The Gospel According to U2
By design Bono and The Edge of U2 write lyrics that hint to their faith in Christ rather than producing songs that blatantly blast a Christian message. It is no secret that Bono and The Edge believe the gospel of the Bible and view themselves to be united to Jesus Christ. Rather than extrapulating a gospel theme from one song, I have decided to look at the entire, “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.”
In the first song, “Vertigo,” Bono and The Edge write, “The jungle is your head/ Can’t rule your heart.” These lines present the prevailing human experience and desperate need. The second song, “Miracle Drug,” is an honest love song, but it presents the common search for a solution to the human problem - a miracle drug - or a relationship, or human ingenuity. “Of science and the human heart/ There is no limit/…Love and logic keep us clear/ Reason is on our side, love…. Humanity does have resources and means by which to improve and solve a good many problems, but there is still the deeper, nagging human problem. Continue reading »
