Always hated this song. There is a book by a noted rock critic, where he says that this is one of the worst rock songs ever made. I won't go that far, but this song just doesn't do it for me. It is too mealy mouthed and feather light for my tastes. It doesn't do MLK the right respect. Too lightweight for such a great man. No, this one misses, big.

This one should have stayed on the barb wired fence..lol Too bad, because MLK deserves a great song.

That's ok, I hate ALL of their songs.

Get away from me..haha

It's one of their best IMO (if not their absolute best).

2freaky4church1 said:

This song isn't just about MLK -- it's about anyone who has sacrificed for freedom and rights.

Their song MLK is a true dedication.

They suck. All their songs suck. And Bono looks like Robin Williams.

just cuz they're the best rock band in the world doesn't mean everyone is gonna like them.

Its ok, you can hate on them.

INXS is better in every way until the reality show thing happened.

Just listen to inxs, you can thank me later.

sassybritches said:

WRONG

sassybritches said:

It's not a fave U2 song, but I like it. As for it being lightweight and MLK deserving a better song, U2 was not the only artist or band to create a song in his honor (even tho it wasn't only about him, there is the MLK song) nor do they have to be. They weren't given the task to do it out of all the singers and songwriters in the world. If anybody else wants to do it, I'm sure they will.

2freaky4church1 said:

lol.

You don't think Jesus deserves a better song also?

But I like it, a lot.
I noticed singing it live, Bono corrected the lyrics, which was good.
But it's not exclusively about MLK.Jr.

That's gotta be the best song on that album though.

Cinnie said:

What about "Bad", "Unforgettable Fire", "Sort of Homecoming", or "Wire"? Hell, even "MLK"? I really love that record...

It's the biggest song on that album, though...

Anyway, it's nowhere near my list of favorite U2 songs, and Bono can't sing it to save his life anymore, but I certainly don't hate it, nor would I wish it out of their catalog. It's their "Kiss" or "Penny Lane" for me. It's a (rightfully) big hit that just doesn't move me as much as most of their other big tracks. It's miles better than "Elevation", though (another big U2 hit that I just don't connect with).

Axchi696 said:

I don't enjoy that album much.

Axchi696 said:

"Bad" and "Pride" are neck and neck for my favorite U2 song.

2freaky4church1 said:

I'm not a fan of MLK but I do love the song. I didn't realize it was about him until years later. But you know what, I still love the song. Hate what you hate, that's your choice but it's one of my favorite U2 songs. With or Without You is still my #1 song of all time of theirs. (Beautiful high school memories).

You're not a fan of MLK? huh?

2freaky4church1 said:

No I'm not.

2freaky4church1 said:

Why would you take the bait? Why?!

I gotta admit, I've never quite understood the appeal of U2

They were kids when they did that song.

It's a great pop song, and it's a young Irish group singing about an American civil rights leader. How many young Americans sing about Irish civil rights leaders?

I think it's uplifting and gets the spirit of MLK. As great as MLK? No, but it's a good song.

I agree. It's dull as hell. Clivilies and Cole redid it in the early 1990s, turned it into a jam, and made it into a great song.

GetAwayFromMe said:

ROFL

Bono needs to drop the shades.

The amount of negative U2 comments on here is pathetic, they are the greatest band of the last 30 years, get over it and stop lying to yourselves.

vainandy said:

oh c'monnnnn

It's not like the original is slow

No, but it just doesn't have any pep or excitement to it. It just kinda lays there like a bored hooker.

Cinnie said:

This is the album that clinched it for me. Love it.
Btw, never realized the hatred for U2 around here.