the streets have no name is a place were there is peace-away from the rest of the messed up world we live in. It may be a place that can only be dreamed of or imagined. As someone before me said, it may be heaven. But how great would it be to live in world peace? If we ever find a place where the streets have no name on this earth I hope I can be there. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share 123...1011Next »

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